Welcome to a special split edition of ‘Our Take on Cruise’! Roger Blum is reporting from the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association conference in #Mazatlan, #Mexico, while Shannon McKee holds down the fort back in #Miami, working on exciting projects.
In Roger’s segment, he share’s highlights from Carnival Corporation CEO Josh Weinstein’s keynote address, revealing optimism in the cruise industry with revenues, bookings, and yields surpassing pre-covid levels. Mazatlan and the FCCA showcased the city’s transformation, with the Historic District standing out, featuring new attractions like a world-class aquarium. The cruise experience in Mazatlan has never been better!
Meanwhile, Shannon gives us a glimpse into upcoming projects (stay tuned for the big reveal at the new year), sharing insights from Linda Vazquez and David Selby at the International Cruise Summit in #Madrid, focusing on the pivotal theme of sustainability. Shannon also discusses Booking.com’s entry into selling cruises and highlights the recent changes at Azamara, with kudos to Dondra Ritzenthaler.
Although the #FCCA and #ISC conferences offer different perspectives, they deliver tremendous value to the #cruiseindustry, featuring thought-provoking topics and collaboration opportunities with industry insiders. Linda will be joining a panel on “Remote, Emerging, and Island Destinations,” bringing unique insights.
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