Carnival Sees Highest-Ever Future Bookings — Thank You, North America
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Carnival's North America market continues to be a star performer, and Europe is doing very well. Still, that won't be enough to return Carnival to full health post-pandemic. It needs to speed up growth in Asia and Australia.
Carnival booking volumes continue to exceed their 2019 levels in North America, but they have been slower to catch up to Asia, Australia and China, Carnival executives said during a Monday earnings call.
In the first quarter of 2023, guests continue to book at higher levels despite Carnival charging higher ticket prices. Demand was improving across all regions, said Josh Weinstein, CEO, president, chief climate officer and a director for Carnival Corporation.
The company experienced the highest booking volumes for all future
