Season 3

In the latest edition of “Our Take on Cruise,” Shannon McKee and Roger Blum discuss a variety of current events in the cruise industry. They start by mentioning the concept of “Magic Cities,” including Miami and Shanghai, and how these cities are relevant to the cruise industry. The duo also discusses the reopening of the […]

In this split edition of “Our Take on Cruise,” Roger Blum is aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Independence of the Seas, celebrating his son Maxwell Blum’s college graduation. He shares the fantastic experiences they had onboard, including water slides, flow riders, rock climbing walls, and more. He also praises the crew for their outstanding service and

In this week’s “Our Take on Cruise”, Roger Blum and Shannon McKee gear up for #SeatradeEurope in Hamburg. While it may seem like Seatrade Cruise Global just wrapped up, they’re already buzzing with excitement for the upcoming events in Germany. If you’re attending Seatrade Hamburg from September 6-8, we recommend either arriving early or extending

In the latest edition of “Our Take on Cruise”, Roger Blum and Shannon McKee dive deep into the essence of ‘Community.’ In an industry as vast as the cruise sector, the real power lies in the sub-communities we nurture and grow. Whether it’s through pivotal regional organizations like Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association, Cruise Europe, or Cruise

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 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