Report on the Development of Cruise Industry in China (2021)

This book is an annual research report on the cruise industry in China and throughout the world in 2021, contributed by Shanghai University of Engineering and Technology and Shanghai International Cruise Economic Research Center. This volume consists of four parts to discuss general and special topics on global and China’s cruise industry covering respond to COVID-19, cruise tourism market, public health emergency mechanism. It offers an all-rounded perspective and a strong foresight, as well as systematic studies on China's cruise industry in the context of routine COVID-19 control and the new dual circulation development pattern. And as 2021 marks the beginning of the 14 th FYP period when various plans for the cruise industry were rolled out to chart the course and strategic paths toward development for the cruise industry, it focuses also on developments in China's cruise industry. Foreword Executive Summary Contents About the Editor-in-Chief Part I General Reports 1 G.1 A Study on Developments in the Global Cruise Industry, 2020–2021: The Cruise Industry Making Active Efforts to Resume Cruise Sailings Following the Severe COVID-19 Shock Developments in Global Cruise Markets During the Pandemic Major Cruise Companies Suffered Heavy Losses Major Cruise Companies Took Active Measures Against COVID-19 Impacts Accelerated Recovery of Global Cruise Markets in the Post-COVID Era Regional Resumption of Cruise Sailings Led to Faster Recovery of Cruise Markets Tightened COVID-19 Rules for Resumed Cruise Operations Regional Fleet Presence Improved by Cruise Companies New Developments in the Global Cruise Industry in the Context of Routine COVID-19 Control Continued Progress in the Construction of Cruise Terminals Across the World Ongoing Innovation in Product Offering at Cruise Companies Further Progress in Cruise Ship Building Across the World Sustained Expansion of Cruise Fleets Across the Globe 2 G.2 A Study on Developments in China’s Cruise Industry, 2020–2021: Steady Progress Continued to Be Made in Shaping the Cruise Economy Industry Chain A Good Foundation for Invigorating China’s Cruise Industry Positive Growth in China’s Economy Despite the COVID-19 Pandemic Steady Growth in Household Income and a Sound Foundation for Tourist Spending Strong Desire to Travel Despite a COVID-Affected Tourism Industry Sustained Steady Progress Made by China’s Cruise Industry Increasing Presence of International Cruise Companies in the Chinese Market China’s Homemade Cruise Ships Under Steady Construction Acceleration in Shaping China’s Local Cruise Supply Chain System Maturing Cruise Industry Parks in China Enhanced Capabilities in Local Cruise Operations in China Significant Expansion of Cruise Fleets in China A Sound Layout of Cruise Ports Across China Further Greater Policy Support for the Cruise Industry Trends in China’s Cruise Industry During the 14th FYP Period Priority to Developing Cruise Tourism at the National Level Further Improvement in Cruise Industry Planning at the Local Level Bibliography 3 G.3 Ten Highlights in the Development of China’s Cruise Industry, 2020–2021 Hot Event I: The 14th Five-year Plan Defined the Direction of Cruise Industry Development, Leading the High-quality Development of China’s Cruise Economy Events Comments Insights Hot Event II: International Cruise Lines Invested Further in the Chinese Market, Boosting Confidence in the Development of China’s Cruise Market Events Comments Insights Hot Event III: The Construction of China’s Mega Cruise Ship Was as Scheduled, Accelerating the Extension of China’s Cruise Industry Chain Events Comments Insights Hot Event IV: The Domestic Cruise Ship Supply Chain System Was Being Built at a Faster Pace, Providing Strong Support for the Construction of China’s Cruise Ships Events Comments Insights Hot Event V: China Completed Its First Five-Star Red Flag Cruise, Closing the Gap in China’s High-End Cruise Operations Events Comments Insights Hot Event VI: The Size of China’s Own Cruise Fleet Had Seen a Significant Increase, Enhancing the Global Reach of China’s Cruise Market Events Comments Insights Hot Event VII: China Was Organizing Its Own Cruise Operation Teams at a Faster Pace, Enhancing Effectively Its Domestic Cruise Operation Capability Events Comments Insights Hot Event VIII: Hainan Had Introduced the Regulations for Cruise to Nowhere, Indicating the Substantial Launch of Ocean Getaway Itineraries Events Comments Insights Hot Event IX: China Sees Continuous Advancement in Cruise Port Construction, Greatly Improving the Handling Capacity of Cruise Port Events Comments Insights Hot Event X: China Releases More Preferential Policies to Support the Cruise Industry, Laying a Solid Foundation for Its Further Development Events Comments Insights Bibliography Special Topics 4 G.4 A Study on Pandemic Response Mechanisms and Paths at Shanghai Cruise Port Emergency Response Procedures for Pandemic Control of Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal Stage I: Timely Launching Risk Warning (January 14–19, 2020) Stage II: Launching the Response Plan for Public Health Emergencies (January 20–24, 2020) Stage III: Continuously Strengthening the Pandemic Response Measures (January 25–29, 2020) Analysis on Pandemic Response Experiences at Shanghai Cruise Port Taking the Lead to Implement