(AOF) – Norwegian Cruise Line has placed an order for eight ultra-modern ships. New ship orders for its three brands are expected to be delivered over a ten-year period, between 2026 and 2036. Following the delivery of four Prima-Plus class ships between 2025 and 2028, the American cruise ship shipping company is expected to take delivery of four vessels of approximately 200,000 gross tonnes, with a capacity of almost 5,000 passengers each, in 2030, 2032, 2034 and 2036, subject to funding.
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Global tourism still on the rise
Over the first nine months of 2022, 700 million tourists traveled internationally, more than double (+133%) the figure recorded for the same period in 2021. This figure reached 63% of 2019 levels , which should allow the sector to reach 65% of its pre-pandemic levels in 2022. This result is due to a high level of demand and the gradual lifting of restrictions in a large number of countries. Europe is significantly supporting this rebound with the arrival of 477 million people between January and September 2022 (68% of the global total), reaching 81% of the pre-covid level. Tourism there is driven by strong intra-regional demand and travel from the United States. Some destinations saw notable increases in revenue, including Serbia, Romania, Turkey, Latvia, Portugal, Pakistan, Mexico, Morocco and France.