McMillan Welcomes News of Cruise Ship Visits to Inverclyde

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) has today (Thursday) welcomed the news that nearly 40 cruise ships are scheduled to visit Greenock Ocean Terminal during the cruise ship season in 2011.

The number of cruise ships visiting Inverclyde will mean around 50,000 tourists will frequent the area.

Mr McMillan said;

"I am delighted to hear that around 40 cruise ships will be visiting Inverclyde in 2011.
"This news will be warmly welcomed by local businesses and will give a much needed boost to the local economy.

"With the Tall Ships coming in 2011 it's looking like an excellent year to showcase Inverclyde for it's many positive attributes and cultural heritage it has to offer.

"I will, therefore, continue to talk up Inverclyde and be positive about the area."

Scottish Parliamentary motion by Stuart McMillan MSP -

Short title: Cruise Ships to visit Inverclyde

That the Parliament welcomes the news that nearly 40 cruise ships are scheduled to visit Greenock Ocean Terminal during the cruise ship season in 2011; understands that this number of cruise ships is expected to draw around 50,000 tourists to the Inverclyde area and believes that this can only benefit local businesses and the local economy; notes that 2011 will see the return of the Tall Ships to Inverclyde and that this will be another opportunity to showcase the area and all it has to offer; acknowledges what it considers to be the excellent work Inverclyde Tourist Group undertakes with cruise ship passengers showcasing Inverclyde in a positive light, and wishes them every success when the next lot of visitors come to the area in 2011.