Essays on Cruise

(College/Institute)

Introduction

In the early part of the 1950’s, in what has now become the “Simon-Waldo debates,” began to be published in The American Political Science Review. Starting as a reference in Waldo’s “Development of Theory of Democratic Administration” work that was released in March 1952, the high profile debates was anchored on Waldo’s doubts on the concern of “logical positivism” and the response of Herbert Simon in the succeeding June issue of the Review. As newcomers to the discipline and both in their early 30s, Waldo and Simon discussed the issues of democracy, efficiency, and principles, ...

Abstract

The understanding of the performance of an aircraft is one of the most important issues that many stakeholders in the aviation sector aspire to understand comprehensively. A significant number of aircrafts experience challenges in the process of take-offs or when they are landing. However, through research, engineers have discovered that the climb performance of many aircrafts is affected by several factors including incidences of collision with various obstacles. It is also crucial to acknowledge that an aircraft is characterized by performances in different speed conditions. Through the performance at each speed condition, engineers are able to predict that manner ...

Business

How would you measure productivity at NCL? Is productivity measurement important to NCL? Analysis of cruise market watch data is an appropriate way that can be used to measure productivity at NCL. The cruise market data has vital statistics that precisely point out the standing of the various cruise industries in the industry. The data contains market share statistics as measured by number of passengers carried and the revenue generated over a financial year (Eric, 2013). The statistics from a present year can be compared with those of the preceding year to determine the change in revenue and numbers ...

FTOs (Foreign Terrorist Organizations) are foreign groups that the Secretary of State designates “in accordance with section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)” (“Chapter 6,” 2012). The designation of FTOs is crucial to fighting terrorism and helps to curtail support for terror activities. Accordingly, section 219 provides criteria for the legal designation of FTOs. First, an organization must be foreign-based in order to be labeled as an FTO. Secondly, the group must be involved in terrorist operations or maintain “the capability and intent to engage in terrorist activity or terrorism” (“Chapter 6,” 2012). Thirdly, the terror activity ...

The Need for A Vacation

According to Gump & Matthews (2000) and Hartig et al. (2013), the growing demands that people endure from their daily jobs to other responsibilities, there is very little time for them to fully recover. As such, workers tend to suffer from accidents, distress, illness and other issues. The costs associated with restoration that is insufficient is rather on the high side in both the short term as far as well as in the long term. Employers are continually seeking ways to improve the lives of their employees by mitigating the problems related to overwork and the like. These provisions that ...

One of the key differences in the film Interview with the Vampire and some of the other films in the vampire genre is that Neil Jordan’s adaptation of the Anne Rice novel is about what life for a vampire would be like. Through the experiences of the ancient Lestat, his novice Louis, and through the poignant eyes of Claudia, one sees both the joys and the frustrations of life inside a body that is immortal – without aging – but also without many of the consolations, particularly emotional in nature, that humans get to experience but are beyond the reach ...

It was in January 1986, and Everett’s family were travelers on Carnival's journey ship "Occasion." While strolling along a traveler pavement on the Lido deck of the boat, Mrs. Everett stumbled and fell, maintaining wounds to one side shoulder and upper limb. The boat reached the shore the following day when Mrs. Everett visited the doctor who prompted her to go back to their place to be treated. This family eventually flew back to Pennsylvania where Mrs. Everett was admitted to the hospital (Wyatt 147). That stuff which she stumbled on remained a metallic limit spread for a ...

Introduction

As one of the fastest growing markets within the leisure industry, cruise tourism bridges the gaps between exploration and comfort, providing an alternative way for individuals to envisage the world around them. Due to its increase in popularity, the cruise industry has had to adapt to trends in consumer needs; balancing luxury, exploration and expectation in order to create a unified package that can compete with rival companies within the cruise industry. Focusing on the Viking cruise company specifically, this case study shall illustrate how companies within the cruise industry perform when adapting to pressures and demands by consumers ...

While thinking of people who have faced death courageously, the one name that keeps coming to mind is Paul Rossington, an Australian paramedic who leapt from a cruise liner soon after his girlfriend, Kristen Schroder, slipped and fell from the balcony of the cabin they were sharing. The decision of Mr. Rossington to jump over the balcony in a bid to save her girlfriend while knowing that his action would most likely end his life is a an epitome of selflessness. The fact that the two were in a turbulent relationship and the emergence of reports showing that their ...

