Are you planning to go on a cruise in 2024? According to a survey by the Tourism & Transit (TTF) forum conducted in December from a sample size of2000 Australians, one in four answered yes. These results track with an ever-increasing global demand for cruising, with an estimated 35.7 million passengers set to sail in 2024 according to Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). These figures bust pre-pandemic levels thanks to a robust and agile cruise industry that adapted quickly to the challenges presented by Covid-19 and that continues to offer a strong value proposition compared to land-based holidays. That TTF's survey results show a strong uptick in those 35 and under planning to cruise this year - 35 per cent of those asked answered affirmative - demonstrates that an ever-more diversified cruise offering is attracting a new audience.
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