It’s time we stood up for the little guy

Foreign investment ‘by the back door’ is not the best way forward for Caribbean cruise destinations

By Nathan Dundas, director, Caribbean Shipping Association

‘The Equalizer’ movies starring Denzel Washington are about a strong character who stands up for the weak and defenseless. It is hoped that Caribbean governments can similarly be the equalizers for the Caribbean citizens in this changing cruise environment

Caribbean ports and destinations have long been the envy of European, Asian, Mediterranean, South American and other destinations as we have enjoyed the highest market share of the cruise industry from its inception and continue to do so.

It’s not just the destinations that have watched and envied the growth of the cruise sector and wanted to benefit from this lucrative sector; rather, many companies and other interested parties have been eyeing the Caribbean ports and seeking to benefit from the industry.

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