Even in nonfiction prose, authors find many different ways to tell us about themselves. They may directly describe their personality traits or they may indirectly show these traits through their word choice, their attitudes towards the subject matter and their reported (or admitted) behavior. As such, the personality of the author becomes evident in their works and social interactions. What is commonly referred to as “personality” in a real person is called “persona” in writing. This essay describes the persona of David Foster Wallace’s authorial persona as evidenced in his essays and his social life and interactions with ...

Introduction

David Foster Wallace was an American writer whose work includes novels, essays, and short stories. He is a professor of creative writing. His most famous work was his novel Infinite Jest, and The Pale Cream. He has been recognized by various institutions and persons for his elaborate work in the development of English literature. Wallace work include both fiction and non-fiction work. His work is mostly concerned in moving beyond the metafiction and the irony that is associated with postmodernism. Some of his other nonfiction works include the John McCain 2000 presidential bid and the September 11 attacks. We ...

Introduction

Psychological evaluation of juvenile offenders is an important part of the juvenile court system. This is because the main purpose of the juvenile justice system is the rehabilitation of the juvenile offenders who exhibit different psychological problems and others are raised by dysfunctional families. This means that a juvenile offender may require psychological treatment, assistance with their education, or treatment for a substance abuse problem. Provision of the right rehabilitation service will help in reducing the chances of recidivism. The psychological evaluation of the juvenile offenders may reveal some valuable information to the juvenile court that might assist in ...

Introduction

The Empire Cruises is a private New York based cruise business, which offers public dinner cruise and private event charters. Major services of Empire Cruises include Birthday Cruise, Prom Cruise, Graduation Cruise, Anniversary Cruise, Sweet 16 Cruise, Cocktail Cruise, Lunch Cruise, Holiday Cruise, and Cruise Rental. It was established in 2010 and owns the city’s most popular event yachts that aim at offering the best cruise experiences at special events. The fleet of Empire Cruises is comprised of five incredible yachts namely Lucille, Jacana, Harbor Lights, Nautical Empress, and Liberty Belle. The deluxe experience offered by the Empire ...

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Introduction

Cruise ships are used to take vacationers on recreational voyages. The ships provide amenities that enhance the passengers experience such as lounging facilities, cinemas, indoor sports, swimming pools, and music concerts among others. Cruise ships usually take the vacationers on a round trip through a given number of destinations, which usually include a number of coastal downs, before returning them to the port of origin. The cruise industry started in the early 1970s and was widely embraced in 1971 as a viable tourist attraction when a ship known as the Pacific Princess was featured in ...

Section

The Bidding Charterparty invited tenders for the construction of a new cruise-liner, to be called the Ocean Carpathia. Donelly was invited to tender. However, the person responsible for receiving tenders left work early.

ISSUE: WON Donelly Brothers can compel recognition of its bid? HELD: Yes

DISCUSSION: Similar to the case of Blackpool v Blackpool, it is the duty of the entity requesting for bids to inspect all those which have been submitted. In the case at bar, MC Donelly was actually able to submit its bid on time. It is not the fault of the bidder that their documents were not received in time, as it was the responsibility of the ...

MS Oasis of the Seas enjoyed the status of being the largest cruise ship in the world at the time of its launch in 2008, till 2010, when her sister ship MS Allure of the Seas took over that position. The ship was peculiar in many aspects including its size, capability to ferry over 6000 passengers and 2000+ crew members and its introduction into the market when the whole world was gripped under severe economic recession. This article will analyze the external factors that affect the business and operations of this mega liner. The factors considered for analysis are ...

NCL Management

The productivity of the NCL is measurable through the profit turnouts. This is because it is after competing with the other ship transportation networks in the global markets. As a manufacturing and distribution industry, the cruise ships aims at becoming productive as the standards of travelling become competitive through various means. Therefore, to meet its profitability, the NCL productivity is measurable. This aspect is more important because the companies are competing on more and efficient modes of transport where the goods and labour exportation by the consumers are performed under the same levels of capital and the labour. Greater ...

