Cruise Destinations News
Five Port Associations Toward a Sustainable Future
During Seatrade Cruise Med in Malaga, Spain, MedCruise President Figen Ayan joined leaders from four other European port associations to discuss actions needed to support sustainable growth in the cruise industry. The panel featured Monica Berstad of Cruise Norway, Klaus Bondam of Cruise Baltic, Simone Tommaso Maraschi of Cruise Europe, and Ian McQuade of Cruise […] Read more
Tourism: The Future of Caribbean Hospitality
During the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC), held from September 2 to 6 at the Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach in the Cayman Islands, Janelle Hopkin, owner of a luxury boutique hotel in Grenada, shared her vision for elevating Caribbean hospitality and offering unforgettable guest experiences. Janelle Hopkin, President and […] Read more
Ukraine: An effective and safe Sea corridor
Ukraine has been ensuring the operation of a safe Sea corridor on its own. As is well known, starting from the 18th-19th centuries, Ukraine has been the granary of Europe, and in the era of its independence, it has become one of the leading grain exporters. In 2021, before the armed attack by russia, Ukraine […] Read more
The Black Sea ports efforts to revive the cruise shipping
The history of cruise shipping in one of the most touristic cities on the Black Sea coast – Odesa – is quite complicated, full of various challenges, but very fascinating. As is known, until 2014, there was a systematic annual increase in the number of cruise ship calls to the ports of the Black Sea […] Read more
Frontex: New requirements to travel to Europe
Raising awareness about EES & ETIAS by Frontex: European Border and Coast Guard Agency. What exactly are these two European border management system, and how will they impact tourist access to Europe? Both systems have been introduced to address the need to facilitate and ensure secure tourist access throughout the European Union. Let’s examine them […] Read more
Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife hosts three new ships
The Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife recently welcomed the cruise ships National Geographic Endurance, Viking Sky, and Celebrity Ascent for the first time. The event was celebrated with the traditional presentation of metope to the respective ships, highlighting the significance of these inaugural visits. The National Geographic Endurance, an icebreaker class ship, received its metope during […] Read more
Castries Port of Saint Lucia: the agreement with GPH
Global Ports Holding Plc (GPH), the world’s largest cruise port operator, has officially commenced operations at the Castries Port of Saint Lucia (SLCP). The event, marked by a special ceremony at the port’s North Pier, saw the participation of high-ranking government dignitaries and key industry partners. During the inaugural ceremony, Global Ports Holding Chairman and […] Read more
The Port of Liverpool and GPH: the new partnership
Global Ports Holding Plc (“GPH”), the world’s largest independent cruise port operator, has officially integrated the Liverpool Cruise Port into its network during a special event held on April 10, 2024, at Seatrade Cruise Global. The event, which took place at the Global Ports Holding stand, attracted the attention of many industry stakeholders, highlighting the […] Read more
Pointe de Floride 2026: new era for the Port of Le Havre
Starting in 2022, the new partnership between Haropa Port and the urban area of Le Havre Seine Metropole led to the founding of a new company called GIP Le Havre Croisieres, aimed at revolutionizing the management of cruise terminals and developing new infrastructure at the Port of Le Havre. Steven Protois, General Manager, and Valerie […] Read more