Virgins hunted for UK Cruise market

11.30.2007 - cheap-holidays

The cruise market, is attempting to  chase down more than five million potential cruise virgins  as a market for UK travel agents to go after.

The figure of 5.4 million so-called potential cruisers was revealed by Cruise UK chief commercial officer Peter Shanks.

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Running a cruise masterclass, Shanks said the UK cruise sector was set for 64% growth over five years from 1.35 million passengers this year to break through the two million barrier in 2010.

The market is currently worth £1.7 billion and will grow to £2.5 billion in five years, with commission available to agents almost doubling from £180 million to £320 million.

Despite annual average growth of 12% a year, less than three per cent of people who go on holidays take cruises as they are incorectly perceived to be too expensive…



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