Disruptions continue to plague the struggling container shipping industry
The global container shipping industry has been struggling due to the Covid-19 outbreak as restrictions have affected global supply chains.
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FDI in a pandemic: How low will the inflows go?
The coronavirus crisis will undoubtedly have a major effect on foreign direct investment (FDI), but...
Biggest influencers in cruise in Q1 2021: The top individuals and companies to follow
GlobalData research has found the top influencers in cruise based on their performance and engagement...
Venice’s cruise ship ban will not be a silver bullet for sustainability woes
Venice’s recently announced ban on large cruise and container ships entering the city's endangered lagoon...
New Amadeus Cruise Portal will help drive UK cruise recovery
The new portal will enable travel agents to dynamically package cruise holidays with direct live...
Cruise operators need a healthier relationship with destinations post-pandemic
Controlling the spread of Covid-19 is not the only barrier facing the cruise industry’s recovery. Overtourism also needs to be considered. Cruises were typically popular with Australian, US and UK…
UK ‘Seacations’ to help cruise operators recover losses
Resuming the cruise industry needs to happen quickly but should not be rushed. Many cruise operators have seen an opportunity in the UK domestic market to recover some of the…
‘Upsizing’ could be one of the next major travel trends
Financial situations worsening for consumers has been widely discussed due to the pandemic. However, many consumers managed to bypass this financial squeeze and have incidentally become efficient savers. With this…
UK cruise staycations may prove popular in 2021
Following the announcement that UK domestic cruises can recommence from 17 May, the prospect of a staycation cruise is likely to be popular this year. Cruise firms will be placing…
Cruise industry holds a bleak outlook for 2021
As international air travel looks set to start its recovery in 2021, cruise operations remain banned across most of the world, posing a bleak outlook for the industry this year.…
Environmental sustainability must be a key long-term focus for cruise operators
Covid-19 has strengthened a recent shift in consumer sentiment, with the pandemic further increasing concerns around environmental damage caused by the tourism sector. Cruise operators could be at risk of…
