Cruise Industry News - Trends

Where is the travel sector headed? Which areas of distribution are going to see maximum growth? How is the whole travel planning, booking and in-destination process changing for the travellers? What is the role of technology and gadgets for additional sales channels and driving customer loyalty in the time to come? - More

International tourist arrivals are estimated to have grown by 7% in the first half of 2010. While growth was modest in April as a consequence of the closure of European airspace following the eruption of a volcano in Iceland, results were strong in May (+10%) and June (+8%). Data available for July indicates that growth is set to continue at a s... - More

After seeing signs of improvement in the travel industry at the start of the year, conditions are beginning to get a bit murky. It's too soon to tell whether the weakening demand was the result of travelers opting to take advantage of a stronger U.S. dollar and travel to Europe, or if it is a reflection of a more cautious consumer. - More

Gulf Coast Tourism Declines Sharply from May to June Following Oil Spill - More

Yet, SnagAJob.com survey finds one-third say the ‘worst is yet to come’ in U.S. economy - More

Two different segments of cruising turn out to have much in common, and both are on a strong growth curve. Results of just completed surveys of travel agent and cruise line members of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) tell why. - More

The global economy continues to grow but uncertainty has gripped observers about the sustainability of growth in the world’s three biggest markets: the United States, Europe, and China. - More

The July 2010 edition of the Asia Pacific Economic Outlook gives a near-term outlook for China, India, Malaysia, and Singapore. - More

BP Oil Spill Impact on Gulf Travel Likely to Last 3 Years and Cost 22.7 Billion - U.S. Travel Outlines 'Roadmap to Recovery,' Calls for $500 Million Marketing Campaign to Save Jobs - More

Europe is experiencing a recovery in travel from its low points last year. However, this recovery is unlike like past rebounds. Early data for this year show mixed results, with nearly as many countries posting visitor declines as increases. Still, industry data for aviation, lodging, and expectations show we are on an upward, though modest, ... - More