In 2025, cruising proved once again that it is a strong, flexible part of global travel. According to industry data, the number of cruise passengers is on the rise. By 2025, there will be an estimated 37.7 million travellers, and 82% of guests plan to cruise again. New cruisers are also joining the fold. A lot of the talk so far has been about sustainability, ship design, and basic digital upgrades. However, there is a new area that needs attention: experiential hyper-person

"Luxury" is probably the most overused word in travel. From big ships to small yachts, every brand seems to promise it, but few people stop to think about what the word really means, especially from the guest's perspective. It's worth going back to what luxury really is and what it isn't, as the cruise industry keeps pushing the limits with ultra-luxurious ocean vessels, expedition ships, and resort-branded yachts. To me, luxury isn't wealth. It doesn't have chandeliers, marb

The upcoming CSI Europe 2025 is about to debut in Hamburg December 3-4, which is a strategic shift from previous editions that were held in London. The Miami (CSI Americas) show in June 2026 usually gets the most attention, but the Europe show is still the most important for cruise interiors because most of the big shipyards and supply-chain hubs are in Europe. At this important intersection of engineering, hospitality, and design, the conversation has changed completely: how

There are a lot of new ideas and changes happening in the cruise industry that are changing how people feel about their cruise. The...

Cabin energy systems are getting attention with claims of big savings. But cabins are just one part of the story. For cruise lines, the...

The hospitality industry faces a challenge that didn't exist twenty years ago: how do you use technology to improve service without...

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...

The hospitality world is changing fast. Both cruise lines and resorts want the same travelers, but one industry is clearly winning the...

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...

The cruise industry is booming. New ships are launching, passenger numbers are climbing, and demand for skilled crew members has never...

As consultants specialising in both maritime and hospitality sectors, at iStrive we've observed firsthand how sustainability has evolved...

The cruise industry is changing fast. The new generation travelers want experiences, not just vacations. They're tech-savvy,...

Navigator will be the first of five cruise ships from Crescent Seas. The ship is currently owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and it...

iStrive has launched its new website, www.istrive-ltd.com , highlighting its range of specialized solutions for the cruise industry. The...

The IMO's 2023 GHG Reduction Strategy commits Member States to adopting mid-term measures to reduce GHG emissions from ships in late...