LOOP: TOURISM ON THE REBOUND IN ST MAARTEN
Nearly 15,000 tourists graced the shores of St Maarten this week in what Acting Minister of Tourism Omar Ottley called a “stunning indication that the Caribbean’s number one Cruise travel destination was back in business.”
“We had a perfect first day of six cruise ships back at the port, which is a good feeling. It is something we have been working diligently for as we rebound from a difficult two years and seven months of very little economic activity,” said Ottley.
The Minister said St Maarten could expect six new port calls from Cruise Ships that have never been to the island, added to the regular port calls. He also confirmed that bookings for cruise travel to the island are now up to around 120 per cent. “This is a good indication of what’s in store for this tourism season,” said Ottley.