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Bahamas Tourism Leaders Set Sail For Seatrade Cruise Conference
The Honourable I. Chester Cooper, Bahamas Deputy
Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, will lead a
delegation of government and tourism executives who will engage in a series of
high-level meetings aimed at enhancing and fortifying the country's cruise
sector.
From innovative amenities to exciting excursions,
attendees during the four-day event will have the opportunity to explore the
diverse offerings that make The Bahamas a premier cruise destination.
The Bahamas Pavilion will be abuzz with activity as destination partners,
including Nassau Cruise Port, Bimini Cruise Port, Freeport Shipping
Company, Grand Bahama Port Authority and The Bahamas Maritime Authority provide
Seatrade cruise industry officials with the latest updates in cruise
developments, infrastructure upgrades, new tourism experiences, and forthcoming
projects aimed at enhancing the arrival and destination experience for cruise
passengers.
"The Bahamas is surging as a
top-tier cruise destination, and at the Seatrade Global Conference, we stand on
the threshold of unprecedented opportunities," said Cooper. "Seatrade
is the ideal environment to amplify our growth and success, forge dynamic
partnerships, seek out new ventures and gain valuable industry insights. The
most innovative thinking about the future of the cruise industry will be on
full display, with connections to further enhance the expansion of our cruise
business."
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments &
Aviation is a sponsor at two events during the conference: Cruise Lines
International Association (CLIA) Business on The Bay at the Perez Art Museum
Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd on Monday, 8th April, from 6 p.m. – 9:30
p.m., and the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Foundation Dinner, at
the Fontainebleau Restaurant on Tuesday, 9th April, from 7:30 p.m. – 10
p.m.
Seatrade Cruise Global, the annual premier
business-to-business event of the cruise industry, attracts over 10,000
registered attendees, hosts over 600 exhibiting companies, welcomes
representatives from more than 80 cruise line brands and draws participants
from over 120 countries worldwide.
For more information on these exciting events and
offerings, visit Bahamas.com.
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Credit: © The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation
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