Optimum Pace in Dating, Gambling, and Recruiting: Lessons from Dan Kutis and Kenny Rogers
Any American over the age of 30 will immediately recognize Kenny Rogers' 1978 hit The Gambler: ...more

The Power of Momentum: Companies That Build Their Wave and Ride It
How can a company deliver continuous, exceptional growth, year after year? J. C. Larreche, a professor of marketing at INSEAD, answers that question in his book, The Momentum Effect: How to Ignite Exceptional Growth. According to the author's research, momentum-powered firms delivered 80% more shareholder value than their slower rivals. ...more

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Carnival Cruise Lines' Two Galveston-Based Ships to Operate From Port of Houston
Carnival Conquest, Carnival Ecstasy to Arrive at Houston's Bayport Terminal Later This Week ...more

Holland America Line Names 2010 Signature Class Ship ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Holland America Line will name its latest Signature Class ship and the 15th in its fleet, ms Nieuw Amsterdam. To be delivered in 2010, the 86,000-ton Nieuw Amsterdam will be built at Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard and its interior design and art collection will reflect the glamour and history of New York City, formerly called Nieuw Amsterdam. ...more

MSC Cruises Places Two Ship Orders for the Most Modern Fleet in the World
MSC Meraviglia, MSC Favolosa To Be Delivered By 2012 ...more

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6 Online Travel Myths Unmasked at PhoCusWright Analyst Forum
Myth #1: The number of online travel buyers in the U.S. is declining. In fact, that number is on the rise, as documented in The Consumer Travel Trends Tenth Edition recently published by PhoCusWright Inc. In 2007, approximately 70% of online travelers (that is, adults who have taken a commercial air trip and stayed at a hotel for leisure in the past year, and used the Internet in the past 30 days) bought travel online, compared to 63% in 2006. ...more

Hitwise August 2008 Travel Category Report
The Hitwise Travel Report provides marketers an understanding of the competitive online travel landscape in terms of competitive clickstream, including traffic sources and referred destinations. ...more

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Cruise West Enters Europe Market in 2009 with New Danube River Cruise
Cruise West, the global leader in small-ship voyages, travels to Europe for the first time in 2009 with 11-and 12-day Danube River cruises. ...more

Crystal Cruises Announces Unprecedented 2010 World Cruise Itinerary
In depth Exploration of the Arabian Gulf is Among the Highlights ...more

Holland America Line Introduces New Martini Menu
Holland America Line has introduced a new menu of martini cocktails on board its fleet of 14 ships. Featured on the menu are 19 Grey Goose martinis and a sampler platter of mini, specialty martinis called the martini flight. Showcasing mixology at its best, a new martini flight will feature six of the menus premier martinis. ...more

Royal Caribbean Encores World-Class Entertainment on Oasis of the Seas
Entertainment Complex On World's Most Revolutionary Ship Introduces New Venues, Giving Guests More Choices ...more

USA TODAY and Princess Cruises Announce Romance on the Ruby Cruise Contest
Visit romanceontheruby.usatoday.com for a Chance to Win a Trip to the Inaugural of Princess Cruises' Newest Ship, Ruby Princess ...more

Holland America Line Revamps Bar Ambiance On Five Ships
Centrally located bars and lounges aboard five Holland America Line ships are being upgraded and reconfigured to bring a new concept to the shipboard bar scene. ...more

Holland America Line Wins Nine Magellan Awards From Travel Weekly Magazine
Taking home more awards than any other company in the cruise category, Holland America Line has won nine Magellan Awards -- three gold and six silver -- from Travel Weekly Magazine. ...more

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