Dr. Peter Ricci’s Calling from Hospitality that Built a Global Classroom
I first knew Dr. Peter Ricci long before we ever met in person. In the spring of 2021, in the…
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Dispatch from Miami: Notes (& Notions) from the Front Lines of Seatrade
There is, perhaps, a small matter worth clarifying before we proceed. For those not entirely immersed in the peculiar rhythms…
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Inside the Journey of Cruise Merch From Factory Floor to Your Hands
I was reorganizing a lower kitchen drawer the other day. It’s one of my largest, packed tight with logoed water…
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I’ve Never Been Nervous About Traveling Abroad. Until Now.
I have more than 50 cruises under my belt. I’ve figured out train systems in countries where I don’t speak…
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Is It Safe to Cruise Out of the US in 2026?
There’s a lot going on right now. You already know that. But as someone who travels professionally, I found myself…
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CruiseNews Year in Review: Top 2025 Cruise News
As the year winds down, it’s the right moment to pause and reflect with this cruise year in review. Over…
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Marconi Milestone Marks Turning Point for Cruising
December 12 marks the anniversary of a defining moment in global communications. On this date in 1901, Guglielmo Marconi successfully…
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The 93 Year Old Fireboat that’s New York’s Cruise Ships Ambassador
The New Yorkers and out-of-town over-achievers are on the move this brilliant Saturday afternoon. Running, jogging, walking at 3.5 miles…
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Opinion: Cruising in 2025 Is Testing Our Patience—and Our Wallets
Video inspiration: Cruising with Ben & David’s “Death by a Thousand Cuts – Cruising in 2025” is embedded below. Despite…
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Authenticity Defines the New Luxury Shore Excursion
It’s time to re-imagine shore programs. For about two decades, I have held leadership positions in the travel and tourism…
