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Cruise ship arrival leaves Falmouth buzzing
2011-03-22 16:55:13 | (0 Comments)
The world’s largest cruise , Royal Caribbean’s ‘Oasis of the Seas’ - Contributed
The town centre of Falmouth came alive as the tourist destination officially welcomed the world’s largest cruise liner, Royal Caribbean’s ‘Oasis of the Seas’.
The highly anticipated ship has a combined carrying capacity of over 9000 passengers and crew members aboard.
The town was buzzing with activities as the visitors aboard the ‘Oasis of The Seas’ were exposed to the “Falmouth Experience”, which incorporated Jamaican entertainment, art, craft, exquisite cuisine and cultural performances.
Lenworth Tracey, Deputy General Manager, Economic Development and Corporate Relations, at the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), says cruise arrivals have already begun to enhance the economy of Falmouth and is expected to have wider national impact.
“Falmouth is fast taking its place as a key link in the build out of the tourist product offering of Jamaica and will be a solid complement to the existing port facilities in Ocho and Montego Bay,” said Tracey.
“The people of Falmouth are already reaping returns. From hotel owners to fruit vendors, both large and micro businesses are benefiting,” he added.
He further added that in an attempt to ensure that development happens in a sustainable way, specialised training programmes have been fashioned by organisations such as Heart Trust NTA and the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCO) to guide and enhance the offerings of business and service providers to ensure the visitors enjoy a first rate product.
Tracey noted that the UDC and other collaborating partners have started the process, but it will continue to provide urban planning support.
However, he said plans to facilitate the development of the historic town started last year when the UDC was mandated by Prime Minister Bruce Golding to spearhead and adopt a multiagency collaborative approach to redevelop the area.
2011-03-22 16:55:13 | (0 Comments)
The world’s largest cruise , Royal Caribbean’s ‘Oasis of the Seas’ - Contributed
The town centre of Falmouth came alive as the tourist destination officially welcomed the world’s largest cruise liner, Royal Caribbean’s ‘Oasis of the Seas’.
The highly anticipated ship has a combined carrying capacity of over 9000 passengers and crew members aboard.
The town was buzzing with activities as the visitors aboard the ‘Oasis of The Seas’ were exposed to the “Falmouth Experience”, which incorporated Jamaican entertainment, art, craft, exquisite cuisine and cultural performances.
Lenworth Tracey, Deputy General Manager, Economic Development and Corporate Relations, at the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), says cruise arrivals have already begun to enhance the economy of Falmouth and is expected to have wider national impact.
“Falmouth is fast taking its place as a key link in the build out of the tourist product offering of Jamaica and will be a solid complement to the existing port facilities in Ocho and Montego Bay,” said Tracey.
“The people of Falmouth are already reaping returns. From hotel owners to fruit vendors, both large and micro businesses are benefiting,” he added.
He further added that in an attempt to ensure that development happens in a sustainable way, specialised training programmes have been fashioned by organisations such as Heart Trust NTA and the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCO) to guide and enhance the offerings of business and service providers to ensure the visitors enjoy a first rate product.
Tracey noted that the UDC and other collaborating partners have started the process, but it will continue to provide urban planning support.
However, he said plans to facilitate the development of the historic town started last year when the UDC was mandated by Prime Minister Bruce Golding to spearhead and adopt a multiagency collaborative approach to redevelop the area.
The mega cruise liner Oasis of the Seas at Falmouth Pier on Tuesday, (Gleaner photo). 
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