Inclusive nature of cruises could see industry sail through credit crunch
A recent report by the Passenger Shipping Association (PSA) has revealed that, despite the current turbulent economic climate, the cruise industry may be a strong survivor of the credit crunch.
Its durability may be due to the inclusive nature of the holidays, which make cruise breaks much easier for holidaymakers to budget for.
The Director of the PSA, Bill Gibbons, said “With the present difficult economic climate, cruising is better placed than many other sectors as the inclusive nature of a cruise holiday makes it easy to budget for while continuing to offer exceptional value for money.”
Fourteen new ships are planned to be launched next year ranging from luxury liners to family orientated vessels.
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