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Are the rich different?
One of the question the moderators asked at today's panel on the Upscale Cruise Market was "Are rich people different?" I.e., Are they still happily cruising luxury lines despite the current difficult economic times?
The panelists, CEOs of Crystal, Seabourn, Silversea, Pearl Seas/American Cruise Line, and Sea Cloud, were presumably in a good position to comment.
State of the Industry: "This Will Be Our Finest Hour" (but not financially)
The State of the Industry panel brought together the CEOs of RCI, NCL, HAL, Carnival and MSC for the annual discussion of where we are, and where we're going.
If you thought your cruise shares were under water...
...spare a thought for poor Windstar, or more accurately, their parent company Ambassador's International (AMIE on the Nasdaq).
Can Roberto Martinoli save NCL?
Yesterday, NCL announced the appointment of Roberto Martinoli to the role of President and COO. We think he is the perfect person for the job, but we do not envy him the task ahead.
Roberto Martinoli Appointed President and COO of NCL
MIAMI -- March 10, 2009 -- NCL announced today that cruise industry veteran Roberto Martinoli has been appointed president and chief operating officer.
Ambassadors to Sell All Non-Cruise Assets, Replace Senior Management, and Consolidate in Seattle
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Feb 11, 2009 -- Ambassadors International, Inc., parent company of Windstar Cruises, today announced plans to sell the company's principal non-Windstar assets, replace the curre
Ambassadors CEO Foregoes Over $3M in Compensation
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Dec. 15, 2008 -- Ambassadors International, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMIE) announced today that Chairman and CEO Joseph J. Ueberroth, will voluntarily foregoe over $3M in compensation entitled to him under his employment agreement dated November 2, 2006.
RCCL Names Ricardo Amaral MD for Brazil Operations
MIAMI, Dec. 10, 2008 -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. today announced their selection of Brazilian cruise industry veteran Ricardo Amaral as managing director of its operations in Brazil. In the newly created position, Amaral will oversee all commercial and operational activities for three of the company's brands, Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises.
Royal Caribbean's Thomas Murphy Honored among Top 100 CIOs
MIAMI, Jan. 30, 2002 -- The top information technology (IT) official at Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has been recognized by a leading national newsweekly as one of the top 100 people in the IT field.
