Auteur: AIVP
Source: Associated British Ports
Date de parution: Mercredi, 12 Avril 2006
Type de Document: Actualité
Thème: 2.06 - activité croisière, 3.03 - stratégie locale de développement portuai
Langue originale: Anglais
Localisation: Europe : Royaume Uni : Plymouth
Langue: Français, Anglais, Espagnol

Le Port de Plymouth, opéré par Associated British Ports (ABP), a été récompensé lors du salon international de la croisière à Miami en mars 2006 (Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention). La récompense souligne les efforts menés par la ville portuaire pour un accueil de qualité et pour l'intégration des activités croisières dans le tissu économique local.

Port of Plymouth has won an award for ‘Most Improved Destination’ The award was presented following a survey conducted by leading cruise publication Dream World Cruise Destination. The survey is considered a barometer of the international cruise industry.
Plymouth has become a notable cruise destination in recent years, partly as a consequence of ABP's investment in improving the port’s cruise-handling facilities. The port has also worked in co-operation with Plymouth City Council to help improve the port’s reception facilities, and with Destination South, to raise awareness of the area’s potential as a cruise destination. With 13 calls scheduled for this season, the port expects to handle over 14,000 passengers.
Colin Greenwell, ABP Port Manager, Port of Plymouth, commented: “Winning this award is fantastic news for Plymouth’s cruise business – it shows we are being recognised for all the great things we have to offer. The port boasts a modern passenger terminal and extensive amenities, while Plymouth itself offers a unique cultural heritage and some spectacular countryside.”
He added: “Visiting cruise ships always bring some spark to the local economy. They also play an important role in the South-West’s tourism industry. This award will help strengthen our reputation as a viable cruise destination and will hopefully help attract even more cruise ships for the future.”

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