Cruise industry generates US$4,000 million in Caribbean revenue
The cruise industry generated $4.2 billion in revenue across 33 Caribbean destinations between 2023 and 2024, marking a 27% increase compared to five years ago, according to Business Research & Economic Advisors (BREA). (more…)
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Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel agency franchise network, introduced a series of innovative marketing initiatives at its annual convention, designed to spark fresh travel inspiration.
The cruise industry is experiencing a renaissance, and 2024 is proving to be a record-breaking year. Trip.com Group has observed a remarkable surge in global cruise bookings, with a 344% year-on-year growth from January to October 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
Resorts World Cruises is delighted to win ‘Best Cruise Line – Asia Pacific’ and ‘Best Cruise Line – Cuisine’ at this year’s Travel Weekly Asia 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards held in Singapore. 
The tool has been designed to make it easier for travel advisors to book, manage and track their client’s voyages. Here’s what you need to know.
PONANT’s 2023 Sustainability Report reveals significant strides in its commitment to redefining tourism. From pioneering eco-friendly innovations to tangible reductions in its environmental footprint, PONANT is trying to push boundaries and setting new standards for meaningful and more sustainable travel. 

Marella Cruises’ research has revealed that over half of Brits (59%) admit that they often feel bored in a routine at home and over half of the nation (66%) yearn to feel more consistently motivated and positive.
Poseidon Expeditions has been named Best Polar Expedition Cruise Operator at the prestigious 2024 International Travel Awards. A jury of industry representatives and travelers voted in several rounds, announcing the winners on Aug. 26, 2024.
Sunday 6 October, National Grandparents Day, marks the official launch of a nationwide search for the Great British Grandparent 2024 – an accolade conceived as a heartfelt tribute to the unsung heroes who give so much of their time, consideration, emotional and, in some cases, financial support to their nearest and dearest, day in, day out.
Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Princess Cruises, and its newest ship, Sun Princess, recognized as the #1 in Mega Cruise in the United States.
In August, Cruise Europe published its factsheet on the environment with the general message being that of ‘sustainable cruise travel’.
Celestyal’s new guide for travel advisors highlights the earning opportunities available to them when pre-booking onboard extras for guests.
Saga Cruises appoints new PR agency to tie in with autumn campaign for 2025 season. With a packed 2025 campaign and new cruise destinations, Saga Cruises has appointed Sister as its new PR agency.
Repurposing an existing marine terminal can be a cost-effective and efficient way to provide cruise facilities in new markets and accommodate growing demand.
Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest cruise company, announced it was named one of the World’s Best Companies of 2024 by TIME, a leading source of news worldwide.
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and Big Splash Media have released the latest edition of their annual sustainability magazine New Wave, putting a focus on Indigenous tourism among cruise industry initiatives in destination stewardship and sustainability. 
Quark Expeditions has launched a “Quote and Hold” tool. Designed to streamline the travel advisor experience, this tool enables advisors to generate quotes in real-time, secure cabin space 24/7, and manage the administrative process independently.
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice of the global cruise industry, today released its annual Global Cruise Industry Environmental Technologies and Practices Report, showing continued progress by the sector in advancing its environmental and sustainability agenda, including investments in ships and technologies for the uptake of transitional and alternative fuels.
New Zealand travellers are primed for their next ocean cruise – led by younger generations who show the strongest sentiment towards cruising, according to Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). 
Viking announced the launch of its new and improved Travel Advisor Portal (Viking.com/advisor), which is designed to provide advisors with the tools and resources needed to sell Viking.
Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, has been named to the fourth annual Forbes 50 Over 50 List in the lifestyle category, showcasing the unstoppable women who have proven that success can be achieved at any age.
Cruiseline.com and Shipmate have released the results of the 2024 Member Survey which studies participants’ intent to cruise in the coming year as well as their travel booking preferences.
This month, HX (formerly Hurtigruten Expeditions) launched a new advisor portal as part of its ongoing rebrand.
Riverside Luxury Cruises and Jerne, a platform connecting travel curators and experience providers, have partnered to offer a simplified solution for the cruise line and travel advisors to manage hundreds of hosted and self-guided river cruise familiarization opportunities.
Swan Hellenic has partnered with Approach Guides to support travel advisors with innovative trade marketing solution. 

