The cruise industry seems to have come out of the doldrums, given its performance in 2023. While turnover of 25 billion dollars has not caught up with pre-Covid levels, the number of passengers has risen sharply, to over 31 million international passengers. While the market is booming, driven by a steady appetite among tourists for leisure activities, it has not forgotten its commitment to sustainability. At a time when boats are getting bigger and bigger, with ever more services, what strategies are the players pursuing to ensure a greener future that respects communities?
A booming market After navigating in troubled waters throughout the health crisis, the cruise sector is finally getting back on its feet. Industry sales are well on the way to 2019 levels, while passenger numbers are breaking records. This seems to be confirmed by the British cruise company Cunard...
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