Public Relations (PR), is at its most dynamic when it is used to handle a crisis situation, since, a crisis can make or break an organizations reputation that has been built strategically over a period of time, the case study of BP’s Gulf Mexico Oil spill is a major PR disaster that was handled inefficiently and BP paid the price both monetarily and most significantly the image was severely tarnished. The company in question Carnival Cruise Lines has been known for bungling the cruise experience and the disasters that have hit the cruise line are the fire in ...

Introduction to Meteorology

Introduction to Meteorology

General Overview of Weather-related Accidents For every accident investigation attributed to a weather-related factor, NTSB was able to attach a subject modifier to the individual weather condition. This is because a single accident may be linked to several weather phenomena hence resulting in a citation of several subject modifiers for a single accident. For the purpose of this paper, several subject modifiers were amalgamated into one weather phenomenon for example under the category of wind; the paper includes reports whereby the NTSB was more specific on dust whirlwind, sudden wind shift, high wind, and crosswind as ...

Original Cruise Inc. Big Money on the high seas

CNBC aired in 2009 a special program about the business of the cruises industry. The industry is concentrated in three big players: Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian. The Report (CNBC) was using the study case of Norwegian with the collaboration of the Chief Financial Officer of Norwegian. The first goal of the cruise company's managers is to fill up the ship before set sail. According to the interview, the most important part of the business is not by the ticket selling of cabins before the ship set sail but after the ship set sail. There are related businesses with ...

Historical event has a major influence on the present event. Despite the need to embrace the modern occurrences, history still has a hand in the current event. Considering various aspects sociological, economic and political it is vital to observe the critical issues that indicate various developments. Everything that is done has an origin, and this is considered historical, from the inception of the current state of the event or item. The historical perception of the film, “The Last Samurai” portrays the various spheres of life. A 2003 production highlights the American war. Edward Zwick directed the film. Certainly, the ...

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Dear Carnival Splendor cruisers,

It is with great remorse that I address you in this letter. On the behalf of Carnival Cruise Lines company and Carnival Splendor in particular, I would like to sincerely apologize for the dramatic inconvenience and distress issues that you have had to experience due to the unexpected circumstances. It is my duty to inform you that the company will reimburse all the expenses you have suffered because of the situation: both the cruise cost and the further expenditure you have been exposed to due to the possible treatment. We realize ...

2013 Adventure Lane

St. Paul, Minnesota 55107

48211 North Central Place

Detroit, Michigan 48207

Dear Mrs. Smithson, I would like to thank you for your e-mail and interest in the Sunbright Travel Agency’s services. Taking a cruise is one of the best vacation options in the summer and in this letter I would like to offer a cruise that will be right for you and your daughter. Because you live in Detroit, I would suggest looking for the cruises which start in the destinations that are relatively close to you. The Royal Caribbean Company, which is one of the best companies in cruising, offers the ...

People always want great tastes and experiences with food and drinks. The culinary world is becoming better because chefs are trying new ways to prepare certain dishes and meet the tastes and preferences that the customers want. The new cuisines come from different places and this means that people also learn about other cultures as they eat the foods from that other place. The trend is changing the traditionally heavy dishes into lighter ones and giving weight to the use of local ingredients. The trend also enables for the use of modern ways of cooking. Chefs in American restaurants ...

Cruise ship industry is an integral part of the tourism industry as a whole. Cruise liners are water hotels that provide the same range of services as the usual hotels, but at the same time you enjoy views of the seas and oceans, and you have the opportunity to visit other countries, if the type of cruise you choose includes it. Amanda Graham is an insider of the cruise industry, who is working for the Windstar Cruises company as a director of social media and public relations, knows how to make guests feel comfortable. According to Graham’s insider ...

Walt Disney is a company which has had the fortune to stay as amongst the most recognized brands throughout the world. Their business strategy has been simple -- focus on the making Disney a family brand, and grow exponentially in every aspect of the media and entertainment industry. Hence, the company began in the line of expanding their business vertically, thereby becoming a self sustained company and brand all over the world. To begin with, the company started with being an animation picture producing company. As its characters, Mickey Mouse and others grew famous and began to be recognized ...

