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The Rise in new to Cruise Start-ups to find the next ‘4 million new to Cruise passengers’
According to a recent report from CLIA, the cruise industry will need to attract interest from a further 4 million ‘new to cruise’ people to fulfil the capacity demand. This is due to a whopping 44 new ships being launched in the next 5 years, 14 of these will enter our waters around the globe during 2023.
There are few industries where the growth is so clear to see. This is certainly appealing to both travel business’ entering this sector and entrepreneurs seeing a gap in the market. These new ships, will provide a further 19% more capacity to the growing Global Cruise market. Attracting new cruisers is a really hot topic for all cruise lines.
Rapid Growth and Changing Perceptions: Cruise Industry Expands its Horizons
Over the last 10 years, Cruise has been the fastest growing segment of the Travel industry. Although it remains still a small segment of the overall leisure travel industry, the growth in demand and the innovation at sea is hard to ignore. What was once seen as a holiday for the older market, now commands an average passenger age in the 40’s. The other clear area of growth, is the rise in families seeing this as a viable alternative holiday. New entrants to the market, brands like Virgin Voyages are also really opening this product up to new potential cruisers and this is vital for the industry.
This recent global coverage on the cruise industry has resulted in a record number of Cruise start ups contacting Traveltek in 2023 for support and advice in setting up a cruise business. Strong demand is coming from both the UK and America.
Traveltek Provide Expert Guidance and Tailored Commercial Packages to Launch Successful Cruise Ventures
“We have seen a significant rise in the number of start-up companies looking for advice to set up a Cruise business and we have been delighted to help them. Many of our sales team have backgrounds in front line travel sales or have operated their own companies and this experience is invaluable. We have also designed start up commercial packages to help these entrepreneurs get started with their technology and product”
Cressida Sergeant – Chief Commercial Officer
This is what customers had to say.
“My Kind of Cruise is the trailblazing app that has reshaped the way cruise enthusiasts plan and book their dream vacations. Recognising the immense potential of My Kind of Cruise, Traveltek swiftly embraced the opportunity to support our mission. From the outset, Traveltek demonstrated an unwavering commitment to ensuring My Kind of Cruise’s seamless entry into the industry.
We are thrilled to have partnered with Traveltek on this groundbreaking venture,” said Sefton Monk, Founder of My Kind of Cruise. “Their unwavering support and commitment to excellence have been instrumental in bringing our vision to life. Together, we have shattered barriers and created an unrivalled platform for cruise enthusiasts worldwide.”
My Kind of Cruise signed up with Traveltek during the pandemic. Another brand-new start-up, who wanted to remain anonymous. Signed in recent months and will be initially trading in North America, had this to say:
“We believe that the future of cruises is yet untapped with the younger generation, and new experiences will bring attention to the industry. Traveltek powers innovation, which is why we selected them to be our cruise content and API provider.” Founder, ‘Stealth’ Startup, North America
