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
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
Smooth sailing ahead for Hornblower Group The operator’s new CEO, Mike Flaskey, talks with Michele Witthaus about his plans for the passenger shipping side of the business as the company emerges from choppy financial waters
Creating a thread of genius at Aquafil Aquafil’s Born R2R project creates fully recyclable carpets, reducing waste, while championing circularity within the maritime industry. Cristina Stefani tells CFR more
Event preview | Cruise Zero Emissions Cruising Conference: the future of sustainable cruising 17 Nov 18 Nov 2025