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Cruise Boom Buoys Japan's Post-Pandemic Tourism
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Mainichi ShimbunCruise boom buoys Japan's post-pandemic tourism
When the Diamond Princess was quarantined off Yokohama in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Japan's cruise industry ground to a halt, its future clouded by fear and uncertainty. Today, that industry is roaring back. Demand for maritime journeys with swimming pools among a host of luxury…
Although the cruise industry represents only 2.7% of the international tourism sector, the growth is constant. Only last year, high demand, record reserves and high prices were a boost to which 34.6 million passengers were added and, for this year, CLIA estimates that there will be an increase of 9%, with 37.7 million worldwide. By region, in 2024 North America leads with 20.5 million passengers. At quite a distance, Europe occupies the second p…
Cruises are more popular than ever, although they are a burden on the environment. Why the consequences go beyond CO2 emissions.The cruise industry is booming. More than 30 million people travel by ship across the world's oceans every year - in search of recreation, comfort and exotic destinations. However, hardly any other form of holiday is so polluting. Cruises cause high emissions, polluting seas and overtaxing port cities. What makes floati…
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