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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 access to multiple cruise liners’ inventories.

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.

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 losses created by the pandemic.

Twitter round-up: Royal Caribbean’s tweet on the unveiling of Odyssey of the Seas most popular tweet in February 2021

Ship Technology lists five of the most popular tweets on cruise in February 2021 based on data from GlobalData’s Influencer Platform.

‘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.

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 industry holds a bleak outlook for 2021

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.

Twitter round-up: People volunteering for Royal Caribbean’s trial voyages most popular tweet in November 2020

Ship Technology lists five of the most popular tweets on cruise in November 2020 based on data from GlobalData’s Influencer Platform.

Speed of recovery for cruise industry still remains slow