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Not What, Not How, but Who? Western Companies Face a Worldwide Talent Crunch
Faced with an aging workforce and a growing demand for skilled workers in emerging markets like China and India, companies in the West are grappling with a talent crunch of unprecedented scope. ...more

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Trends

Travel Industry Shaken by Economic Downturn
The travel industry has been hit hard by the economic slowdown, particularly in the last few weeks. ...more

AH&LA 2008 Lodging Industry Profile Reveals Increased Hotel Profits, Sales, and International Arrivals
Reveals $139.4 Billion in Sales, Qualifies Consumer Characteristics and Expenditures ...more

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Technology

Travel themes to emerge in the next 12-18 months
The Travel Innovation Summit at The PhoCusWright Conference will showcase the travel industry's hottest, most innovative Web and mobile-based applications. In assembling this first-ever event featuring innovators from around the world, seven key themes emerge. Following is a preview of the next big wave of ideas that will shape the travel marketplace over the next 12 to 18 months. ...more

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Appointments

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Names New Vice President of Medical and Public Health
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has named Dr. Arthur L. Diskin as its vice president and global chief medical officer for its Medical and Public Health Department. ...more

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Development

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to Sell Its Interest in Island Cruises to First Choice Holidays Ltd.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) announced today that it had agreed to sell its 50 percent interest in Island Cruises to First Choice Holidays Ltd., the other 50 percent owner in the joint venture and a subsidiary of British-based tour operator TUI Travel PLC (TUI). ...more

Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Solstice Sets Sail for First Time
The most widely heralded ship to enter the cruise market this year, Celebrity Solstice, departed Meyer Werft shipyard yesterday in Papenburg, Germany, as the largest ship ever built by the longtime shipbuilder. ...more

Celebrity Cruises Announces New Deployment
Celebrity Cruises today announced new itineraries for Celebrity Millennium and Celebrity Mercury, presenting guests with new cruise vacation options from the historic coastal cities of Baltimore, Maryland, and Charleston, South Carolina, along with the brand's popular Caribbean cruises from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Correspondingly, the line announced plans to discontinue its Australia and New Zealand cruises previously scheduled for late-2009 and 2010 on Celebrity Millennium. ...more

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Environmental

Ted Turner Announces First-Ever Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria at World Conservation Congress
Voluntary standards help travel suppliers around the world meet increasing consumer demand for products and services that will have positive effects on communities and the environment ...more

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Other

Disney Cruise Line Sets Sail for Russia, Northern Europe and Mediterranean in 2010
Disney Magic to Spend Extended Period in Europe, Disney Wonder Sails 4- and 5-Night Cruises ...more

Holland America Line Launches Explorations Team
With today's traveler looking for more enriching experiences and activities, Holland America Line has broadened its onboard programming with the new Explorations Team. As part of the premium line's ongoing Signature of Excellence initiative, the Explorations Team will be comprised of event staff with specific, niche expertise ranging from technology to travel who will offer guests a menu of 'edutainment' programs ...more

Holland America Line Announces New, Six-Day Scandinavia Cruises - With Roundtrip Sailings From Rotterdam, Netherlands
Holland America Line's flagship, ms Rotterdam, will sail two new six-day Scandinavian itineraries in July 2009. Ideal for travelers eager for a shorter getaway, the two round-trip sailings feature spectacular scenic cruising and explore Sweden, Denmark and Norway. ...more

New Stateroom Decor, Verandahs, Lanai Staterooms and More on Five Holland America Line Ships
Five Holland America Line ships will soon undergo individual month-long dry docks at a total cost of approximately $200 million. The most dramatic alterations during the latest Signature of Excellence enhancements will result in an additional 32 verandah staterooms added to the aft portion of each ship. In addition, 46 new innovative lanai staterooms will allow guests direct access to the Lower Promenade Deck and on four ships verandahs will be installed on 12 staterooms on Deck 9 forward. ...more

Holland America Line Launches New and Personalized Shore Excursion e-Brochures
Innovative online method puts shore excursion information at guests' fingertips with most up-to-date information - including pricing, departure times and more ...more

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