Executives from Carnival Corporation, led by President and CEO Arnold Donald, visited St. Maarten on Friday following Hurricane Irma.
Donald met with the Minister of Tourism & Economic Affairs Mellissa Arrindell-Doncher, and members of Port St. Maarten Board and Management on Friday afternoon regarding the status of the country’s port facilities and the destination, according to a statement.
The Carnival Corporation delegation told the Minister and Port St. Maarten representatives about the cruise lines love for the destination and that they are here to support the people and the country, the statement said.
Port St. Maarten Management and Board briefed the Carnival delegation about the current state of affairs at the Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facilities.