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In this dynamic split edition of “Our Take on Cruise”, Roger Blum dive’s into the world of #Cruise360 in Fort Lauderdale, he’s joined by the knowledgeable Monique Macaire from #MartiniqueTourism, while Shannon McKee in Miami collaborates with our alliance colleague, Thomas Spina. They explore the educational facets of Cruise360, CLIA’s pivotal role, and even throw […]

In this insightful edition of “Our Take on Cruise”, Shannon McKee and Roger Blum dissect the evolving market segments of the #cruiseindustry. The traditional labels of contemporary, premium, and luxury have expanded, making way for sub-categories like ultra-luxury, yacht, adventure, and even niche markets such as adult-only cruises. As brands offer varied experiences within one

In the latest “Our Take on Cruise”, Roger Blum and Shannon McKee delve deep into the sea of leadership changes rocking the cruise industry. From the surprising departure of Lisa Lutoff-Perlo from Celebrity Cruises to the rise of women in top leadership roles like Andrea DeMarco and Laura Hodges Bethge. They also spotlight Barbara Muckermann

After an exhilarating Seatrade Cruise Global, “Our Take on Cruise” with Roger Blum and Shannon McKee dive into their memorable moments, reconnecting with cherished friends and forging new connections. While the energy from last week lingers, the cruise industry’s calendar stays bustling with events like Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association, MedCruise, and the much-anticipated #SeatradeHamburg. We’ve even

What a whirlwind at Seatrade Cruise Global 2023! “Our Take on Cruise” with Shannon McKee and Roger Blum dives into the highlights of this electric week. With over 10,000 attendees, the vibe was all about “forward momentum”. New initiatives like F&B @ Sea truly shone, and the mention of #puppyyoga brought smiles all around. They

In the latest “Our Take on Cruise”, Roger Blum and Shannon McKee reflect on the highly successful “Meet the Planners” event organized by our Cruise Professional Advisors Alliance (CPAA) team. With 20 cruise lines, 40 ports/destinations, and 320 one-on-one meetings, the feedback was overwhelmingly positive! Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to the CPAA team, our

Countdown to Seatrade Cruise Global has begun! In this episode of “Our Take on Cruise”, Shannon McKee takes on the vast shopping wonderland, Sawgrass Mills, while Roger Blum leans towards the beach vibes. A big shoutout to John Seidel for being Shannon’s sidekick in this retail escapade (and coming home with some new shoes courtesy

Get ready for the cruise industry’s marquee event as “Our Take on Cruise” gears up for Seatrade Cruise Global at the Broward County Convention Center! Shannon McKee and Roger Blum are thrilled to lead the charge on Monday’s Destination Day. From deep-dives into “The State of Global Tourism” to the evolution of “Itinerary Planning”, we’ve

In the latest “Our Take on Cruise”, Roger Blum and Shannon McKee dive into the evolving dynamics of the cruise industry from aboard the Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady. They’ve witnessed the entry of iconic hospitality brands like Disney, The Ritz-Carlton, and Four Seasons into cruising, and the trend is growing. The addition to these brand

With just a few days until Seatrade Cruise Global, Shannon McKee and Roger Blum explore the vibrant city of Fort Lauderdale in “Our Take on Cruise”. They’re soaking up the sun and scene at the iconic #Fortlauderdalebeach, a stretch renowned for its fabulous restaurants, bars and rich history in movies like “Beach Blanket Bingo”. With