The movie taught me about how marketing has become an important part of movies and the way companies are using product placement to reach out to potential customers. Many directors are forced to include products in their movies by producers as it is an essential source of revenue for the business. This means people can no longer escape marketing, as they are always facing advertising in one way or another. Earlier, I thought marketing was a way to inform for people about products and benefits of using the products. I was totally unaware how influential marketing has become and ...

10001 N. McKinley Drive

Tampa, FL 33612

The Board of Directors 1385 B. Cranston Drive Tampa, FL 33612

Dear Mesdames/Gentlemen,

I am writing to you in order to present my initiatives for Better Horizons Credit Union members and clients. These ideas are to promote our organization, gain more loyalty and create a positive and sustainable authority. The first initiative is to organize a promotional trip for credit union members. The actual plan is to handle a cruise trip to The Bahamas. The main aim is to promote Better Horizons, create a positive image among credit union members and encourage them to think over credit ...

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Introduction: The importance of the topic. Purpose, method and scope of the paper. A detailed outline of the topics to be covered in the final paper is described below:

Abstract: A self-contained short summary.

Chapter 1: Introduction Section 1.1: Background: Facts about Mars and about earlier missions.

Section 1.2: Goals and Objectives: Statement of goals and objectives

Chapter 2 : Mission Overview Section 2.1: Land site selection and Gale Crater: Criteria of selection and geological characteristics of gale Crater and Mount Sharp. Section 2.2: Technical Details: Details of science payload, spacecraft, rover, communication system, and rocket. Section 2.3: Mission Timeline: Shows the timeline of events from prelaunch.

Chapter 3 : Mission Detail

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Introduction

In the early 20th century, there were hopes for a new, modern and developed era. With the development of industry, machinery and shipbuilding, people were waiting for something better and convenient for their life. Passenger liners to the "New world" were built together with people's hope for a new life. When the new liner appears, moreover with a reputation of being unsinkable, it is impossible that there would be such an unfair end.

"Unsinkable" Titanic – the ship that defied the higher powers, the miracle of shipbuilding and the largest ship of its time. The builders and owners of the ...

320 A Main St

Buffalo, 1524

Jane Hardman Persuasive letter AN&N 255 Adams St

Washington, 98002

Dear Mr. Jameson: It was a great honor for me to meet you last month. As you gave me an assignment for your business cruise to the Bahamas, I am ready to share my ideas with you. I suggest you to invite to your cruise the credit union members in order to discuss financial planning workshops. I propose to conduct 5 days cruise on a board ship to the Bahamas. The appropriate date for the cruise will be June 1-5, 2016. We will dedicate two afternoons of ...

Managing Tourism Organization

Introduction Cunard Cruise Line is a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & Plc which is established in 1840 and operated by Carnival UK. The Cunard Cruise Line is a leading cruise line which is providing luxurious and high end quality products to its customers across the globe. The Cunard Cruise Line has recently formulated its marketing strategy which is not aligned with the corporate objectives and mission of the company that is providing luxurious travelling services. The current marketing strategy of the company focuses on providing luxury vacations and destinations; however, the Company also aims to serve the middle class segment ...

There exists a parasitic relationship between the media and celebrities. Celebrities, especially movie stars need the media to either stay in the limelight or promote their new movies. Coverage of celebrity stories and scandals increase circulation and an increased number of visits to the website. When a famous movie star is involved with a controversial cult and gets divorced, speculation is rife about the influence of the cult in the divorce and this was what happened in the case of Tom Cruise’s divorce from Katie Holmes. Given media’s predilection to cover scandals especially on controversial religious sects ...

Types of cruisers from Luxury to the bottom line, PRICES, FACILITIES.

Cruise ships vary in size and length from the gigantic Princess of the Seas to the smaller and more restricted ships used by Holland America and other lines. There are several famous routes operating all over the world although the most popular ones remain those in the Mediterranean and those in the Carribean. Cruises are deemed as extremely romantic and exciting to be on although the older generation also seem to take to it more. However the routes may appeal to different market segments when tackled properly.

What are the cruise brands, the famous ones by in Australia and the famous routes

There are several cruise brands which operate all over the world but ...

