Meeting takes place to boost Caribbean tourist numbers
Nov 5th, 2009
A meeting of almost 1,000 tourism industry specialists has taken place in St Lucia, with delegates discussing how best to increase the number of cruise visitors to the Caribbean.The 16th annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Conference & Trade Show was attended by a number of dignitaries, including Colombian president Alvaro Uribe Velez.
FCCA president Michele Paige said the industry had to work together to ensure it came through the economic downturn successfully.
Around 100 cruise executives from the association's 15 member lines attended the conference, which also featured a number of workshops and speakers.
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Crewed vessels like the 57-ft sailing yacht Amanzi could be ideal for a voyage around the archipelago.
The boat comes with a captain and private chef to keep up to five guests on-track and well fed during their trip.
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Come on Chris… when’s the next one?"
Come on Chris… when’s the next one?"
