Hong Kong buoyed by arrival of Resorts World One with 150 calls from ships from 16 companies to come
- Cruise ship is owned by Singapore’s Resorts World Cruises, set up by Malaysian tycoon Lim Kok Thay following demise of his Genting Hong Kong
- Liner is first to make Kai Tak Cruise Terminal its home base since Covid-19 pandemic decimated sector
A passenger ship operated by Singapore’s Resorts World Cruises, set up by Malaysian tycoon Lim Kok Thay following the demise of his Genting Hong Kong, has arrived in the city and made Kai Tak Cruise Terminal its home port.
Operators of the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal also expressed confidence in the local passenger ship sector.
“The future for cruising is bright again as Hong Kong is set to receive 150 calls from at least 16 cruise lines in 2023,” said Jeff Bent, managing director of the terminal.
President of Resorts World Cruises Michael Goh said the ship choosing Hong Kong as its home port was an important milestone in the recovery of the tourism sector. He hoped Resorts World One would attract more inbound visitors, as he praised the city’s infrastructure and strategic location.