Joint Cruise Pandemic Response Plans Taking the Lead to Enhance the Pandemic Response Capacities Taking the Lead to Specify the Emergency Handling Procedures for COVID-19 Response Improving Pandemic Response Mechanisms and Paths at Shanghai Cruise Port Strengthening Port Sanitary Management Strengthening the Tourist Entry–Exit Management Strengthening Staff Management at Cruise Ports Improving the Emergency Response Capacities of the Local Governments of Cruise Ports Bibliography 5 G.5 A Study on Cruise COVID-19 Response Systems in China The Establishment of Overseas Cruise COVID-19 Response Systems The International Prevention and Control Systems for Public Health Events American Cruise COVID-19 Response Systems The Establishment of Domestic Cruise COVID-19 Response Systems National Systems for Cruise (Yacht) COVID-19 Response Local Cruise COVID-19 Response Systems Suggestions for Improvement of Cruise COVID-19 Response Systems Improving Port Sanitary Control Systems for Pandemic Prevention Improving Cruise Companies’ Sanitary Control Systems for Pandemic Prevention The Establishment of Cruise COVID-19 Response Systems Bibliography 6 G.6 Analysis on and Countermeasures to the Hindrance to Resume Cruise Tourism in China Significance and Foundation of Operation Resumption of the Chinese Cruise Market Consolidating the International Position of the Chinese Cruise Market Continuously Simulating the Steady Development of the Chinese Cruise Industry Notable Progress Made in Cruise COVID-19 Response Initial Establishment of Cruise COVID-19 Response Systems Hindrance to Operation Resumption of the Chinese Cruise Market Pandemic Factors Market Factors Policy Factors Recommendations Resuming Booking of Cruise Products as Soon as Possible Promoting and Launching Cruises to Nowhere Resuming Cruise Itineraries to South Korean as Soon as Possible Bibliography 7 G.7 A Study on the Public Health Emergency Response Mechanisms of Chinese Cruise Ports Overview of Theories on Public Health Emergency at Cruise Ports Types of Public Health Emergencies Levels of Public Health Emergencies Response Procedures for Public Health Emergencies at Cruise Ports Management of Inbound and Outbound Personnel at Cruise Ports Detection and Reporting Treatment of Suspected Infections of Major Infectious Diseases and Their Close Contacts Cruise Ports and Cruise Quarantine Establishing Joint Public Health Emergency Response Mechanisms for Cruise Ports Setting up the Port Emergency Response Command Specifying Responsibilities of All Departments of Cruise Ports Specifying the Responsibilities of the Local Governments of Cruise Ports Specifying the Responsibilities of Market Players Bibliography Part III Industry Reports 8 G.8 A Study on Itinerary Planning and Design of Chinese Cruise Companies in the “Dual Circulation” Development Pattern Development Trend of Chinese Cruise Companies Significant Expansion of Domestic Cruise Fleets China Devotes Major Efforts to the Development of the Domestic Cruise Industry Domestic Cruise Companies Are Well Positioned for Itinerary Innovation China Advances the Formation of the “Duel Circulation” Development Pattern Initial Formation of Coastal Cruise Port Layout Supporting the Innovation of Domestic Cruise Itineraries with Government Policies Supporting Domestic Cruise Companies to Innovate Cruise Itineraries Cruise to Nowhere Itineraries Itineraries of Five-Star Red Flag Cruises along Rivers and Coasts Cruise Itineraries in the Bohai Rim and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Around-Hainan Itineraries and the South China Sea Itineraries Developing Itineraries along the Belt and Road International Mutual-Home Port Cruise Itineraries Bibliography 9 G.9 A Study on the Path of Chinese Cruise Companies to Better International Competitiveness Situations of Chinese Cruise Companies While Global Cruise Market Resumption Speeds Up, the Chinese Cruise Market Remains Closed The Development of Cruise Industry Supported by the 14th Five-year Plan Significant Expansion of Fleets of Chinese Cruise Companies Analysis on International Competitiveness of Chinese Cruise Companies Globalized Competition of International Cruise Companies Intensified Globalization Strategy Advantages of Chinese Cruise Companies Bottlenecks Facing Chinese Cruise Companies in Implementing Globalized Strategies Strategic Path of Chinese Cruise Companies toward Globalization Promoting the Global Operation of Themed Cruise Ships Globalized Operation of Cruise Tourist Destinations Accelerating the Building of the Northeast Asian Cruise Tourism Circle Supporting the Building of the Pan-South China Sea Cruise Tourism Circle Participating in the Operation of Overseas Cruise Ports Building Domestic Cruise Tourism Brands with Global Influence Cultivating the Differentiated Competitiveness of Domestic Cruises Bibliography 10 G.10 A Study on the Development Path of China’s Cruise Ship Building and Repair Industry Chain Progress in Cruise Ship Building in China Progress in Mega Cruise Ship Building in China Building of Chinese Polar Adventure Cruise Ships Progress in Construction of Cruise Supporting Facilities in China Construction of Supporting Facilities for Mega Home-Made Cruises Construction of Supporting Facilities of Polar Adventure Cruises Developments of the Cruise Ship Refurbishment Market in China Chinese Cruise Ship Refurbishment