Royal Caribbean Group

Dallas – October 12, 2026 -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has appointed two sitting chief executives, Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Group and Varun Krishna of Rocket Companies, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

The Board said it chose directors with public company leadership experience and expertise in technology, digital innovation, commercial strategy and financial leadership. Southwest is executing its strategic priorities and aims to drive shareholder value.

Pune, India – October 05, 2026 -- The global cruise market reached USD 19.41 billion in 2025 and is forecast to nearly double to USD 38.48 billion by 2034, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 7.9% from 2026 to 2034, according to a new analysis by Maximize Market Research.

Passenger volumes climbed 7.5% as cruise demand rebounded globally

Global ocean cruise passenger volume reached approximately 37.2 million in 2025, up 7.5% from 2024. North America remained the dominant source market with more than 22 million passengers, while the Caribbean held its position as the most-visited cruise destination, drawing over 16 million travelers last year.