Cruise Industry News - Appointments

Google is working on a social service to rival Facebook, if Web rumors are to be believed. And while Google's social-networking efforts have so far fallen flat, even satisfied Facebook users should hope that the search engine's efforts bear fruit. - More

President and CEO since 2003 to Depart in December - More

Cruise and hospitality veteran, Michael Bayley, has been promoted to Executive Vice President, International for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., the company announced. Bayley will continue to drive the strategic international business development for three of the company's cruise brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara... - More

Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations, announces the promotion of Donna Kurtz to Director of Charter/Incentive Sales and Operations. - More

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced a new Travel Agent Advisory Board (TAAB) to serve the association from 2010 to 2012. - More

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced today that Howard S. Frank, vice chairman of the board and chief operating officer of Carnival Corporation & plc, has been named chairman of the association’s board of directors. He has served on the committee for a number of years and, in a normal rotation of responsibilities, succeed... - More

New York City hospitality veteran, Brian Kotula, joins Travel Tripper’s growing sales team. - More

In anticipation of the latest release of its cutting-edge booking engine, RezTrip 2.0, Travel Tripper renews focus on sales and marketing. - More

Third quarter 2009 net income was $230.4 million, or $1.07 per share, compared to net income of $411.9 million, or $1.92 per share in 2008. - More

Celebrity Cruises today announced the appointment of Lisa Kauffman as vice president of Marketing. Kauffman will lead the brand's overall marketing program, including brand strategy and development, web marketing, research, loyalty and direct marketing, public relations, and advertising. She will report to Celebrity's President & CEO Dan Hanrahan. - More