As we approach the end of 2024, let's have a final look at some of the top stories over the next few days which shaped our year in cruise retail. Next up, the headlines!
We take a run down of some of the biggest stories of the year from the world of cruise retail. 2024 has seen quite a few interesting stories that have aroused our interest. Across the year, we saw a lot of brand partnerships announced, some important restructures, some interesting tenders and a fascinating glimpse at the exciting industry expansion taking place right across the year!
STARBOARD BECOMES STARBOARD GROUP
In a major restructuring, Starboard Cruise Services took a giant leap from just cruise retail into the world of vacation retailing. A major diversification into an exciting new area of growth.
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FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR HEINEMANN IN CRUISE RETAIL
Gebr Heinemann and Heinemann Americas set in place a strong expansion of their presence in cruise retail this year with the opening of Icon of the Seas, Utopia of the Seas and Aroya.
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Utopia
Icon
Aroya
AVOLTA IS BACK!
Avolta re-affirmed their place in the cruise retail sector by signing an expanded contract with NCL to strengthen a long standing partnership and move forward with a strong expansion of their operation in the industry.
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL DFNI CRUISE RETAIL CONFERENCE
In June, was the 7th DFNI cruise retail conference held in Istanbul. This event has become an important part of the cruise retail annual calendar with nearly all the major operators and cruise lines in attendance. Next year's conference in Barcelona should once again be an exciting and significant date in the year.
NEW HEAD OF RETAIL AT MSC CRUISES
A brand new leadership team at MSC. In March, was the exciting news that Suzanne Mahoney had been appointed as the new Head of Retail at MSC Cruises, joining Stefano Menegotto as the new SVP of OBR.
CRUISE RETAIL ACADEMY IS LAUNCHED!
Last but not least, obviously we cannot forget our news! :-) Cruise Retail Academy has been launched as the first ever professional network for the cruise retail industry focusing on training, recruitment, news and knowledge.
What will be the main stories happening in 2025? Write your predictions in the comments below for the year ahead!
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