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Seatrade Cruise Talks: Cruise Britain members share restart stories

Several Cruise Britain members shared with Seatrade Cruise News their experiences of life during the global cruise industry shutdown and their reactions to the gradual restart this year.

Holly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

December 8, 2021

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Premiered at Cruise Britain's winter event on December 1, the video gives an insight into the unique challenges of ports, shore excursion companies and service providers 21 months ago. 

Those participating in the video include:

  • Chris Blanchard, EVP, SMS International Shore Operations;

  • Tom Dynes, operations director, Solent Stevedores;

  • Gary Hall, commercial executive, Belfast Harbour;

  • Rebekah Keeler, head of cruise, ABP Southampton;

  • Angie Redhead, head, Liverpool Cruise Terminal;

  • Rupert Woodard, MD, Excursions Limited.

2022 video series

Part of the Seatrade Cruise Talks series, the video is one of a handful scheduled to be released by SCN on behalf of Cruise Britain next year.

In total, this summer saw 21 ships sail carrying over 100,000 passengers, calling at over 30 UK ports.


 

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About the Author

Holly Payne

Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

Holly is Deputy Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review & Seatrade Cruise News and has experience managing a range of highly successful international business and consumer titles. With a flair for video reporting and a history of overseas work documenting people and places of diverse cultures, Holly brings a variety of skills to the Seatrade Cruise portfolio.

Holly’s academic credentials include oral and written Arabic language skills (intermediate-advanced), an MA Multimedia Journalism with NCTJ accreditation, and a BA (Hons) Degree in Classical and Archaeological Studies with English and American Literature.

 

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