Topic: Florida Caribbean Cruise Association
New cruise pier proposal for Cayman Brac aims to attract ‘boutique’ ships
The concept of a cruise pier to develop Cayman Brac as a 'boutique destination' has drawn a mixed response with some hopeful of a business boom while others cautiously questioning, "How big is boutique?"
Cayman’s cruise sector must sink or swim in new dynamic
As Cayman’s tourism officials voyage further into uncharted waters in search of a new national cruise tourism model, they warn that vendors must rethink their business strategies or face the grim reality of sinking with a now abandoned scheme.
Cayman’s cruise sector urged to create new attractions
Tourism officials say Cayman is on track to meet its cruise passenger target of 1.2 million visitors by the end of 2023, but, if the jurisdiction is to maintain and grow those numbers, it must diversify and upsell its products and services.
Cruise lines eye Cayman Brac expansion
Heads of some of the world’s largest cruise companies discussed bringing their ships to Cayman Brac during a closed meeting with the government and Port Zeus developers.
Increased cruise arrivals on the horizon for Cayman
Cayman and the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association have signed a 'tailored strategic agreement' which could see more cruises heading here.
Cruise industry chief: Passengers want unique Cayman experience
Experiences that are quintessentially and uniquely Caymanian rather than simply sun, sea and sand are what cruise passengers will be looking for when ships return to Cayman’s shores, cruise industry leader Michele Paige says.
Cayman in talks to welcome back cruise passengers
Government officials have completed a day of meetings with cruise line chiefs, in a bid to work out details of how Cayman can begin safely receiving cruise ship tourists again.
Gov’t to seek COVID testing for disembarking cruise passengers
Representatives of the Caribbean Cruise Line Association will meet with tourism, health and government officials on Tuesday on how to safely reintroduce cruise ships here.
Lots of jobs but low wages in cruise sector, study shows
The cruise industry generates employment for more than 4,000 people in the Cayman Islands, according to a research report compiled for the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association.
Cayman delegation attends cruise conference in Mexico
Senior government officials and representatives from Cayman’s tourism industry are attending the 24th annual Florida Caribbean Cruise Association Conference in Merida, Mexico.
