This agreement will also facilitate new experiences to offer cruise companies and collaborate with the local private sector to maximize any opportunities. Additionally, the agreement will put the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) in the spotlight for Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) programs centered on the hiring of and purchasing goods from local citizens. “This agreement is another statement speaking to the continued partnership between the U.S. Virgin Islands and FCCA,” said Micky Arison, Chairman of FCCA and Carnival Corporation & plc. Now USVI projects a full cruise recovery this year, with passenger volume expected to return to 2019 levels in the destination. “Through this agreement, the U.S. Virgin Islands again has FCCA’s full commitment to fulfilling the destination’s initiatives, including assisting the private sector and helping all locals prosper from the economic impact that the industry brings.”

Source: Ethiopian News February 14, 2023 01:24 UTC