Cruise industry executive joins global initiative dedicated to reducing food loss and waste through cross-sector collaborationMIAMI, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced that Vicky Rey, vice president of government affairs for Latin America, has been appointed to the Champions 12.3 coalition, a global group of leaders dedicated to advancing Target 12.3 of the United Nations' (UN) Sustainable Development Goals ...

Key Takeaways CCL will launch Carnival Rewards in 2026, linking loyalty tiers to total spend, not cruise days. The shift is expected to cut 2026 yields by 50 bps but be cash flow positive from the start. CCL expects the program to be accretive to yields beyond 2028 with no added operating costs.Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) is preparing to roll out a material change in its customer engagement strategy via a redesigned loyalty program, Carnival Rewards, set to launch in June 2026. The upcoming program m ...

Industry Performance & Trends - The Invesco Leisure and Entertainment ETF has outperformed the broader market over the last three months [1] - Cruise industry booking volumes have normalized, growing at a low to mid single-digit percentage year-over-year, compared to roughly 20% growth entering the year [5] - Consumer confidence is down, contributing to booking trends more similar to pre-COVID levels [8] - Softening is being observed in different parts of the travel trade after several years of strong results [9] Company Specific Analysis (Royal Caribbean) - Royal Caribbean stock has had a great run, outperforming in the past two years, including an 83% increase in the last three months [1][3] - Truth Securities is downgrading Royal Caribbean to "hold" due to normalization in the cruise industry and high valuations [2][5] Investment Opportunities - Norwegian Cruise Lines is considered a catch-up name and an underperformer within the cruise sector [10][11] - Hyatt Hotels is mentioned as a hotel chain that hasn't performed as well as Hilton, suggesting potential relative value [10][11] Underlying Travel Trends - Research indicates underlying travel trends have been mediocre and lethargic [10]

NEW YORK, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIND; "Lindblad"; the "Company"), a global provider of expedition cruises and adventure travel experiences, will report 2025 second quarter financial results on Monday, August 4, 2025, before the market opens. The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results at 8:30 am Eastern Time. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-800-715-9871 (United States), 1-646-307-1963 (International).The Access Code is ...

To learn more about Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc., its growing portfolio of brands, and the Company's commitment to responsible exploration, visit investors.expeditions.com. NEW YORK, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIND; "Lindblad"; the "Company"), a global provider of expedition cruises and adventure travel experiences, will report 2025 second quarter financial results on Monday, August 4, 2025, before the market opens. The Company will host a conference ca ...

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Core Insights - Princess Cruises has updated its Premier and Plus packages to enhance guest experience, reflecting customer feedback for more dining options and shore excursion credits [1][3] Pricing Updates - The new pricing for the Premier Package is $100 per person per day, up from $90, while the Plus Package is now $65 per person per day, increased from $60 [2] - For the new Sphere class ships, the Premier Package is priced at $105 per person per day and the Plus Package at $70 per person per day [2] Package Enhancements - The Premier Package now includes a new shore excursion credit based on voyage length: $100 for 6–9 days, $200 for 10–20 days, and up to $300 for voyages of 21+ days [6] - The Plus Package has been enhanced to include two additional casual dining meals per voyage, totaling four [6] Removal of Features - To accommodate the new enhancements, certain features with lower usage, such as premium desserts and fitness classes, will be removed from the packages [4]

Carnival Cruise Line's "new exclusive destination" is officially welcoming guests who sailed in this morning on the Carnival Vista. Celebration Key is now open in the Bahamas. It is the "first exclusive destination" for the brand, according to a media release, and "includes five portals of fun" that offer something for all ages of travelers."Celebration Key is a beautiful destination that I know will be extremely popular with our guests, but it’s also a beautiful representation of the great partnership betw ...

Group 1: Carnival - Carnival has experienced a strong recovery, with its stock up 258% since the end of 2022, following eight consecutive quarters of record revenue [3][4] - The company raised its full-year guidance for net yields to 5%, indicating strong profitability, with analysts expecting adjusted earnings per share to reach $2, a 40% increase year-over-year [4] - Despite a high debt burden of $27 billion, Carnival's debt-to-equity ratio has improved from a peak of 5.75 in 2023 to 2.72, allowing for reduced interest expenses and a lower risk profile [5] - Carnival is launching new destinations, such as Celebration Key in Grand Bahama, and expanding RelaxAway in Half Moon Cay, which are expected to drive future demand [6][7] - Analysts project Carnival's earnings to reach $3.10 by fiscal 2029, growing at a compound annual rate of nearly 17% from fiscal 2024, with the stock trading around 10 times those estimates, indicating significant upside potential [8] Group 2: Alibaba - Alibaba is a leading Chinese tech company with strong positions in e-commerce and cloud computing, and its stock appears undervalued despite recent recovery [9] - The company reported a 7% year-over-year revenue increase and a 23% earnings growth last quarter, yet trades at a forward earnings multiple of 12, reflecting geopolitical risks and competition [10] - Alibaba's domestic e-commerce segment saw a 1% decline in direct sales year-over-year, but total revenue grew 9% due to increased seller fees, showcasing resilience [11] - The international e-commerce segment, particularly AliExpress, grew revenue by 22% year-over-year, with expectations of achieving profitability in the current fiscal year [12] - Alibaba Cloud reported an 18% year-over-year revenue increase, driven by strong demand for AI services, which have seen triple-digit growth for seven consecutive quarters [13] - The launch of the Qwen3 AI model and a partnership with Apple to integrate AI into iPhones in China could further boost Alibaba's stock performance [14]

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