Cruise
Co-ordinated by Visit Kent, Cruise is a partnership including Kent County Council, Dover District Council, the Port of Dover, English Heritage, Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Kings Ferry.
Aims
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To increase shore excursion visits to Kent
- To attract more cruise operators to use the Port of Dover
- To increase the number of Port of Calls
- To work in partnership with ground handlers and tour operators to enhance their programmes
- To increase the economic benefits of the cruise market to Dover and to the rest of Kent
2009 Highlights
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More than 8,000 Cruise passengers were spoken to at the Dover Cruise welcome desk, compared to 7,000 in 2008 and 4.500 in 2007
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Ongoing e-marketing strategy to key cruise lines and ground handlers
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The Visit Kent Cruise Mini-site is now live
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Sales Missions and Exhibitions to USA and Germany
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Hosting Fam Trips for Cruise Operators and trade
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An increase of 15% in cruise business to Canterbury Cathedral
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An increase in cruise business to Dover Castle from the independent market
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Cruise consumer brochure produced and distributed
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Cruise trade pack produced with new themes
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Welcome to Kent signage and key locations in Cruise 1 & 2
For more information please contact Cheryl Parker on 01227 862290 or email cheryl.parker@visitkent.co.uk.