The presentation has thoroughly explored various aspects of great significance to be considered when analyzing a business strategy. For example, the case study has initially provided the background review of the InterContinental Hotels. This is essential in understanding history and development of the business—the details that are important for planning. Furthermore, detailed accounts of the business’s environment and industry analysis are provided. The case study also has conducted the organization’s resources and situation analysis. Notably, the presentation has utilized important business analysis tools such as SWOT, thus ensuring that all vital elements are reviewed thoroughly. Moreover, the ...

Historically, movies production target to capture and sale for a large global audience. Therefore, it is natural that companies and organizations dealing in consumer goods, however without contact to motion picture industry, have used movies as a feasible marketing channel. Principally movie genre for example action, drama, science fiction among others naturally represent a given specific target market. Consequently, it becomes easy to incorporate commercial messages to influence specific target audience. The messages are included in the movies via a promotion method known as product placement. This paper will briefly give three examples of brands featured in television programs.

The first example ...

Statistics has it that the cruise line industry is the fastest growing in the sector of leisure in the tourism, travel and hospitality industries (Jr Brent et al 240). There has been a growth rate of 2100% between 1970 and 2006. Moreover, 68% of the cruises that have been taken have existed for a decade (Jr Brent et al 241). The industry undergoes a 7% growth rate annually. I choose the Norwegian cruise lines ; I feel that it will attract more people because billing itself a ‘freestyle’ cruise line, with regard to dining and was the pioneer to swerve from the two-set ...

Introduction

Today, international trade is a major force that has a great role in driving the economy. Businesses from different parts of the world are linking with each other with an aim of expanding their operations and increase their profitability. Florida is among the best performing states in international trade. It’s a major tourist attraction and business hub with state-of-the-art infrastructure (Harrington 2010). Many local and international firms have their headquarters in Florida since it’s easier to trade with the rest of the world from here. Among the best performing firms that are actually contributing to Florida’s economic growth is ...

Introduction

In the current developed world, Object Oriented (OO) system development approach has attracted a lot of attention. Many software development companies have shifted their attention to graduates with knowledge on Object Oriented development. This change has also taken effect and is largely being implemented in the System Analysis and Development texts, which are increasingly adapting Object Oriented approach as well as the Unified Process of system development (Rob, 2011, p.2). While this seems to be the issue, traditional approaches are not being left being since they have managed to outline the necessary processes including phases and activities, which have led ...

The Case Study:

On April 15, 2012, Jasmine Smith, an ER resident of Valle Verde Medical Center admitted Megan Cruise, a fifteen-year-old student at the Valle Verde community school. Ms. Cruise suspected that she has been exposed to the sexually transmitted disease (STD). Ms. Cruise was hesitant to get into any care unless Dr. Smith promised not to reveal any information about her parents or anyone else. The doctor agreed that Ms. Cruise’s parents need not be informed of the test results; STD testing and treatments are allowed for minors without parent’s consent in most states anyway. So, Ms. Cruise has ...

Management

c. Create a New Brand for Target Market Depending on the results of the proposed market studies, it is worth taking into consideration whatever crucial insights are gained about European consumers and competitors in that market segment into the process of reviewing the company’s brand image. Brand image is more than just changing logos or symbols. It should give a deeper meaning to companies like Royal Caribbean in terms of what it stands for as a company and to its customers. Hence, a change in its brand or a creation of completely new brand may require a shift in its quality of services ...

The movie, Valkyrie is one of the thriller movies that have attracted a wide perspective of audience. It has also attracted a wide perspective of criticism from various parts of the globe. This has been mainly as a result of the fact that its main plot portrays several incidences that occurred during Nazism in Germany, specifically during the reign of Hitler. One of the aspects of the movie that portrays Nazism in Germany is the use of Nazi sign or arm band among many military personnel and other elite group affiliated with Adolf Hitler. The Nazi sign or an arm band indicating a ...

Organization’s Summary 4

General Motors TOWS Analysis Matrix 4 The General Motors SOSTAC Marketing Planning Framework 5 Objectives: Where the organization wants to be 5 Mission Statement 5 Vision Statement 6 SMART Objectives 6 Specific 6 Measurable 6 Attainable 6 Realistic 6 Timely 7 Strategy: How Do GM get There 7 SAFe Framework 7 Market Positioning 8 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis 8 International entry choices strategy 9 Ansoff’s Matrix 9 Tactics: How exactly do we get there? 10 Marketing mix 7 P’ ...

