Hospitality Net

JULY 17, 2023

A cruise vacation is often considered the epitome of luxury, especially those that are all-inclusive, and allow guests to visit multiple destinations without the hassles of planning complicated travel arrangements.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Carnival Corp. has achieved a 38% reduction in food waste per passenger relative to its 2019 baseline. It aims to reduce food waste by 40% per person by 2025, on its path toward a 50% reduction by 2030. In 2022, it had reduced food waste by 30%.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Princess Cruises has created a device that unlocks a world of possibilities for cruise guests. The device is called Medallion, and it is a chip that can be worn as a necklace or bracelet that allows a guest to customize their experience. The Medalli.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

A key driver of Seattle’s leisure demand is its cruise industry. In 2023, the number of Alaska cruises reached 291, a record number compared to 213 in 2019. The Port of Seattle estimates the annual impact of a cruise season on the region at $900 million.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 23, 2024

Royal Caribbean International and The Bahamas marked the start of a new adventure today as the cruise line broke ground on Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, the 17-acre beach day experience on Paradise Island in Nassau, The Bahamas.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 25, 2024

This carefully curated list is CNT’s most diverse yet, unveiling the hotels, restaurants, and cruises around the globe that redefine the standards of hospitality through their service, design, and point of view.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 17, 2024

Today, Travel + Leisure announces the 19th annual It List, a meticulously curated list of the best new and renovated hotels across the globe, which for the first time includes newly launched luxury cruise ships.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JANUARY 2, 2024

There was a time when fine dining on cruise ships had its limits. Not so anymore. Of the foodservice offerings on newer ships, like Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady, “I’ve never seen anything like it in all the work I’ve done landside,” says one marine equipment manufacturer.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 23, 2024

For example, public hotel companies, by and large, have had stock prices completely recovered, versus cruise lines, which have seen stock prices that have remained depressed by nearly 50%. Now in a post-Covid environment, it’s interesting to see some companies experiencing total recovery, while others have faced longer structural change.

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Bill Marler

APRIL 6, 2022

Moreover, the viruses can spread quickly, especially in places where people are in close proximity, such as cruise ships and airline flights, even those of short duration. By way of further example, in 2006, there was a large increase in the number of norovirus cases on cruise ships. Preventing Norovirus Infection. References.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 29, 2024

Four Seasons, together with luxury yachting company Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd, Joint Owner/Operator, Four Seasons Yachts, and venerated Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, continues to chart a new course of luxury at sea.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 25, 2024

Inspired by the tranquil elegance of cruises and superyachts. Dorsett Hospitality International, one of Asia’s fastest-growing hotel groups, announces its new luxury flagship hotel, Dorsett Kai Tak, opening in August 2024. Dorsett Kai Tak Hotel will offer upscale living in a class of its own.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The world’s leading hotels, destination, airline, airport and cruise line, as voted for by the 25 million globetrotting members of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme, were unveiled at the 17th edition of luxury travel awards ceremony, the ULTRAs, on Monday 20th November 2023.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection debuted in October 2022 with the launch of Evrima, the first time a luxury hospitality brand expanded into the cruising category.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 4, 2023

We reveal this year’s winners – the number-one places, hotels, airports, cruise lines, travel fixers and more that Condé Nast Traveller readers rate around the world. You voted in your thousands in this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards. The results are now out.

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Food Safety Tech

MARCH 18, 2024

Recent outbreaks of norovirus on cruise ships and in foodservice settings have highlighted the need for more stringent measures to prevent and mitigate the spread of foodborne illnesses. Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) began using hypochlorous acid (HOCL) during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Food Safety News

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Norovirus outbreaks, commonly experienced on cruise ships and in foodservice settings, have highlighted the importance of robust sanitization methods. Its successful implementation on Norwegian Cruise Lines during the pandemic showcased its ability to mitigate outbreaks.

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Bill Marler

APRIL 16, 2021

Cruise ships account for a small percentage (1%) of reported norovirus outbreaks overall. According to CDC estimates, this translates into about 2,500 reported norovirus outbreaks in the United States each year. Norovirus outbreaks occur throughout the year but are most common from November to April.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Corporate giants like Microsoft, Moderna, Amazon, Royal Caribbean Cruises, McDonald’s, and United Airlines have made bold commitments towards sustainability. Countries and industries across the globe, including the EU, the US, Japan, and Korea, have committed to significant reductions in CO2 emissions by 2030.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 5, 2024

Strong growth in the Mobility, Travel Technology and Cruise segments and the presence of the Host Country Oman and other Arab states reflect the diversity of the over 5,500 exhibitors from 170 countries and territories.

