Cruise Industry To Start Training Course For Youth

The Hong Kong Cruise and Yacht Industry Association is launching a three-month training programme to equip youngsters to work in the industry.

The association said cruise lines have been seeing a jump in the number of Chinese passengers, and they are looking for staff who are familiar with their customers' language and culture, but who are also internationally savvy.

The diploma programme, organised in association with the Vocational Training Council, offers training in different fields including management.

The two sides signed agreement on the programme at the Kai Tak cruise terminal.

Jeff Bent, managing director of Worldwide Cruise Terminals which manages the site, said the increase in customers from the region means the terminal should also see increased business soon.