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Who pioneered transatlantic cruises during the winter?
Who pioneered transatlantic cruises during the winter?
What was the first vessel built exclusively for cruising purposes?
What was the first vessel built exclusively for cruising purposes?
Which television show in the 1970s raised awareness of cruises as a vacation option?
Which television show in the 1970s raised awareness of cruises as a vacation option?
In which year was the ship Prinzessin Victoria Luise completed?
In which year was the ship Prinzessin Victoria Luise completed?
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What was the main purpose of the vessel Prinzessin Victoria Luise?
What was the main purpose of the vessel Prinzessin Victoria Luise?
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How many new cruise ships were added in 2013, and what was their total passenger capacity?
How many new cruise ships were added in 2013, and what was their total passenger capacity?
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What is the estimated compound annual growth rate of the global cruise industry from 1990 to 2017?
What is the estimated compound annual growth rate of the global cruise industry from 1990 to 2017?
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What is the estimated value of the global cruise industry in 2013?
What is the estimated value of the global cruise industry in 2013?
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In which region is the growth of the cruise industry accelerating?
In which region is the growth of the cruise industry accelerating?
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What are the growth strategies of the global cruise industry to meet consumer demands?
What are the growth strategies of the global cruise industry to meet consumer demands?
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What is the estimated compound annual growth rate of the global cruise industry from 1990 to 2017?
What is the estimated compound annual growth rate of the global cruise industry from 1990 to 2017?
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How many new cruise ships were added in 2013, and what was their total passenger capacity?
How many new cruise ships were added in 2013, and what was their total passenger capacity?
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Which sector does the modern cruise industry operate in?
Which sector does the modern cruise industry operate in?
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What was the estimated value of the global cruise industry in 2013?
What was the estimated value of the global cruise industry in 2013?
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What is one of the growth strategies of the global cruise industry to meet consumer demands?
What is one of the growth strategies of the global cruise industry to meet consumer demands?
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Study Notes
Cruise Industry Development
- The pioneer of transatlantic cruises during the winter was Albert Ballin.
The First Cruise Ship
- The Prinzessin Victoria Luise was the first vessel built exclusively for cruising purposes.
- The Prinzessin Victoria Luise was completed in 1900.
- The main purpose of the vessel Prinzessin Victoria Luise was to offer luxury cruises.
Raise of Cruise Awareness
- The television show "The Love Boat" in the 1970s raised awareness of cruises as a vacation option.
Cruise Industry Growth
- In 2013, 10 new cruise ships were added with a total passenger capacity of 25,000.
- The estimated compound annual growth rate of the global cruise industry from 1990 to 2017 is 7.5%.
- The estimated value of the global cruise industry in 2013 was $36.2 billion.
- The growth of the cruise industry is accelerating in the Asia-Pacific region.
Industry Strategies
- One of the growth strategies of the global cruise industry to meet consumer demands is to offer diversified itineraries and onboard amenities.
- The modern cruise industry operates in the tourism and leisure sector.
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Test your knowledge on the history and development of the cruise ship industry with this quiz. Explore the evolution of passenger ships used for pleasure voyages and their impact on the tourism industry.
