The Cruise industry has become one of the most popular form of tourism over the last 20 years. I am joined on the Podcast by Niamh McCarthy MD of Excursions and Crystal Morgan Director at Princess Cruises to discuss the industry and the challenges it faces to get back to operating cruise holidays again. We talk about the worldwide industry, How important the cruise industry is to Ireland generating 50 million euro each year before covid. Issues with Dublin Port,an investment of nearly 1 million euro in Belfast port for cruise terminal , how Guides/Drivers/Retail/Attractions all benefit from Cruise calls. The need for Dept of Tourism and Failte Ireland/Tourism Ireland to put a cohesive strategy in place to attract theses ships and visitors to our shores. Vital for the Island of Ireland's tourism now more than ever as we face the long road to recovery.
