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Global cruise industry growth and vessel expansion

6 clusters · 15 sources · last updated

Latest: AAA projects record 22.4 million U.S. cruise passengers for 2027

The cruise industry continues to see growth in both passenger volume and vessel scale. Following projections of 35.7 million passengers in 2024, the industry reached a historic high of 37.2 million passengers in 2025, ac

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Saudi Arabia tourism and economic diversification

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Latest: Saudi Tourism Authority concludes Saudi Winter 2026 workshop

Saudi Arabia is undergoing a significant transformation in its tourism sector, driven by the Vision 2030 initiative. Current trends show resilient demand and a surge in domestic travel, with domestic bookings accounting

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Global tourism trends and regional performance

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Latest: European tourism projected to grow 3.1% driven by business travel

In the first half of 2026, global international tourism grew by 0.4%, reaching approximately 690 million arrivals. While this represents an increase of 3 million travelers compared to 2025, UN Tourism has revised its ful

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Middle East geopolitical impact on global tourism

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Latest: UAE tourism economy reaches $68.4 billion in 2025

Geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty in the Middle East caused disruptions to international travel patterns in 2026. VisitBritain reported that instability in the region slowed Australian travel bookings to the

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2026 FIFA World Cup: Economic, digital, and leadership after

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Latest: 2026 FIFA World Cup study finds massive unhealthy product advertising

Following the tournament, FIFA reported massive commercial success, with cycle revenues from 2023–2026 projected to exceed $15 billion. The event saw an estimated 6.8 million visitors attending 104 matches over 39 days.

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