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The cruise industry is known for its excellent client satisfaction rate, appeal to the public, value proposition, and balance between supply and demand. Cruise vacations are normally booked through travel agencies, and are typically meant for recreation and relaxation. The experience of a cruise is prioritized over the transportation factor. The cruise industry is expanding the facilities onboard in order to attract more clients to this sort of vacation.

As such, some cruise ships now possess water parks, surf pools, greater dining flexibility, spas, rock climbing walls, bowling alleys, and health and fitness rooms. The cruise industry has also added more amenities such as wireless internet capabilities and increased cell phone accessibility. In addition, cruise lines have broadened their itineraries in order to provide a wider spectrum of ports of call, as well as including embarking ports that are allow for more ease of access.

The majority of cruising population generates from North America, and as such North America is this industry’s primary market. Europe is the next largest market in cruising, and is experiencing the biggest growth rate in the industry. The cruise industry is extremely consolidated, however, competition in the market is steep and options for cruise travel are increasing due to the growing worldwide appeal of this type of vacation and travel activity. Costs of operating cruise lines and potential impact upon the environment, such as the waste and pollutants that could be released into the water, are concerns for the industry, but are not viewed as overall setbacks.

Cruise Industry market research reports and industry analysis

Cruise Ship Operators (Global) - Industry Report 3/18/2013 \| published by: Plimsoll Publishing Ltd. ... and DUISBURGER HAFEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT. This report includes a wealth of information on the financial trends over the past four years. Plimsoll Publishing’s latest Cruise Ship Operators (Global) analysis is ideal for anyone wanting to: See ... \| read more...	$1,425.00
Boat Trips & Cruises (UK) - Industry Report 3/18/2013 \| published by: Plimsoll Publishing Ltd. ... UK LTD, BOWNESS BAY BOATING CO LTD and CARDINAL CRUISERS (BRANDENBURG) LTD. This report covers activities such as boating holidays, boat hire, narrowboats, boating, thames and includes a wealth of information on the financial trends ... \| read more...	$525.00
Cruise Agents (UK) - Industry Report 3/18/2013 \| published by: Plimsoll Publishing Ltd. ... TRAVELWORLD INTERNATIONAL (MANCHESTER) LTD. This report covers activities such as cruises, cruise, cruise holidays, poole, cruise deals and includes a wealth of information on the financial trends over the past four years. Plimsoll Publishing’s latest ... \| read more...	$525.00
The 2013-2014 Travel & Tourism Market Research Handbook 2/14/2013 \| published by: Richard K. Miller & Associates ... travel and tourism organizations. Previous editions were purchased by virtually all state travel offices, most convention and visitor bureaus, and dozens of corporations in all sectors of the travel and tourism business. The handbook is ... \| read more...	$385.00
China Entertainment And Sports Ship Construction And Ship Repair Industry, 2013 1/14/2013 \| published by: Reports From China ... import into China or export from China, to build factories and take advantage of lower costs in China, to partner with one of the key Chinese corporations, to get market shares as China is boosting ... \| read more...	$3,980.00
The 2013-2018 World Outlook for Cruise Ship Tourism 1/7/2013 \| published by: Icon Group International, Inc. ... latent demand, or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the ... \| read more...	$795.00
The 2013 World Market Forecasts for Imported Cruise Ships, Excursion Boats, Ferry Boats, and Similar Passenger Vessels 1/4/2013 \| published by: Icon Group International, Inc. ... this market, managers can no longer be contented with a local view. Nor can managers be contented with out-of-date statistics that appear several years after the fact. I have developed a methodology, based on macroeconomic ... \| read more...	$325.00
The World Market for Cruise Ships, Excursion Boats, Ferry Boats, and Similar Passenger Vessels: A 2013 Global Trade Perspective 1/1/2013 \| published by: Icon Group International, Inc. ... managers can no longer be contented with a local view. Nor can managers be contented with out-of-date statistics that appear several years after the fact. I have developed a methodology, based on macroeconomic and trade ... \| read more...	$595.00
Cruises Worldwide - September 2012 9/1/2012 \| published by: Mintel International Group Ltd. ... of the population. However, in other key ways the industry has moved on to a different level – and not always entirely by choice. Some of this is a factor of its own decision to ... \| read more...	$2,326.00
Plunkett's Airline, Hotel & Travel Industry Almanac 2013: Airline, Hotel & Travel Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends & Leading Companies 8/28/2012 \| published by: Plunkett Research, Ltd. ... leading companies Industry Glossary Buyer may register for access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online Pages: 495 Statistical Tables Provided: 21 Companies Profiled: 332 Geographic Focus: Global A complete market research report, ... \| read more...	$349.99
