Sustainability in Cruise Tourism

Balancing Growth, Oceans and Responsibility

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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The lure of the ocean has inspired exploration, trade, and adventure for centuries, but today, it also poses one of tourism's greatest paradoxes. The cruise industry, built on the beauty of the sea, contributes to the very pressures threatening its future. Can an industry so often seen as incompatible with sustainability chart a new course? This book takes readers on a deep dive into that question. Written by leading experts and industry voices, the book reveals the environmental, social, cultural and regulatory challenges shaping the future of cruising, and the creative solutions to address them. Each chapter explores an aspect of the many sustainability challenges, from ship design and consumer behavior to pollution, regulation, food waste, workforce ethics, and destination impacts, and uncovers what it really takes to make cruising sustainable. Engaging, insightful, and practical, this book bridges the gap between research and real-world action. Through case studies, key takeaways, and inspiring examples, it shows how the cruise industry can chart a more responsible course that honours both people and planet.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2026-05-11
Mått172 x 244 x 18 mm
Vikt618 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieCAB International
Antal sidor192
FörlagCABI Publishing
ISBN9781800628427

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Carolin Lusby (Edited By) Dr Carolin Lusby is an Associate Professor, Fulbright Scholar, and Co director of global sustainable tourism at the Chaplin School at Florida International University. A certified auditor in sustainability in tourism, Dr Lusby is passionate about travel and connecting people to people while preserving natural and cultural resources. She is the author of the book Destination Unknown: Sustainable Travel and Ethical Tourism, and is Chair of the Special Interest Group in Tourism of the World Leisure Organization. She has written and presented on cruise line sustainability as well as other facets of sustainability and tourism.Alexis Papathanassis (Edited By) Dr Alexis Papathanassis is Professor of Tourism Management and Information Systems at the Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences (Germany) and Co-Director of the Institute of Maritime Tourism in Bremerhaven. He serves as chairman of the Cruise Research Society, has published in the Annals of Tourism Research, Tourism Management, International Journal of Tourism Research and others, and (co-)edited two books on cruise management. Prior to joining academia, Alexis pursued a professional career with TUI, Europe's leading tourism group, as Project Manager and Process Engineer, Business Unit Manager and Business Development Manager. He graduated with a degree in Business Administration from the University of Bath, gained his MSc in Analysis, Design and Management of Information Systems from the London School of Economics & Political Science and received his PhD in Economic Sciences from the University of Hanover.

Chapter 1: The ‘Hydra Challenge’ of Cruise Tourism Sustainability Chapter 2: Why Mega-Cruise Tourism Demands the Precautionary Principle: A Socio-Economic Perspective Chapter 3: Sustainability and Cruise Holidays: Consumer Perceptions and Perspectives Chapter 4: Sustainability in Cruise Ship Building Chapter 5: Technology, Innovations, and Their Role in Advancing Cruise Line Sustainability Chapter 6: International Regulations in Cruise Tourism: Addressing Challenges and Advancing Sustainable Practices Chapter 7: Climate Adaptation, Circularity & Resilience in the Cruise Ship Industry Chapter 8: A Destination Perspective on Cruise Line Sustainability Chapter 9: Navigating Toward Sustainable Dining at Sea Chapter 10 – Shipboard Pollution: MARPOL, Technology, and Enforcement Challenges Chapter 11: Anchoring Workforce Sustainability: Ethical Staffing & Employment Practices in the Cruise Industry Chapter 12: Conclusion: Towards a Sustainable Future in Cruise Tourism