Before the pandemic, the country’s cruise industry was experiencing an impressive revival, which was suddenly stifled when the spread of Covid-19 forced social distancing and travel shutdowns. A total of 36 cruise ships both home and transit calls berthed at the terminal compared to only 19 ships in the whole of 2020, while DP World Limassol is expecting a surge in bookings in 2022, compared to this year.

 Each year, World Tourism Day is commemorated on September 27, with festivities around the globe led by the United Nations’ World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).This year’s World Tourism Day focused on inclusive growth, acknowledging the fact that marginalised communities and groups have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic and pledging to leave no one behind in the way out of this crisis.

 This theme was aligned with DP World’s commitment to community engagement and its efforts to support the communities where it operates. 

 In statements, Nawaf Abdulla, CEO, DP World Limassol,  spoke about the company’s commitment to inclusive growth, by pointing out that, “the Company’s vision to turn the Limassol port into a major regional cruise hub, as well as its goal to promote the sustainable growth of cruise tourism in Cyprus, is aimed at driving growth across the entire country. Specifically, shore excursions and tours from Limassol port offer tourists the opportunity to discover the island’s beautiful but remote countryside, thereby boosting the economies of rural and mountain communities.”