UK association aims to help develop a European-wide code of conduct from cruise ports
By
Rebecca Gibson |
CruiseBritain has joined forces with the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) and associations representing Mediterranean, European and Scandinavian cruise ports in a strategic alliance designed to enhance European-wide cooperation.
The association attended the inaugural meeting of ESPO’s recently formed Cruise and Ferry Ports Network (CFPN) in January 2015 and encouraged its 28 port members to participate in the Europe-wide port survey that looked to identify common challenges and priorities to develop a code of conduct for European cruise ports.
“The invitation to join with fellow cruise port associations is an affirmation of CruiseBritain’s work in raising the profile of Britain as a cruise destination,” said Daren Taylor, chair of CruiseBritain. “Together with colleagues at MedCruise, Cruise Europe, Cruise Baltic and Cruise Norway, we will work through ESPO’s Cruise and Ferry Ports Network to achieve a clear voice with European institutions, develop a useful Code of Practice and engage in constructive dialogue with other industry stakeholders such as the cruise lines.”
Isabelle Ryckbost, ESPO’s secretary general, said: “With the cooperation of CruiseBritain and all other regional cruise port organisations, we will be able to strengthen our knowledge about the needs and concerns of EU cruise ports and give a clear signal to the Brussels political scene of what Europe can do for the cruise ports and vice versa.”