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☆ Amazon Advertising's hiring freeze is over, and it is staffing up like crazy
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Lauren Johnson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Similar to its tech giant peers Meta and Google, Amazon pulled back on hiring last year, including roles for Amazon Ads — one of its fastest-growing and highest-margin business units. Amazon Ads' career page currently lists 423 open roles, up from 29 open roles in January, according to an archived version of that page. An Amazon spokesperson said that the company has continued targeted hiring as well as hiring for backfilled roles. Amazon Advertising has huge growth ambitionsMany of the open roles include positions to support newer products and initiatives within Amazon Advertising. It now has 34 roles open for software development roles like engineers working on measurement, ad tech, and data science.

Persons: Meta, Bose, that's Organizations: Amazon, Google, Carnival Cruises, Variety Locations: New York City

☆ 100 cruise passengers injured as ship lurches to a halt in storm
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Julia Buckley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —A dream trip turned into a nightmare for the 1,000 passengers on board a cruise ship that was hit in storms, injuring 100. Everything went to plan until day 10 – November 2 – when the ship was en route to Gran Canaria, as storms approached. The ship remained safe at all times, but due to the impact of the storm some guests sustained injuries. It was last tracked off the coast of southern England, having departed Portsmouth for Lisbon, according to tracking website Vesselfinder. The route will take the ship through the Bay of Biscay again – hopefully with a smoother crossing this time.

Persons: Nigel Blanks, “, ”, Rob Wood, Ben Micthell, – Organizations: CNN, Gran Canaria, Coruña, Portsmouth –, Passengers, Canaries, BBC, Press, AP Locations: Bay, Biscay, France, Spain, Portsmouth, Spanish, Africa, Madeira, La Palma, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La, Gran, lurch, England, Lisbon

☆ Iger Lays Out Vision for Disney’s Future
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Robbie Whelan | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Movies such as Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ were popular on the Disney+ streaming service. Photo: Walt Disney/Everett CollectionNearly a year after returning to Disney as chief executive, Bob Iger laid out his vision of the company’s future, putting streaming and live entertainment at the center, fed by a studio business that he plans to personally help reinvent. Iger told investors in a fourth-quarter earnings call that Disney will focus on four “building blocks” that provide the foundation for future growth: streaming, theme parks and cruises, studios and the ESPN sports network.

Persons: Walt Disney, Bob Iger, Iger Organizations: Disney, Everett, ESPN

☆ Disney earnings: Company plans to slash costs by $2 billion more
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The company announced it would slash expenses by another $2 billion, adding to the $5.5 billion reduction it had previously announced, which included thousands of job cuts. Meanwhile, the company continues to lose money in its Disney+ streaming business, but it managed to significantly reduce its losses in that division. The company reported revenue of $21.2 billion, coming in slightly below expectations of $21.3 billion, according to estimates from analysts surveyed by Refinitiv. The company said it was “aggressively managing its cost base,” planning to slash $2 billion more in costs than previously reported. “We are bullish about the future of our streaming business,” Iger said.

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☆ From Virgin Voyages to Carnival: These 10 cruises are worth the money, travelers say
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

When it comes to a cruise vacation, it's all aboard. A study by the Cruise Lines International Association also found that traveling by cruise is becoming one of the fastest-growing tourism sectors. In October, U.S. News and World Report published its 2023 ranking of the best cruises for the money. The report ranked the top ships out of 17 of the most popular ocean cruise lines and gave them a rating of one through five. U.S. News and World Report ranked the cruise lines based on the following factors:

Organizations: Condé, Cruise Lines International, U.S . News, . News Locations: U.S

Covergirl makeup, owned by Coty Inc, is seen for sale in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., February 7, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 7 (Reuters) - Coty (COTY.N) on Tuesday raised its annual core sales forecast on the back of higher pricing and strong demand from customers who snapped up the CoverGirl parent's new makeup and fragrance launches. Coty's efforts to launch key products such as Burberry Goddess in its high-end "prestige" category and CoverGirl's Yummy Gloss in the consumer beauty category drove a double-digit increase in these segments. The company now expects fiscal 2024 core like-for-like sales growth between 9% and 11%, compared with its previous outlook of an 8% to 10% rise. On an adjusted basis, Coty earned 12 cents per share, compared with analysts' estimates of 17 cents.

