Record charters signal boomtime for Hainan province
On the tropical island province of Hainan, the cruise ship industry is expected to enjoy a golden growth period, fueled by local geographical advantages and an increasingly popular tourism market.
Sanya International Cruise Development Co Ltd-a joint venture founded by COSCO Shipping and China National Travel Service (HK)Group Corp in 2015-signed a cooperation agreement with Beijing-based travel agency Caissa Touristic in late May, and the two sides will together tap cruise tour market demand in Hainan.
Following the new Master Plan for Construction of Hainan Free Trade Port released on June 1, 2020, Sanya-known for its seaside resorts-is expected to be built into an international home port for cruise ships.