MADRID, Spain - The global cruise industry expects to carry 10% more passengers by 2028 than the 31.7 million who took cruise holidays in 2023, when the sector surpassed pre-pandemic levels, but sees some routes exposed to protests over overtourism.
Cruise ship passengers represent just 4% of all tourists visiting Barcelona, CLIA representatives said.Jaume Collboni, the mayor of Barcelona, which is the biggest cruise ship port in Europe, told Reuters his administration would seek a new deal with the port to reduce the number of one-day cruise calls.CLIA's Laurent said violent protests could have an impact on the itineraries in the future.
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