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Ritz-Carlton IPO?

THE Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection CEO Jim Murren has said an IPO is possible in “two to three years”.

Porthole 31 Oct 25

CRUISE ships could end up saving the day yet again for event organisers, having now been floated as potential accommodation for golf fans attending the next Ryder Cup in Ireland.

On location on boardDiscovery Princess 31 Oct 25

Recovery two years away

AUSTRALIAN Cruise Association (ACA) Chief Executive Officer Jill Abel believes this year’s downturn in economic output for the sector (CW yesterday) may take as long as two years to recover.

LNG issues in our region

THE Southern Hemisphere’s cruise facilities are holding the region back, according to one of Ponant Explorations’ most experienced leaders.

2027 set to be a Royal summer

ROYAL Caribbean has unveiled its line-up of European holidays for the 2027 season, headlined by the soon-to-open Royal Beach Club Santorini (CW yesterday).

Regent gives back

REGENT Seven Seas Cruises is bringing back its Annual Travel Advisor Appreciation Month in Nov, with the line hosting two free webinars to equip agents with digital marketing skills – RVSP here.

Melissa disrupts

HURRICANE Melissa, a category five storm bearing down on Jamaica, has forced several ships, including MSC World America, to cancel port calls in the affected islands.

NT’s big cruise win

THE NT’s Minister for Tourism Marie-Clare Boothby said yesterday’s national cruise economic impact report (CW yesterday) was a fantastic result for local businesses, as the Territory hailed a record-breaking 24/25 cruise season.

RCG ups guidance

ROYAL Caribbean Group (RCG) has upped its full-year guidance for this year, with the company now expecting an adjusted earnings per share in the range of US$15.58-$15.63.