Disembarking from the boat, the travelers, many of whom came from European countries such as the United Kingdom and Denmark, enjoyed a cultural spectacle that highlighted various elements of Tobago island’s heritage, Newsday newspaper reported.
Local Hotel and Tourism Association President Alpha Lorde said the 2023-2024 phase is off to a good start.
“I’m very satisfied. “I understand that we are expecting a stronger cruise season this year, so I’m looking forward to it,” said the owner.
The Tourism, Culture, Antiquities and Transport Department of the Tobago House of Assembly reported the previous day that around 70 cruise ships and nearly 117,000 visitors were expected to arrive, a significant increase compared to last year when 42 arrived. ships and about 64,000 passengers.
The Celebrity Silhouette’s arrival came four days after German airline Condor Airlines resumed flights to Tobago, one of the Caribbean nation’s two main islands.
According to experts, the return of this service not only satisfies the ongoing demand for the area from travelers from this country, but is also in line with the local tourism agency’s strategic marketing efforts to improve market presence.
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