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In this special edition of “Our Take on Cruise,” Roger Blum shares his recent #RiverCruise experience aboard #ScenicAmber with Scenic – Luxury Cruises & Tours, providing his insights on #RIVERCRUISING. It appears to be an “ALL IN” experience, featuring all-inclusive amenities, a small ship, a top-notch crew offering first-class service, and breathtaking views of quaint […]

In this split edition of “Our Take on Cruise,” Roger Blum and Marie Blum are currently exploring the #DanubeRiver aboard #ScenicAmber, sharing their firsthand experience and highlighting why #RiverCruising is a fantastic value vacation option. Meanwhile, back in Miami, Shannon McKee and Thomas Spina discuss their latest collaboration involving the Conway Scenic Railroad. This endeavor

In this special edition of “Our Take on Cruise,” we’re gearing up for Seatrade Europe, where we have some exciting sessions planned. Shannon McKee will be leading a session titled “The Legacy of Cruise Tourism in Communities: What Cruise Leaves Behind,” Roger will be hosting a session on “Key Deciding Factors for Future Itineraries.” Despite

In this heartfelt episode of “Our Take on Cruise,” Roger Blum and Shannon McKee discuss the devastating #WildFires in Hawaii, particularly the catastrophic events in #Lahaina. Hawaii holds a special place in their hearts, especially within the #cruiseindustry. Shannon has been working with Hawaii since 2001 and currently serves as the Cruise Consultant for the

In this edition of “Our Take on Cruise,” Shannon McKee, Roger Blum, and their special guest, Pippa Blum, share exciting updates and announcements from the cruise industry. First, they highlight the upcoming Seatrade Cruise events around the world, starting with Seatrade Europe, which is just a month away. They also reveal that Seatrade Cruise Asia

In this PINK edition of “Our Take on Cruise,” Shannon McKee and Roger Blum explore the importance of itinerary planners in the cruise industry. They highlight that people often choose a cruise based on the destinations and itineraries offered, making itinerary planners crucial in crafting memorable experiences for travelers. Additionally, they discuss the pink fever

In this week’s edition of “Our Take on Cruise”, Roger Blum and Shannon McKee cover a plethora of cruise industry topics including… 1. STARLINK is revolutionizing satellite communications for ships, offering faster and more cost-effective solutions. 2. They highlight the upcoming Seatrade Cruise Europe event, which is just seven weeks away, and share a secret

In this week’s edition of “Our Take on Cruise”, Roger Blum and Shannon Mckee cover multiple topics including the #SeatradeCruiseAwards which takes place during Seatrade Europe in September. If you or your team have made a significant contribution to the cruise industry over the last year, then you should check it out. There’s a long

In this edition of “Our Take on Cruise,” Shannon McKee and Roger Blum discuss various topics in the cruise industry: 1. They share updates on their summer travels and highlight the positive financial performance of cruise lines, indicating an improvement in bookings and revenue. 2. The duo addresses a new challenge in crew air travel,

It’s this edition of “Our Take on Cruise”, Roger is thrilled to have special guests, Adam Ceserano, President of the FCCA, and Mike McFadden of MAC MARITIME, INC. fill in for Shannon. Roger Blum had to call in 2 cruise colleagues just to replace Shannon🤣 Highlights from the episode include: 1. The PAMAC Cruise Summit