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2 weeks ago | 
cruiseandferry.net | Richard Humphreys
The past few years have been an exciting time for ship management company Anglo-Eastern.
In December 2022, it acquired Cruise Management International (CMI) and CMI Leisure Management (CMILM), rebranding the two as Anglo-Eastern Cruise Management and Anglo-Eastern Leisure Management.
And in 2024, Anglo-Eastern Leisure Management has been selected by Victory Cruise Line to take charge of hotel operations aboard two of its Great Lakes vessels, which will start sailing in April and May 2025.
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2 weeks ago | 
cruiseandferry.net | Richard Humphreys
Richard Humphreys asks Holland America and Seabourn’s My Nguyen why the future of cruise ship design depends on bold ideas By Richard Humphreys | 07 April 2025 While cruise and ferry companies have yet to adopt formal interior design and product purchasing policies that 1 sustainability, a growing number of in-house and third-party designers are stepping up as passionate campaigners for change. My Nguyen, director of interior design at Holland America and Seabourn, is one such advocate. Armed...
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
technologyrecord.com | Richard Humphreys
Manufacturing organisations have been forced to contend with various sector-specific and cross-industry challenges in recent years. Many have been impacted by labour shortages, driven by an ageing workforce and a lack of tech-savvy employees.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
cruiseandferry.net | Richard Humphreys
Web-based and cloud-ready, cruisePAL is a suite of solutions offering modern functionalities to the cruise industry for better operational efficiency and enhanced customer service.
The cruisePAL Ship Management System (SMS) and Point of Sale (POS) modules help users to manage onboard hotel operations, including reservations, checking guests in and out, and handling daily tasks.
cruisePAL POS can be used in bars, restaurants, boutiques, casinos, spas and concessionary outlets.
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Oct 22, 2024 | 
technologyrecord.com | Richard Humphreys
Digital technologies have significant power to transform the manufacturing industry, according to Zebra Technologies’ 2024 report, The Rise of the Connected Factory, which states that “by augmenting workers and harnessing the power of flexible solutions that improve collaboration between C-suite, IT and operational technology (OT), manufacturers will experience enhanced connectivity, informed decision-making and improved sustainability”.
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Jul 17, 2024 | 
technologyrecord.com | Richard Humphreys
Various levels of public sector organisations like federal, quasi, state and local are increasingly dependent on cloud platforms for effectively managing their day-to-day operations. Embarking on a cloud journey is critical for such entities as the cloud has the potential to impact service delivery, security and data in numerous ways, particularly regarding efficiency and costs.
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Jul 10, 2024 | 
technologyrecord.com | Richard Humphreys
The manufacturing industry is on the front foot.
While the challenges within the sector have been widely reported. Supply chain issues, largely relating to the pandemic, geopolitical tensions and material shortages, are lingering. Attracting and retaining a quality workforce was highlighted as the primary challenge by manufacturing executives in a recent survey by the National Association of Manufacturers.
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Jul 2, 2024 | 
cruiseandferry.net | Richard Humphreys
Robos Contract Furniture and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection first collaborated on the luxury cruise brand’s first ship, Evrima, in 2019. Following the success of this project, they have partnered up to work on the brand’s second ship, Ilma. A crucial reason for Robos’s involvement is its experience in the cruise industry and its relationship with French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique, which is constructing the vessel.
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May 21, 2024 | 
cruiseandferry.net | Richard Humphreys
While forecasting cruise trends for 2024, MSC Cruises said guests are “no longer content” with just visiting well-known tourist attractions and are instead seeking to “experience destinations in a way that reflects the local lifestyle”. In addition, they want more time onshore to experience destinations “like a local” and explore in an “authentic and leisurely” way. Travellers are also demonstrating a “heightened eagerness” to explore diverse cultures and experience new destinations.
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May 1, 2024 | 
cruiseandferry.net | Richard Humphreys
Keeping passengers entertained is a top priority for cruise operators, according to Scott Lundmark, president of Adventure Golf & Sports (AGS). The firm is well positioned to help cruise brands achieve these goals by designing and installing a variety of facilities, including mini golf courses, golf hitting bays, shuffleboard and courts for pickleball, croquet, bean bag toss and other activities onboard their vessels.
