Demand for cruising has increased 68% in the last ten years
CLIA’s 2014 Economic Impact Analysis shows that total contributions of the global cruise industry to the U.S. economy reached a record $46.09 billionin 2014, up 4.5 percent from the previous year. This includes generating 373,738 U.S. jobs paying more than$19 billionin wages and salaries.
The followingInfographics on the Cruise Industry Economic Impact Study highlight key data from the report. (click on the images for a larger view)