The number of cruise passengers increases by 294% to 700,000
The London-based World Cruise Awards named Abu Dhabi “the world’s cruise destination” this year, following a sharp uptick in tourist traffic.
The emirate was also hailed as the “Best Cruise Destination in the Middle East,” while AD Ports Group’s Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal in Zayed Port won the titles of “World’s Best Cruise Terminal” and “Best Cruise Terminal in the Middle East” for this year. . -Donation of the frame revealed on their website.
“The four awards are a testament to Abu Dhabi’s position as a premier cruise destination, and showcase the emirate’s world-class amenities and hospitality,” Abu Dhabi media said on Tuesday.
Abu Dhabi won the name “Best Cruise Destination” ahead of the top destinations nominated this year, adding Mauritius, Mexico, Jamaica, Alaska and the Philippines, according to the World Cruise Awards. The annual awards program aims to recognize, praise, and celebrate excellence. in the global cruise industry.
The global cruise industry has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, recording losses of $1 billion. With economies around the global reopening, the number of cruise passengers has begun to recover. The Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal at Zayed Port has recently seen remarkable growth, recording more than 700,000 visitors to the emirate in the 2022-2023 season, almost quadrupling last season’s 177,639 visitors. The 2022-23 season also saw 184 calls sent, up from 130 calls last season.
The first quarter of 2023 is also strong, with 363,494 visitors and 120 calls recorded, compared to the first quarter of 2022, which had 89,953 visitors and 60 calls.
Passenger volume in the first quarter of 2023 exceeded the number of visitors received for the 2022 total by more than 37%, Abu Dhabi media previously reported.
(Writing by Cleofe Maceda; editing by Seban Scaria)
seban. scaria@lseg. com
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