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16 July 2020
Smaller cruise lines face consolidation by the industry’s behemoths
47% of the cruise line industry is owned by one company, but further consolidation looks likely in a post-pandemic world. Too-big-to-fail cruise lines will survive stimulus exemption, while smaller players...
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10 July 2020
FCO advice is a further setback for UK-based cruise companies
The Foreign Commonwealth Office (FCO) in the UK extended its advice against cruise travel for UK citizens. Previously, this advice was for over-70s with underlying health conditions.
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25 June 2020
River cruises are in the best position for a quick recovery
The nature of river cruises puts them in a better position for recovery in comparison to ocean cruises. Early signs already suggest that there is a growing demand for river...
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18 June 2020
Current positivity surrounding cruises may be overly optimistic
In an interview with Travel Weekly, Paul Charles, chief executive of travel PR firm ‘The PC Agency’, said he felt confident the cruise sector would “bounce back very fast” next...
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11 June 2020
Prime minister’s support for cruise industry is only a short-term solution
Boris Johnson’s support for the British cruise industry will be welcomed news for cruise liners around the UK. In his latest government briefing, the prime minister pledged to support the...
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21 May 2020
COVID-19 safety measures will reshape the entire cruise experience
Social distancing and enhanced hygiene measures could negatively affect many of the features that made cruising such a desirable experience for holidaymakers.
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14 May 2020
Covid-19 has placed Royal Caribbean Cruises under severe financial strain
Royal Caribbean Cruises has announced that the company is losing approximately $150m to $170m a month. Unsurprisingly, the company expects to incur a net loss for the 2020 financial year....
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30 April 2020
Price cutting strategy may be the best way forward for the cruise industry
Adopting a price cutting strategy will likely be the most effective way of getting passengers back on cruise ships once travel restrictions are lifted. Carnival subsidiary Princess Cruises has announced...
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24 April 2020
Cunard Line extending the suspension of sailing is the right decision
Cunard Line announced it is extending its suspension of sailing, which includes cancellation of its entire 2020 Alaska season. Due to ongoing travel restrictions, this is undeniably the right action....
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23 April 2020
Covid-19 impact on UK cruise industry continues to worsen
According to the Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) latest report, for every 1% drop in cruising in the UK, up to 530 jobs can be lost. Each day of the...