H. OTHER KEY SOURCES OF INFORMATION ON THE CRUISE INDUSTRY

1. BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS

OAG Cruise & Ferry Guide published by Reed Travel Group, Church Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4HB, United Kingdom. Four times a year at $237 annually. Phone: (441582) 600111, Fax: (0582) 695230. Extensive listings of ferry services worldwide. To order contact (800) 323-3537.

CLIA's Cruise Manual published by Cruise Lines International Association, 80 Broad St. Suite 1800 New York, NY 10004; (212) 921-0066; 700 pages, $50 for CLIA affiliates and $75 for non-CLIA affiliates. The manual is published mainly for the travel agency community as a reference source on CLIA’s Member

Cruise Lines. This annually updated, clearly organized, comprehensive volume reflects suggestions made by travel agents. In-depth information on cruise ship and their companies includes new, improved data on: dining aboard CLIA vessels, suggestions for on-board tipping and gratuities, summary of credit card policies of individual Member Lines, and lots more. Obtained by sending check or money order directly to Cruise Lines International Association (add $4.00 for postage and handling) or call to order with Visa, MasterCard or American Express.

CLIA’s Cruising: Guide to the Cruise Line Industry: is CLIA’s cruise industry textbook designed for travel industry professionals and students of travel. This 10-chapter textbook approaches the topic of cruise vacations from the prospective of a working travel professional. Travel agents enrolled in the CLIA Cruise Counsellor Certification training program can earn 30 training credits by completing the textbook's corresponding exam. Cruising: A Guide to The Cruise Line Industry retails for $48.95 - CLIA affiliates pay only $44.06 To order, call 1-800-347-7707. CLIA affiliated travel agencies should mention the promotion code 9DPEM 306A.

Cruise Industry News Annual - 1997 edition published yearly by Cruise Industry News, 441 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1209, New York, NY 10017; (212) 986-1025; 400 pages, $450. This annual provides an objective overview and forecasts of the worldwide cruise industry, including supply and demand scenarios, and analysis of each market segment and sailing region. The book also provides expert discussions of relevant subjects and issues as well as analysis of the earnings reports of the leading cruise lines. In addition, the Cruise Industry News Annual profiles all cruise lines around the world and their ships, plus cruise ports, and shipyards. It also features directory listings of the entire cruise lines, ports, shipyards, and supply and service companies. Published since 1988, the Cruise Industry News Annual is mainly subscribed to by industry executives, financial analysts, port and tourism officials, and others on a decision-making level.

Cruise Vacations With Kids by Candyce H. Stapen. Prima Publishing, 400 Hahn Road, Westminster, MD 21157, (800) 726-0600. Includes tips on choosing the right family cruise, advantages of cruising, getting the most for your money and more. 400 pages. Available in bookstores.

Cruises-Selecting, Selling and Booking by Juls Zvoncheck. Published by National Publishers, P.O. Box 288, Rapid City, SD 57709. Both a training manual and guide to major cruise lines. Useful appendices.

Cruising: Q&A published by Cruise Lines International Association, 500 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1407 New York, NY 10110; (212) 921-0066; pocket size, 25 pages, free. Pamphlet answering most frequently asked questions about cruise vacations, with charts showing worldwide cruise destinations, ship line services for children, active adults, honeymooners, shipboard shopping, singles and shipboard cuisine. Obtained by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope (55 cents postage) to CLIA.

The Complete Cruise Handbook By Anne Vipond. Published by Ocean Cruise Guides Ltd., 4844 Cedar Cres. Delta, B.C. V4M 1J8 Phone (604) 948-0594, Fax (604) 948-2779. Email info@oceancruiseguides.com. A comprehensive introduction to cruising for first-timers. How to pick the cruise and ship that’s right for you.

Caribbean by Cruise Ship By Anne Vipond. Published by Ocean Cruise Guides Ltd., 4844 Cedar Cres. Delta, B.C. V4M 1J8 Phone (604) 948-0594, Fax (604) 948-2779. Email info@oceancruiseguides.com. The complete guide to the Caribbean cruise experience.Over 80 maps and 300 photos.

Caribbean Ports of Call--Southeastern Region: (Kay Showker) 1-800-243-0495. The Globe Pequot Press P.O. Box 480 Guilford, CT 06437. Profiles, tours, sports, shopping, history and more on the islands from Puerto Rico to the Panama Canal.

Caribbean Ports of Call--Northeastern Region: (Kay Showker) 1-800-243-0495. The Globe Pequot Press P.O. Box 480 Guilford, CT 06437. Profiles, tours, sports, shopping, history and more on the islands from the Bahamas to the Virgin Islands

Caribbean Ports of Call--Western Caribbean: (Kay Showker) 1-800-243-0495. The Globe Pequot Press P.O. Box 480 Guilford, CT 06437. Profiles, tours, sports, shopping, history and more on the islands from the Bahamas to Columbia.

Cruise Business Review: Cruise media Oy, Ltd. 701 Brickell Key Blvd, Suite 1003 Miami, FL 33131. International magazine focusing on the cruise business.

Cruise Reports : (973) 605-2442. Cruise Reports 25 Washington Street, Morristown, NJ 07960. Cr@gti.net, www.cruisereports.com. Monthly newsletter features reviews of ships with ratings based on independent surveys of passengers. New and comments about cruises and cruising.

Dictionary of the cruise Industry: (Gloria Israel and Laurence Miller) Seatrade Cruise Academy, Seatrade House, 42 North Station Road, Colchester C01 1RD United Kingdom. Comprehensive dictionary of nautical and business terminology of the cruise industry.