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
Creating an authentically Arabian experience for Aroya Cruises Designers from SMC Design explain how they used Saudi Arabian artistic inspiration to create interiors for the country’s first cruise line
What’s new in Norway? Norwegian cruise ports are building new infrastructure, implementing shore power and diversifying excursion portfolios
Event preview | Cruise Zero Emissions Cruising Conference: the future of sustainable cruising 17 Nov 18 Nov 2025