Royal Caribbean’s “Icon of the Seas,” billed as the world’s largest cruise ship, sails from the Port of Miami in Miami, Florida, on its maiden cruise, on Jan. 27, 2024. Marco Bello | Afp | Getty Images The demand for cruises is still going strong — and it doesn’t appear to be letting up anytime … Read more
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Closing Bell: Overtime James Hardiman, Citi leisure analyst, joins ‘Closing Bell Overtime’ to talk the cruise industry as the sector climbs higher. 05:08 2 hours ago Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all … Read more
Mary Barra, chair and chief executive officer of General Motors Co., during a news conference at the Hudson’s building in Detroit, Michigan, US, on Monday, April 15, 2024. Jeff Kowalsky | Bloomberg | Getty Images DETROIT — A lot has changed since General Motors’ last investor day two years ago, but one thing that hasn’t … Read more
With consumers getting more selective on how and where they vacation, cruise lines are fighting for Americans’ tourist budgets. Royal Caribbean thinks shortening trips and packing the days with activities and exclusive opportunities will keep customers hooked. “I think we are an experience-driven mindset,” Royal Caribbean CEO Jason Liberty told CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” … Read more
Cruise operators have been enjoying strong demand since climbing out of the Covid pandemic, which may have some investors wondering if the good times will last. UBS believes they will. For one, the gap between cruise prices and land-based hotel prices is still “meaningfully wider” than it was in 2019, UBS analyst Robin Farley wrote … Read more
Passengers on a Boeing 737 Max-8 plane during a United Airlines flight departing from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, New Jersey, US, on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Bing Guan | Bloomberg | Getty Images Now playing on United Airlines‘ seat-back screens: personalized ads. The carrier on Friday said it launched a media platform … Read more
Africa is blessed with some of the rarest and most beautiful animals in the world — a fact that entices tourists to book safaris year-round. But safaris only scratch the surface of what the continent has to offer. From wine tours to vibrant coastal cities, other experiences await those who are willing to go … Read more
Americans might be watching their spending amid persistent inflation, but it’s not deterring many of them from traveling this summer — especially those with higher incomes. Morgan Stanley and AlphaWise polled about 2,000 U.S. consumers in May and found that 60% of consumers are preparing to take a summer trip. Among consumers who earn between … Read more
Aerial view of the Viking Jupiter cruise ship anchored in the port of Montevideo, on January 5, 2022. Ivan Pisarenko | AFP | Getty Images Viking is not your typical cruise operator. Aboard its smaller, upscale vessels, you won’t find any kids. In fact, the cruise line doesn’t hide the fact that it is going … Read more
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Royal Caribbean’s stock price reached an all-time high in April of 2024 as the company spearheads the cruise industry’s epic return. The three industry titans – Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian – kicked off 2024 with booking at an all time high. … Read more