Persons: Andrew Kelly, Laurent Mercier, Z, Coty's, Thomas Hayes, Coty, Ananya Mariam Rajesh, Shounak Dasgupta Organizations: Coty Inc, REUTERS, Coty, Burberry, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Manhattan , New York City, U.S, United States, Europe, Swiss, Bengaluru

AdvertisementAdvertisementMy family's cruise cost less than $1,700 for a week visiting several islands in Greece and Turkey. Cruise travel insurance is a good way to make sure you get the most out of the money you spend. Either way, interior cabins are always the least expensive, and they are often roomier and nicer than you might think. Compare cruise lines and itinerariesMake sure to compare cruise lines and itineraries before you book a cruise. Book earlyFinally, booking early is always the best way to save money on a cruise.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, MSC Musica, MSC Cruises, MSC Voyagers Locations: Greece, Turkey, Caribbean, Europe, Athens, Mykonos, Rhodes, Santorini, Cyprus, Kuşadası

REUTERS/Ammar Awad/ Acquire Licensing RightsNEW YORK/LONDON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Travelers are canceling or postponing planned vacations to the Middle East and North Africa due to fears of the Israel-Hamas conflict worsening, and as touring companies have also altered itineraries and canceled flights. Travel operators say the war is affecting demand for travel to nearby nations including Egypt, Jordan and Turkey. German airline Group Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) said on Thursday their Middle East bookings have not been affected by the war, with only an initial dip when the conflict started. Spanish travel agency Essentialist said it has canceled 75% of trips to the extended Middle East and Northeast Africa region. The conflict's effect on travel demand to the Middle East may extend beyond the holidays and even just neighboring countries.

Persons: Ammar Awad, Israel, Todd Elliott, Konrad Waliszewski, Willie Walsh, Kathleen Oberg, Patrick Scholes, Essentialist, Matt Berna, Khaled Ibrahim, Doyinsola Oladipo, Joanna Plucińska, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Daniel Wallis Organizations: REUTERS, Cruise Line Holdings, Royal Caribbean Group, International Air Transport Association, Group Lufthansa, AS OMAN, Marriott, Intrepid Travel, Americas, East Travel Alliance, Thomson Locations: Damascus, Jerusalem's Old City, East, North Africa, Israel, Palestinian, Gaza, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Orlando , Florida, Israel . Washington, Cyprus, Lebanon, Valencia, Spain, Spanish, Northeast Africa, Australia, Norway, Sharm el Sheikh, Oman, UAE, New York, London, Chicago

☆ Disney is the No. 1 cruise line for families, travelers say
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-05 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

1 cruise for families: Disney Cruise LineDisney Cruise Line is the best cruise line for families, with a rating of 4.46. The cruise line has five ships: Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish. Disney Cruise Line is the best cruise for families, travelers say. Disney Cruise Line is typically more expensive than other family-friendly cruise lines, the report states. The 5 best cruise lines for familiesDisney Cruise Line Royal Caribbean International Carnival Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line MSC Cruises The second best family-friendly cruise line is Royal Caribbean International with a rating of 4.17.

