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Articles tagged “royal caribbean cruises”

Cruises

Royal Caribbean Passenger On-Board Spending Splurge Helps Lower Losses

Royal Caribbean is sailing along on several trends —strong economic conditions, travel interest in experiences and pent-up demand— to get out of the red.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago

Royal Caribbean Passenger On-Board Spending Splurge Helps Lower Losses

Cruises

Royal Caribbean Hopes Cruiser Spending Splurge Will Help Reverse Losses

Royal Caribbean seems confident it's smooth sailing now that the pandemic is over and passengers are ready to spend their savings on cruise experiences. But a potential recession could mess with all that.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 years ago

Royal Caribbean Hopes Cruiser Spending Splurge Will Help Reverse Losses

Cruises

Royal Caribbean Saw a Strong Bookings Boost From Covid Protocols Dropping

Royal Caribbean is sailing off the boost from the relaxation of Covid protocols. Its executives says business has returned to normal. But that's not exactly right, since it won't ever be back to normal without one important market: China.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 years ago

Royal Caribbean Saw a Strong Bookings Boost From Covid Protocols Dropping

Cruises

Royal Caribbean Isn’t Worried About Inflation Even With a $1.2 Billion Loss

Royal Caribbean — like its rivals in the cruise industry — has had a brutal last two years. But it can finally see a light at the end of tunnel in large part because it fully believes that consumers aren't deterred by rising prices.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago

Royal Caribbean Isn’t Worried About Inflation Even With a $1.2 Billion Loss

Coronavirus

Royal Caribbean CEO: You’re Safer on a Cruise Ship Than on Main Street

"Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water" was the tag line for the movie Jaws 2. But the words may apply to the cruise industry now, given surging infections in cities worldwide. Yet, if you've spent any time with frequent cruise-goers, you know they'll be back booking as soon as it's safe.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 4 years ago

Royal Caribbean CEO: You’re Safer on a Cruise Ship Than on Main Street

Coronavirus

Carnival and Royal Caribbean Receive UK Coronavirus Aid After Cruise Snub in U.S.

Given the longstanding critique of the cruise industry's business model, some critics were pleasantly surprised when U.S. Congress declined to give federal assistance to the industry back in April. Few noticed when the UK did just that as part of its Covid-19 corporate recovery package.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 4 years ago

Carnival and Royal Caribbean Receive UK Coronavirus Aid After Cruise Snub in U.S.

Cruises

TUI and Royal Caribbean Expand Cruise Partnership With $1.3 Billion Deal

This seems like a win-win for TUI Group. It gets an established partner to help grow its luxury and expedition cruise line — while also keeping a share of the business — and at the same time it gets the cash to help pursue its digital strategy.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 5 years ago

TUI and Royal Caribbean Expand Cruise Partnership With $1.3 Billion Deal

Coronavirus

Royal Caribbean Plays It Extra Safe With Coronavirus Contingency Plan

At this stage it's difficult to tell how long the coronavirus outbreak will last and how far it will spread. For now Royal Caribbean is acting with extreme caution in China.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 5 years ago

Royal Caribbean Plays It Extra Safe With Coronavirus Contingency Plan

Cruises

Skift Forum Europe: Silversea CEO on the Evolution of Luxury Cruising

Luxury travelers are demanding new experiences, and cruise lines that cater to the market are trying to deliver. Roberto Martinoli will speak about that shift and more at Skift Forum Europe later this month.

Hannah Sampson , Skift | 5 years ago

Skift Forum Europe: Silversea CEO on the Evolution of Luxury Cruising

Cruises

Philippines Mulls Limiting Cruises to Boracay as Overtourism Worries Mount

The Philippines wants cruise dollars. But Boracay, which has reopened after some rehabilitation, does not. The island is a key cruise stop but can carry only so much. Tourism authorities and cruise lines should work out the sums.

Maria Stella F. Arnaldo, Skift | 6 years ago

Philippines Mulls Limiting Cruises to Boracay as Overtourism Worries Mount