Want To Improve Staff Productivity? Hire Teachers - By Joseph M. Gravish

Every once in awhile an author’s think-piece hits the bulls-eye. A recent article by Elizabeth Green titled ‘Building a Better Teacher’ (New York Times, March 7, 2010) does just that. But what does this have to do with hospitality? Actually, it’s a no-brainer. ...more

Cruise West's New Blog is Generated by Guests & Crew Around the Globe

Travel the world via Cruise West's (www.cruisewest.com) new Voyages of the Great Explorers blog. Guests, Captain and crew will share daily stories and observations at sea with daily posts from the line's inaugural world cruise, Voyages of the Great Explorers that departed Singapore on March 6, 2010, aboard the 60-suite Spirit of Oceanus. ...more

Holland America Line Announces 55 New Shore Excursions for Summer 2010

To complement its already extensive and award-winning shore excursion offerings, Holland America Line has put together 55 new and captivating tours for its 2010 summer season. ...more

Sail Windstar with Winemaker Eric Dunham of Dunham Cellars

Wind Surf's July 25, 2010 Rome to Venice Voyage ...more

Crystal Cruises Sets Value-Added Fares for 2011 Worldwide Itineraries

Two-for-One Fares, All Inclusive - As You Wish Spending Credits and Free Air from North America ...more

Disney Cruise Line's Musical Spectacular 'Villains Tonight!' Débuts This March

Continuing with their ethos of providing wide and varied entertainment itineraries for Disney lovers of all ages, Disney Cruise Line have assembled an all-star creative team to produce a spectacular show 'Villains Tonight!' ...more

Small Ship Cruising: Something for Everyone, With Intimacy, Comfort and Luxury

Adventure, luxury, fine dining, worldwide itineraries of every length, exceptional value: the extraordinarily diverse menu of small ship cruises offered by members of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) features virtually all the choices and experiences found on larger vessels. ...more

CLIA'S 35TH Anniversary Puts Spotlight on Remarkable Story of Growth & Evolution of Cruise Industry

History of Industry's Leading Trade Association Parallels Dramatic Transformation of Cruising, Cruise Ships, Consumer Expectations and Travel Agency Distribution System ...more

Trend Experts Reveal The Travel Industry's Quiet Revolution

Changes in Consumer Consciousness about Environment, Culture, and Interconnectedness Are Creating New Modes of Travel ...more

World Travel & Tourism Council Forecasts Subdued Growth For 2010

World GDP fell by 2.1% in real terms, with developed economies - a major source of demand for Travel & Tourism - the most severely affected. Households curtailed leisure travel plans, substituting lower-cost short-haul and domestic travel for more expensive long-haul trips, and corporations reduced business travel budgets. ...more