Caribbean and Vanilla Islands compete to attract cruises

October 14, 2018
by Alain St.Ange
2 min read
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Written by Alain St.Ange

The Caribbean Islands and the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands on the other side of the world have both been working hard to attract cruise tourism to their shores. Some islands benefiting with more success than others, the both regions making a year-on-year improvement on number of cruise ship companies stopping in the region and the number of nights the ships remain in port.

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The Caribbean Islands and the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands on the other side of the world have both been working hard to attract cruise tourism to their shores. Some islands benefiting with more success than others, both regions making a year-on-year improvement on the number of cruise ship companies stopping in the region and the number of nights the ships remain in port.

The Caribbean islands are now going to meet to focus on their way forward and the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands need to be doing the same. The change of Tourism Ministers makes it more important than ever for a briefing meeting by Pascal Viroleau, the CEO of the Vanilla Islands and replanning the future. The Caribbean example is a great one for Ministers of the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands to follow.

Caribbean tourism stakeholders will meet in Puerto Rico early next month focusing on key elements to foster long-standing mutual success between cruise lines and destinations. “We could not be prouder to announce the workshops this year because they show the industry’s commitment to doing business with our partners in the Caribbean and Latin America,” said Michele Paige, President of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA).

From the ultimate decision-makers to high-level executives that determine where ships call, what sells on board and how to invest in destinations and products, the cruise industry will truly be on hand – and focused on maximizing synergies and potential opportunities with the audience,” she added.

The November 5-9 FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show, is regarded as the largest and only official cruise conference and trade show in the Caribbean and is expected to be attended by 150 cruise industry decision-makers, representing 95 percent of global ocean cruising capacity, along with high-level government representatives.

The organizers said that for the first time in the event’s 25-year history, chairmen of cruise lines and corporations participate in a separate workshop, to present both unique perspectives and an all-encompassing view of the industry.

WHAT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ARTICLE:

  • From the ultimate decision-makers to high-level executives that determine where ships call, what sells on board and how to invest in destinations and products, the cruise industry will truly be on hand – and focused on maximizing synergies and potential opportunities with the audience,” she added.
  • The organizers said that for the first time in the event's 25-year history, chairmen of cruise lines and corporations participate in a separate workshop, to present both unique perspectives and an all-encompassing view of the industry.
  • Trade Show, is regarded as the largest and only official cruise conference and trade show in the Caribbean and is expected to be attended by 150 cruise industry decision-makers, representing 95 percent of global ocean cruising capacity, along with high-level government representatives.
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Alain St.Ange

Alain St Ange has been working in the tourism business since 2009. He was appointed as the Director of Marketing for Seychelles by President and Minister of Tourism James Michel.

He was appointed as the Director of Marketing for Seychelles by President and Minister of Tourism James Michel. After one year of

After one year of service, he was promoted to the position of CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board.

In 2012 the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands regional Organization was formed and St Ange was appointed as the first president of the organization.

In a 2012 cabinet re-shuffle, St Ange was appointed as Minister of Tourism and Culture which he resigned on 28 December 2016 in order to pursue a candidacy as Secretary General of the World Tourism Organisation.

At the UNWTO General Assembly in Chengdu in China, a person who was being sought after for the “Speakers Circuit” for tourism and sustainable development was Alain St.Ange.

St.Ange is the former Seychelles Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine who left office in December last year to run for the position of Secretary General of the UNWTO. When his candidature or document of endorsement was withdrawn by his country just a day before the elections in Madrid, Alain St.Ange showed his greatness as a speaker when he addressed the UNWTO gathering with grace, passion, and style.

His moving speech was recorded as the one on the best marking speeches at this UN international body.

African countries often remember his Uganda address for the East Africa Tourism Platform when he was a guest of honor.

As former Tourism Minister, St.Ange was a regular and popular speaker and was often seen addressing forums and conferences on behalf of his country. His ability to speak ‘off the cuff’ was always seen as a rare ability. He often said he speaks from the heart.

In Seychelles he is remembered for a marking address at the official opening of the island’s Carnaval International de Victoria when he reiterated the words of John Lennon famous song… ” you may say I am a dreamer, but I am not the only one. One day you will all join us and the world will be better as one”. The world press contingent gathered in Seychelles on the day ran with the words by St.Ange which made headlines everywhere.

St.Ange delivered the keynote address for the “Tourism & Business Conference in Canada”

Seychelles is a good example for sustainable tourism. This is therefore not surprising to see Alain St.Ange being sought after as a speaker on the international circuit.

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