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Operations begin at Antigua Cruise Port
Global Ports Holding has started its operation in Antigua Cruise Port, a transit port that is the highlight of Southern and Deep Southern cruise itineraries, as well as trans- atlantic routes. GPH will use its global expertise and operating model to manage the cruise port op- erations in Antigua and Barbuda. GPH will also invest in improving and adding to the port’s retail facilities, with an expected total initial investment in the first 12 months of operation of $45-50m, balance will be spent to improve the surrounding port area by the last quarter of 2021. GPH and its partners will be financing the completion of the new pier which will allow the port to handle the world’s largest cruise ships. The addition of Antigua Cruise Port to GPH’s portfolio is expected to increase GPH’s total passenger volumes for 2020 to close to 13 million. Emre Sayın, CEO of Global Ports Holding: “I am delighted that we are starting cruise port operations in Antigua. This agreement marks a significant milestone for GPH and Antigua and Barbuda and is a further endorsement of our operating capabilities and the benefits we can bring to cruise destinations, for passengers and the local popula- tion in the Caribbean. The addition of cruise port operations in Antigua and Bahamas to GPH’s portfolio augurs well for the future of the cruise industry in the Caribbean. The GPH team looks forward to working with all stakeholders to continue to build on the potential of Antigua and the Caribbean.”
Port of the Year goes to Zadar Cruise Port
Zadar Cruise Port has been named the Port of the Year at the Seatrade Cruise Awards 2019 announced as part of the CLIA Germany Gala Dinner on the occasion of Seatrade Europe 2019. Leading to the award, Zadar Cruise Port has made the most significant im- provements to its handling facilities and cruise-tourism infrastructure over the past year. New Zadar Cruise Port General Manager Rebeka V. Pevec said: “This is truly tremendous success, we are all very proud and honored that our port is awarded as Port of the Year 2019. This award is recognition to our entire team in Zadar and at Global Ports Holding for all the hard work, but it is also motivation and obligation to continue with further develop- ment and growth. Since we are the first Croatian cruise port to win this award, this is also an exceptional promotion of the Zadar City, Zadar region, and Croatia. Zadar is a beautiful city and Zadar County has so much to offer. Our goal and our wish, as port and as desti- nation, is to be recognized for our hospitality, professionalism and security.”, said Pevec. “Ever since Zadar Cruise Port joined our global network, we have been fully committed to introducing the best port management practices and standards that we gained through years of experience. We are extremely happy and proud of this award given by a jury of eminent leaders of the industry, as it is a confirmation of all the hard work the Zadar coun- ty and the port authority and Global Ports Holding have put into the port. This motivates us to continue our work in Zadar and in all other ports we operate”, said Emre Sayın, CEO of Global Ports Holding.
Global Ports Holding to transform the cruise experience in Nassau
Global Ports Holding is pleased to announce that Nassau Cruise Port has signed a 25-year port operation and lease agreement with the Government of the Bahamas for the Prince George Wharf and related areas at Nassau cruise port. NCP is a consortium comprising GPH, the Bahamas Investment Fund and the Yes Foundation. The $250m transformation will make Nassau Cruise Port one of the greatest waterfronts in the world. The port will become a modern, world-class destination with large open spaces, as well as sufficient shaded areas to enable visitor comfort while being attentive to special needs, elderly passengers and children. Global Ports Holding CEO, Emre Sayin, said: “We are excited to apply our best practice model to develop the cruise offer in Nassau. Nassau will now become the biggest cruise port in our portfolio, increasing our passenger volumes by 50%. The GPH team very much looks forward to working with our partners, the cruise lines and the people of the Bahamas to reinvigorate the iconic cruise port and city of Nassau.”
Boutique Cruise Lines choose Málaga Cruise Port’s Terminal el Palmeral
Terminal El Palmeral has started to serve bou- tique cruise lines in the past year with the comfort of being located only walking dis- tance to the heart of the charming city center of Málaga. Boutique cruise lines such as Windstar, Vi- king, Seabourn and Silversea have all chosen El Palmeral terminal for their passengers. “The beautiful state-of-the-art terminal of Mála- ga Cruise Port offers the most exclusive and wide range of premium services to its cruise guests.” Commented Susana Gutierrez, Gen- eral Manager of Málaga Cruise Port.
Ege Port Kuşadası is the world’s first cruise port to receive Ecoports certificate
Ege Port Kuşadası has become the first cruise port in the world to be granted the Ecoports Port Environmental Review Systems (PERS) certificate in May 2019 which is the only port sector specific environmental management standard. It requires that the port presents an overview of major environmental issues and the legal requirements that are aimed to re- duce this impact. Aziz Güngör, East Med Regional Director at GPH and Ege Port Kusadasi General Manager, said: “We are proud to be the first cruise port to meet the criteria of PERS certification, which is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff to meet the criteria. We are located in a picturesque region of Turkey and our efforts in environmental care and sustainability will allow many more cruise passengers to experience its wonderful natural beauty.”
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