• Customer Service
• Delivering on its Promise
MARKET TRENDS:
The tourism industry has been growing at a high rate for the last few years. Due to busy lives, people are willing to spend more on vacations than anything else. Though most vacation packages are costly, but they provide a feeling of satisfaction and serve as a source of relaxation. The factors mainly included in these trends are family comfort, a feeling of togetherness and willingness to spend on vacations.
MARKET GROWTH:
The market’s growth is steady and present throughout the world. The frequent growth of busy routines and hectic travel schedules has given rise to the need to take a trip just to slow down and enjoy. Cruise ship will provide them the opportunity to relax and discover. For this very reason the market growth will increase and consumers will rediscover the joy of traveling and vacations.
SWOT ANALYSIS
CRUISE LINE STRENGTHS:
Long port stays
Imaginative and stunning itineraries
Superb golf, full size tennis court and sports facilities
Worlds ‘Greenest’ Cruise Ship
CRUISE SHIP STRENGTHS:
Loyal Cooperative
Adaptability
Perceptiveness
Concern
Enjoyable Routine
Sensitivity to Customer Feelings
WEAKNESSES:
Limited number of activity hours
A large ship to handle
OPPORTUNITIES:
Increase its network
Offer more elite class services
Capture other segments
THREATS:
New competitors
Skyrocketing prices of oil is making it difficult to provide an affordable exclusive voyage and the increase in prices has led to shrinking customer pool
Dubai is now losing its charm and we must change a routine that is becoming dull and monotonous and must explore new opportunities
A 20 – 25 day journey is not easy for the executives who have a tight