An optimization model to design a new cruise itinerary: the case of Costa Crociere. Issue 9 (2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Asta, Veronica; Ambrosino, Daniela; Bartoli, Federico
• Is Part Of: IFAC-PapersOnLine. Volume 51:Issue 9(2018)
• Page Start: 446
• Page End: 451
• Publication Date: 2018
• Subjects: Optimization -- Cruise itinerary designing problem -- Integer linear programming model; Automatic control -- Periodicals; 629.805
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2018.07.073
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2405-8963

Abstract

Abstract: This work analyses the complex processes for the development of cruises' itineraries to offer on the market and proposes a mathematical model for determining a new itinerary maximizing revenues, customers satisfaction, while minimizing operative costs. This work represents one of the first attempt to apply optimization techniques to cruise shipping and has been realized in collaboration with Costa Crociere, a cruise company operating in Europe.