The Carnival Tablecloth Scandal: A Lesson in Greed?
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I've sailed Carnival four times in the past 6 months and just got off Carnival Freedom a couple of weeks ago
I think it's the boiled frog principle now another similar metaphor you probably heard is death by a Thousand Cuts
Carnival here is framing the removal of white tablecloths in the dining rooms as a move toward being environmentally friendly and yeah that may be true but I think the issue here is that's not really the impetus for this change
the tablecloth Cur fluffle is in fact a symptom of a larger problem and not one that's just specific to Carnival but the industry as a whole
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Carnival Cruise Line is catching some heat for phasing out linen tablecloths in its dining areas, which is coming as a surprise to others who find this to be no big deal. In this video, I'll discuss the reasons why I really think people are upset about this, covering the following (and warning, I get a little professor-y in this one...): 00:00 Intro 00:12 What's the Carnival tablecloth drama? 01:33 What is cruise culture and how does it play a role? (Complainers vs. Cavalry) 04:20 Who is John Heald? 06:29 What is the Boiled Frog Principle and how does it apply to cruising? 08:58 Is Carnival greenwashing with its tablecloth removal? 11:34 What does the future of cruising look like? Despite this additional cutback, Carnival is still my favorite cruise line, an I have a whole guidebook for sailing with them, which you can find here: https://profmelissa.gumroad.com/l/carnival CORRECTION: Apparently, the "scandal" of the tablecloth removal occurred in 2019, which makes it even more fascinating that this is a moment of drama at this time. ------------------------------------------------ PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳 Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳 Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳 Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳 Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳 Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ 🛳 Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳 Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: / professormelissa Facebook: / profmelissacruises Instagram: / dr_melissa_newman ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️