(George Town, Grand Cayman – 15 June 2023) The Ministry and Department of Tourism have coordinated specialised meetings between cruise industry executives, major attractions, suppliers, retailers, and tour operators on Wednesday 21 June 2023. 

These face-to-face meetings will take place during next week’s Florida Caribbean Cruise Association’s (FCCA) Platinum Associate Membership Advisory Council (PAMAC) Conference and will allow ease of accessibility between local stakeholders and visiting cruise line executives. 

“We aim to assist the private companies by fostering communication, encouraging cruise lines’ purchase of local goods and services, and identifying any concerns or opportunities that can help Cayman’s cruise tourism sector to flourish,” said Hon. Kenneth Bryan, Minister of Tourism and Ports.

There are two sessions available catering to a wide variety of sectors within the cruise industry. Session 1 will accommodate entities that manage tour operations or shore excursions and Session 2 will cater to entities that manage port operations, itinerary planning, and retail.

The meetings are open to local companies who hold contracts with or aim to engage in talks with cruise lines.  Companies can register up to two people online at www.gov.ky/tourism-transport . The deadline to register is Monday 19th June at 5:00 pm.