New cruise terminal in Newcastle welcomed

New cruise terminal in Newcastle welcomed

The NSW Government’s announcement of a multi-user cruise terminal in Newcastle to support cruise tourism in the Hunter region has been welcomed by the industry.

Speaking in Newcastle, Sture Myrmell, President of P&O Cruises, one of Carnival Australia’s seven iconic cruise brands, said the announcement was good news for the people of Newcastle, “reinforcing the great reputation the people of Newcastle have earned over the years for the warmth of their welcome for the thousands of cruise visitors to the region.”

Myrmell went on to say the new terminal acknowledges the Hunter region’s attractiveness as a cruise destination, with its ease of access to the surrounding wine growing district and other quality attractions.

“It also acknowledges cruise tourism’s local economic contribution as the industry continues to record double-digit growth in passenger numbers in Australia with domestic itineraries and short break cruises among the big growth areas in this market.”

Ships from a number of Carnival Australia brands had visited Newcastle including the spectacular maiden visit earlier this year of Cunard Line’s Queen Elizabeth.

“The new multiple-use cruise terminal will be an excellent local asset to support and encourage cruise ship calls to Newcastle,” Myrmell concluded.

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