Cruise Industry Wire

Amadeus introduces the 'Amateur-Expert Traveller'

Amadeus has identified the Amateur-Expert Traveller - who is more knowledgeable, more adventurous and more likely to live in an emerging economy than ever before - and whose rise coincides with innovations in the trip experience and the growth of niche travel in the post-recessionary environment.

Royal Caribbean International Appoints Seven Godmothers for Oasis of the Seas

An Unprecedented Assembly of Performers, Olympians, Philanthropists and Actors to Preside Over Seven Neighborhoods on the World's Largest and Most Revolutionary Cruise Ship

Zagat and Zorn - Two Milestones In Uniworld's Culinary Program

Uniworld Brings Master Chef Bernhard Zorn Onboard - ZAGAT Ranks Uniworld Tops in Dining

Viking Line Connects to the Hotel Industry with myfidelio.net

MICROS Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRS), a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality industry, is pleased to announce that Viking Line Abp is deploying myfidelio.net in conjunction with Viking Line's cruise booking system to handle cruise and partner hotel reservations. After fifty years of ferry services, Viking Line recognized the need to modernize its cruise booking system and utilize a hotel reservation solution that connects it with the hotel industry.

Windstar Cruises Voted 'Most Popular' Small-Ship Cruise Line in Zagat Survey

Windstar Also Highly Ranked in Categories of Top Overall, Cabins, Service, Dining and Facilities

Costa Cruises' Samsara Spa Named 'Best Spa' in Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards

The Samsara Spa is featured on all of Costa's newest ships, including the Costa Luminosa, Costa Pacifica, Costa Serena and Costa Concordia. The spa will also be featured on the Costa Deliziosa (January 2010), the Costa Favolosa (summer 2011) and Costa Fascinosa (spring 2012).

Deloitte Holiday and Winter Travel Survey Suggests Cautious Optimism

Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure Sector May Stabilize as Signs of an Economic Recovery Take Hold

Norwegian Cruise Line Reports Results for Third Quarter 2009

Third quarter EBITDA improves to $151.6 million from $141.5 million in 2008; Record setting Occupancy Percentage of 114.8%; Operating Income Margin increase of approximately 700 basis points

Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas Arrives in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

World's Largest and Most Revolutionary Cruise Ship Sails into her Home Port of Port Everglades Flanked by Ceremonial Maritime Escort

Windstar Cruises Offers a Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix Cruise Departing May 9, 2010 Aboard Wind Surf

Exclusive Monaco Grand Prix Package Also Available

Zagat Releases Results of First Cruise Line Survey

Cunard, Regent and SeaDream Are Top Rated, Respectively, for Large, Mid-Size and Small Ships While Royal Caribbean, Crystal and Windstar are Most Popular in Each Size Category Carnival Wins for Budget Travel and Singles; Disney for Families, Nightlife and Entertainment When it Comes to Top Itinerary Choices, Romance, Shopping, Spas and Casinos, Cunard Sweeps

Travel Industry Industry Races to Deliver Mobile Applications and Post-Booking Solutions

Travelers young and old are increasingly using mobile devices for flight notification, check in, and seat selection, and are also willing to accept advertising with free travel applications. These findings and more were revealed in a global mobile survey of travelers, conducted by Sabre Travel Network(R), the world's leading provider of high-performance solutions for the travel industry. The survey of 800 corporate and leisure travelers from Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and North America covered topics ranging from preferred features to fees travelers might pay for travel applications.

ENTER2010 eTourism Conference (Lugano, Switzerland)

ENTER2010@Lugano - scientific and business eTourism conference that will be held in Lugano from 10th to 12th of February 2010, hosted by the webatelier.net of the Università della Svizzera italiana (University of Lugano, Switzerland).

UNWTO: Tourism Leaders Call For Supportive Global Policies

Around 80 Tourism Ministers meeting at the UNWTO Ministers' Summit (10 November at World Travel Market, London) called for global policies that are supportive of the travel and tourism industry. Ministers recalled that tourism is one of the world's top job creators and can be a key driver of recovery and the transformation towards the Green Economy. As the global economy still struggles, governments were requested not to impose extra burdens on travel, such as fiscal measures, and to maintain stimulus policies in support of tourism as this in turn will contribute to sustainable economic growth.

Online Is First Stop for Thrifty Travelers - Discounts the biggest draw

The staycation still rules as most US Internet users opt not to travel for the holidays this year. While 52% told About.com that, like in 2008, they would not travel this holiday season, another 24% said they were even less likely to travel this year than last.

Final Touches Complete Crystal Symphony's Dramatic New Look

What does a $25 million makeover get you? Swarovski Crystal chandeliers, cashmere throws, sunken Philippe Stark Duravit Jacuzzi bathtubs, chic new pool deck furniture, works by famed Venetian artists, service islands with top-of-the-line pizza ovens and woks, and dozens more upscale and behind-the-scenes embellishments.

New Moorings 54.5 Reflects Trend Towards Larger Charter Yachts

As part of a $21 million capital investment in fleet additions through next year, The Moorings recently announced plans to add a new flagship, the 5-cabin Moorings 54.5, to its extensive range of luxury charter yachts.

The Longer-Term Outlook for Travel & Tourism is Still Bright, WTTC Says

Although its Contribution to Global GDP has Slipped Further in 2009, and the Recovery Will be Slow, Travel & Tourism Remains a Key Engine of Growth

French Country Waterways Unveils 'Casual Cruising' For 2010, Aboard Esprit In Cote D'or Region

Independent Dinners Ashore, Other Changes Lowers Pricing

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