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Hotels

Hospitality Reenvisioned Through Data and Mobile

The digital transformation of hospitality and travel is underway, and it mirrors the changes most brands and consumers now see across the broader business ecosystem.

Hospitality Reenvisioned Through Data and Mobile

Cruises

Cruise Lines Are Increasing On-Board Fees Because They Can’t Raise Fares

Some lines call them service fees. Others call them gratuities. But one thing is for sure: cruise lines generate income by charging daily fees that aren't included in initial cruise fares. It's unclear whether the money is actually going to those who serve passengers, or represents a growing source of ancillary income to offset other costs. For now, we'll call this phenomenon hate sailing.

Cruise Lines Are Increasing On-Board Fees Because They Can’t Raise Fares

Cruises

Virus Outbreaks Are More Likely on Longer Cruises

The average virus outbreak occurs on a 12-day voyage and causes 6.6 percent of passengers to fall ill. Longer cruises give the virus more time to spread but the factors that lead to an outbreak are the same on every ship.

Virus Outbreaks Are More Likely on Longer Cruises

Cruises

American man goes missing from his Caribbean cruise Thursday morning

It’s too soon to comment on the impact of the still unsolved situation, but the cruise line’s reputation for stability and safety is likely to be impacted for at least the short term.

American man goes missing from his Caribbean cruise Thursday morning

Cruises

Carnival Corp. joins the cruise industry in ordering more new ships

It’s customary for cruise companies to order ships in batches to renew the fleet every few years, but the recent burst in orders may also be attributed to shipyard’s willingness to cut rates to increase business.

Carnival Corp. joins the cruise industry in ordering more new ships

Cruises

Holland America cruise ship fails CDC health inspection by nearly 10 points

Inefficient onboard management is at fault for the dozens of violations that were discovered during a surprise inspection. The Veendam ship is only one of three major ships to fail an inspection in the past three years.

Holland America cruise ship fails CDC health inspection by nearly 10 points

Cruises

Cruise ships headed for Africa re-route in wake of anti-American protests

U.S. embassy travel warnings were issued in several African and Middle Eastern countries starting Tuesday and will put a damper on the tourism industries that had finally begun to grow following the Arab Spring unrest.

Cruise ships headed for Africa re-route in wake of anti-American protests

Cruises

Holland America to offer non-bland meals for no cost once per voyage

Outside of specialty restaurants and small-ship lines, cruise food is notable only for its volume and blandness. HAL's attempt to break out of this with a richer menu for one night is like trying to stuff every holiday into one weekend.