Cayman:Tourism Leaders host Executive FAM Tour
Cruise Industry Executives tour Tourism Waterfront Experience Site
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – Wednesday 15 March, 2023) The Ministry and Department of Tourism hosted cruise industry executives for a whistle-stop destination familiarisation exercise this week (14th and 15th March).
The visiting delegation included representatives from Azamara, Celebrity Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America, Norwegian Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean and the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association.
Minister Bryan showcases Waterfront Tourism Experience Project
The nine executives were treated to a virtual tour of the Cayman Islands to discuss the changes to the tourism landscape due to the pandemic. The visit also served as conduit for discussion around experience diversification. Part of the dialog included the Port Zeus Project planned for Cayman Brac, and the Waterfront Tourism Experience Project (WTEP) spearheaded by the Ministry of Tourism.
Cruise Industry Executives tour Brasserie Farm
During his presentation on the WTEP, Minister for Tourism and Transport. Hon. Kenneth Bryan explained the two projects illustrates that the Cayman Islands tourism product is dynamic and growing despite the challenges borne out of the pandemic.
Minister Bryan Presents the new waterfront project to Cruise Executives
“What it also illustrates is that our government, business owners and other stakeholders are committed to bringing new experiences to the market which will give our cruise passengers the very best Cayman Islands encounter possible,” the Minister said.
Names of the visiting delegation:
- Joni Lunsford – Manager in charge of the Caribbean, Azamara
- Priscilla Molina – Director, Carnival Adventures Shore Excursions Operations and Revenue, Carnival Cruise Line
- Geoffrey Burleton – Director – Shore Excursions, Operations and Development, Celebrity Cruises
- Ben Atherly – Director Port Operations, Holland America Group
- Paolo Mezzino – Director, Port Operations US, MSC Cruises
- Juan Kuryla – Senior Vice President – Port Development & Construction, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
- Wendy McDonald – Regional Vice President Government Relations, Caribbean, Royal Caribbean Group
- Michele Paige – Chief Executive Officer, Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association
- Adam Ceserano – President, Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association
