THE PORT Authority of Jamaica has been awarded the 'Most Responsive Port' by the Dream World Cruise Destinations magazine in its annual survey of ports and destinations worldwide.
The award, which is determined by the feedback from representatives of international cruise lines, recognises the "port that has demonstrated an effective co-operation and partnership with public/private organisations, enabling them to react and find solutions to the demands of the industry and to the many challenges of investing for future growth." The award was shared with Jacksonville, United States with commendations going to several European ports as well as Aruba, Panama and the Canary Islands.
The port of Montego Bay also received commendation in the category 'Best Turnaround Operations'.
"The category in which Jamaica was successful acknowledges the tremendous work done by the Port Authority since they took over the administration of the cruise segment," said Dream World publisher and editor, Chris Ashcroft, quoted in a release issued by the Port Authority's publicists.
Dream World is said to have a circulation of 7,000 among cruise line managers and executives, as well as some travel agents in the US, United Kingdom and Germany.
The award was accepted in Miami by William Tatham, vice president of cruise shipping and marina operations at the Port Authority.
"Jamaica has made several strides towards improving the service we offer our cruise ship visitors and the cruise lines which continue to support us. This award is recognition of those efforts," Mr. Tatham said.
