International Cruise Summit to discuss latest trends in Madrid next week

The cruise industry is moving full steam ahead and is set to close the year with 34.7 million global passengers, marking a 17% growth over 2019 figures. A testament to this growth is the order of 27 new ships to be built in 2024.

The strict emissions regulations implemented in 2020 have led all ships to cut their emissions by 85%.

Although recent studies confirm that the impact on air quality in cities visited by cruises is minimal, cruise lines are waiting for ports to invest in shore power supplies so that ships can connect and turn off engines, aiding their goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

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