The Costa Concordia disaster and the cruise industry: An analysis of risks and challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean

1 February 2012 | Publication

Work area(s)

Natural resources

Topic(s)

Shipping and ports

The Costa Concordia disaster and the cruise industry: An analysis of risks and challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean

- Publication corporate author (Institutional author): NU. CEPAL. División de Recursos Naturales e Infraestructura
- Physical description: 7 páginas.
- Publisher: ECLAC
- Date: 1 February 2012

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Abstract

This FAL Bulletin analyses the relevance
of the cruise industry for the region and
particularly for Caribbean countries.
The article begins with an overview of the
tourism industry, followed by a discussion
of the relevance of the cruise industry
for the region, and finally an approach to
maritime education and training.