Cruise Destinations News
Walls & legends: Wales and its castles not to be missed
Wales is a magical land, a place where wild nature merges with a millenary history, made of legends, battles, and culture. When you think of Wales, you often imagine green hills, fairytale castles, and a proud people who jealously guard their traditions. And rightly so: this region is one of the richest in historical and […] Read more
GPH Transforms Cruise Ports Across Five Destinations
Global Ports Holding (GPH), the world’s leading cruise port operator, has launched an ambitious infrastructure transformation program valued at approximately $250 million. Following the successful opening of new terminals in Alicante, Fuerteventura, and Lanzarote, the company is now set to redefine five additional strategic destinations: The Bahamas, Antigua & Barbuda, Saint Lucia, Spain, and Puerto Rico. […] Read more
GPH Leads a Major Environmental Mobilization
Global Ports Holding (GPH) has transformed International Coastal Cleanup Day into a collective initiative that spanned continents. Through the initiative “From Every Port, For Every Coast,” the company engaged more than 250 volunteers in concrete actions to clean up beaches and shorelines, collecting over one ton of waste along with valuable data for marine pollution research. […] Read more
Bodrum nominated for sustainability initiative of the year
Bodrum Cruise Port, part of the Global Ports Holding network, is preparing to make a major leap on the international stage with its recent nomination for the “Sustainability Initiative of the Year” at the Seatrade Cruise Awards 2025. This nomination comes in recognition of the social responsibility project One Day. One Ship. One Future, launched […] Read more
San Juan Cruise Port: The Return of Oasis-Class Ships
San Juan Cruise Port in Puerto Rico has reached a significant milestone with the return of Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas, the first Oasis-class ship to dock in the capital since the completion of a major upgrade to Pier 3. This project, funded and led directly by the port, has restored the capacity to […] Read more
Four GPH Ports Among the World’s Most Stunning
A recent international study has crowned four cruise ports operated by Global Ports Holding (GPH) among the most stunning in the world. Conducted by the UK-based travel insurance company AllClear, the research used sophisticated eye-tracking technology to capture passengers’ first visual impressions upon arriving at the port from cruise ships. The result is a ranking […] Read more
Tarragona Cruise Port: a new sustainable era
Just over a year after its inauguration, the new cruise terminal of Tarragona Cruise Port, located on the Moll de Balears and managed by Global Ports Holding, has established itself as an important international model in the port sector. The facility, officially opened in June 2024, has attracted the attention not only of cruise industry […] Read more
Wales Coast Path: A Journey Through the Soul of Wales
Walking along the coast of Wales is not merely an outdoor activity; it is an immersion into a land that tells its story through the tides, cliffs, castles, and the words of its poets. The Wales Coast Path, inaugurated in May 2012, is much more than a simple trail: it is a thread that stitches […] Read more
Mindelo Opens Its Doors to International Cruise Tourism
The official inauguration of the Mindelo Cruise Port, held in the stunning setting of São Vicente Island, marks a new era for Cape Verde in the international maritime tourism landscape. An ambitious project born from strategic vision and international collaboration, the port aims to transform the Atlantic archipelago into a key hub for global cruise […] Read more
GPH Strengthens Its Commitment in the Caribbean
Global Ports Holding (GPH) has officially reinforced its presence in the Caribbean tourism sector by joining the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) as an allied member. This strategic step confirms GPH’s commitment to promoting sustainable and inclusive development of the cruise industry in the region, benefiting local economies and communities. The company operates key ports across […] Read more