Author: Jon Ingleton

Jon Ingleton is the executive editor of Cruise & Ferry Review, Cruise & Ferry Interiors, Cruise & Ferry Itinerary Planning and the other publications and electronic media within Tudor Rose’s Cruise & Ferry portfolio. Jon led the launch of the magazine in 1991 and became executive editor for a second time when Tudor Rose acquired the title in 2011.

How cruising is making progress in the Mediterranean

How cruising is making progress in the Mediterranean
By Jon Ingleton | 20 September 2023

Not so long ago, the Mediterranean cruise season lasted for six or seven months. Now, it’s eight or nine, and soon it will be year-round. Jon Ingleton shares how MedCruise members are preparing for this growth

As the region's cruise season continues to grow, CFR shares how MedCruise members are preparing

Making a commitment to sustainability for maritime interiors

Making a commitment to sustainability for maritime interiors
By Jon Ingleton | 06 June 2023

CFI executive editor Jon Ingleton introduces a new declaration that provides a pathway to a sustainable future

CFI's executive editor introduces a new declaration that provides a pathway to a sustainable future

Exploring Northern Norway’s remote destinations

Exploring Northern Norway’s remote destinations
By Jon Ingleton | 22 May 2023

Every brand can capitalise on the boom in expedition cruising by scheduling calls in Norway. Jon Ingleton shares the highlights of the ports and adventures he experienced during a trip with Cruise Northern Norway & Svalbard

Brands can capitalise on the boom in expedition cruising by scheduling calls in Norway

Where are the women in the maritime sector?

Where are the women in the maritime sector?
By Jon Ingleton | 18 May 2023

Elpi Petraki reveals the work Wista International is carrying out to improve diversity in the industry

Elpi Petraki reveals the work Wista International is carrying out to improve diversity in the industry

MSC Cruises: In pursuit of clean energy

MSC Cruises: In pursuit of clean energy
By Jon Ingleton | 10 May 2023

While the maritime industry awaits the release of the International Maritime Organization’s revised greenhouse gas strategy in mid-2023, MSC Cruises is trialling an innovative new technology onboard its latest ship. Michele Francioni tells Jon Ingleton more

Michele Francioni discusses the new sustainability technology being trialled onboard its new ship

How P&O Ferries is transforming for a new era of operations

How P&O Ferries is transforming for a new era of operations
By Jon Ingleton | 05 May 2023

P&O Ferries is changing. Jon Ingleton met up with Peter Hebblethwaite in advance of the arrival of Pioneer and Liberte to discuss the revitalisation of a heritage ferry business

Peter Hebblethwatie reveals plans to revitalise the business in advance of arrival of Pioneer and Liberté

Reflections on Seatrade: Part 3 – From St. Kitts to Senegal

Reflections on Seatrade: Part 3 – From St. Kitts to Senegal
By Jon Ingleton | 13 April 2023

In a bumper final part of a series of articles about this year’s Seatrade Cruise Global event, Jon Ingleton looks back on the final two days of the event

Jon Ingleton concludes his series of articles on the event by focusing on its final two days

Explora Journeys: An ocean state of mind

Explora Journeys: An ocean state of mind
By Jon Ingleton | 12 April 2023

Discerning travellers will soon be able to experience a new kind of luxury with Explora Journeys. Jon Ingleton asked Michael Ungerer about the brand’s impending debut while attending the coin ceremony for its second ship this February

Jon Ingleton asks Michael Ungerer about the brand’s impending debut

Reflections on Seatrade: Part 2 – State of the global cruise industry

Reflections on Seatrade: Part 2 – State of the global cruise industry
By Jon Ingleton | 12 April 2023

In the second in his series of articles reflecting on Seatrade Cruise Global, Jon Ingleton looks back on the highlights of the Tuesday sessions

Jon Ingleton looks back on the highlights of the Tuesday sessions at Seatrade Cruise Global

Reflections on Seatrade: Part 1 – Welcome to Fort Lauderdale

Reflections on Seatrade: Part 1 – Welcome to Fort Lauderdale
By Jon Ingleton | 11 April 2023

