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Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley Welcomes Record-Breaking Cruise Passengers
– Eyes Prosperous Year for Virgin Islands Tourism
In a celebration at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park, Premier Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley welcomed cruise passengers while acknowledging the second-highest number of visitors ever recorded in the history of the Virgin Islands. Last year witnessed an influx of over 995,000 cruise ship passengers, approaching the peak of 1.1 million recorded in 2016.
As the pier park filled with visitors today, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation for what 2024 holds for the Virgin Islands tourism industry. Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley expressed optimism, foreseeing a continued success story in the coming year, building on the territory’s appeal to cruise enthusiasts from around the globe.
