CDC’S new framework

THE expiry of the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s Conditional Sailing Order, and its replacement by a new voluntary framework, saw strict regulations controlling the resumption of American cruising lifted last month.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has hailed the move, saying it “recognises the cruise industry’s unwavering commitment to providing some of the highest levels of COVID-19 mitigation found in any industry”.

CLIA told travelbulletin the industry is the only segment within the travel and tourism industry which requires exceedingly high levels of vaccination of both passengers and crew prior to embarkation.