Okinawa selected as top port of call at cruise forum, winning the award for the second time since 2017
A cruise ship from abroad docked at the Naha Cruise Terminal. February, 2019 in Wakasa, Naha
September 19, 2019 Ryukyu Shimpo
The “2019 Asia Cruise Forum Jeju,” an annual forum meant to stimulate the Asian cruise market, took place from August 28-30 on Jeju Island, Korea, where Okinawa was selected as the top port of call in Asia.
The number of ports, Okinawa’s nature and culture, superior geographic location, and speedy CIQ (Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine) process, among other factors contributed to their overall high rating.
This is the second time Okinawa has won the award since 2017.
The award ceremony was held August 28, and was attended by fumio Kijihana, head of the Okinawa Department of Culture, Tourism, and Sports’ Tourism Promotion office.
The Asia Cruise Forum Jeju gathers people from the cruise industry in the Asian region in order to exchange ideas and find areas of cooperation.
The goal is to grow the overall cruise market in Asia.
Kenichi Arakaki, head of the Okinawa Culture, Tourism, and Sports Department said, “We want to continue to work diligently at promoting cruises.”
(English translation by T&CT and Sam Grieb)
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