Abstract:
This research paper describes a comprehensive
study done to identify the cruise port infrastructures and port
side supply for improved cruise operation in the port of
Colombo, in order to capture the future potential to develop as a
cruise hub in south-east Asia. Similarly, it assesses the current
situation of the port of Colombo and identifies the global best
practices and strategies to identify what are the cruise market
demand factors and supply-side capabilities. Based on the
objectives of the study, 47 required cruise port evaluation criteria
and global strategies were identified by observing previous
studies and literature reviews. Under the evaluation of opinions
of industry experts, Factor rating was used as primary data
analysis tools, to filter out the most significant factors. Main
factors, which contributed to cruise port development are port
infrastructure, cruise shipping policies, services for cruise
passengers and political and regulatory framework.
Citation:
O. Amarathunga and I. Sigera, "Analyze the Potential of Developing Port of Colombo as a Cruise Hub in South East Asia," 2020 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon), 2020, pp. 413-418, doi: 10.1109/MERCon50084.2020.9185230.