* Crossing the Ocean Has Changed
It used to be at the beginning or end of the European season, cruise lines had to get their ships to or from the Caribbean, so they create the fastest itineraries possible, with a minimal number of ports, they’d price the sailings very low to attract people to spend money onboard, and get them across the ocean as fast as they could so they’d be back on an itinerary where they could start making money again.
Not anymore. Times have changed, and repositioning cruises are sought after. Now Royal Caribbean is now even branding their trans-ocean repositioning cruises.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
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Friday, September 20, 2013
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for September 19, 2013
* Will You Remember the Moments that Matter?
Brace yourself. Carnival is about to let loose another advertising campaign that, judging by previous campaigns, will give you constant opportunities to see it on your favorite TV shows - and all over the internet.
In this CND article we look at the new commercial, and examine what may be the fatal flaw(s).
The complete article appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Brace yourself. Carnival is about to let loose another advertising campaign that, judging by previous campaigns, will give you constant opportunities to see it on your favorite TV shows - and all over the internet.
In this CND article we look at the new commercial, and examine what may be the fatal flaw(s).
The complete article appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Hon Becomes Senior Director at HAL
Holland America Line Promotes Robert Hon to Senior Director, Financial Systems and Cash Management
Seattle, Wash., Sept. 19, 2013 — Holland America Line has promoted Robert Hon to the position of senior director, financial systems and cash management. Hon will report to Larry Calkins, senior vice president, finance and information, technology and chief financial officer for Holland America Line.
In this capacity, Hon will work to enhance identification, prioritization, design and execution of financial process improvement initiatives. He also will drive best-practice adoption and lead the company’s transition to procure-to-pay and bill-to-cash processes.
“Rob earned this well-deserved promotion, and we’re looking forward to utilizing his knowledge and expertise in a wider capacity,” said Calkins. “Rob’s understanding of our accounting and reservations processes are valuable in assisting our businesses meet their goals.”
Prior to his promotion, Hon was director of planning and administration in Holland America Line’s guest programs department. In this position, which he held for seven years, he led the reorganization of the group and account services department and directed the implementation and development of the line’s Care Team. Hon began his career at Holland America Line in 1990 in the finance department where he held many positions, including controller of budgets and controller of cruise accounting.
Hon holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Eastern Oregon State College and a Master of Science in Finance from Seattle University.
Source: Holland America Line
Seattle, Wash., Sept. 19, 2013 — Holland America Line has promoted Robert Hon to the position of senior director, financial systems and cash management. Hon will report to Larry Calkins, senior vice president, finance and information, technology and chief financial officer for Holland America Line.
In this capacity, Hon will work to enhance identification, prioritization, design and execution of financial process improvement initiatives. He also will drive best-practice adoption and lead the company’s transition to procure-to-pay and bill-to-cash processes.
“Rob earned this well-deserved promotion, and we’re looking forward to utilizing his knowledge and expertise in a wider capacity,” said Calkins. “Rob’s understanding of our accounting and reservations processes are valuable in assisting our businesses meet their goals.”
Prior to his promotion, Hon was director of planning and administration in Holland America Line’s guest programs department. In this position, which he held for seven years, he led the reorganization of the group and account services department and directed the implementation and development of the line’s Care Team. Hon began his career at Holland America Line in 1990 in the finance department where he held many positions, including controller of budgets and controller of cruise accounting.
Hon holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Eastern Oregon State College and a Master of Science in Finance from Seattle University.
Source: Holland America Line
Leibowitz to Replace Ames on Carnival Corp's Senior Staff
Carnival Corporation & PLC adds McKinsey's Leibowitz to company's senior staff as Ames retires after 24 years
MIAMI (September 19, 2013) -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) today announced Josh Leibowitz as the company's executive vice president of group strategy and corporate operations, effective October 1.
Leibowitz, 42, comes to Carnival from the consulting firm McKinsey, where he served as its managing partner of the Miami office and the leader of the company's work in big data and channel management -- experience that will be important as Carnival strengthens its marketing and customer relationship capabilities.
Leibowitz succeeds Richard Ames, senior vice president of corporate business services, who is retiring after 24 years of service.
"Richard has been a tremendous asset to our company and we thank him for his significant legacy, undivided loyalty and dedicated service," said Howard Frank, chief operating officer and vice chairman of Carnival Corporation & plc. "Josh was the first person who came to mind for this role given his tremendous experience with McKinsey."
Before joining McKinsey in 2001, Leibowitz was a managing director at Idealab, where he ran early stage e-commerce companies. He began his career as an entrepreneur founding retail, wholesale and e-commerce businesses.
Source: Carnival Corp
MIAMI (September 19, 2013) -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) today announced Josh Leibowitz as the company's executive vice president of group strategy and corporate operations, effective October 1.
Leibowitz, 42, comes to Carnival from the consulting firm McKinsey, where he served as its managing partner of the Miami office and the leader of the company's work in big data and channel management -- experience that will be important as Carnival strengthens its marketing and customer relationship capabilities.
Leibowitz succeeds Richard Ames, senior vice president of corporate business services, who is retiring after 24 years of service.
"Richard has been a tremendous asset to our company and we thank him for his significant legacy, undivided loyalty and dedicated service," said Howard Frank, chief operating officer and vice chairman of Carnival Corporation & plc. "Josh was the first person who came to mind for this role given his tremendous experience with McKinsey."
Before joining McKinsey in 2001, Leibowitz was a managing director at Idealab, where he ran early stage e-commerce companies. He began his career as an entrepreneur founding retail, wholesale and e-commerce businesses.
Source: Carnival Corp
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for September 18, 2013
* In Case You Missed It
Did you really expect that there would be a major event like turning a sunken cruise ship right-side-up and there wouldn’t be a television special about it? There will be already on Friday night in the US and shortly thereafter in the rest of the world. The Discovery Channel has produced “Inside Raising the Concordia.” It steps back to the beginning of Titan Salvage's involvement and follows the planning and preliminary work to last Monday’s actual event.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about another port in the Bahamas ... and the port in your phone.
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Did you really expect that there would be a major event like turning a sunken cruise ship right-side-up and there wouldn’t be a television special about it? There will be already on Friday night in the US and shortly thereafter in the rest of the world. The Discovery Channel has produced “Inside Raising the Concordia.” It steps back to the beginning of Titan Salvage's involvement and follows the planning and preliminary work to last Monday’s actual event.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about another port in the Bahamas ... and the port in your phone.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
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