15 Questions
Who pioneered transatlantic cruises during the winter?
Albert Ballin
What was the first vessel built exclusively for cruising purposes?
Prinzessin Victoria Luise
Which television show in the 1970s raised awareness of cruises as a vacation option?
The Love Boat
In which year was the ship Prinzessin Victoria Luise completed?
1900
What was the main purpose of the vessel Prinzessin Victoria Luise?
Pleasure voyages
How many new cruise ships were added in 2013, and what was their total passenger capacity?
6 new ships, total passenger capacity of 14,074
What is the estimated compound annual growth rate of the global cruise industry from 1990 to 2017?
7%
What is the estimated value of the global cruise industry in 2013?
$36.2 billion
In which region is the growth of the cruise industry accelerating?
Asia
What are the growth strategies of the global cruise industry to meet consumer demands?
Adding larger capacity new builds and more local ports
What is the estimated compound annual growth rate of the global cruise industry from 1990 to 2017?
7%
How many new cruise ships were added in 2013, and what was their total passenger capacity?
6 ships with a total passenger capacity of 14,074
Which sector does the modern cruise industry operate in?
Transportation and hospitality
What was the estimated value of the global cruise industry in 2013?
$36.2 billion
What is one of the growth strategies of the global cruise industry to meet consumer demands?
Adding larger capacity new builds
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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