Cruise Industry Wire

International tourist arrivals are estimated to have grown by 7% in the first half of 2010. While growth was modest in April as a consequence of the closure of European airspace following the eruption of a volcano in Iceland, results were strong in May (+10%) and June (+8%). Data available for July indicates that growth is set to continue at a s... - More

Where is the travel sector headed? Which areas of distribution are going to see maximum growth? How is the whole travel planning, booking and in-destination process changing for the travellers? What is the role of technology and gadgets for additional sales channels and driving customer loyalty in the time to come? - More

Cunard Line is pleased to announce that Her Majesty The Queen will name the company’s new Queen Elizabeth, the third Cunard ship to bear the name, at a ceremony to take place in Southampton, England on Monday, 11 October 2010. - More

After seeing signs of improvement in the travel industry at the start of the year, conditions are beginning to get a bit murky. It's too soon to tell whether the weakening demand was the result of travelers opting to take advantage of a stronger U.S. dollar and travel to Europe, or if it is a reflection of a more cautious consumer. - More

Lanterman appeared on the magazine's prestigious list of the world's top travel specialists for her world cruise expertise - More

Island Breeze International, Inc. (OTCBB: IBII), an entertainment cruise development company, has provided an update regarding the previously announced joint venture and investment agreement. - More

Gulf Coast Tourism Declines Sharply from May to June Following Oil Spill - More

Now Is A Good Time To "Cruise Them Or Lose Them," Says Royal Caribbean International - More

Yet, SnagAJob.com survey finds one-third say the ‘worst is yet to come’ in U.S. economy - More

U.S. companies that use social media primarily to deepen customer loyalty spend almost twice as much on this emerging channel as competitors who use it for brand awareness, customer acquisition and other core marketing purposes, according to national survey results jointly released by COLLOQUY and the Direct Marketing Association (DMA). - More