Carnival Cruise Lines 1-3. The global forces that have contributed to the growth of cruise-line industry are the nationality of competitors. Companies can obtain ‘flags of convenience’ from about 30 different countries, and travel to many different ports. This can tend to make it easier for companies to be based out of other countries and save money on taxes and such. 1-4. Legally, Carnival is a Panamanian company, and Carnival’s revenue is not subject to U.S. or Panamanian income taxes. 1-5
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January 30, 2013 My Favorite Memory 1 I have to say that my favorite memory has to be going on our family vacation to the Bahamas. We went on a five day cruise. There were eighteen of us in our group. Including my Daughters’ dad, co-mom & her little brother and sister. We drove down to Port Jax in Jacksonville, Florida to catch the boat. My mom, son Chance, my daughter Kayla and I went down early
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contributed to the growth of cruise lines are that they took place on the open sea. The possibilities for passengers were endless. It was normal for people to travel by boat for business or as a job, but to travel on a cruise line for vacation on the open sea made the idea of it all exciting and intriguing. Another factor is that the ports that all the cruise lines were embarking from led to a mass market. Another factor that contributed to the growth of the cruise-line industry would be the beginning
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the travel and cruise ship industry. The cruise industry is a small part of the travel/leisure industry. The U.S. cruise industry has experienced substantial growth in recent years. Nationwide, direct spending by cruise lines and passengers increased from $9.4 billion to $14.7 billion, (56%) between 2000 & 2004. Including multiplier effects, the U.S. cruise industry supported 315,830 jobs and provided $12.4 billion in wages and salaries in 2004. In recent years, the cruise industry has seen
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Bradisha Smith 100 111 411 Bradisha Smith 100 111 411 Negative Externalities of Tourism & Foreign Investment in The Bahamas Environmental Economics Negative Externalities of Tourism & Foreign Investment in The Bahamas Environmental Economics Negative Externalities of Tourism & Foreign Investment on The Bahamas’ Environment Although when the first few thoughts that come to mind when The Bahamas is mentioned to outsiders are paradise, luxury, and dream, the complete opposite
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5 Refrences…………………………………………………………………………………………..6 Strengths The Carnival Corporation has many strengths that have helped the organization become so successful. These strengths range from brand recognition to diversity. The corporation has established a recognizable brand. The carnival cruise ships are known to be all about fun and when their name is mentioned the consumers know exactly what to expect. “ Carnival offers a range of holiday and vacation products through its diverse brand
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Overview of the Cruise Industry The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association stated that the industry forecasted roughly 16 million passengers in 2011, which is a 6.6% increase over the year 2010. In 2010 a record of 15 million passengers were forecasted to have cruised, with 11.1 million originating in North America. The cruise industry is the fastest-growing category in the leisure travel market. Since 1980, the industry has experienced an average annual passenger growth rate of approximately 7
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Contribution of the North American Cruise Industry to the U.S. Economy in 2008 Prepared for: Cruise Lines International Association June 2009 Business Research & Economic Advisors P.O. Box 955 Exton, PA 19341 Cruise Lines International Association 2008 U.S. Economic Impact Analysis Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .............................................................................................. 2 THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE NORTH AMERICAN CRUISE INDUSTRY TO THE U.S. ECONOMY
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growth of the cruise-line industry? Answer: The global forces which have contributed to the growth of the cruise-line industry are- * Technological advance: the birth of industry was a direct respond to the technological advance in air travel that made liner travel less attractive to business people due the cost and time factors. * Market liberalization and international cooperation: the liberalization of cross border trade and resource movement had allowed the cruise line industry to force
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Carnival Corporation Module 8 Assignment 2 Martha Anne Alvis Argosy University Abstract Carnival Corporation (CCL) has been examined as to the nature of the industry. This paper studies the organizational structure from the Chief Operations Officer to the crew. Looking also into the global locations and the organizational work at several sites in which CCL operates. This paper examines the flow of information and the methods of resolution. Further offering information on strengths, weaknesses
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