Falklands: Cruise numbers to slump as major operator pulls the plug

Friday, August 7th 2009 - 12:02 UTC

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Retailers in Stanley are being urged to work smarter for the tourist dollar as future domestic cruise seasons face potentially devastating losses. Read full article

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Arlene Lord
My partner & I spent 6 weeks in Stanley recently visiting family and were interested to observe tourists from cruise ships. Our observations may or not be helpful but I'll offer them anyway.
We felt that facilities around the visitor centre were inadequate when the weather was not good & that a large area undercover for those waiting (with hot & cold refreshments & snacks always available) would be very much appreciated.
People generally now expect good 'coffee shop' facilities and in Stanley they are less than adequate. Could something be provided at the Cathedral? (With Fair Trade coffee please!)
On a 'miserable weather' day the place is bleak for tourists. There is a huge need for undercover, welcoming, facilities.
We wondered whether adequate information on the tours was made available to tourists once on shore, understanding that the info is available on board but possibly not enough is made of it in the info area.
We also felt that the red bus should be more prominently advertised. It was sad to see it had been mothballed. Would it not be possible to hang it with 'free ride' or 'FREE circular, get on & off, tours of the town' banners? On a poor day it might be very welcome.
Finally we found that sign-posting around Stanley is not good & could be more extensive. It's fine on the 'front road' but very lacking in other key parts of town........eg Cartmell Cottage is not easy to find for a first time visitor.
Just to say that we love the place! But we are prejudiced.
Kind regards, Arlene Lord
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