Cruise ship arrival to boost island tourism and economy


Welcome: ‘Spectrum of the Seas’ is expected to dock at Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal at 8am tomorrow. — Photo courtesy of Penang Port

GEORGE TOWN: After two years of Covid-19 restrictions, tourism players are looking forward to the arrival of international cruise ship Spectrum of the Seas, which will calling at the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) at 8am tomorrow.

The arrival and disembarkation of 3,239 passengers and 1,577 crew members will be “sweet news” for stakeholders and tourism industry players who are looking forward to receiving them after the long hiatus.

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