Susilo Edi Turonggo
- Sustainable & Eco-Tourism
- March 20, 2026
- 37 views
Lab-Grown vs. Mined Diamonds: A Deep Dive into Ethics, Environment, and Economics Reshaping the Jewelry Industry
This post has been updated thanks to the sponsorship by Plum Diamonds, a women-owned Responsible Jewelery Council-certified jewelry company that makes lab grown diamonds in its own facilities. For decades,…
Anjar Salim
- Adventure & Outdoor Exploration
- March 19, 2026
- 32 views
The Evolution of Performance Layering How Ultralight Synthetic Insulation is Redefining the Outdoor Industry Standard for Active Midlayers
The outdoor apparel industry is currently undergoing a significant paradigm shift as major manufacturers move away from the long-standing "60-gram" insulation standard that has dominated the midlayer category for over…
Budi Mulyono
- Business Travel & MICE
- March 19, 2026
- 37 views
Rising Energy Costs and the Reemergence of Fuel Surcharges in the Global Cruise Industry
As global energy markets face renewed volatility, cruise passengers are increasingly encountering a long-dormant provision within their booking agreements: the fuel surcharge. Often referred to in legal documentation as a…
Chandra Hamzah
- Cruise Industry News
- March 19, 2026
- 85 views
Maritime Union Stunt on Carnival Adventure Sparks Concerns Over Australia’s Declining Cruise Industry
A highly publicized confrontation outside the cruise ship Carnival Adventure this past week, involving officials from the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and inspectors from SafeWork NSW, has amplified existing…
Tatiana Tantri Indah Sari
- Travel Technology & Industry Innovation
- March 18, 2026
- 26 views
The Unasked Question: Do Billions of Loyalty Members Truly Reduce Customer Acquisition Costs for Travel Industry Giants?
Every quarter, with predictable regularity, management teams across the global travel industry host their earnings calls, often spotlighting impressive growth in their loyalty program memberships. Recent reports underscore this trend,…
- Cruise Industry News
- March 15, 2026
- 41 views
My Cruises Navigates Geopolitical Turbulence and Celebrates Industry Accolades
The global head of cruise at My Cruises, Michael Middleton, arrived at a recent interview with a palpable sense of urgency, fresh from what he described as a "task-force meeting"…
Gabriela Annisa
- Global Aviation & Airline Industry
- March 15, 2026
- 33 views
Airline Industry Navigates Dual Headwinds of Surging Jet Fuel Prices and U.S. Government Shutdown Disruptions
The global airline industry finds itself grappling with a potent combination of challenges, as a sudden and significant spike in jet fuel prices collides with escalating disruptions caused by a…
Hendra Ismail
- Hospitality & Hotel Industry
- March 15, 2026
- 28 views
The Hospitality Industry Mourns the Loss of Deborah Herman, Visionary Leader, Mentor, and Philanthropist
The global hospitality industry is united in grief following the passing of Deborah Herman, a distinguished figure whose profound impact resonated through her leadership as president of Fabric Innovations and…
Walid Sujud Trenggono
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