1、CRS INSIGHT Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress INSIGHTINSIGHTi i COVID-19 and the Cruise Ship Industry John Frittelli Specialist in Transportation Policy March 16, 2020 The cruise ship industry has been heavily impacted by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Major cruise lines have can
2、celed trips from U.S. ports over the next month. In recent weeks, several cruise ships have been quarantined offshore and U.S government health officials have advised against cruise ship travel for the time being. These events have raised questions about government oversight over the cruise industry
3、, the potential economic harm the coronavirus could have on the industry, and whether the industry is largely America- or foreign-based. Employment in the Cruise Ship Industry While most of the major cruise lines are incorporated or otherwise domiciled in foreign countries, they have headquarters in
4、 the United States, with office staff who handle advertising, sales, bookings, and vessel planning. According to federal government data, Miami has the largest contingent of workers employed by the cruise industry (North American Industry Classification System code 483112), with Los Angeles and Wash
