All articles by Surendra Prasad Peravali
Surendra Prasad Peravali
Containing norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships
The impression that contracting norovirus is an occupational hazard on cruise holidays continues to persist among prospective passengers. However, new figures from the Centers for Disease Control point to a decline in outbreaks. Greg Noone talks to Donnie Brown, vice-president for maritime policy at CLIA, about how remedial action by operators has stemmed the flow of cases and may yet restore a measure of confidence to passengers and industry observers alike.
Cruise ships doubling as hotels
Cruise ships are pulling double duty as hotels at major events all over the world, but a month-long dockside charter is no small feat. How can operators make the most of the trend? Eleanor Wilson speaks to Joyce Landry of events organiser Landry and Kling, Katina Athanasiou at Norwegian Cruise Line and Silversea’s Freddy Muller.
Demand for right staff heats up with booming expedition market
As the expedition cruise market grows, the race for staff is heating up. Kit van Wagner, expedition leader and manager of expedition product support at Silversea, speaks to Patrick Kingsland about developing the talent that can lead to growth.