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Cruise industry committed to net-zero emissions by 2050

September 22, 2024141 Views

The maritime industry, represented by the signatory industry organizations, is united in its pursuit of net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 consistent with the International Maritime Organization’s 2023 Strategy. Significant work remains and IMO Member States must build on the historic momentum that delivered the 2023 Strategy to develop, adopt, and implement appropriate mid-term GHG reduction measures. Acknowledging the complexities and impacts tied to an accelerated energy transition, and a variety of technical and economic proposals, we are dedicated to providing meaningful input to the development of workable regulatory measures while minimizing the risk of unintended consequences. Regardless of the final form the mid-term measures take, the following policy outcomes are necessar...

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Cruise industry makes continued progress toward environmental sustainability goals

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September 7, 2024186 Views

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice of the global cruise industry, has 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. "Cruise lines are continuing to reduce their emissions at sea and at berth in pursuit of net zero emissions by 2050," said Kelly Craighead, president and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association. "This year's environmental technologies report demonstrates their progress, with the industry investing in engine technologies with conversion capabilities that will allow ships to use more renewab...

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Global cruise industry sees growing demand, wary of port protests

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July 17, 2024268 Views

The global cruise industry expects to carry 10% more passengers by 2028 than the 31.7 million who took cruise holidays in 2023, when the sector surpassed pre-pandemic levels, but sees some routes exposed to protests over overtourism. Long criticised for its impact on the environment and coastal communities, the industry has ordered 57 more cruise ships in addition to some 300 now in operation to meet the projected demand, said the European director of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), Marie-Caroline Laurent. At the same time, companies are working to adapt the ships so they can switch to electricity from highly-polluting marine fuel when they are moored at ports and to be ready to comply with EU maritime environment regulations by 2030. But as travel continues to...

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Cruise industry recovers to pre-pandemic levels

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May 28, 2024366 Views

Set for over $30 billion in revenue and 29 million users in 2024 Over the past four years, the cruise industry has been struggling with the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused its revenue and the number of users to sink deep below the 2019 levels. However, 2024 could mark the turning point for the market and bring the long-awaited recovery. According to data presented by Stocklytics.com, the cruise industry is set to reach pre-pandemic levels, with over $30 billion in revenue and 29 million users in 2024. From the Worst Performer to the Fastest-Growing Segment in the Tourism Industry Confidence in cruise lines plummeted after COVID-19 hit, turning the cruise market into the worst-hit sector of the tourism industry. Cruise lines worldwide practically d...

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Cruise tourism has surpassed historical levels

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April 10, 2024302 Views

Demonstrates its significant economic contribution and leadership in environmental sustainability and responsible tourism 2024 State of the Cruise Industry Report Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice of the global cruise community, has released its annual State of the Cruise Industry report and a new publication, Oceans of Opportunities workforce skills report. The annual state of the industry report includes the release of 2023 passenger volume, which reached 31.7 million— surpassing 2019 by 7%. The report also shows continued demand for cruise holidays, noting intent to cruise at 82%. The forecast for cruise capacity shows an increase of 10% from 2024 through 2028, as cruise lines make ongoing, concrete progress in pursuit of net- zero emission...

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Cruise industry makes progress in environmental & sustainability agenda

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September 11, 2023493 Views

2023 data from Cruise Lines International Association shows investment in technologies and alternative fuels that will accelerate the maritime transition towards net zero Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice of the global cruise industry, has released its 2023 Global Cruise Industry Environmental Technologies and Practices Report, showing concrete progress by the sector in advancing its environmental and sustainability agenda. The 2023 order book data shows that cruise lines continue investment in new vessels with 44 new ships on order during the next five years, representing an investment of $62 billion since 2019. Of these new ships, 25 will be LNG- powered and seven will be either methanol ready on delivery, or methanol capable, representing an...

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UK cruise industry innovating, diversifying, and attracting new holidaymakers

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May 1, 2023790 Views

More people open to trying a cruise than ever before Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has revealed that holidaymakers from the UK and Ireland took around 1.7 million cruise holidays last year, nearing demand levels last seen in 2019. In data published recently, CLIA revealed that: In 2022 British and Irish holidaymakers took around 1.7 million cruises, up from 479,000 the previous year. The Mediterranean remains the number one destination for cruise travellers from the UK and Ireland. The top three destinations in 2022 were: 38.4% travelled to the Mediterranean, 29% to Northern Europe, and 10.6% to the Caribbean. The UK and Ireland markets accounted for 29% of all European source passengers. Globally, over a quarter (27%) of those who sailed for two ...

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CLIA hosts largest ever annual river cruise conference

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March 14, 2023955 Views

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland is currently hosting its annual river conference, RiverView, with a record number of delegates - almost 400 - in attendance. The conference is being held in Vienna for the first time. Attendees are being given the opportunity to join conference sessions, a trade fair, local excursions, and visit or stay overnight on a selection of river cruise ships: AmaViola Nicko Vision Riverside Mozart Avalon Envision TUI Maya Scenic Jasper As part of the conference, a number of cruise lines have agreed to fund a selection of the best ideas from agents who are attending the event, to help grow their sales. More details on the initiative will be released in due course. CLIA has also announced a specialist in-...

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Oceanwide wins World’s Best Expedition Cruise Line 2022

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November 24, 2022987 Views

Selected by popular vote at World Cruise Awards, NCL is the World’s Best Cruise Line Oceanwide Expeditions has been named World’s Best Expedition Cruise Line 2022 in the second annual World Cruise Awards. World Cruise Awards – the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in the cruise industry – has announced on Tuesday the highly-anticipated winners of its 2022 programme. Starting from humble origins as a one-ship Spitsbergen charterer to the multi-vessel fleet, Oceanwide now operates in the Arctic and Antarctica today. Brands to win top honours include Norwegian Cruise Line (‘World’s Best Cruise Line’ for 2nd year in row), Port of Falmouth, Jamaica (‘World’s Best Cruise Terminal’), Cruise Planners (‘World’s Best Cruise Travel Agency’) and American Cruise Line...

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Cruise Industry shows commitment to pursue net-zero carbon cruising by 2050

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October 19, 2022991 Views

Despite advancements, need for development and deployment of sustainable marine fuels Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice of the global cruise industry, has released the results of its 2022 Global Cruise Industry Environmental Technologies and Practices Report, showing progress towards achieving the industry’s vision of net-zero carbon cruising globally by 2050. FILE PHOTO: A Royal Caribbean International cruise ship is seen at Circular Quay in Sydney Harbour in Sydney, Australia, March 18, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott The 2022 report reinforces the cruise industry’s credentials as an innovator and early adopter of environmental technologies. Examples cited include the increasing number of vessels launching over the new few years that will be able to i...