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Guadeloupe students to assist in cruise ship welcomes, toursGuadeloupe students to assist in cruise ship welcomes, tours

Guadeloupe students will get to use their foreign language skills and destination knowledge to welcome and assist cruise visitors in a new project led by Guadeloupe Islands Tourist Board in partnership with Michelet High School.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

March 28, 2016

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This 'School On Board' project enables students to put their Spanish, English and German knowledge to practical use, along with sharing geographical, historical and cultural knowledge about their home.

The third year high school students will receive training about Guadeloupe, its main attractions, the major tourist sites in Pointe-a-Pitre and how to give directions and read a map.

The students will be divided into two groups. One group will go on tour with a guide to interact with passengers and the other group will be assigned to the information point at the port. They'll share information about activities and attractions in Pointe-a-Pitre and the islands of Guadeloupe.

In addition to providing a memorable experience for passengers and helping the students achieve fluency in their foreign languages, it is hoped 'School On Board' will spark interest in future tourism-related careers for the young participants.

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About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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