Cruising's embrace of AI, Virgin's Nirmal Saverimuttu profiled in Seatrade Cruise Review

From cruise terminal vision planning to travel advisor marketing to addressing food waste and more, the cruise world is beginning to tap into AI in a multitude of ways.

Nirmal Saverimuttu profiled

In a profile story, find out how Virgin Voyages CEO Nirmal Saverimuttu is creating a culture that gives everyone a voice (with added insights from his boss, Richard Branson).

The magazine includes an interview with Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty on his priorities as the new chairman of Cruise Lines International Association, an examination of MSC Cruises' North American expansion and a look at cruising's continued recovery in Southeast Asia.

Food trends, latest and greatest entertainment

What's more, master chef James Corwell discusses food trends in cruising, a look at entertainment on three of the latest ships — Icon of the Seas, Norwegian Viva and Celebrity Ascent — and an assessment of Middle East cruise prospects amid the current instability.

Other stories delve into the solo cruise traveler and their expectations, expedition cruising is assessed and a special report covers the French Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Ocean ports. Plus, an analysis of orderbook trends, a directory listing major ocean cruise ports and more. 

Seatrade Cruise Review's latest edition is at Seatrade Cruise Global and a digital version is available to download here.