Royal Caribbean Looking to Dismiss Lawsuit filed by family of Missing George Allen Smith

Sound familiar? Another disappearance shrouded around tourism where one side is looking to have a law suit dismissed. This time its Royal Caribbean looking to have the lawsuit filed by the parents of missing honeymooner George Allen Smith dismissed as frivolous.

Read the full story at Missing & Exploited.

Smith – Hagel Family Feud has Developed after Jennifer Hagel Smith Settled with Royal Caribbean

Call it a family feud or a battle “Royal” Caribbean. The parents and sister of missing honeymoon groom, George Allen Smith IV, are none too happy these days with Jennifer Hagel Smith. Honestly, I cannot blame them. Jennifer was married to George Smith for how long? She was found passed out in a hallway while her husband went missing leaving only a blood stained mark below his cruise ship cabin.

Jennifer Hagel settles with Royal Caribbean for money and a confidentiality agreement … George Smith’s parents will settle only for answers.

Read the rest and the feud that is brewing at Missing & Exploited.

Jennifer Hagel Smith and Royal Caribbean Reach Settlement in Missing Honeymooner George Smith case

Jennifer Hagel Smith, the wife of missing honeymooner George Allen Smith IV has reached a settlement with Royal Caribbean Cruise line. Smith disappeared July 5, 2005 while on his honeymoon with his new wife, Jennifer Hagel, aboard The Royal Caribbean Cruise Line “Brilliance of the Seas” This settlement will not go over well with the family of George Smith.

Read the full story, settlement comments and statement form Jennifer Hagel Smith at Missing & Exploited.

Coast Guard to draft a “comprehensive reporting regime” for cruise lines

Representatives of the Cruise Lines International Association, CLIA, has asked the Coast Guard to draft a “comprehensive reporting regime” for cruise lines to follow. This in the wake of the widely publicized disappearance of George Allen Smith IV aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise.

(Full story at Missing & Exploited)

Royal Caribbean Profits Fall 37 Percent; What impact did George Smith Disappearance play?

Royal Caribbean Cruises posted that profits fell by 37% for the first quarter as compared to last year, yet they claim they were not disappointed. Just how bad did they think that the George Allen Smith disappearance and Congressional Hearings were going to affect the bottom line? To hear the CEO and the numerous spin doctors they have paraded out recently, one would have thought all was well at Royal Caribbean.

(Read the full story at The Travel Bloggers.)