Home-Based Travel Agent - February 2008 - (Page 52) Cruise See How They Grow FOR THE TRAVELER The cruise industry braces for an onslaught of new ships and upgraded ports BY DAVID EISEN Carnival Freedom docks at the Cozumel cruise port At the beginning of the 1970s, it was estimated that half a million Americans a year took a cruise. For 2007, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) says that number surpassed 12.5 million—and passenger totals are in52 creasing at an annual clip of 8 percent. Still, there is more potential for growth. Though 12.5 million sounds lofty, CLIA notes that only about 17 percent of U.S. adults have ever taken a cruise. With an aim of raising that figure, the cruise lines’ focus is twofold: build more ships and build or expand ports. Approximately 375 cruise ships ply the oceans today, visiting an ever-changing mix of ports. In 2008, eight ships will be introduced into service. More than 30 new ships will be added over the next four years, Home-BasedTravelAgent F EB RUARY 2008 PHOTO BY ANDY NEWMAN/CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES
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February 2008 - Home-Based Travel Agent Expo (Page 33) Home-Based Travel Agent - February 2008 - Home-Based Travel Agent Expo (Page 34) Home-Based Travel Agent - February 2008 - Home-Based Travel Agent Expo (Page 35) Home-Based Travel Agent - February 2008 - Portugal (Page 36) Home-Based Travel Agent - February 2008 - Portugal (Page 37) Home-Based Travel Agent - February 2008 - Portugal (Page 38) Home-Based Travel Agent - February 2008 - Portugal (Page 39) Home-Based Travel Agent - February 2008 - New York (Page 40) Home-Based Travel Agent - February 2008 - New York (Page 41) Home-Based Travel Agent - February 2008 - New York (Page 42) Home-Based Travel Agent - February 2008 - New York (Page 43) Home-Based Travel Agent - February 2008 - New York (Page 44) Home-Based Travel Agent - February 2008 - Bermuda (Page 45) Home-Based Travel Agent - February 2008 - Bermuda (Page 46) Home-Based Travel Agent - February 2008 - Bermuda (Page 47) Home-Based Travel Agent - February 2008 - Cover Story: Singapore (Page 48) Home-Based Travel Agent - 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