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The Future of Guest Experience in the Cruise Industry
There are a lot of new ideas and changes happening in the cruise industry that are changing how people feel about their cruise. The...
Ralph de Klijn
Oct 921 min read


Smarter Ships, Less Food Waste & Smarter Engines: Cutting Cruise Emissions with Tech that Works
Cabin energy systems are getting attention with claims of big savings. But cabins are just one part of the story. For cruise lines, the...
Ralph de Klijn
Sep 253 min read


When Technology Meets Tradition: Balancing Innovation with Authentic Hospitality
The hospitality industry faces a challenge that didn't exist twenty years ago: how do you use technology to improve service without...
Ralph de Klijn
Aug 285 min read


Beyond the Buffet: How Food & Beverage Innovation is Redefining the Cruise Experience
Cruise dining has come a long way from the rigid class-based meals of the early 1900s. Back then, first-class passengers on ships like...
Ralph de Klijn
Aug 84 min read


The Great Guest Experience Race: Why Cruise Lines Are Sailing Past Resorts
The hospitality world is changing fast. Both cruise lines and resorts want the same travelers, but one industry is clearly winning the...
Ralph de Klijn
Jul 104 min read


Guest Experience Design: How New Cruise Ships Are Changing the Game
The cruise industry is in the middle of a design revolution. New ships launching over the next few years aren't just bigger or in some...
Ralph de Klijn
Jul 14 min read


Building Tomorrow's Cruise Leaders: Why Training and Development Can't Wait
The cruise industry is booming. New ships are launching, passenger numbers are climbing, and demand for skilled crew members has never...
Ralph de Klijn
Jun 106 min read


Navigating the Sustainable Future: Cruise and Hospitality Industries at the Helm
As consultants specialising in both maritime and hospitality sectors, at iStrive we've observed firsthand how sustainability has evolved...
Ralph de Klijn
May 254 min read


The New Wave of Cruising: How Next-Gen are Changing the Game
The cruise industry is changing fast. The new generation travelers want experiences, not just vacations. They're tech-savvy,...
Ralph de Klijn
May 93 min read


New Cruise Line Announced, Sailing First Voyage in 2026
Navigator will be the first of five cruise ships from Crescent Seas. The ship is currently owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and it...
Ralph de Klijn
Mar 212 min read


iStrive Launches New Website Showcasing Industry Services
iStrive has launched its new website, www.istrive-ltd.com , highlighting its range of specialized solutions for the cruise industry. The...
Source: Cruise Industry News
Mar 211 min read


International efforts to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping took a step forward as the IMO's Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 18) conclude
The IMO's 2023 GHG Reduction Strategy commits Member States to adopting mid-term measures to reduce GHG emissions from ships in late...
Ralph de Klijn
Mar 172 min read

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