Cruise tourism bubbles: 500 million euros expected for MV!

Cruise tourism bubbles: 500 million euros expected for MV!

As far as the cruise shipping is concerned, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania pulls all the stops. A current study by Schiffeund-kreuzfahrten.de Take a magnifying glass and presented stately figures. Around half a billion euros in turnover will be promised for 2023 in companies with direct participation in the cruise industry. The shipping companies generated sales of around 149 million euros last year alone. The MV Cruise Net network, which is made up of 18 partners, is committed to the sustainable networking of the industry and has realized the study in cooperation with the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Tourism Association.

A total of 45 companies took part in the detailed online survey. The results are impressive: 94500 euros in sales are expected, with many companies reporting rising number of employees. Wolfgang Blank, Minister of Economics, Infrastructure, Tourism and Labor emphasizes the importance of cruise tourism as an important pillar for the domestic economy.

economic effects for the region

The advantages of cruise tourism are diverse. Not only the shipping companies and ports benefit from this, but also service providers in areas such as gastronomy and retail. What is certain is that at least 2,800 full -time equivalents are employed in the industry. A gratifying signal for the region, in which 43 % of the companies surveyed report growth plans. Despite the challenges, such as high energy costs and environmental requirements, which list 97 % of companies, a large part looks optimistic about the future.

The fact that around 500,000 cruise passengers are expected in Rostock 2023. Much of them undertake individual land groups, which is of great importance for the local economy. Interestingly, there is a strong increase in passengers who want to take part in trips that start in Hamburg and Kiel.

sustainability issues in the focus

Nevertheless, the question of sustainability remains a central topic. According to planet-wissen.de , cruise ships are known for their high CO2 balance CO2 equivalents can cause per passenger. In addition, the ships use less environmentally friendly heavy oils that are not only harmful to the environment, but also for people's health. The wastewater, which is over 300 liters per passenger every day, is also a hotly debated topic in terms of environmental protection.

In addition, it is often pointed out that only 20-40 % of cruise tourists do land trips and average values ​​are often far below that of country holidaymakers. This raises the question of how strongly local tourism in the cities visited actually benefits from the cruise ships. Venice and Amsterdam have already issued exceptional permits to minimize the negative effects of the large cruise ships.

For the future of the industry, it is clear: cruise tourism not only has economic, but also social and environmental implications. It remains to be seen how the industry will adapt to meet both the ecological challenges and the steadily growing demand.