The cruise industry has been in the media spotlight regarding safety aboard ships. The disappearance of a man aboard a Royal Caribbean vessel and a recent fire aboard a Princess Cruises liner resulted in discussion on broadcast news and talk shows. It led in two congressional hearings also into safety aboard cruise ships.



Richard Fain, chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises said that the cruise industry are getting emails and letters from the different travel agencies. Some 16,700 Travel agencies have expressed concern over the image of the cruise industry in the face of increased media scrutiny about ship safety. They are keen to help in getting the industry’s message out and to reassure customers.



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