1/1 SOUTHAMPTON S economy is set to receive a massive boost following the decision to allow international cruises to resume next week.
Southampton has grown into Europe s busiest cruise port, with millions of passengers starting and finishing their journey in the city every year. The arrival of each ship pumps an estimated £2.7m into the local economy, helping the industry to support 14,000 jobs in the Solent area. Many vessels have sat idle since the start of the pandemic 16 months ago. Domestic cruises were allowed to restart in May but international voyages continued to be banned. Now operators are celebrating a long-awaited return to normality following the latest easing of coronavirus restrictions.
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Pictured is: Anjana Gadgil, presenter of The News Business Excellence Awards 2021 Picture: Keith Woodland (080721-23)
‘Portsmouth and the surrounding areas have some of the best examples of businesses in the country and I am proud that through The News we were able to showcase them.’
The night coincided with the inaugural Portsmouth and District Business Week, which started on Monday.
The week was organised by Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and the Portsmouth Business Strategy Leadership Group and has seen scores of events take place across the city and online to share expertise, advice and know-how in a grand celebration of enterprise.