New Report Highlights Cruising’s Social Impact
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The global cruise industry generated $98.5 billion to the global GDP in 2024, supporting 1.8 million jobs. The industry also has a positive social impact, creating jobs, supporting cultural preservation, and funding accessibility and sustainability projects.
The global cruise industry had a significant impact in 2024, generating $98.5 billion to the global GDP. This supported 1.8 million jobs worldwide. One job is supported by every twenty cruise passengers. The industry also supports over 1.4 million jobs onshore, indirectly supporting tourism-related businesses. Cruise passengers often return to destinations they visited, creating longer-term tourism benefits. The industry is global, with over 150 countries represented among crew and business leaders.
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