Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. $RCL is back in the spotlight as the company has recently raised its profit forecast for the current year. This announcement comes against a backdrop of ongoing challenges in the tourism market, making the company's performance particularly noteworthy.

The recent drop in Carnival Corp.'s stock has sent ripples through the investment community. The Miami-based cruise operator issued a profit forecast for the second quarter that fell short of analysts' expectations. This event led to a 4.7% decrease in the company's stock price, reigniting concerns about a slowdown in growth even within traditionally stable market segments.