Destinations take center stage at FCCA Cruise Conference in Puerto Rico

With global cruise passenger numbers projected to climb from about 37 million in 2025 to 46 million by 2031, Caribbean and Latin American destinations are well positioned to benefit from the industry’s continued expansion, drawing on their distinctive visitor experiences, tourism infrastructure and strong relationships with cruise lines to generate greater economic opportunity. That message emerged from the 32nd annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference & Trade Show, held Oct. 12-16 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where close to 700 cruise executives, government officials, port operators, tour providers and other stakeholders gathered to explore opportunities to strengthen tourism offerings and expand the benefits of growth for local communities.