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Cruise 64

Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

News & World Report, publisher of Best Vacations, Best Cruise Lines and Best Travel Rewards Programs, today revealed its 14th annual rankings of the Best Hotels. The 2024 rankings highlight more than 37,000 hotels across more than 400 destinations to help travelers find the hotel that suits their needs.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 17, 2024

Urban locations with leisure appeal and higher-priced hotels should outperform, but traditional hotel demand and pricing will likely be tempered by competition from alternative sources like cruise lines, short-term rentals, and glamping.

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Cruise 46

Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

It is also an attractive destination for cruises and as well as Northern Lights and mountain tourism. Tromsø is an attractive hotel market for international leisure travelers, a segment that is expected to increase over time, driven by the expansion of Tromsø Airport.

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Cruise 69

Food Safety News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Moreover, the viruses can spread quickly, especially in places where people are close, such as cruise ships and airline flights, even those of short duration. Norovirus can survive a wide range of temperatures and in many different environments. How is norovirus transmitted? Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) pose the most significant risk.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

From the idyllic shores of the Maldives to the endless plains of the Serengeti, the three final journeys for 2025, International Intrigue, African Wonders, and World of Adventures, return with exciting new destinations and experiences, including an extended private cruise exploration of the Galápagos islands and a stay at the award-winning Four Seasons (..)

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 27, 2023

This carefully curated list unveils the newest hotels, restaurants, cruises, museums, and transportation around the globe as well as the destinations that elevate the standards of hospitality through their unique style, ethos, and quality of service.

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Bill Marler

JUNE 3, 2021

Cruise ships account for a small percentage (1%) of reported norovirus outbreaks overall. According to CDC estimates, this translates into about 2,500 reported norovirus outbreaks in the United States each year. Norovirus outbreaks occur throughout the year but are most common from November to April.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 4, 2023

My focus this blog has shifted to international travel to include what is touted as experiential cruises, which fall into the posted price, before any discounts, of $6,500 to 10,000 per person! We can no longer expect the travelling customer to willingly accept the excuses around supply chain issues and labor shortages.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Forbes Travel Guide ("FTG")—the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises—today unveiled its 2024 Star Awards. See the full list of honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

French hotel group Accor is in talks with investment vehicle Dubai Holding to fund the roughly €800mn development of two upmarket cruise liners under the Orient Express brand, in the latest example of Middle Eastern investor interest in the luxury travel sector, according to multiple people familiar with discussions.

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Cruise 40

Hospitality Net

JULY 12, 2023

The 28th edition of the World’s Best Awards highlight the leaders in travel, including top cities, islands, hotels, cruise lines, airlines, airports and more. Travel + Leisure announces the best travel destinations and organizations across the globe, according to the results of the 2023 World’s Best Awards’ reader survey.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 8, 2023

Located at 3974 NW South River Drive in Miami, Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami International Airport is a close half mile from Miami International Airport and conveniently close to major Miami attractions, such as the Miami Seaquarium, Jungle Island, historic Coral Gables, trendy South Beach and the Port of Miami for all cruise departures.

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Cruise 69

Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Jetstar Opens Pilot Aircraft Base In Perth, A new dawn in river cruising: Mekong Serenity leads the way in Vietnam and Cambodia, Kuching, first in the region to power public transport with hydrogen, Indonesian conglomerate Sinar Mas to open hotel in new capital, Singapore announces cross-border payment links with Indonesia, Malaysia.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 7, 2024

Norovirus, commonly known as “the cruise ship virus” in the food safety community, takes the number 1 spot. Its nickname is misleading since norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships account for 1 percent of all reported norovirus outbreaks.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 26, 2023

News & World Report, publisher of Best Hotels, Best Cruise Lines and Best Vacations, today revealed the 2023-2024 Best Travel Rewards Programs for everyday travelers deciding on the best loyalty program to suit their travel needs.

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Cruise 48

Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Global Revenue Forum announced Greg Land, Global Segment Leader – Accommodation, Lodging, Casino & Cruise for Amazon Web Services, as the event ‘s opening and keynote speaker. Land will address more than 1,000 attendees across Europe, and more than 300 live in London, on Resilience and Innovation in hospitality in the year ahead.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Its second property in Florida, the Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral is the perfect destination for business travelers and vacationing families—just steps away from the renowned Kennedy Space Center, cruise ports, popular beaches and nearby amusement parks.

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