Persons: Disney, Horacio Villalobos, James D, bauer Organizations: . News, Cruise Lines International Association, Condé, U.S . News, Disney Cruise, Disney, Corbis, Getty, Disney Cruise Line, Cruise, Cruise Line MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Morgan Locations: U.S, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Caribbean, Australia, Pacific, Haiti, Coco Cay, Bahamas, South

☆ Norwegian Cruise Line cancels stops in Israel, cuts outlook for the year
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Laya Neelakandan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The passenger cruise ship Norwegian Prima arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille. The Israel conflict has also impacted broader cruises to the Middle East area beyond just its Israel stops, the company said on its earnings call. Last week, rival cruise line Royal Caribbean Group said canceled sailings to Israel will negatively impact its earnings for the year by three cents a share. The cruise company also the wildfires in Maui forced Norwegian to modify some August itineraries. The company lowered its 2023 occupancy outlook to 102.6% from 103.5%, citing the disruptions affecting fourth quarter performance.

Persons: Norwegian Prima, Gerard Bottino, Harry Sommer Organizations: Getty Images, Cruise Line Holdings, Hamas, Royal Caribbean Group Locations: Norwegian, Marseille, Israel, Maui, East

☆ Storylines Residential Cruise Faces Backlash From Investors, Ex-Employees
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Kate Taylor | Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +31 min

Storylines' first cruise ship was initially scheduled to launch in 2019; it's now set for December 2026. Nine former employees, consultants, and investors told Insider that they'd come to doubt the MV Narrative would ever be built. The only existing residential cruise ship is The World. Many Storylines buyers remain optimistic about the residential cruise ship. "The ball is in your court," Punton told buyers in July in a video that's since been taken down.

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Roughly half of the S&P 500 (.SPX) companies have reported results thus far, with more than 77% exceeding results. But of that group, consumer discretionary companies have been the biggest surprise, on average exceeding earnings-per-share estimates by 19%, according to LSEG I/B/E/S data. A 4.9% rise in U.S. gross domestic product in the third quarter further highlights the health of the consumer. Including Monday's gains, the S&P 500 consumer discretionary index (.SPLRCD) is up nearly 19% this year, far outperforming the broader S&P 500, which is up nearly 8%. Reuters GraphicsAmong the other consumer discretionary names that have surpassed expectations are Amazon (AMZN.O), Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT.N) and Royal Caribbean (RCL.N).

Persons: LSEG, Jason Benowitz, Roosevelt, McDonald's, Brian Mulberry, Gerald Pascarelli, Aishwarya Venugopal, Ananya Mariam Rajesh, Anil D'Silva Organizations: Reuters Graphics, Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Royal, Zacks Investment Management, Thomson Locations: U.S, Royal Caribbean, Bengaluru

☆ The biggest cruise ships keep getting bigger and it's splitting the industry in two
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-29 | by ( Brittany Chang | Hannah Towey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

New cruise brands are launching smaller, luxury ships geared toward wealthy travelers. Large cruises are a "cash cow" for operators but experts say smaller ships have distinct long-term advantages. AdvertisementAdvertisementEvery year it seems a new world's largest cruise ship is crowned. To fill this void, several new cruise lines are taking an underdog strategy of building smaller luxury vesselsThe Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection. Smaller ships are better positioned to meet sustainability goalsBrittany Chang/InsiderMega-ships may be popular among some passengers, but the ports they're visiting aren't always fans.

Persons: —, Royal, it's, Aman, Brittany Chang, Stenius, Michael Ungerer, Explora, aren't, Jay Schneider, Schneider, Patrick Scholes Organizations: Service, Royal, Ritz Carlton Yacht, Ritz, Carlton, Shipping, MSC, MSC Cruises, Ritz Carlton, Cruise Lines International Association, International Maritime Organization, Truist Securities Locations: They're, Royal Caribbean, Ritz Carlton ., Europe, Bahamas, Caribbean

☆ I inherited my dad's house at 33 after he died unexpectedly. The guilt and embarrassment of suddenly having money was painful.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-28 | by ( Gary Nunn | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

My sister and I inherited his house and sold it to put deposits down on our own apartments. We knew we'd inherit the house and his possessions; he'd told us we were the only people in his will. We had two weeks to put our dad's house on the market, clear out 40 years of memories, and decide what to do with all his possessions. AdvertisementAdvertisementIt took me a long time to accept the inheritanceI was almost embarrassed by suddenly having money. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe money didn't feel like mine and neither, to a certain extent, did the flat.

