Cruise tourism comes alive in new year
1 year, 11 months ago

Cruise tourism comes alive in new year

China Daily  

A CM-Viking cruise ship docks at the Phoenix Island International Cruise Port in Sanya, Hainan province, in January 2022. After China started to progressively ease COVID-19 controls in December, the domestic tourism market, including the cruise segment, rebounded rapidly, particularly during the New Year's holiday. The local unit of Norwegian cruise line operator Viking Cruises,Viking Cruises China, which also operates a joint venture with China Merchants Group that holds a controlling stake, said it would try to meet the growing demand this year. It plans to launch more tourism routes to satisfy the wide-ranging demand and contribute to the high-quality development of China's cruise tourism sector, it said. China will promote the development of cruise tourism in coastal cities such as Shanghai, Tianjin,and Shenzhen and Guangzhou in Guangdong province, Xiamen and Fuzhou in Fujian province, Qingdao in Shandong province and Dalian in Liaoning province, according to the document released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and four other departments in August.

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The new features bringing new passengers to cruise ships
4 weeks ago

The new features bringing new passengers to cruise ships

CNN  

CNN — On Disney’s newest cruise ship, the Treasure, kids ride a slide down to enter a children’s club. What is interesting is that Disney has very quickly decided to place a really large bet on diving into ‘cruise’ and owning more of the cruise space.” Valenta said that is notable, coming from a company that is very cautious and …

Indians like to travel with families, says Jurgen Bailom Cordelia Cruises President & CEO
3 months, 1 week ago

Indians like to travel with families, says Jurgen Bailom Cordelia Cruises President & CEO

Deccan Chronicle  

In a country with a rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes, India’s travel industry has witnessed tremendous growth in recent years. Ltd., Cordelia Cruises talks about how the company has tapped into the vast potential of India’s cruise market, offering unparalleled experiences to travellers. Other unique features include: - Tandoori ovens on board, serving authentic Indian cuisine - Flexible dining …

India can develop one of world’s major cruise tourism destination: Official
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India can develop one of world’s major cruise tourism destination: Official

Hindustan Times  

Panaji: India has the potential to develop one of the world’s major cruise tourism destinations with persistent interest among international cruise carriers to visit domestic destinations like Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Pondicherry, besides existing destinations like Cochin, Goa and Mumbai, said Indian Ports Association chairman Rajiv Jalota said on Friday. Every year, India receives international cruises from Europe …

Cruise ships injecting vigor in economy, creating opportunities
7 months ago

Cruise ships injecting vigor in economy, creating opportunities

China Daily  

China implemented a visa-free entry policy for foreign tourist groups arriving on cruise ships starting Wednesday. As a result, foreign tourist groups arriving in China on cruise ships organized by domestic travel agencies can enter China without the need for a visa at designated cruise ports in 13 cities including Tianjin, Dalian, Shanghai and Qingdao, and stay in the country …

Cruise ships injecting vigor in economy, creating opportunities
7 months ago

Cruise ships injecting vigor in economy, creating opportunities

China Daily  

China implemented a visa-free entry policy for foreign tourist groups arriving on cruise ships starting May 15. As a result, foreign tourist groups arriving in China on cruise ships organized by domestic travel agencies can enter China without the need for a visa at designated cruise ports in 13 cities including Tianjin, Dalian, Shanghai and Qingdao, and stay in the …

Cruise ships injecting vigor in economy, creating opportunities
7 months ago

Cruise ships injecting vigor in economy, creating opportunities

China Daily  

An aerial drone photo taken on May 15, 2024 shows the cruise ship Dream berthing at Tianjin International Cruise Home Port in North China's Tianjin municipality. China implemented a visa-free entry policy for foreign tourist groups arriving on cruise ships starting Wednesday. As a result, foreign tourist groups arriving in China on cruise ships organized by domestic travel agencies can …

China's landmark visa-free policy: A boon for the cruise tourism industry and beyond
7 months, 1 week ago

China's landmark visa-free policy: A boon for the cruise tourism industry and beyond

China Daily  

An aerial drone photo taken on May 15, 2024 shows the cruise ship Dream berthing at Tianjin International Cruise Home Port in North China's Tianjin municipality. China's cruise tourism industry has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, with the market size reaching a staggering 120 billion yuan in 2023, representing an annual growth rate of over 15 percent. This new …

Full steam ahead for cruise ship economy
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Full steam ahead for cruise ship economy

China Daily  

On March 10 and 11, about 2,000 tourists and staff members aboard the Zuiderdam cruise ship operated by the Holland America Line visited the port city of Dalian in Northeast China and Tianjin municipality, respectively. On Feb 22, four international cruise ships, including China's first domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, docked in Shanghai. As the largest home …