Enterprises Progress of Cruise Refurbishment in China Paths of Chinese Cruise Ship Building and Repair Industries to High-Quality Development Paying More Attention to Cruise Ship Building and Repair Training Domestic Cruise Ship Building and Repair Talents Increasing the Localization Rate of the Cruise Ship Building and Repair Supply Chain Bibliography 11 G.11 A Study on Enhancing the International Trade in Cruise Tourism Service Capacity in Shanghai Situation of Shanghai’s Trade in Cruise Tourism and Services Shanghai Is the National Leader in Cruise Tourism Market Shanghai Cruise Industry Attracting More Players Supporting Commercial Facilities for Cruise Ports in Shanghai Improved Rapidly Shanghai Policies on Trade in Cruise Services Getting More Supportive Bottlenecks of Shanghai’s Trade in Cruise Services Cruise Resumption Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic Cruise Ship Supply Service Still to Be Developed Cruise Duty-Free Shops Limited in Appeal to Customers Low Localization Rate of Cruise Construction Supply Chain Policies on Trade in Cruise Services in Urgent Need of Innovation Suggestions for Developing Shanghai’s Trade in Cruise Tourism Services Cruise Companies Active in Improving Operation Resumption Plans for Cruises Chinese Enterprises Participating in the Construction of Asian Cruise Supply Center Cruise Duty-Free Shops Getting More Appealing Chinese Enterprises Active in the Construction of Cruise Industrial Parks Bibliography 12 G.12 A Study on Ways to Improve the Resilience of the Shanghai Cruise Tourism Market Study on the Resilience of Domestic and International Cruise Industries Organization of the Academic History of Cruise Studies Study on the Resilience of Domestic and International Cruise Industries Developments of Shanghai Cruise Tourism Market Change in the Size of the Shanghai Cruise Market Share of Shanghai Cruise Market in National Total Supply of Shanghai Cruise Market Shanghai Cruise Tourism Market Resilience Improvement Path Improvement in the Cruise Tourism Quality Improvement in the Operation Capacity of Cruise Terminals Establishment of Cruise Industry Clusters Increasing the Interaction of the Port Area Promotion of Openness and Cooperation Bibliography Part IV Planning and Development Reports 13 G.13 A Study on the Development Strategy of China's Cruise Industry During the “14th Five-Year Plan” Development Foundation of Cruise Industry of China During the “14th Five-Year Plan” The Scale of China's Cruise Tourism Market Has Expanded Significantly A New Pattern of Cruise Tourism Development Formed in China Significant Improvement in the Quality of Cruise Products Supplied by China's Home Port Development of the Whole Industry Chain of the Cruise Economy in China Planning and Layout of China's Cruise Industry During the 14th Five-Year Plan Focusing on the Innovation of Cruise Industry Policy Focusing on the Construction of an International Cruise Terminal Focusing on the Innovation of Cruise Tourism Products Focusing on the Extension of Cruise Industry Chain Recommendations Accelerating the Development and Dissemination of Cruise Culture Accelerating the Development of the Whole Industry Chain of the Local Cruise Economy Further Deepening the Innovation of Cruise Tourism Products Bibliography 14 G.14 A Study on the Development Path of the Cruise Industry in Shanghai During the “14th Five-Year Plan” Period Planning and Layout of Cruise Industry in Shanghai During the “14th Five-Year Plan” Period Building a World-Class Cruise Terminal Promote Policy Innovation of Cruise Industry Expanding the Industry Chain of Cruise Economy Improving the Cruise COVID-19 Response System Bottlenecks and Difficulties Cruise Resumption Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic The Capacity of Cruise Trade in Services Needs to Be Improved Low Localization Rate of Cruise Construction Supply Chain Recommendations Resuming Cruise Terminal Operation with Active Efforts Building International Cruise Tourism Resorts Enhancing the Capacity of Cruise Trade in Services Accelerating the Construction of the Cruise Supply Chain System Bibliography 15 G.15 A Study on Planning Ideas of Shanghai International Cruise Tourist Resort Foundations for Constructing Shanghai International Cruise Tourist Resort The Construction of the Cruise Tourist Resort is included in the 14th Five-Year Plan of Shanghai High Impetus of the Development Platform in the Baoshan Riverside Area Unique Cruise and Riverside Tourism Resources in Baoshan Planning Ideas of Shanghai International Cruise Tourist Resort Planning Ideas Development Direction: Waterfront Tourist Resort Themed by Water Holiday Spatial Arrangement: One Center, Two Belts, Three Parks, Four Ports, and Five Clusters Innovative Measures to Promote the Development of Shanghai International Cruise Tourist Resort Expanding the Function of Water Area and Stimulating the Vitality of Water Leisure Tourism Improving the Terminal Function and Building the Industry System Around “Three Projects (I.E. Yacht, Cruise Ship and Sailboat)” Shaping the “City Expression” and Improving the Riverside Space Environmental Quality Improving the Riverside Supporting Facilities and Building the Brand of Cruise Riverside City Improving the System and Mechanism and Strengthening the Organization, Construction, and Management of Resort Area Bibliography