This Week at Amtrak 2006-03-16
Volume 3 Number 13
- From a TWA reader:
“Opening lines from a story in The Wall Street Journal, reprinted in today’s [local daily newspaper], on how cruise lines are positioning their ‘discretionary travel’ product: ‘A number of cruise lines are upgrading their amenities to attract more luxury-focused cruise-goers. … Carlson Companies … Seven Seas Cruises … plan[s] a new suite design, upgraded furnishings, down comforters, brand-name linens, … flat screen TVs and iPod music systems. Other lines promising more luxurious cruising include Celebrity Cruises, which ordered two ships last month that will have larger standard staterooms, more balconies and new ‘guest-inspired’ service and amenities. Holland America Line, which started a $225 million upgrade for its fleet, … will include more plush mattresses and flat screen TV sets.’