Ritz-Carlton Reveals Europe 2028 Summer Season

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has announced its Summer 2028 European itineraries, featuring 52 voyages aboard the Evrima and Ilma across the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. Sailing from late April through Octob…

Inside Abercrombie & Kent’s Multibillion-Dollar Bet on Crystal Cruises

The owner of Abercrombie & Kent is using the balance sheet of one of travel’s best asset-light luxury businesses to rebuild Crystal Cruises. Company filings, credit ratings, and bond documents show what that transfo…

Chinese Shipyards Secure More Orders

Chinese shipyards will deliver at least five cruise vessels in the near future, according to data from Cruise Industry News’ global cruise ship orderbook. While European builders continue to dominate the market, sh…

ODIN Reroutes Trucks to Keep River Ships Supplied

Europe’s rivers were running low again this summer season, and for Odin Schiffsausruestung, the Bremerhaven-based supplier that keeps roughly 120 river cruise ships stocked with food and provisions each week during…

Swan Hellenic Launches Offer That Can Be Personalized

Swan Hellenic has announced the launch of its Autumn offer, “Upgrade your view. Elevate your expedition.” “We’ve put a lot of thought into this offer,” said Swan Hellenic Chief Commercial Officer Mario Bouna…

Celebrity Eclipse Repositions to Mediterranean for Fall Season

The Celebrity Eclipse arrived in Barcelona earlier this month to kick off its fall season in the Mediterranean. The ship was one of Celebrity Cruises’ vessels the region for the summer, having spent the past few mon…

Norwegian Adjusts Sun Itinerary to Allow for Maintenance

Norwegian Cruise Line is changing the itinerary of an upcoming cruise onboard the Norwegian Sun to allow for technical maintenance. According to a recently issued statement, the affected sailing will depart from Copen…

A Lost Year for Gulf Tourism

Rooms are filling at half-price, not at pre-war demand — that’s hurting big brands and independents alike, but only one side has the balance sheet to outlast it.

French Atlantic Ports to Strengthen Dialogue With Cruise Execs

French Atlantic ports continue to develop and enhance their appeal and opportunities aimed at the cruise industry. These five ports provide and innovate a diverse range of destinations and operational strengths and sh…

The Capital Readiness Gap in Latin American Hotel Development

An advisory perspective on why Latin American hotel developers frequently misread investor expectations, covering capital structure, pre-opening budgets, brand agreements, and risk transparency.