Cruise Destinations News

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

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

Bodrum Cruise Port: A Record-Breaking Season

The year 2025 begins under the best possible circumstances for Bodrum Cruise Port, the Turkish cruise port managed by Global Ports Holding, the world’s largest cruise port operator. With the arrival of the Astoria Grande, Bodrum has officially kicked off what promises to be a record-breaking season. A total of 120 cruise ships and over […] Read more

Caribbean: The Sector Looks to 2025 with Confidence

Caribbean tourism continues its momentum, recording results in 2024 that surpass pre-pandemic levels and confirming itself as one of the most dynamic sectors of the regional economy. According to the new annual report from the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), the number of international arrivals reached 34.2 million, marking a 6.1% increase over 2023 and a […] Read more

Bahamas: A New Course Toward the Future of Cruising

At Seatrade Cruise Global 2025, the Bahamas unveiled an ambitious and innovative vision for the future of its tourism sector. With over 12,000 participants, 600 exhibitors, and representatives from 121 countries, the event at the Miami Convention Center provided the perfect platform to announce the next evolutionary steps for the cruise industry in the Caribbean […] Read more

A New Era for the San Juan Cruise Port

During Seatrade Cruise Global held in Miami, the San Juan Cruise Port (SJCP) showcased its prominent position in the Caribbean cruise landscape. Operated by the global cruise port leader Global Ports Holding (GPH), SJCP is at the center of a major modernization and expansion effort that has already drawn significant attention from industry operators and […] Read more

Greenock Cruise Port Joins Global Ports Holding

Global Ports Holding Ltd. the world’s largest cruise port operator, has officially signed a 50-year agreement with Clydeport Operations Limited, a subsidiary of Peel Ports Group, to take over the operation of Greenock Cruise Port. This marks GPH’s expansion into Scotland and strengthens its presence in the UK market. Following the addition of Liverpool Cruise […] Read more

Madeira and AIDA Join Forces to Reforest Funchal

The Port Authority of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (APRAM, SA) collaborated with AIDA Cruises to carry out an important tree-planting initiative at Funchal’s Ecological Park. This event is part of the environmental sustainability policy pursued by Madeira’s ports and involved active participation from several stakeholders, including the Municipality of Funchal, the maritime agency Blandy […] Read more

Wales: A Strategic Destination for Sustainable Tourism

Wales, with its rugged coastlines, towering mountains, and deeply rooted cultural traditions, represents one of the most captivating and sustainable cruise tourism destinations in the United Kingdom. Welsh ports offer a wide range of experiences, from nature excursions in areas of outstanding natural beauty to historical visits to castles and gardens, as well as outdoor […] Read more

GPH: key legal challenges in cruise port operations

The activities carried out by Global Ports Holding are extremely broad and complex, spanning multiple and diverse areas of operation. Managing a network of ports provides, on one hand, extensive expertise in all economic, legal, and administrative aspects, enabling the company to be one of the largest and most advanced port operators in the world. […] Read more