The Business Show: Cruise Lines

Niala Boodhoo speaks with Rick Sasso, CEO of MSC Cruises, to check in on the state of the industry. Miami Herald Studios ...more

'Don't Hide in the Corner': A Page from the Life and Career of Hearst's Cathie Black

As Apple's iPad joins the Amazon Kindle and an expanding universe of electronic reading devices, media companies continue to struggle with evolving models to maintain their relationship with readers across the rapidly changing digital landscape. ...more

The Social Media Bubble

I'd like to advance a hypothesis: Despite all the excitement surrounding social media, the Internet isn't connecting us as much as we think it is. It's largely home to weak, artificial connections, what I call thin relationships. ...more

Carnival Cruise Lines Launches Fleetwide Fundraising Initiative Benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R)

Carnival Cruise Lines, the world's largest cruise operator, has partnered with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to launch a comprehensive fundraising initiative with a goal of raising $3 million for the organization over the next three years. St. Jude is one of the world's premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases. ...more

Denmark Sends The Little Mermaid to Shanghai

Copenhagen's statue of The Little Mermaid, known from H.C. Andersen's fairytale, began her journey to Shanghai on March 25. Once there she is to be part of EXPO 2010 in Shanghai. This means that around 70 million people will experience the iconic symbol of the Danish capital. ...more

Cunard Line Welcomes Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Celebrated Activist Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu Aboard Queen Mary 2

Archbishop Tutu arrives into Cape Town as flagship makes her maiden call ...more

Holland America Line Offers Holiday Escapes With 22 Warm Water Cruises

Whether you're seeking an entirely new holiday experience or simply escaping the frantic pace of the season, Holland America Line offers 22 holiday cruises in 2010 for warm weather celebrations. ...more

New Crystal Itinerary Focuses on Spain

Maiden Call in Almeria Joins other Spanish Treasures ...more

Cruise West Sets the Table with Local Culinary Delights for World Voyage Explorers

While Cruise West's Voyages of the Great Explorers is global in scope, the star of onboard dining is most definitely local. An artful blend and variety of regional delights sets the table for global culinary adventure, culled from many ports of call that highlight Cruise West's 24 worldwide voyages. ...more

Holland America Line's Signature of Excellence at Greatest Level Ever

On-Going Commitment Continues to Deliver a Superior Premium Cruise Experience that Exceeds Guest Expectations ...more

Death of the Travel Brochure As Holidaymakers Opt for Online Reviews

They have been a staple of travel agencies and dental surgeries since the beginning of the package holiday, but the glossy travel brochure has become the latest casualty of the internet era, according to a survey. ...more

The OpenTravel Alliance Publishes Specification Version 2010A

Enhancements for Loyalty Programs and Dynamic Packaging, Hotels and Car Rental Companies ...more

Princess Cruises, Hilton Hotels, Southwest Airlines, and Enterprise Rental Cars Rank Highest in Brand Equity by Category

Leading global market research firm Harris Interactive continues to examine the results of its 2010 results of EquiTrend® study, today focusing on the travel and tourism sector. The annual brand equity study measures over 1,000 brands across 42 categories, five of which focus on travel and tourism. ...more

Lodging CRM - Customer Relationship Management. How Are You Performing?

Leading Lodging Technology and Marketing Company Launches Free Assessment Tool for Measuring the Effectiveness of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Programs for Hotels, Resorts and Vacation Rentals. ...more

StarCite Partners With EveryScape To Provide Rich Visual Experience For StarCite Online Marketplace Properties

WebScapes Empower Meeting Planners with Additional Information and Offer Suppliers Added Opportunities to Showcase Locations ...more