Antigua Barbuda welcomes the return of cruise tourism

(MENAFN - Caribbean News Global)ST JOHN'S, Antigua – Tourism hopes are high in Antigua and Barbuda as the country welcomes the return of cruising signalling the rebound of the vibrant cruise tourism sector.

The mood was celebratory as Windstar Cruises' Star Breeze, coasted into Antigua's, St John's Harbour on July 15, greeted by a symbolic water cannon salute, the booming of tugboat horns, and lively steelpan performances by the respected Hells Gate Steel Orchestra.

On hand to officially welcome Captain Ricardo Pinzon, and over 200 passengers and crew on board the luxury vessel, was minister of tourism, Charles Fernandez, minister of state in the ministry of tourism senator, Mary-Claire Hurst, chief executive officer of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority Colin C. James, general manager of the Antigua Cruise Port Dona Regis-Prosper, chief health inspector Sharon Martin, alongside other health and tourism stakeholders.

“Today is truly an exciting day for Antigua and Barbuda's cruise industry. It is one that we have been working hard towards with our health authorities and International Cruise lines to ensure that we restart in a safe and sustainable manner to the benefit of all stakeholders,” said minister of tourism, Charles Fernandez. “It's also one that has been looked forward to with anticipation by the scores of businesses and hundreds of our countrymen who depend on this industry for their livelihoods.”

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