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Cruise Management SIGICHRIE Faculty will share ideas and information in this Cruise Management SIG to learn about the leading and the managing of cruise ships as it applies to; employee leadership; guest services leadership, personal leadership development of the crew; sustainability and environmental leadership and leadership on safety of life at sea (SOLAS).
LETTER FROM THE CHAIRDear ICHRIE Cruise Ship Management SIG Members: We look forward to seeing you in Pheonix, Arizona, USA for our Cruise SIG meeting in July. Tim Flohr of Memphis and I are discussing a possible 1-week cruise, study abroad for you and your students for June 2024. We would plan everything, and your students can go with our SIG faculty. Your individual universities would collect the study abroad tuition dollars (1-credit cruise lab course sample syllabus is attached), and students can pay the cruise line we work with (Royal). SYLLABUS - Cruise Ship Lab StudyPlease drop me a quick email if you might be interested. We would depart from Port Canaveral, FLA. We hope to hear from you. We will learn much from this ICHRIE @ Sea “maiden voyage”. All best wishes, thank you. Cheers, Fred UPCOMING MEETINGICHRIE Global Conference - Cruise SIG Meeting Agenda WEDNESDAY, 24 July 2024 at 2:00 PM in Salon 6
Behram “Bob” Tavadia has had an impressive thirty-nine-year career in the hotel and cruise industry. Born in Mumbai, India, his passion for travel and hospitality after working in Mumbai led him to Doha, Qatar, and eventually to the United States. He worked at the beautiful Doha Sheraton hotel for five years, holding various positions in the Front Office, Guest Relations, Rooms Division, and as Night Manager. In 1986, Bob joined Royal Caribbean Cruises as a Purser on the M/S Song of America, cruising in the Caribbean. What was initially a two-month stint turned into an 18-year career at sea. He quickly advanced through the ranks, becoming Chief Purser, Food and Beverage Manager, Hotel Manager, and eventually Start-Up Hotel Manager. In this role, he successfully launched seven new ships, including four Voyager-class and three Radiance-class ships, which set new industry standards from Finland and Germany. In 2004, Bob transitioned to a corporate role at Royal Caribbean Cruises. He was recognized for his strategic, loyalty, professionalism, and customer-centric leadership. He played a key role in transferring his extensive shipboard experience to shoreside operations, working in Hotel Operations, International Sales, Trade Support and Services, and Consumer Outreach. During this time, he helped expand Royal Caribbean’s operations into emerging markets such as China, Singapore, Mexico, and Brazil as part of a team. Bob’s career is a testament to his dedication and passion for the industry. After an impressive 34-year career with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, Bob decided in 2020 to transition to a shoreside life to spend more time with his family. Recognized by his peers and leaders as a true mentor, Bob continues to support youth through various academic engagements both nationally and internationally. Bob also runs a Non-Profit organization called the "Lion King Tavadia Foundation" with a humanitarian mission to support women, families and people who experience domestic violence and abuse. The foundation also supports "Making dreams come true". Currently, Bob specializes in hosting large and small corporate events globally through HelmsBriscoe. Additionally, he runs his own travel agency, offering luxury and personalized vacations as a one-stop shop. Bob’s dedication and passion for the industry have left a lasting impact, and his ongoing mentorship continues to inspire many.
NEW TEXTBOOK Welcome "Onboard" the H.M.S. (Her Majesty's Ship) Cruise Ship Management primer textbook. In the new Cruise Ship Management book, you will learn about the cruise industry, career opportunities, and Cruise Industry trends with author and SIG Chair, Fred DeMicco.
Description Cruising has quickly gained a competitive and attractive advantage for a variety of travelers, their budget, and the experience they seek. With the variety of onboard ship activities and amenities, cruise lines have created unique experiences in which travelers do not even need to leave the ship to enjoy a full vacation experience. From cruise casinos to rock climbing walls, hot tubs, roller coasters, wave pools, spas, wine tastings, and more, guests have unlimited experiences to fill up their day. In addition, cruising offers a variety of culinary experiences from buffets to formal dining with the highest quality of ingredients, never leaving passengers hungry. With significant growth in the cruise industry (25 new ships this year, and 25 more next year), cruise lines have focused on their environmental impact and are making more environmentally conscious decisions to reduce waste and conserve fuel. Lastly, the cruise industry offers endless job opportunities while providing the unique benefit of staff to travel around the world. Some Internet Resources
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