Cruise agency franchiser sees growth potential in South Florida
The cruise industry packs a big economic punch in South Florida, home to two of the world's busiest cruise ports — PortMiami (No. 1) and Port Everglades (No. 3). And the second-busiest seaport, Port...
View ArticleCruise ship crew spending benefits local businesses
Many cruise ship passengers fly in and out of South Florida airports, stay in area hotels and patronize restaurants and taxis, but they aren't the only ones leaving an economic footprint on the...
View ArticleCruising remains safe in spite of incidents, officials say
For the second year in a row, cruise industry leaders have had to address the potential fallout of a high-profile incident during the sector's largest annual convention in Miami Beach. This year, it...
View ArticleMSC Divina cruise ship arrives in Miami
Travelers from Broward and Palm Beach counties interested in sailing aboard MSC Divina will have to head south to Miami where the 4,363-passenger ship will be based year-round for Caribbean cruises....
View ArticleCarnival to bring seventh cruise ship to South Florida
Carnival Cruise Lines is bringing a seventh ship to South Florida ports with the repositioning of the Carnival Splendor to PortMiami in 2014. The 3,006-passenger vessel will begin seasonal Caribbean...
View ArticleCosta's Luminosa ship now sailing from Miami
South Floridians now have a new option for experiencing Costa Cruises unique brand of Italian-style cruising. Earlier this month, the Genoa, Italy-based cruise line deployed its 2,260-passenger Costa...
View ArticleCruise season ramps up at South Florida ports
As the 2013-14 peak cruise season heats up, several newly built ships will be sailing from South Florida ports, including the 3,600-passenger Royal Princess, which made its U.S. debut at Port...
View ArticleWorld cruises still a popular option for affluent travelers
Industry specialists say world cruises are gaining in popularity among well-heeled travelers who no longer want to hold off on bucket list trips and once-in-a-lifetime vacations until the economy...
View ArticleCruise industry expects to carry more passengers in 2013
Cruising is the fastest growing segment inside the travel sector, industry specialists say. Consider: Some 17.6 million people are expected to cruise from North America in 2013, according to the...
View ArticleCrew of coal ship, stranded by legal trouble, coping
PORTSMOUTH From a distance — and that’s the only way most people can see it — the coal ship moored at Portsmouth Marine Terminal looks a bit forlorn. With its hull streaked by rust, it’s hard to...
View ArticleCruising remains safe in spite of incidents, officials say
For the second year in a row, cruise industry leaders have had to address the potential fallout of a high-profile incident during the sector's largest annual convention in Miami Beach. This year, it...
View ArticleCrew of coal ship, stranded by legal trouble, coping
PORTSMOUTH From a distance — and that’s the only way most people can see it — the coal ship moored at Portsmouth Marine Terminal looks a bit forlorn. With its hull streaked by rust, it’s hard to...
View ArticleCruising remains safe in spite of incidents, officials say
For the second year in a row, cruise industry leaders have had to address the potential fallout of a high-profile incident during the sector's largest annual convention in Miami Beach. This year, it...
View ArticleCrew of coal ship, stranded by legal trouble, coping
PORTSMOUTH From a distance — and that’s the only way most people can see it — the coal ship moored at Portsmouth Marine Terminal looks a bit forlorn. With its hull streaked by rust, it’s hard to...
View ArticleCruising remains safe in spite of incidents, officials say
For the second year in a row, cruise industry leaders have had to address the potential fallout of a high-profile incident during the sector's largest annual convention in Miami Beach. This year, it...
View ArticleHotel Near Port Everglades Cruise Port and Fort Lauderdale Airport Completes...
Rodeway Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port hotel continues to be a favorite Fort Lauderdale cruise port hotel near Port Everglades Cruise Port and Fort Lauderdale Airport. The budget...
View ArticleNORTH AMERICAN CRUISE INDUSTRY CONTINUED TO EXPAND CONTRIBUTION TO U.S....
Independent Study for Cruise Lines International Association Shows Industry Building--On 2010 Rebound with Generation of Nearly 350,000 Jobs, Over $40 Billion Economic Impact in 2011 Washington, DC -...
View ArticlePort Canaveral eyes Cove site for new cruise terminal
Shaun Bevan Reporter- South Florida Business Journal Email | LinkedIn | Twitter | Google+ Port Canaveral officials are looking at a site within the Cove entertainment district to build a new cruise...
View ArticleCruise Lines International Association Commemorates Day of the Seafarer
WASHINGTON, D.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In honor of Day of the Seafarer, today, June 25, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) highlighted the industry’s long-standing support of its crewmembers,...
View ArticleCLIA WELCOMES ENTRY INTO FORCE OF MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION (CLIA - Cruise...
(Source: CLIA - Cruise Line International Association) Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today announced it welcomes the entry into force of the International Labour Organization's (ILO)...
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