April/may 2013
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VOL. 17, NO. 3
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Contents
13
Regional Report
12 European Flair
Departments 3
Editor’s Note
6
News
10
People
36
What’s Hot
38
Association News
38
calendar
38
Ad index
27
Away from the attention paid to the latest mega-liners, three ships are taking to the seas with European lines also vying for the English-speaking market
14 Carnival and Princess take
top honors Repeat win for Carnival’s Adri Ford at Bacardi’s 8th Cruise Competition
Industry INTEVIEW
16 Street food, spice and
everything nice PAX International’s Maryann Simson talks trends with Vice President, Food & beverage Operations for Princess Cruises and active MHA Board Member, Peter Tobler
Ethnic Flavors
18 Enticingly ethnic
A heady mix of authentic spices and exotic fruits to create the flavors of the world was a big food trend in the past year, and promises to stay that way
Guest Comfort
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20 Keeping up with comfort
Lauren Brunetti takes a close look at products and services that enhance the enjoyment of a cruise ship holiday and make guests feel as comfortable as possible in their home away from home
Healthy Trends
24 Eating clean and green
PAX International takes a look at how the general population’s growing awareness of healthy food and special dietary restrictions is shaping the menu options within the cruise line industry today
Supplier Focus
30 Say hi to the new guy
Introducing four new exhibitors that will be participating at MHA Orlando 2013
33 A helping hand
Profiling three companies, among many, which are compelled to support the MHA in return for the support it has given the entire marine hotel industry
on the cover:
NEW CULINARY PORCELAIN SOLUTIONS www.revol-usa.com
Exhibit at MHA show, Orlando, FL Booth #170 - April 21st to 23rd, 2013.
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Teriyaki Ginger Cod is one of the regional specialties of a new line of heat and serve entrees from Alaskan Leader Seafood. See related story on page 18.