CFR’s executive editor Jon Ingleton caught up with key figures from the cruise industry at Seatrade Cruise Global in Fort Lauderdale, USA, from 26-30 March 2023. In a series of three articles, he looks back at some of the major insights and updates from the event

CFR's Jon Ingleton looks back at some of the major insights and updates from the event

MSC World Europa: Sustainably different

MSC World Europa: Sustainably different

Ivan Sarfatti

By Jon Ingleton | 21 November 2022

Jon Ingleton shares his views of MSC Cruises’ newest ship following his recent stay onboard for the naming ceremony in Doha, Qatar

Jon Ingleton shares his views of the ship following a stay onboard during the naming ceremony in Qatar

The power of partnership in the cruise industry

The power of partnership in the cruise industry
By Jon Ingleton | 02 November 2022

Olaf Groeger of COLUMBIA Cruise Services tells Jon Ingleton about the value of collaboration and how it can help new cruise brands enter the market

COLUMBIA Cruise Services’ Olaf Groeger shares how new cruise brands can gain from collaboration

Taking a trip to the unexpected side of Italy

Taking a trip to the unexpected side of Italy
By Jon Ingleton | 13 October 2022

Taranto is a compelling destination that provides access to many of Puglia’s tourism hotspots. Jon Ingleton reports on the highlights from a recent visit to Skuma hosted by the Port Network of the Ionian Sea

Jon Ingleton reports from a visit to Taranto hosted by the Port Network of the Ionian Sea

P&O Ferries: a bruised national treasure

P&O Ferries: a bruised national treasure

P&O Ferries

By Jon Ingleton | 28 September 2022

The once-loved British brand has taken a beating this year. Jon Ingleton catches up with CEO Peter Hebblethwaite to ask how P&O Ferries fell out of favour and whether it can recover

Jon Ingleton asks Peter Hebblethwaite of P&O Ferries how the once-loved brand fell out of favour

The sky is blue in Edinburgh: Cruise Europe’s 2022 conference

The sky is blue in Edinburgh: Cruise Europe’s 2022 conference
By Jon Ingleton | 26 September 2022

The Cruise Europe Conference in May 2022 was the biggest industry event ever held in Scotland. Jon Ingleton was on-site in Edinburgh to record the highlights

The biggest cruise event held in Scotland focussed on collaboration and sustainability

Introducing our 2022 Design Legend: Andy Yuill

Introducing our 2022 Design Legend: Andy Yuill
By Jon Ingleton | 13 June 2022

Andy Yuill is our reluctant Design Legend, preferring to credit any accolades to his colleagues. Jon Ingleton catches up with him to reminisce and celebrate the career that has enabled him to become the custodian of a design powerhouse

Andy Yuill reminisces his career as an interior designer and credits any accolades to his colleagues

Sustainable maritime interiors for passenger shipping

Sustainable maritime interiors for passenger shipping
By Jon Ingleton | 09 June 2022

The quest to build and maintain ship interiors that are better for the environment is well underway. Jon Ingleton shares some perspectives ahead of the release of Cruise & Ferry’s first Sustainable Maritime Interiors report in June

Jon Ingleton shares views on the quest to build interiors that are better for the environment

Building more sustainable interiors for cruise ships

Building more sustainable interiors for cruise ships
By Jon Ingleton | 19 May 2022

The cruise ship industry has a perceptibly determined intent to progress towards more sustainable interiors in 2022. Jon Ingleton asks SMC Design’s Alan Stewart about some of the issues

SMC Design’s Alan Stewart details some sustainability issues for cruise ship interior designers

Resilient, innovative and more sustainable

Resilient, innovative and more sustainable
By Jon Ingleton | 04 May 2022

The mood in the room at Seatrade Cruise Global is always a reliable barometer of the state of the industry and people were full of smiles last week. Cruise & Ferry was there, day and night, to embrace the occasion. Jon Ingleton reports

Jon Ingleton shares the updates from Seatrade Cruise Global, which took place in Miami last week 

Why is Port of Taranto winning industry and community admirers?

Why is Port of Taranto winning industry and community admirers?
By Jon Ingleton | 14 April 2022

Jon Ingleton reports on how the Italian port's cruise business has grown in just five years