Today, there are many companies that offer eco-minded or social-impact services, and Carnival, U.S. cruise company introduced a new product to the tourism market: a cruise that includes helping others. Eco-tourists will be engaged in volunteering activities and donating their labor to poor people. There are many underdeveloped regions and tourists will pay to get there and offer their helping hands. Thus, the company will get a revenue from organizing a supply of workforce; however, its main aim is to make a positive impact on the global society and not maximizing its profits. For example, tourists from the United States will pay ...

Introduction

The Walt Disney Company is an example of an organization which is in true sense a globalized company with consumers all over the world. The fascination that Disney draws is second to none and since 1929 it has been on a magical journey of movies, cartoons, theme parks, hotel to name a few. Walt Disney has been omnipresent, accessories; toys and clothing are also one way in being a constant presence. The culture at Disney is built on imagination, innovation and good business decisions in tune with the changing winds of times (The Walt Disney Company, 2014). Walt Disney is one of ...

1. Why are you applying for this Executive degree program? How will it contribute to the achievement of your professional objectives? When I approach the question of why I want to participate in this particular Executive Degree program, it is easy to produce logical, sound answers insofar as the benefits the program will give me and the opportunities that come paired with this type of experience. However, it is much more difficult to express properly the drive I feel towards this type of program: I have always been drawn toward business, and while this is the next logical ...

Business

Section A Question 1 The term business culture to a great extend refers to the behaviors of individuals in an organization with regard to the meanings that people attach to their actions in the firm. It includes the organizations values, visions, norms, belief systems and habits etc. It also incorporates collective behaviors on the part of individuals working in the organization. More often than not business culture is passed down from the existing members of the organization onto the incoming or new members. Hence, organizational culture is concerned with perceptions, ways of thinking and feeling which influences business ...

Part 1: Background information

Honduras is approximately 1000 miles from Miami. It is located in the north- central part of Central America. It borders El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua. Honduras is a mountainous country, with river valleys and coastal plains. It is a small country with an area of 48, 200 square miles. The capital city of Honduras is Tegucigalpa. The main language is Spanish. In 2012, statistics showed that the population of Honduras was 8,296,693. Honduras is a democratic constitutional republic. As of 2014, the president of Honduras is Juan Orlando Hernández and he won with a National Party ticket. Honduras has a constitution, ...

Lions for Lambs is an American fictional film written by Matthew Michael and released in 2007. Robert Redford directs the film. Arian and Ernest, two determined students at the West Coast University, are being advised by their idealistic professor to do something imperative with their lives. They commit themselves to fighting in the army, in Afghanistan after school valediction as a way of showing their patriotism. Another student, Todd, listens to the professor to learn why Arian and Ernest are in Afghanistan. In Washington, a captivating Republican presidential candidate, Legislator Jasper Irving calls journalist Janine Roth to his office where he ...

Introduction

A lot of things can happen to a ship after it has departed from a seaport and left to travel against the waves of the ocean on its own. This is where the purpose of maritime safety and risk management comes in. Its purpose is to educate officers and crew members of a ship on how to react to certain risks, or in the worst case scenario a certain crisis. In general, the objective of a maritime safety and risk management is to ensure that the current maritime risk does not escalate into a crisis, and if it already did, mitigate the probable effects of ...

Introduction

In the past decade, Arctic tourism has increased dramatically raising serious concerns over the possibility of negative impact on the Arctic environment. The tourist footfall has increased from around 1 million in the 1990s to more than 1.5 million in 2007, and it is expected this will keep on increasing in coming future. This increase has not been matched with the appropriate practices of management and infrastructural development in the Arctic. Adoption and application of the relevant sustainable tourism programmes and policies is required urgently (United Nation Environment Programme). Alan Grenier, a tourism expert of the Arctic Circle stated that ...

