Alicante Costa Blanca Tourism and Cruisers Association (ALCTC) In collaboration with MSC Cruises and Alicante Provincial Council, V Edition of the Alicante Costa Blanca Conference for an in-depth analysis of the present and the present The future of cruise tourism in the city and province of Alicante.
made on the forum Santa Barbara Castle Moderated by Alicante’s Esatur Services director, Luis María Pizana, with the participation of prestigious speakers who specialize in the industry, discussing the economic potential of cruise tourism for this region.
In this sense, all the speakers agreed to emphasize the important points. economic and social impact Creation of the Main Port MSC Tours For the city of Alicante and the province in the summer of 2022.
In this sense, ALCTC highly valued the forecasts initiated by the CEO of MSC Cruises. Fernando Pacheco will launch from 18 in 2022 to 32 departures from Alicante Base Port in 2023. Something that will significantly increase tourist arrivals in the city and serve as a reference for other shipping companies to keep Alicante as their home port in mind.
in Pacheco Making Alicante more known in depth and introduce others the most unknown settlements of the province like mountain experiences and contents. Likewise, continue to work on sustainability through measures such as the use of electric buses.
In this direction, MSC Cruises representative Luis Blanes, increase excursion and experience offers Many more prescribers of the city will be created and they will be the ones selling Alicante as a destination.
Throughout the forum, invited experts contributed their visions and Lines to follow to enrich the tourist offer for the benefit of the entire industry.
Therefore, the President of the Costa Blanca Provincial Tourist Board, Jose Francisco Manceboduring the opening of the meeting, he thanked MSC Cruises for its commitment to Alicante and expressed confidence that the results of the day will allow both the private sector and Public Administration to determine where work should be done.
Alicante City Council Tourist Board Service President, Elena Lumbreras, He noted that the cooperation between the Port of Alicante and the ALCTC and the Municipal Tourism Board is “a true reflection of the public-private commitment”.
That’s why Lumbreras advanced, “port adjustments and improvements will be made, as it is the first sight of cruise passengers upon arrival in the city. In fact, many tourist enclaves, such as the Castillo de Santa Bárbara, have been upgraded with revitalization, improved service, promotion and improved accessibility with lift and shuttle service.
Mónica Bautista, commercial director of Alicante Port Authority, Port needs improvement so that the first appearance of a cruise passenger is pleasant, friendly and clean. “We work hand in hand in the role of the Board of Trustees and the Deputy Mayor of Alicante, Mari Carmen Sanchezfor his great performance.
President of ALCTC, Francesco Balby, He thanked MSC Cruises’ trust and the City Council team’s support for the city’s tourism industry. Thanks to this work, we reached the port, which is the dream base, and Alicante was included in the map of cruise destinations.”
Vice President of ALCTC, Jorge Rodriguezreference to the project Alicante Cruise FriendlyA seal of quality for shops, gastronomic establishments, city museums, tourist routes and hotel establishments, where Jorge Rodríguez encourages participation, to increase visits to these establishments on cruise ship break days in our city and province.
Victoria Puche, president of the Alicante Provincial Hotels and Tourist Accommodation Association (APHA), be interested in –in terms of cleanliness, access and services–, venues that welcome especially cruise passengers, Harbor entrance, Paseo de la Esplanada etc.
Lalo Díez, president of the Alicante State Association of Music Supporters and Festivals and director of Torrevieja Culture, “This summer It has been very good for the music and hospitality industry. never-before-seen concerts, venues and festivals offer”.
very one intervened Mari Carmen SánchezEncouraging those present to “continue to reflect on the strengths Alicante has for cruise tourism, but also what it needs to improve in its offering”.
this closing of the conference Made by the president of ALCTC, Francis Balby.