94 FEATURED PORTS & DESTINATIONS CRUISE PORT OPERATOR > CRUISE SERVICES > Global Cruises Global Cruises is a leading worldwide tour operator with a presence in over 130 destinations. Based in Miami, the company is renowned for its leadership in innovating shore excursion experiences globally. From the outset, Global Cruises has embraced an innovative approach, aiming to reintroduce destinations to cruise passengers through carefully curated series and collections. Over the past 16 years, the company has grown significantly and now, with over 300 direct employees, serves all major cruise lines worldwide. www.globalcruisesllc.com 20Twenty Based in the Maltese Islands, Mifsud Brothers’ destination managment company, 20Twenty, is undergoing sustainability certification and introducing eco-friendly shore experiences to connect guests to a place through history, food, nature, and the community. Experiences have been designed for the island of Gozo, while a new website has been designed which guides guests to book private transfers and pre/post hotel stays. This aims to promote Valletta as the boutique cruise capital of the Mediterranean. www.veryvalletta.com/pre-post-cruise-stays Global Ports Holding Global Ports Holding (GPH) is the world’s largest cruise port operator. Spanning across four continents, GPH operates 32 cruise ports in 19 countries, welcoming over 20 million cruise passengers annually. GPH’s expertise in cruise port operations is underpinned by its proprietary operating framework, which consistently implements global best practices across its network of cruise ports. GPH’s strategic approach and substantial investment power position it to drive the transformation of cruise ports, ensuring they can accommodate the growing number and size of cruise ships. www.globalportsholding.com Darwin Port, Australia Darwin Port is Australia’s northern gateway and a popular stop for cruise ships heading into Southeast Asia navigating around Australia and the South Pacific. The Darwin Cruise Ship Terminal can accommodate small to medium-size cruise ship homeport operations and can handle the largest ships in Australian waters on transit visits. Darwin offers crocodile encounters, unparalleled Australian military heritage and spectacular natural scenery. Or a unique opportunity to learn more about the oldest living culture in the world through authentic Aboriginal experiences. www.darwinport.com.au ASIA-PACIFIC >
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