Richard Humphreys

1 month ago | cruiseandferry.net | Richard Humphreys

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) hosted the inaugural UK Cruise Tourism Summit in Liverpool, England, on May 1. It brought together industry leaders, government officials, representatives from the UK’s devolved administrations, as well as ports and visit groups. Many of the conversations and panels discussed how the cruise industry and the UK Government can work collaboratively to help the government achieve its aim of boosting inbound tourism to 50 million people a year by 2030.

1 month ago | cruiseandferry.net | Richard Humphreys

Collaboration and adopting a “joined up approach” within the cruise industry were key points of discussion at the inaugural UK Cruise Tourism Summit, hosted by Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) in Liverpool, England. The summit brought together industry leaders, alongside government, representatives from the UK’s devolved administrations, as well as ports and visitor groups.

1 month ago | cruiseandferry.net | Richard Humphreys

Last week, Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) held its inaugural UK Cruise Tourism Summit in Liverpool, England. The city has set a target of 250,000 annual cruise passengers (2024 saw over 200,000 cruise visitors arrive in Liverpool), aligning with Global Ports Holding’s £25 million investment in the port’s infrastructure. The summit brought together industry leaders, alongside government, representatives from the UK’s devolved administrations, as well as ports and visit groups.

2 months 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.

2 months 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...