Cruise Destinations News
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
Malaga Cruise Port Embraces Sustainable Mobility
Malaga Cruise Port has recently launched a significant initiative to promote sustainable mobility among cruise passengers and visiting crew members. Since October 2024, TECO Mobility, a local company specializing in eco-friendly micromobility solutions, has been providing sustainable transportation options at Terminals A and B of the port. This collaboration offers visitors an efficient and environmentally […] Read more
Mindelo Joins the Global Ports Holding Network
Global Ports Holding (GPH), the world’s largest cruise port operator, has enthusiastically announced the addition of Mindelo Cruise Port, located on the island of São Vicente in Cape Verde, to its ever-expanding network. This marks GPH’s second African port, following La Goulette Cruise Port in Tunisia, reaffirming the company’s commitment to developing strategic destinations on the […] Read more