Ponant is evolving for a new environmentally conscious era Herve Gastinel explains how the company’s acquisition of Aqua Expeditions and its Swap2Zero project will enable it to become a responsible travel company
Sustainability as a growth strategy With the European Green Deal being implemented at light speed, it can be difficult to keep pace while maintaining healthy profitability. Designers and architects hold the key to compliance, while good ESG practices can provide access to markets and liquidity
Can Japan become Asia’s cruise hub by 2029? Initiatives to develop more diverse onshore experiences and build both new terminals and ships is driving greater demand for cruising in Japan, with estimates suggesting the country’s cruise market capacity will be five times higher in 2029 than in 2023, says Dr. Hirohito Ito
Closing the connectivity gap Pramod Arora of WMS shares how engineering expertise, new pricing models and partnerships with mobile carriers and satellite technology providers are helping the firm to pioneer the way for land-like cellular connectivity on cruise ships at sea
Event preview | Cruise Zero Emissions Cruising Conference: the future of sustainable cruising 17 Nov 18 Nov 2025