Maritime Minister welcomes cruise industry collaboration

Friday, 14 Nov, 2024 0

Maritime Minister Mike Kane MP joined cruise industry leaders for the first meeting of the Cruise Industry Government Forum since the general election.

During the meeting, the Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working with the cruise industry on shared goals, including the pursuit of net zero cruising by 2050.

The meeting was attended by senior representatives of the Department for Transport, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zer

They discussed shared objectives related to skills, net zero and economic growth.

The attendees also discussed the unique role of cruise in bringing tourists to parts of the UK that can be more difficult to reach by other forms of transport.

Following the meeting, attendees agreed to work on a joint plan related to cruise.

Mike Kane MP said: “I was delighted to address the Forum for the first time as Minister, to discuss how industry and the government can work together to reach Net Zero and decarbonise the sector.”

Andy Harmer, Managing Director, CLIA UK & Ireland added: “We are delighted that this new government is committed to working with our industry and that it recognises the value we bring to the economy.”

“Our industry plays a crucial role nationally, and the Government rightly recognises this contribution. We were delighted to discuss our shared agenda.” 

Related News Stories:  



Related News Stories:  Maritime Minister welcomes cruise industry collaboration with ...     Australia welcomes United States Marines back to Darwin | Defence ...     Press Room | CLIA UK     Valletta Cruise Port welcomes MSC Cruises' latest ... - MedCruise     Cruise Saudi Welcomes MSC World Europa, First to Call in Dammam     Ja welcomes 'Harmony of the Seas' - Island has now played host to ...     Cruise News - Maritime News // Cruiseshipportal     News Detail | Valletta Cruise Port welcomes MSC Seaview | Valletta     CLIA presents cruise industry's Action Plan for Greece to the Greek ...     Joint Statement on Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN ...    



Learn more about :   CLIA ( United Kingdom )  



 

profileimage

TravelMole Editorial Team

Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.



Most Read

Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know

Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham

Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago

Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research

Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact

Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference

Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role

Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal

Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination

Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness

Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future

Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
TRAINING & COMPETITION
Skip to toolbar
Clearing CSS/JS assets' cache... Please wait until this notice disappears...
Updating... Please wait...