Season 3

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

In “Our Take on Cruise” watch and see, who is the busiest cruise port in the world? Website traffic is booming, raving about “Wave” season. Sold out $70,000 suites on Icon of the Seas. Previously loved goods on board, “What goes around comes around.” Reports on luxury lines….. #cruise #cruiseexperts #cruiseprofessionals #wearecruise #cruiseindustry

With just a month to go for Seatrade Cruise Global 2023, Roger Blum and Shannon McKee took a sneak peek at the vivacious heart of Fort Lauderdale – the iconic Las Olas Boulevard. This week on “Our Take on Cruise,” they explore its bustling cafés, vibrant bars, and the diverse culinary scene, highlighting gems like

In this unique edition of “Our Take on Cruise”, Roger Blum is enjoying the serene waters of Half Moon Cay while Shannon McKee is working her magic in Puerto Rico with Discover Puerto Rico. A huge thank you to the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association for an incredible Platinum event and to Holland America Line, especially the