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VI secures more cruise calls @ Seatrade Cruise Global 2021 - Premier Fahie

-says ‘beneficial dialogue’ achieved between territory & several cruise operators
The Virgin Islands delegation led by Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) at the 2021 Seatrade Cruise Global conference held in Miami Florida has secured more cruise calls to the territory as the administration seeks to further boost cruise tourism numbers halted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo: Facebook/File
Premier Andrew A. Fahie said more productive meetings were held with Disney Cruise Lines, The World Residence, Carnival Corporation, and other tourism industry partners. Photo: Facebook/File
Premier Andrew A. Fahie said more productive meetings were held with Disney Cruise Lines, The World Residence, Carnival Corporation, and other tourism industry partners. Photo: Facebook/File
MIAMI, Florida, USA - The Virgin Islands delegation led by Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) at the 2021 Seatrade Cruise Global conference held in Miami Florida has secured more cruise calls to the territory as the administration seeks to further boost cruise tourism numbers halted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Premier Fahie indicated that Seatrade Cruise Global provides an opportunity for the delegation to meet with ports, cruise lines, and members of the international cruise community to source partners, network with peers both new and known, and to hear insights from leading industry players.

This he said comes as the VI Government is working toward ensuring a safe resumption of the local cruise industry.

The Premier in a social media update noted that his team also met with representatives from the neighboring U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) to discuss the safe restart of passenger cruise in the region.

Meeting has with several cruise tourism operators - Premier

He said meetings were had with Holland America, Seabourn, Royal Caribbean Group, Seadream Yacht Club, and Virgin Cruises.

“Calls to the Virgin Islands were confirmed during these meetings. The dialogue was said to be beneficial in allowing parties to work together to ensure a safe resumption of the cruise industry in the Virgin Island,” Hon Fahie said.

The 2021 Seatrade Cruise Global conference which opened its doors on September 27, 2021, will see overall events running until October 31, 2021, for both in-person and virtual attendees.

Hon Fahie said more productive meetings were held with Disney Cruise Lines, The World Residence, Carnival Corporation, and other tourism industry partners.

12 Responses to “VI secures more cruise calls @ Seatrade Cruise Global 2021 - Premier Fahie”

  • Sam (02/10/2021, 13:23) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    good thing
  • Pathological liar (02/10/2021, 13:33) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    I will believe it when the ships arrive
  • bvibuzz (02/10/2021, 14:03) Like (2) Dislike (11) Reply
    Vip ah work but the people ungrateful so they going get voted out
    • drive time (02/10/2021, 15:37) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
      Shut up patsy
      • @drive time (02/10/2021, 21:16) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
        You took the words right out of my mouth. Like we don’t know it’s her. LMAO.
    • Dishonesty only pays for a time. Afterward a bad conscience causes uneasiness of mind. (02/10/2021, 22:19) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ BVIBUZZ: VIP ah work, but their greediness, and ungratefulness are the two main reasons the are going to get voted out of office as our top political leaders.
      They may even break up before the next general election.
  • Want to see the schedule (02/10/2021, 15:05) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Give us some kind of visit schedule. Even up to Dec. 31st. Dec. Something to plan for and work with...
  • hmmm (02/10/2021, 15:38) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
    No mention of Norwegian which are the more quality ships/passengers.
  • Hmmmm (02/10/2021, 20:11) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
    I hope when cases start going up they no who to blame and stop blaming it on bars and clubs
  • No Pun Intended (02/10/2021, 21:13) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    But girlll, what’s up with those shoes?
  • Woe to the oppressors. Isaiah 10:1-3 (02/10/2021, 23:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    It sounds good to hear that the government is trying to bring more tourists in our country. We do need more tourists to help our staggering economy. However, the ruling Cabinet members should not even think that they are doing us a favour. They asked for a job, We gave them a job, and we are expecting no less than honest service from them. But have we being getting honest and good service? No, no, no, we haven't. This and other reasons are why the CoI probing of mismanagement of our finances by political leaders and others are ongoing in the British Virgin Islands.
    Isaiah 10:1-3.
  • lodger (03/10/2021, 05:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Unfortunately its not just up to our government whether cruise ships come. Its up to all places a ship might visit to make a cruise. Most of those cruise companies could buy our whole territory, so they call the shots. All we could do is ban visits, for whatever reason, but they will decide who comes. Lets hope they do decide to come back for the sake of our economy. Check vacationstogo.com and type in places to visit, Roadtown or Tortola, to see who is scheduled to come.


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