Expedia Cruises™ develops new suite of tools to support cruise partners during recovery.

Expedia Cruises™ has announced a new suite of tools designed to support cruise lines, franchise partners and Vacation Consultants by making their ability to search for, choose and ultimately distribute cruises easier and more seamless. The new tools also help partners identify new and evolving pockets of demand, an increasingly important requirement for the industry as it navigates recov ery this year.Positive search data in Q4 last year for cruises in 2021 signified substantial pent-up demand from cruise travelers eager to sail again as soon as possible1, although ongoing regulations, testing, vaccine rollout and cleanliness protocols remain at the heart of the industry's restart.