Cruise Planners / American Express FDD / UFOC 8/10/2012 \| published by: FranchiseHelp.com ... / UFOC report include the full franchise agreement as well as extensive discussion of franchise fees, capital requirements, ongoing royalty and marketing expenses, financing options, site selection requirements, site build-out costs, training programs and costs, ... \| read more...	$199.00
2011 Financial Benchmarking Report 7/18/2012 \| published by: ASTA ... not yet complete based on the survey data. To survive the downturn, many agencies decreased costs by reducing their greatest overhead expense, employees. In 2010, agencies began hiring again and increased their employment of full ... \| read more...	$549.00
Cruise & Travel Agency Franchises in the US - Industry Market Research Report 6/14/2012 \| published by: IBISWorld ... and increase revenue. In the next five years, however, revenue growth is expected to slow as competition from online travel agencies increases. This industry includes franchised travel agent establishments that sell travel, tour and accommodation ... \| read more...	$910.00
Global Cruise Market Report: 2012 Edition 6/1/2012 \| published by: Koncept Analytics ... found that in most cases, the cruise experience consistently exceeds expectations of both the first time and frequent cruisers. The increasing affordability of the cruise voyages is also one of the major factors driving the ... \| read more...	$800.00
Vacation Cruises 1/1/2012 \| published by: Global Industry Analysts ... global market discussion provides a broad, macro level picture of the trends, challenges, market structure/basics, and recent mergers, acquisitions, and strategic corporate developments witnessed by the industry. The report includes 31 information rich tables, presenting ... \| read more...	$1,450.00
Hotel Foodservice Trends in the U.S. 7/1/2011 \| published by: Packaged Facts ... menu, design and technology concepts that are reshaping how hotel guests experience hotel food and beverage offerings. When executed well, these concepts are bringing music to hotel operators’ ears, according to Packaged Facts’ Hotel Foodservice ... \| read more...	$3,595.00
Global Cruise Market Report: 2011 Edition 4/1/2011 \| published by: Koncept Analytics ... rates and favorable supply-demand imbalance. In the past years, all the volume indicators of the cruise industry, including the cruise capacity, passengers carried, number of ships or cruises, and Available Lower Berths managed to witness ... \| read more...	$800.00
Travel and Tourism Global Overview 3/16/2011 \| published by: Euromonitor International ... off as travellers revert to caution in Western Europe and the US. Key success stories include China leading Asia Pacific, luxury hotels given a welcome boost by the return of business travel and the strong ... \| read more...	$2,000.00
The 2011-2016 World Outlook for Cruise Ship Tourism 1/20/2011 \| published by: Icon Group International, Inc. ... in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-à-vis others. Using econometric ... \| read more...	$795.00
Global Cruise Briefing: Sailing to Opportunities 11/17/2010 \| published by: Euromonitor International ... grow as more and more consumers worldwide adhere to this all-inclusive and multi-destination travel option. While operational costs and environmental impact remain a concern, these are unlikely to present a threat to the industry in ... \| read more...	$2,000.00
Sustainability Management in the Hotel & Cruise Industry 2010-2012: Market Opportunities, Hotel & Cruise Industry Buyer Demand, Post Recession Dynamics and Business Trends Forecast 11/12/2010 \| published by: iCD Research ... and cruise companies perceive sustainability; specific procurement strategies and practices being undertaken; how sustainability initiatives have been affected by the economic downturn; and what actions are being taken to minimize its negative effects. This report ... \| read more...	$2,000.00
Cruises - US 11/1/2010 \| published by: Mintel International Group Ltd. ... in 2008 and 2009 but performance is improving in 2010. While the current economic and geopolitical environment poses many challenges to cruise firms, there are growth opportunities for companies that are keenly focused on the ... \| read more...	$3,995.00
European River Cruising 8/1/2010 \| published by: Mintel International Group Ltd. ... had the desired effect. Bookings are back on track and this year’s figures are looking very positive, with the majority of tour operators reporting sold-out riverboats for 2010. Travel and Tourism Analyst Travel and Tourism ... \| read more...	$454.00
The World Market for Cruise Ships, Excursion Boats, Ferry Boats, and Similar Passenger Vessels: A 2011 Global Trade Perspective 5/13/2010 \| published by: Icon Group International, Inc. ... managers can no longer be contented with a local view. Nor can managers be contented with out-of-date statistics that appear several years after the fact. I have developed a methodology, based on macroeconomic and trade ... \| read more...	$595.00
UK Cruise Market 5/1/2010 \| published by: IRN Research Definitive annual report on the UK Cruise Market including passenger profiles, destination breakdown, booking data, UK market trends and prices. \| read more...	$785.00

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