Alaska Cruise Season Ushers in Record Numbers Amidst Evolving Industry-Town Relations

The highly anticipated Alaska cruise season has officially commenced, with projections indicating a potentially record-breaking influx of visitors. This stunning natural wonderland, a perennial favorite on the global cruising circuit,…

Eden’s Cruise Tourism Boom: A Small Town’s Giant Leap in Visitor Numbers and Economic Impact

The 2025/26 cruise season has concluded in the picturesque Australian coastal town of Eden, marking another significant period of success for its burgeoning cruise tourism sector. This past season, Eden,…

The Cruise Passenger Readership Expresses Growing Dissatisfaction with Australian New Zealand Itineraries Amidst Declining Visitor Numbers

Recent figures released by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) have illuminated a significant downturn in Australian cruise passenger numbers to New Zealand, prompting a robust discussion among avid cruisers…

Record Australian Cruising Numbers Mask Growing Overseas Exodus and Untapped Economic Potential

The Australian cruise industry is experiencing a surge in domestic participation, with a record 1.45 million Australians embarking on cruises in 2025, solidifying the nation’s position as the world’s fourth-largest…

New Zealand’s Cruise Crisis Deepens as Australian Passenger Numbers Plummet by 41 Percent

The allure of New Zealand as a cruise destination has dramatically waned for Australian travellers, with a staggering 41 percent drop in passenger numbers between 2023 and 2025. In 2023,…

Australians Embrace Cruising in Record Numbers, But Destination Competitiveness Declines

Australia is experiencing an unprecedented surge in cruise passenger numbers, with 1.45 million Australians setting sail in 2025, marking a significant 9.5 per cent increase from the 1.32 million who…

Caribbean Tourism Defies Catastrophe and Economic Headwinds to Post Record-Breaking Arrival Numbers

The Caribbean tourism sector recorded its strongest performance since before the global pandemic in 2023, attracting approximately 35 million stay-over arrivals despite grappling with the devastation of a catastrophic storm…

New York City’s Tourism Paradox: Record Overall Numbers Mask Critical Decline in High-Spending International Visitors

New York City experienced a nuanced tourism landscape last year, achieving a modest increase in overall visitor numbers that exceeded initial projections, primarily driven by robust domestic travel. However, this…