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Cruise Industry Annual

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Safety has always been a concern for

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MAKES THE DIFFERENCE ties and the like must be designed to both regulation and good design princi- pals. The "requirements" must disappear into, and become a part of a flawless design.

A smaller trend includes services related to recent technology and adding the creature comforts of home while maintaining the romance associated with cruising. Increased in-cabin servic- es, the elimination of inside cabins in favor of outside cabins with balconies, cyber studies, rock walls, skating rinks and other high tech amenities continue to drive design in terms of form and function. Again the designer is faced with the question of incorporating advancing technology into a seamless interior design. How and where does a designer incorporate new e-mail stations into an existing public space layout and how can the design be blended into the surrounding spaces that will not be refurbished? Where does the flat screen television go? How will it be incorporat- ed into the overall design? What affect will the addition have on existing wiring runs and access thereto, ventilation, traf- fic flow through the space, seating, wait staff considerations? What kind of serv- ices will be offered in passenger cabins?

Historically, owners and operators want- ed the passengers enjoying the amenities of the public area spaces. Not only are the requirements for public spaces changing, the passenger cabin is becom- ing more of a focus.

It's About Demographics

Demographic trends are also driving some changes. The traditional demo- graphic lines dividing cruise ship pas-