Persons: —, Dad, he'd, everything's, We'd, We've, hadn't, should've, I'd, I'm, sharer, I've, wouldn't, didn't Organizations: Service Locations: Australia

☆ Lobster dinners, luxury goods, and go karting: everyday travelers are splashing out on their cruises
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-28 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Onboard spending jumped from an average of $66 a day to $81 a day from the second quarter of 2019 to the same time in 2023. AdvertisementAdvertisementFrom WiFi to fancy dinners to go-karting at sea , cruise travelers have been spending big at sea. In the third quarter of 2021, Arnold Donald, the former president and CEO of Carnival Corp, was already noting "off the charts" onboard spend . Amid the influx of ultra-cheap cruises , onboard spend caught up to and surpassed 2019 levels before fares did. "It's a longer sales cycle that helps build that overall onboard revenue product," Mark Kempa, Norwegian's executive vice president and CFO, said during the call.

Persons: —, Arnold Donald, it's, Holland America —, Robin Farley, Patrick Scholes, Brittany Chang, Harry Sommer, Sommer, Mark Kempa, Jason Liberty, Liberty, Scholes, We're, couldn't Organizations: Service, Carnival Corp, Holland America, UBS, Truist Securities, Farley Travelers, Royal, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Royal Caribbean Group, MSC, Cartier, Rolex Locations: Royal Caribbean, CocoCay, Norwegian

☆ The three-year cruise is running late
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Julia Buckley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Get the latest news in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. CNN —It was billed as the first ‘affordable’ long-term cruise for people who wanted to live onboard while sailing the world. But a week before the original departure date, passengers who’ve signed up with Life at Sea cruises are still waiting to find out when they will hit the high seas. The company says it will arrange new tickets for those with non-refundable fares, “once the new embarkation date and location have been officially determined.”However, the company is adamant that the cruise will still depart – albeit late. Passengers have previously expressed their concerns that the cruise might be indefinitely delayed, or even canceled.

Persons: who’ve, ”, “ Organizations: CNN, Miray Cruises, ”, Sea Cruises, Passengers Locations: Bremerhaven, Germany, Amsterdam, Istanbul –, Istanbul

☆ Royal Caribbean lifts annual profit target again on steady cruise vacation demand
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

File photo: Royal Caribbean logo and stock graph are seen displayed in this illustration taken, May 3, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 26 (Reuters) - Royal Caribbean Group (RCL.N) lifted its full-year profit forecast for a third time on Thursday, banking on elevated ticket prices as well as steady demand from affluent customers for leisure travel. This has given Royal Caribbean and its competitors the ability to further hike up itinerary prices, especially in North America and Europe, as occupancy levels now approach pre-pandemic levels. The cruise company said occupancy in the third quarter was 109.7%, up from 105% reported in the second quarter. The company expects annual adjusted profit between $6.58 and $6.63 per share, compared with its earlier forecast of $6.00 to $6.20.

Persons: Dado Ruvic, Granth, Maju Samuel Organizations: REUTERS, Royal Caribbean Group, Cruise, Norwegian Cruise, Royal, Thomson Locations: Miami , Florida, Caribbean, North America, Europe, Bengaluru

☆ The best places — and best times — to take a safari
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Harriet Akinyi | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

KenyaFor more than 25 years, professional safari guide Geoff Mayes has taken tourists to the best parks in Africa. Amboseli National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known for its massive elephant population and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. In those three, one can track mountain gorillas in Mgahinga National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Another park to consider is the Kidepo Valley National Park, with its sweeping plains and valleys overshadowed by the brooding Mount Morungole. ZimbabweApart from the renowned Hwange National Park, I have also visited Matobo National Park, which has a wide diversity of fauna and plenty of white rhinos.

