United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Outlook for cruises? Try more
When it comes to cruises, it’s more across the board.
More traffic, for example.
More than 15 million people cruised last year and the number is expected to grow to 16 million this year, according to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).
Number of ships: CLIA reports 22 new ones will be in the water by next year.
“New onboard trends are identified as more specialty restaurants, more activities, more themed cruises, more destinations, a focus on fitness and the evolution of the spa,” says hoteliermiddleeast.
The Caribbean, Alaska and the Mediterranean remain top choices, but cruise lines have nominated Northern Europe and South America as ‘hot’ regions while the Middle East and Africa are coming on stronger.
The primary reason for growth:
“Value for or money is a prime motivator as more people get the message that an often seemingly high daily rate includes all food, entertainment and often drinks and tips too, as well as travel between destinations,” says hoteliermiddleeast.
By David Wilkening
David
Tony from Gatto’s Pizza on Columbus’s Unique Pizza Trail
Sophia Hyder Hock on Global Social Inclusion in Tourism
Sustainable Tourism: Don Welsh on Community Values and Global Collaboration
Jane Cunningham: Enhancing European Engagement in Tourism
Kristin Dunne: Navigating Destination Strategy
Revolutionizing Mobile Connectivity: Boris Bijlstra on HUBBY eSIM
Capturing Glasgow’s Vibrancy: An Interview with Susan Deighan, Chief Executive of Glasgow Life
Lebua Hotel & Resorts: Rajan Khurana on Hospitality and Bangkok’s Charms
Sustainable Tourism and Growth: Insights from Chiravadee Khunsub from Tourism Authority of Thailand
Revolutionizing Travel: SmartSIM USA’s Dale Takio Unveils the Power of E Sims
TravelMole Interview with Hishan Singhawansa, Deputy CEO of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka
Unveiling the Essence of Magari Tours: A Dive into Authentic Italian Experiences
EU airports bring back 100ml liquid rule
CLIA: Anti-cruise demos could cause itinerary changes in Europe
Co-pilot faints, easyJet flight issues ‘red alert’
Dozens fall ill in P&O Cruises ship outbreak
Woman dies after getting ‘entangled’ in baggage carousel