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Omicron Hits Carnival’s Near-Term Cruise Bookings

December 20, 2021

Via: gCaptain

Carnival Corp said on Monday Omicron has hurt near-term bookings, but demand for cruises late next year and 2023 suggest that the impact from new coronavirus variants could be shortlived.

Shares of the company fell marginally after the cruise operator also missed fourth-quarter revenue estimates as people avoided cruises due to higher chances of infections in crowded and enclosed spaces.

The fast-spreading Omicron variant has been a cause of concern globally over the last month. Unsure of its severity or effectiveness of vaccinations against it, people are reassessing their immediate travel plans.

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