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☆ A luxury cruise liner bound for Europe got diverted to a cargo-ship crash where several people likely died
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Numerous rescue ships and a cruise liner rushed to the scene of a cargo ship crash on Tuesday. Two cargo ships collided, with one sinking, in the early morning. AdvertisementAdvertisementA fatal crash between two cargo ships in the North Sea on Tuesday saw multiple vessels brought in for a rescue attempt. One was a luxury cruise liner headed for the major European port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe P&O cruise liner the Iona seen at port in Lisbon., Portugal, on January 12, 2022.

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Passenger Susan Karpik was the lead plaintiff in the case against British-American cruise operator Carnival and its subsidiary Princess Cruises, the ship's owner. Federal Court Justice Angus Stewart ruled that Carnival had been negligent as defined by Australian consumer law by allowing the cruise to depart in the early months of the pandemic. He said Carnival had a duty to take reasonable care of her health and safety in regard to COVID-19. “It’s been a long time coming and a very comprehensive victory for the passengers on the Ruby Princess,” Antzoulatos said. “The pandemic was a difficult time in Australia’s history, and we understand how heartbreaking it was for those affected,” Carnival said.

Persons: Susan Karpik, Justice Angus Stewart, “, ” Stewart, Princess, Carnival, Ruby, —, ”, Vicky Antzoulatos, Susan Karpik's, Henry Karpik, ” Antzoulatos, “ It’s Organizations: British, Princess Cruises, Federal, Justice, Princess, Carnival Australia Locations: CANBERRA, Australia, Sydney, New Zealand, American, California, Japan

A fishing boat sails past the Princess Cruises' Ruby Princess cruise ship as it docks in Manila Bay during the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Cavite city, Philippines, May 7, 2020. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSYDNEY, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Carnival Corp's (CCL.N) Australian unit has been ordered to pay the medical expenses of a woman who contracted COVID-19, with a judge ruling that the cruise ship operator misled passengers about safety risks in a landmark class action ruling. The decision from Australia's Federal Court is the first class action win against a cruise ship operator in the world, according to Shine Lawyers, who represent about 1,000 Australian plaintiffs in the suit. Legal filings show the operator denied it knew before the voyage that the risk of contracting COVID was higher on a cruise ship than in the community. The number of plaintiffs could also grow should Australia's High Court rule that some 700 U.S. passengers can be included in the class action.

Persons: Eloisa Lopez, COVID, Angus Stewart, Susan Karpik, Henry, Henry Karpik's, Vicky Antzoulatos, Karpik's, Karpik didn’t, Antzoulatos, Lewis Jackson, Edwina Gibbs Organizations: Princess Cruises, REUTERS, Rights, Federal, Shine Lawyers, Carnival, Carnival Australia, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Manila Bay, Cavite city, Philippines, Carnival Australia, Sydney, New Zealand, New South Wales

☆ These are the top 4 cruise lines in the world, according to travelers
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-21 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

It looks like more smooth sailing for the cruise industry. An October survey from Condé Nast Traveler revealed that 47% of people said they would be interested in setting sail on a ship — only 27% of readers went on a cruise last year. A recent report from the Cruise Lines International Association shows that traveling by cruise is becoming one of the fastest-growing tourism sectors. Condé Nast Traveler released its top cruise lines ranking based on a two-month-long survey where readers voted on their favorite cruises by weighing them in several categories, including:ServiceFoodAccommodationSustainabilityThe cruises were scored on a 100-point scale. Mega ships have more than 4,000 passengers, while large ships were defined as those with 2,500 to 4,000 passengers.

