Picture this: you arrive at a cruise terminal and check into your ship by swiping the microchip embedded in your finger across a scanner. read more
With this in mind, we begin this examination of future trends in the cruise industry. Industry Overview. The cruise industry is the fastest growing segment of the travel industry – achieving more than 2,100 percent growth since 1970, when an estimated 500,000 people took a cruise. read more
With the baby boomers retiring, the cruise industry will face a bright future. There is no better way to travel than waking up to a new place every morning. Some younger people are not warm to this idea, but this is because they have not cruised on the right ships yet. Enrichment programs will become more popular, as retirees seek meaning in comfort. read more