Carnival plc is one of the companies that have enjoyed continuous dominance in the field of cruise lines in the tourism industry. However, consumer’s confidence has continued to deteriorate recently due to progressively more price competitive alternatives on vacations and mishaps that have occurred on several instances. Thus, rebuilding its brand loyalty and market share is essential for its survival in the current industry. Carnival has to speed up the rate at which it is installing the new technology on its ships to beef up security and modernity. Some of the consumers who have remained loyal to ...

Introduction

Tourism is comparatively recent development in the Far North. In the last 15 years, the numbers of tourists have been increasing to experience the spectacular wildlife, landscapes and pursue the unique settings of Arctic. In the year 2000, the Arctic tourist count has reached above 1.5 million, with the northern Fennoscandia drawing around 70% of them. The Arctic cruise ship traffic has increased from 50 ships in the year 2004 to around 250 in 2007, most of them in Greenland and Nunavut (Canada). Most of the tourists travel to Arctic during the summers, when they can enjoy and pursue ...

Introduction

Ever since man discovered that wood could float in water, he has endeavored to build sophisticated vessels that would make sea travel as safe as possible. However, numerous centuries of innovation have not produced an entirely fool proof vessel. A total conquest of the sea is far from near. It is noteworthy to note in the same breath that sea transport is getting safer and faster, when contrasted against the situation within the last few decades (Abulafia). The pursuit for continual improvement in maritime transport has been sustained by the unending pace of globalization. While there has been a tremendous ...

Carnival PLC is a cruise company which carries out its operations in places like North America, Asia, Australia, and Europe. It is the largest cruise ship operator in the world which owns 11 brands of cruise lines. The company also offers numerous holiday and vacation products to a base of customers with different tastes and preferences. These customers come from different backgrounds, communicate in different languages as well as having different ways of spending their leisure time. In addition, the company is in ownership of a tour company that complements the operations of the cruise. The tour company combined with all the ...

Literature

There is so much to learn of an industry that has the dubious distinction of being oblivious to the public despite its size. The shipping industry, for all its worth, does not seem to attract the glamour or charisma that airlines have. This is because there are few people traveling by sea these days. The only time people really look seaward is when they plan on going on a cruise. Even then, it is only the luxury cruise liners that are given prominence. I really don’t know whether the following will come as a shock or surprise, but many people ...

The principles of persuasion apply to a variety of forms of written communication and always complement most other section like in advertising in creating a societal interest in a particular thing. The general principles apply to a couple of situations that involve oral communication and can thus apply to most situations that do not involve on one interactions.. As you read further, it may help you to think of applications to both oral and written situations of persuasion, one my come across oneself. Persuasive communication situation entails the following: (a) a communicator , who uses (b) a format to convey (c) a message to (d) an audience. We should ...

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Introduction 4 Shipbrokers Chartering 5 The Ship-broking Market 6 Diverse Industry 6 Dry – Cargo Markets 7 Ship-Owners’ Preference for Shipbrokers 8 Identify carriers for cargoes and cargoes for carriers 8 Information Source 8 Dispute Resolver 9 Conclusion 10 Abstract Shipbrokers have a significant influence on day to day business transactions when it comes to charters and sales and purchase activities in the markets. The ship-owners value the brokers’ capabilities for negotiation, knowledge, and information and their perception in the market. In additional businesses, the luxury-oriented services create goodwill and ...

Contracts are agreements that two or more parties get into with a motive of honoring the terms stipulate. Contracts can either be written, oral or perceived. Contract law ensures that parties involved in any contract conduct themselves in the acceptable as any misrepresentation would arise to making the contract voidable and illegal. Breach of the contract could also result to fines by the courts of law. Skyline contractors Inc. v. Spokane Housing Authority

Statement of facts:

The skyline contractors were the appellant in this case while Spokane Housing Authority was the respondent. Skyline contacted had been contracted by the Spoken Housing Authority. ...

Marketing Management

I. Introduction Market research is defined as the systematic and objective identification, collectiom, analysis, dissemination and use of information to improve the decision making process for identification and solutions to problems and opportunities in marketing . The techniques of marketing research shall be used in the current business scenario so as to prepare a business research plan to address the issues faced by Pincess Cruise Lines. The market research for Princess Cruise Lines involves two steps: 1) Identification of the marketing problem and 2) Solving the problems. Princess Cruise Lines has observed that the average age of the guests ...