 The Ministry of Tourism, Information and Broadcasting, Culture and Creative Industries signalled the commencement of the 2019 cruise season by hosting a high-level meeting with key stakeholders within the cruise sector, including private and public sector agencies. The primary focus of the meeting was to share the concerns of stakeholders on issues relating to the sector, as well as to generate mechanisms to address those issues. Director of Product Development in the Ministry of Tourism and Margaret Adams highlighted a number of issues on the agenda for discussion, including visitor harassment, training and demarcation, so as to ensure safety and security. Some of the issues that we have brought to the table range from issues of traffic management because we know that with the cruise ships in port, one of the major issues relates to the whole traffic. And I think it is something that for locals as well as for persons, the visitors as well, it is a matter of concern. So the issue of the traffic within the city of Casstrees has been identified as one of the major issues and we are working very closely with the police department on how we can improve the traffic flow, the issues of the service providers as well where they can drop off and pick up and how we can really enhance the flow of traffic. That's one of the areas that we have identified as a troubling issue for us. We look at the issue of pollution, but we have the environmental issues as it relates to garbage disposal by the cruise ships as well as the yachts. But we have been assured by our representatives that there is a very robust Port Health Service Programme, so we are very confident that some of those issues will be addressed and are being addressed. The cruise sector is a major component of the tourism industry and relies heavily on key products and services to ensure that the cruise passengers have a memorable quality experience during their stay. Some of these services include hiking, water-based tours and adventure, shopping and heritage experiences. In an effort to increase visitors' spend, improve the authenticity of visit experience and encourage their return to the island, the ministry is embarking on the creation of new products. We believe that there are opportunities for developing new products. The ministry is at present looking at a new initiative as it relates to introducing a new tour that would prompt or enhance stimulate visitor spending. We believe that providing additional products is one of the ways by which we can get better return on our investment by ensuring that visitors have additional options by which they can spend. The ministry is working very closely with its partners in developing a new attraction, a new tour that we hope to provide a new experience for visitors for the cruise ship as well as for land based tourists. The ministry of tourism is optimistic that following this discussion, agencies will agree on key actions which will chart the course for the sector and encourage inclusivity and growth.