Dublin Port is to be put on the leisure map through the creation of a new marketing and development agency intended to boost the number of cruise ships visiting the city.
With the likes of Spratt Personal Shipping operating out of Dublin Port and shipping belongings and cars all over the world for the likes of Conor McGregor, Dublin is already a hive of activity when it comes to shipping. The presence of more cruise ships could really transform the port. At the moment, cruise tourism to Dublin is growing at a rate of 20 percent annually.
“We want to promote Dublin as a premium cruise destination directly to cruise companies and work with businesses in Dublin to tailor packages to the needs of the cruise lines and their passengers,” said Pat Ward, head of corporate services at Dublin Port Company.
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“Dublin Port Company established Cruise Dublin as a marketing development agency to work collectively with its members to attract international cruise lines to the capital, and represent members in our work with Cruise Ireland, Cruise Europe and Fáilte Ireland,” he added.
“Dublin Port Company has been the driving force behind the development of Dublin’s burgeoning cruise tourism business, having worked to attract and build this valuable business for the city for over 30 years.”
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Dublin Port Company chief executive Eamonn O’Reilly said a lack of five-star hotels in the city will remain a big challenge in promoting the port.
“We have a window of opportunity to make a difference now, but this can only be achieved if we all work together – the businesses, the agencies and the port,” he said.
