What are the opportunities in the European cruise tourism market?

Cruise tourism in Europe requires a lot of hard work and knowledge. To help you prepare CBI provides a Market Potential study with a list of European countries that offer the most opportunities for cruise tourism and it describes the trends that offer new opportunities. The Market Entry study on this page contains information about buyer requirements and certifications, main market segments and distribution channels as well as information about the competition. 

The cruise industry is a vast, global industry and cruising is growing in popularity throughout the major markets, including Europe, the second-largest cruise market. Safety is the industry’s most important consideration, and entrants to the market of cruise tourism must implement a large number of strict safety regulations. River cruising offers much potential for development in developing countries, as some of the world’s longest and most spectacular rivers are located in Asian, African and South American nations.