Cruise Industry Wire

Royal Caribbean today announced that Brian Rice , Vice Chairman and CFO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., will transition his CFO responsibilities to Jason Liberty as he prepares for his retirement in the spring of 2014.

On each cruise, a Location Team from the region either visits the ship or sails on board and shares unique, personal insights with guests through lectures, demonstrations and performances. They provide information about local customs, the way of life, off-the-beaten-path port highlights and secrets that only a local would know.

The industry has been moving ships out of the region in the face of weak demand.

AllThingsCruise Presents Information About Cruise Lines Children's Programs for All Ages, From Infants and Toddlers to Tweens and Teens

Cruise Critic has expanded its list of Meet & Mingle program partners to include Silversea Cruises. Cruise Critic's popular Meet & Mingle parties provide members with the opportunity to meet fellow cruisers they have connected with on the site's cruise forums.

His responsibilities for the global cruise industry trade association include financial management, accounting, contracting and internal controls, IT, human resources and oversight of the association’s facilities.

This change reflects substantial program updates designed to appeal to the desires of today's travelers. With more time in the marquee destinations and less overland travel time, Holland America Line guests will have more opportunities than ever to explore and personalize their Great Land vacations.

A multi-million pound refurbishment has been carried out to Ventura to incorporate features which have proved popular with passengers on sister ship Azura.

The 4,028-passenger Norwegian Breakaway will sail to Bermuda and the Bahamas.

Former CEO of Kuoni Travel and Chief Commercial Officer of Travelport, Armin Meier, has joined the Board of IBS Software as an Independent Director. Armin comes with over three decades of IT and Travel industry experience.