Cruise World Asia 2024 in Singapore marks a global rebound: What you need to know?

The biggest names in cruising and the top leaders in tourism converged in the Cruise World Asia 2024 held last 9 October 2024 at the Pan Pacific in Singapore.

Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA) president Michelle Taylan was among the participants in the annual cruise conference, organized by Travel Weekly Asia.

It brought together the top minds and movers in travel and cruising.

The event was supported by GTBA, National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS), Malaysian Association Of Tour And Travel Agents (MATTA), Association of Indonesia Travel Agents (ASTINDO), Philippine Travel and Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA), and Thai Cruises Business Association (TCBA).

For Taylan, who has been invited to be a panel resource speaker in the event for a second time, the cruise industry has seen incredible growth over the years.

Not for retirees only

“Before when we hear ‘cruise,’ what comes to mind are retirees and those in their sunset years.