Organizations: Condé, Cruise Lines International Association

☆ Two Trump co-defendants plead guilty. What next?
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-21 | by ( Zachary B. Wolf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Sidney Powell , a public face of Trump’s attempts to challenge the election results in 2020 and 2021, pleaded guilty Thursday. The former Trump attorney willavoid jail time but agreed to testify as a witness and pleaded guilty to six misdemeanors for conspiracy to commitintentional interference, downgraded from felony charges she had faced. He pleaded guilty Friday to a single felony, conspiracy to commit filingfalse documents. Trial dates have not been set, and Trump has pleaded not guilty. But guilty pleas, Williams said, are now evidence that crimes were committed as Trump tried to make Joe Biden’s 2020 victory disappear.

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☆ 3 things to watch in the stock market next week as bond yields hover at 2007 highs
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-21 | by ( Matthew J. Belvedere | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +12 min

The usual suspects were to blame — rising bond yields, geopolitical tensions, and oil prices — and will hold the keys to the market this coming week. Earnings are one of the three major themes on the marquee next week, with 10 Club companies reporting. Here are the companies: Danaher (DHR), Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOGL), Meta Platforms (META), Veralto (VLTO), Honeywell (HON), Linde (LIN), Amazon (AMZN), Ford (F) and Stanley Black & Decker (SWK). As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.

Persons: —, Jerome Powell, Jim Cramer, Jim, Morgan Stanley, Stanley Black, Decker, Danaher, Veralto, it's, Mark Zuckerberg, We're, Vimal Kapur, Linde, Jim Farley, Ford, FactSet, Powell, WTI, Baker Hughes, Edwards Lifesciences, Northrop, CARR, Davidson, Dr Pepper, Phillips, Jim Cramer's, Michael M Organizations: Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Economic, of New, Treasury, West Texas, Procter, Gamble, 10, Microsoft, Honeywell, Linde, LIN, Health Care, Technology, Communications Services, Google, Meta, Ford, Amazon, United Auto Workers, Atlanta, Wall Street, Hamas, Brent, Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Logitech, Verizon, General Electric, GE, RTX Corporation, Halliburton, HAL, General Motors, Dow Chemical, DOW, Xerox, Texas Instruments, F5 Networks, WM, Boeing, Fisher, Mobile, Hilton, General Dynamics, Norfolk Southern, Otis Worldwide, IBM, KLA, O'Reilly Automotive, Mattel, Whirlpool, Gross, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Hershey Company, United Parcel Service, Southwest Airlines, Altria, Northrop Grumman, Valero Energy Corp, Mastercard, Merck, Co, Myers Squibb, Newmont, Tractor Supply Company, Comcast, Seagate Technology, Boston, Hertz, Carrier, Hasbro, Harley, Intel, Grill, United States Steel, Boston Beer Company, Texas, University of Michigan, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Charter Communications, Colgate, Palmolive, Newell Brands, Sanofi, Jim Cramer's Charitable, CNBC, Traders, New York Stock Exchange, Santiago, Getty Locations: of New York, U.S, Industrials, OpenAI, America, Venezuela, Cleveland, Norfolk, ORLY, Bristol, Brunswick, Oshkosh, New York City

☆ The era of cheap cruises is over. Here's how to find the best deal now.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-21 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

In 2024 cruise fares will continue to increase past 2019 levels. Carnival Corp, for example, says it is "well positioned to drive 2024 pricing higher." AdvertisementAdvertisementSay goodbye to cheap cruises and get ready to dig deeper into your wallets for a 2024 cruise — demand is now driving future cruise fares to pre-COVID-19-pandemic levels. For 2024, pricing across the industry will be up about 8% compared to this year and 20% compared to 2019. AdvertisementAdvertisementThere's still one big culprit: pent-up demandCarnival Corp's CFO David Bernstein says the company is "well positioned to drive 2024 pricing higher."

Persons: —, itineraries, Tynan Smith, Patrick Scholes, David Bernstein, DANIEL SLIM, Josh Weinstein, Scholes, Smith, Brittany Chang Organizations: Carnival Corp, Service, Cruise, Truist Securities, Carnival, Getty Images, Royal Locations: Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, AFP, Royal Caribbean

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