Business View Caribbean | October 2020

4 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN OCTOBER 2020 can be awarded to any region, tourism body, or association that made significant strides in promoting cruise tourism in the past 12 months, Barbados went up against St Kitts and Nevis and Cruise Copenhagen. Area VP, Global Cruise Sales, Oracle Hospitality, Ingo Soerensen, announced Barbados as the winner and the narrator said: “During the COVID-19 pandemic, Barbados remained a place where homeporting cruise lines found a safe haven, warmth, and hospitality. In addition, ships were able to collaborate with the Bridgetown Port and further destinations to repatriate crew.” Bond said that “This year the quality of nominations surpassed previous standards set” despite the challenges faced by tourism and travel in light of COVID-19. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Barbados remained a place where homeporting cruise lines found a safe haven, warmth, and hospitality