Craighead highlighted how recent data from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) showed cruise had recovered faster than other travel sectors from the effects of the pandemic.
Speaking to TTG during a Clia media event in London on Monday (11 September), Craighead said: “We’re on track for this year [to be record-breaking] after a successful summer season globally. Cruise has recovered faster than international tourism.”
Craighead also revealed 15% more UK and Ireland passengers took a cruise during the first half of this year, compared with 2019. This means almost one million UK and Ireland passengers cruised during that period.
