As someone who spent more than three decades in the cruise industry, I still regularly get asked about the state of the business. And the question I hear most often lately – from travel agents, fellow industry veterans and loyal cruisers – is some version of: What is going on at Norwegian?
It is a fair question – especially now. Last week, the company announced a sudden leadership change, prompting many to wonder what drove the timing and how the board of directors arrived at its decision. And on Tuesday, Elliott Investment Management, a significant investor in Norwegian, proposed changes to enhance the company’s performance.
