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Cruise ships will continue on their evolutionary path from ships to hotels-at-sea to floating destinations, becoming as much a focal point as the places visited, with operators hoping that customers will be willing to trade some of the itinerary for a better on-board experience. This is a difficult balancing act though. The key selling point for cruise holidays remains the itinerary and it is doubtful how far this can be diluted without compromising the appeal of the product.

South Africa LNG market Outlook report from LNGANALYSIS provides profound analysis and complete data on each segment of South Africa LNG value chain. The report also provides detail forecasts of LNG supply, LNG demand, contracts, market outlook along with major trends and challenges of investing in the market. Further, historical and forecasted information on LNG plants, storage tanks and LNG carriers is provided for each of the existing and planned LNG terminals in South Africa.

Bangladesh Oil, Gas & Mineral Corporation (Petrobangla) LNG Operations and Business Profile- Analysis of Markets, Terminals, Contracts, Business Description, SWOT and Financial Analysis is a complete report on Bangladesh Oil, Gas & Mineral Corporation (Petrobangla)'s historic and forecasted LNG operations and the profile of the company.

GBI Research’s report, “Market Snapshot: Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices 2006 to 2020 US and Europe (US, Germany, France, Italy, UK, Spain)” provides quantitative analysis of the four cardiac rhythm management devices market segments: : cardiac resynchronization therapy devices, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, implantable loop recorders and pacemakers. The analysis includes market size data by revenue and volume over the 2006–2020 period for the following countries: US, Germany, France, Italy, UK and Spain. It uses data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GBI Research’s team of industry experts.

The ethnic foods operator is caught between trying to offer authentically ethnic foods while catering to an audience that wants to exert control over every aspect of their dining experience. Consumers indicate they are looking for new food experiences, but are anxious about not knowing enough about a menu item’s more exotic or unusual ingredients. Using the menu and service team to educate consumers about ethnic ingredients and components can help with familiarity and make diners comfortable enough to want to try something new.

The ending of milk quotas post-2015 should bring challenges and opportunities for the market, particularly for British brands. Meanwhile, openness to new formats and trading consumers into territorials should help build category value.

Portugal LNG market Outlook report from LNGANALYSIS provides profound analysis and complete data on each segment of Portugal LNG value chain. The report also provides detail forecasts of LNG supply, LNG demand, contracts, market outlook along with major trends and challenges of investing in the market. Further, historical and forecasted information on LNG plants, storage tanks and LNG carriers is provided for each of the existing and planned LNG terminals in Portugal.

While external economic factors are lifting the category as a whole, manufacturers and retailers can gain competitive advantage by catering to a wide variety of lifestyle needs. For many, especially aging Boomers, healthy, fresh eating is an increasingly compelling concern. Younger adults, on the other hand, may see a new cooking appliance as an opportunity to explore new cuisines.

Chinese consumers see technology brands they use as a reflection of desired lifestyles. What brands need to do is to understand consumer behaviour, build unique brand value, communicate through storytelling and establish a binding relationship that shares a sense of identity.

Expense is the biggest barrier to purchase in this category, and despite the availability of money-back guarantees, women show interest in trial periods and special offers to avoid a hefty initial outlay. Additionally, beauty devices are seen as time-consuming and taking up space which could cause issues particularly for younger women who live in larger households. Opportunities for the category exist in greater personalisation of devices, as well as greater collaboration with the skincare category.