May 30, 2024 - TravelMktg.com, a leading authority in travel marketing and industry insights, today sheds light on the significant environmental concerns associated with the cruise industry. As the sector continues to expand, so too does its ecological footprint, prompting urgent calls for more sustainable practices. A recent photograph of the Odyssey of the Seas, one of the largest cruise ships in operation, starkly illustrates these concerns. The image, taken during a tranquil voyage, captures the ship’s immense structure and the unmistakable plume of smoke billowing from its smokestack.