Ports of Auckland wins cruise industry award

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4 May 2009 - for immediate release

Ports of Auckland wins international cruise industry award

Ports of Auckland has won an international cruise industry award for the most improved port facilities.

231 ports and destinations were included in the global survey by Dream World Cruise Destinations magazine, with 41 winners identified in a wide range of categories.

Auckland also won a commendation for the outstanding quality and professionalism of the city’s tour guides.

Ports of Auckland’s General Manager Port Services Wayne Mills is delighted at the win.

“This award is a credit to the efficient and hard working team at Ports of Auckland,” said Mr Mills.

Mr Mills said navigating the large ships through the Rangitoto Channel, bringing them alongside Princes or Queens Wharf and then processing thousands of passengers in a short timeframe was a massive logistical exercise.

“For many cruise visitors their entire New Zealand experience starts at the port. We aim to make their visit a special and memorable one – for the right reasons.”

“We monitor customer feedback carefully and are always looking to improve.”

Mr Mills said the commendation given to Auckland city’s tour guides in the awards was well deserved.

“Auckland has a great pool of talented, multi-lingual and honest tour guides, along with world class attractions like the Auckland War Memorial Museum,” Mr Mills said.

No other New Zealand ports or cities featured in the awards.

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