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Miami Herald
a day ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Royal Caribbean cruisers react to Carnival cruise loyalty shakeup
As Carnival Cruise Line revealed details of its overhauled cruise loyalty program on June 18, it wasn't just Carnival cruisers who recoiled. Carnival Rewards, a spend-based rewards program set to roll out in June 2026, has many cruisers reeling, even some who don't sail with the cruise line. Related: Carnival Cruise Line faces major backlash over planned changes The new program appears to require passengers at the highest tiers to spend tens of thousands of dollars each year to maintain their elite status, and it could open the door for other cruise lines to do the same. Carnival's new spend-based loyalty program isn't a completely new concept - most airlines and hotels already follow this type of model, but the cruise industry has been slow to evolve. What do Royal Caribbean cruisers think about the new program and what it could mean for the cruise industry? Many "loyal to Royal" cruisers made their opinions clear in a discussion in the Royal Caribbean community on Reddit. Sign up for the Come Cruise With Me newsletter to save money on your next (or your first) cruise. "The new program Carnival announced yesterday rewards money over loyalty. Do you think this is something Royal and the other lines will try to adopt?" Redditor oOoOsarahOoOo asked fellow Royal Caribbean cruisers. "If so, would cruisers stay loyal to Royal, or would this be a reason to try other brands?" A number of cruisers reasoned that Royal Caribbean and other cruise lines will likely follow suit in a few years, if Carnival reports that the change increases revenue. "I think the other cruise lines are going to wait to see how this affects Carnival's business. If there's not too much of a difference, or somehow Carnival's earnings go up with this reward program? You will 100% see other cruise lines adopt this model," CricketCapital4095 commented. Related: Carnival Cruise Line rep threatened over loyalty program changes As other travel loyalty programs increasingly reward travelers based on their spending, it's not surprising that cruise lines would follow. "This is an extremely logical move for [Carnival] to make, despite how many people are deep in their feels about it, and I'd bet the cost of my next cruise that other lines will follow suit within a couple of years of Carnival's first earnings call after this goes into effect," baltinerdist added. Commenters also pointed out that if the industry moved in this direction, cruisers may be more inclined to sail with multiple cruise lines rather than stay loyal to one in order to gain status. Be the first to see the best deals on cruises, special sailings, and more. Sign up for the Come Cruise With Me newsletter. "If there is no loyalty program, then why be loyal," Routine_Day_1276 questioned. "That's the entire reason for it. Granted, you don't get a lot for being loyal, but anything that isn't an insult is better than nothing. In my opinion, what Carnival did is an insult to everyone who has been loyal. So no, if Royal went that route, I would not be loyal to them anymore." Royal Caribbean cruisers don't want the cruise line to change its popular Crown & Anchor loyalty program. Like Carnival's current VIFP Club, Royal Caribbean's Crown & Anchor program rewards cruisers based on nights sailed. Related: Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises announce new reward benefits "I very much hope Royal realizes that by having the best loyalty program in the industry, they would have the most to lose by making drastic changes to Crown & Anchor," xAdray commented. Still, if the Carnival Rewards program proves successful, Royal Caribbean and other cruise lines would likely begin to incorporate spending-based rewards into their loyalty programs in some way. "Even if other cruise lines don't adopt the Carnival-specific model, I wouldn't be surprised if an 'onboard spending' category was added as a way to retain top-tier status. It's all about capturing dollars on board for the cruise lines," CricketCapital4095 pointed out. "If you're top-tier status but don't spend much on board, why would a cruise line much care about your loyalty status? More than likely those customers cost cruise lines money in some capacity," CricketCapital4095 added. (The Arena Group will earn a commission if you book a cruise.) Make a free appointment with Come Cruise With Me's Travel Agent Partner, Postcard Travel, or email Amy Post at amypost@ or call or text her at 386-383-2472. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hilary Duff Got a Facial with 24K Gold Needles — a Skin Expert Explains What That Actually Does (Exclusive)
Hilary Duff is shining! On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the actress, 37, shared a glamorous selfie of herself after getting a 24-karat gold facial on her Instagram Stories. "I got this skin treatment called Aquagold," she wrote while showing off her glowing skin. "It's a prepared cocktail with a proprietary blend of ingredients specifically to give a flow and it is penetrated with tiny 24 carat gold needles." Duff tagged aesthetic practitioner Anush Movsesian in her post, who is the founder of the Los-Angeles-based luxury aesthetic practice Routine. PEOPLE spoke with Movsesian about the benefits of the AquaGold treatment and how it works. "AquaGold penetrates low doses of injectable ingredients directly into the skin at a controlled depth," she tells PEOPLE. "The beauty of AquaGold is that it can be customized to treat any patient's individual concerns. It is an empty, single-use sterile glass jar with 24K gold needles. The provider then creates a customized proprietary blend to treat the patient." Examples of the treatment, according to Movsesian, are hydration and tightening pores. Related: Celebrity Facial Favorites: All About the Treatments Kim Kardashian, Zoë Kravitz and More Swear By The skin expert explains that the treatment is good for all skin types and there are generally no side effects. However, she notes, patients typically experience redness for a few hours afterward. Everyone's skin is different, though, so you should always consult your own dermatologist or skin professional. Movsesian says the benefit of the 24-karat gold needles is that, when used for application, the treatment penetrates the skin at a deeper level. "The needles open up micro channels that are thinner than a strand of hair, so that the ingredients are able to go down deeper into the dermis," she explains, noting that gold "has high biocompatibility with skin, which prevents irritation." The results of the treatment, typically completed in 10 minutes, lasts for about two months. Ultimately, Movsesian recommends more than one treatment to see the best results. "With skin treatments, the more repetition, the more our skin adapts," she says. "I always recommend starting in a series of three, once every few months." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The practitioner, who has also worked with Olivia Culpo, Kehlani and Alabama Barker, charges $850 per session at her medical spa – which she believes is within the typical range in Los Angeles. Those seeking this treatment elsewhere in the U.S. may see prices a little lower, simply due to the different cost of living. Related: Brooke Shields Reveals She Finally Removed Her 'Orange' Eyebrow Tattoo After a Microblading Mishap Duff is no stranger to having needles in her face during aesthetic procedures. In April 2024, she shared an Instagram post that featured her undergoing an acupuncture treatment while she was pregnant with her fourth baby, Townes Meadow Bair, whom she welcomed the following month. "Pretty slow week around here. And gently trying to give baby the eviction notice," Duff captioned the post, which included a photo of her laying down with needles poking from her forehead, head and cheekbones. Duff is also mother to daughters Mae James, 3, and Banks Violet, 6, whom she shares with husband Matthew Koma, as well as 12-year-old son Luca Cruz with ex-husband Mike Comrie. Read the original article on People