Full steam ahead for cruise ship economy
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Full steam ahead for cruise ship economy

China Daily  

On March 10 and 11, about 2,000 tourists and staff members aboard the Zuiderdam cruise ship operated by the Holland America Line visited the port city of Dalian in Northeast China and Tianjin municipality, respectively. On Feb 22, four international cruise ships, including China's first domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, docked in Shanghai. As the largest home …

Cruise ship industry poised for new golden era
9 months ago

Cruise ship industry poised for new golden era

China Daily  

A pool and fitness facilities onboard MSC Bellissima, the flagship vessel of Switzerland-headquartered MSC Cruises, which resumed its Chinese port operations in Shanghai on Saturday. Smooth sailing ahead Many industry organizations and experts have expressed their confidence in the long-term prospects of the cruise ship sector and believe China can take center stage in the expected boom. With the resumption …

Cruise ship industry poised for new golden era
9 months ago

Cruise ship industry poised for new golden era

China Daily  

The deck and the Cafe 1508 onboard Adora Magic City. Amid the global recovery in cruise ship travel, the revived Chinese market is eyeing unprecedented opportunities that are expected to usher in a new golden era for the industry, experts said. At the end of 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, China was the world's second-largest cruise ship travel market after …

Cruise ship industry poised for new golden era
9 months ago

Cruise ship industry poised for new golden era

China Daily  

A robot bartender onboard Spectrum of the Seas, a large vessel of cruise line operator Royal Caribbean International. Liu of the Royal Caribbean Group said the sailing of Spectrum of the Seas in April will represent the return of international standard cruise vacations, and also signal the arrival of the next golden decade in the industry's development. With Shanghai's strengths …

China Cruise Shipping Conference opens in Shenzhen
1 year ago

China Cruise Shipping Conference opens in Shenzhen

China Daily  

China Merchants-Yidun Cruise The 16th China Cruise Shipping Conference was unveiled on Saturday in Nanshan district, Shenzhen city. The conference will last for three days, and hold events including a policy and economy forum, industry leadership forum, cruise port salon, cruise repair and supporting industry forum, as well as a cruise talent education and development summit. China Merchants-Yidun Cruise China …

China Cruise Shipping Conference opens in Shenzhen
1 year ago

China Cruise Shipping Conference opens in Shenzhen

China Daily  

China Merchants-Yidun Cruise The 16th China Cruise Shipping Conference was unveiled on Saturday in Nanshan district, Shenzhen city. The conference will last for three days, and hold events including a policy and economy forum, industry leadership forum, cruise port salon, cruise repair and supporting industry forum, as well as a cruise talent education and development summit. China Merchants-Yidun Cruise China …

Cruising to new heights
1 year, 3 months ago

Cruising to new heights

China Daily  

Tourists pose for a photo on board China Merchants-Yidun, the first Chinese-flagged luxury cruise ship, while anchoring at a terminal at the Bund of Shanghai in March. According to a forecast by the Cruise Lines International Association, passenger traffic next year is likely to exceed 2019 levels. The association also predicts that global cruise passenger volume will surpass pre-pandemic levels …

Shandong promotes cruise tourism development
1 year, 8 months ago

Shandong promotes cruise tourism development

China Daily  

An international cruise ship docks at its home port of Qingdao. The Shandong Cruise Tourism Development Forum was held on March 27 in Qingdao, Shandong province as part of the 2023 Shandong Tourism Development Conference. Deng Yunfeng, vice-governor of Shandong, noted in his speech that cruise tourism is a high-end tourism form and a new growth point for the high-quality …

Cruise tourism comes alive in new year
1 year, 11 months ago

Cruise tourism comes alive in new year

China Daily  

A CM-Viking cruise ship docks at the Phoenix Island International Cruise Port in Sanya, Hainan province, in January 2022. After China started to progressively ease COVID-19 controls in December, the domestic tourism market, including the cruise segment, rebounded rapidly, particularly during the New Year's holiday. The local unit of Norwegian cruise line operator Viking Cruises,Viking Cruises China, which also operates …

Cruise trends: from sustainability to fresh destinations and the new luxe
2 years, 3 months ago

Cruise trends: from sustainability to fresh destinations and the new luxe

The Independent  

The call for the world to ‘build back better’ became a sort of mantra throughout the pandemic, so much so that US President Joe Biden, the UK government and the G7 all latched on to the phrase to set out their plans for recovery. open image in gallery Catch some winter sun in the Cote D’Azur, an ever-popular cruise spot …

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