MedCruise announced the launch of a new working group to promote cruising in North Africa, as well as developing itineraries in the region. The Working Group includes regional MedCruise members - Port of Tangier, Port of Ceuta, Tunisian Ports and Egyptian Ports - as well as associate members such as La Goulette Shipping Cruise, Mercantile Marine Shipping, Algeria Cruise Services and Ceuta Tourism Board. Outlook for North Africa optimisticMedCruise's president highlighted the potential of the region due to the increase in tourism in Northern African countries and the optimistic forecast for the coming years. ‘The launching of this Working Group will have a positive impact at the cruise industry in the whole Mediterranean region and bring new opportunities to cruise-related companies that operate here,’ he added. Last October, MedCruise launched a Working Group to promote cruising in the Black Sea at a meeting in Odessa.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 04, 2019 14:03 UTC