Freestyle Cruising: A Clear Alternative

The cruise industry is a highly complex, but under-research component of the hospitality industry. This article seeks to explore the paradoxical relationship between shipboard and shoreside operations using the McKinsey 7S Framework, thereby providing a foundation for further inquiry. Recommendations are made for practitioners, and ideas are provided for future research.

Gay demonstration at Manhattan I theatre press preview of "Cruising"

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Paul Sorvino filming "Cruising"

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Demonstrator arrested at filming of "Cruising" at Pier 40

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Political writer Doug Ireland received many stitches after he was beaten up by an unknown assailant while handing out anti-"Cruising" film leaflets

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Flo Kennedy at anti-"Cruising" film meeting

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Director William Friedkin takes questions from press following press preview of "Cruising"

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Gays arrested at anti-"Cruising" film demonstration

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Director William Friedkin takes questions from press following press preview of "Cruising"

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Gay arrested at "Cruising" film demonstration at Pier 40 in NYC where filming is going on

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John Wojtowicz (with mustache) at "Cruising" film rally in Sheridan Square with a friend

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Anti-"Cruising" demonstration and against Lorimar productions

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Producer Jerry Weintraub and reporter for the NY Daily News Pete Hamil on the set of "Cruising" film

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"Cruising" film demonstration and rally in Sheridan Square

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