Hon. Marsha T. Henderson, Minister of Tourism, and Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, recently held strategic talks with Royal Caribbean Group and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.

 These gatherings sought to deepen ties with the cruise line and investigate creative approaches to support community and other related aspects.

 In keeping with the Federation’s Sustainable Island State Agenda, the talks also centered on growing partnerships with cruise lines, drawing in more tourists, and making sure that the advantages of tourism support the nation’s general growth and sustainability.

Prime Minister Drew and Tourism Minister Henderson took photos with President and CEO of Royal Caribbean International, Michael Bayley, President of Silversea, Bert Hernandez, Senior Vice President Port Development & Construction at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Juan Kuryla and Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer-Commercial Development at Norwegian Cruise Line, Chad Berkshire

The Prime Minister stated this on Facebook:

“Greetings,

Just returned from Florida, where I joined the Hon. Marsha T. Henderson and her team to meet with cruise executives. We are strengthening our tourism product as we prepare to welcome over one million passengers this year.”