In a joint statement issued today, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) highlight the importance of the cruise sector for the world economy.
The cruise industry has jettisoned hopes of restarting operations this year, days after both Carnival and Norwegian extended a halt on cruises through the end of the year.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) has once again extended its suspension of global cruise voyages due to the global health pandemic.
Federal health officials on Friday issued new rules that will enable large cruise ships to start sailing again in U.S. waters, though not immediately.
Silversea Cruises has taken delivery of new ship Silver Moon —the ninth vessel in the leading ultra-luxury cruise line's fleet.
Carnival Corporation could still resume cruise sailings in the United States on December 1 based on a favorable ruling made by a judge in a federal hearing.