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Join our inhouse cruise experts to hear the latest results from our regular Cruise Trends Survey, a comprehensive survey among cruisers from key cruise markets, including the United States and the UK. How is the industry performing against customer expectations, what cruise regions are most sought after, and how are consumer preferences evolving in this rapidly changing and fast-growing sector? These are just a few of the findings we’ll explore in this deep dive into the global cruise industry which provides a wealth of insights to understand the sector from important perspectives, empowering critical understanding for cruise developments.

Research Briefing Resilient global tourism outlook despite downturn in sentiment Nearly two-thirds of tourism experts developed a negative view of the economy in recent months.

In 2024, US short-term rentals will add more incremental demand than hotels and cruises combined. Additionally, US-based cruises are set to make waves, punching well above their weight.

Tourism Economics’ latest cruise industry research briefing based on research among active cruisers identified strong underlying satisfaction with cruise experiences globally as nearly 90% rated their last cruise as good or very good.

This report delves into research conducted in Q4 2023 across five key cruise markets, all indicating strong cruise demand. Our comprehensive market intelligence aims to equip the travel industry with insights into the significant growth potential in the cruise industry.

Based on research conducted in Q4 2023 among active cruisers from five key markets, consumers demonstrated a strong preference to undertake cruises within their own global region.

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Luxury cruise capacity is set to nearly double by 2028, with Luxury Segment capacity on track to expand 87% compared to 2019 fuelled in part by new entrants.

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Starting in 2025, the cruise industry could enter a similar cycle for rebuilding the orderbook as the number of cruise ships due to launch will decrease drastically.