Cruise Industry Outlook: Leaders’ Debate

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With the global cruise order book showing a strong increase in newbuild vessels and an increase in cruise refurbishments, the industry is experiencing a squeeze on capacity at shipyards and outfitters, and an impact on demands for materials. As a niche industry, and one which differs in so many ways from land-based businesses, finding the right staff with the right experience is proving to be business-critical. Our expert panel shared views on the current state of the industry and identified where the opportunities exist.

State of the industry: what does the newbuild order book look like for the near to medium-term future?
What are the effects of an increase to newbuilds and concurrent increase in refurbishments?
How are the shipyards responding to capacity issues?
How can the cruise ship interiors industry tackle the impacts of limitations of IMO approved materials? What are the challenges for the supply chain?
Where are the opportunities for new innovative materials?
What are the challenges around recruiting experience staff? And how can these challenges be turned into opportunity?
What are the concerns regarding the economy and the cruise ship interiors industry?
How does land-based design (and therefore skill sets) differ?
Is the growth in the expedition market sustainable?