Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. and Huna Totem Corporation Sign Memorandum of Agreement for Privately Funded Development Project in Whittier, Alaska
31 Março 2022 - 10:00AM
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (“Norwegian” or the “Company”)
(NYSE: NCLH), a leading global cruise company which operates the
Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas
Cruises brands, and Huna Totem Corporation, one of the most
successful Native village corporations in Alaska, today jointly
announced the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement to develop
berthing and upland facilities in Whittier, Alaska.
The privately funded development project will
consist of a marine vessel docking facility able to berth vessels
from the Company’s three brands, along with related structures
including a cruise ship terminal and facilities for rail and bus
access. As the gateway to Prince William Sound, Whittier allows
visiting guests to enjoy pristine nature and many of the classic
sites and experiences found in southcentral Alaska, including the
Portage Glacier, the College Fjord and the Anton Anderson Memorial
Tunnel - the longest highway tunnel in North America.
“Alaska is one of the premier cruise
destinations in the world and we are excited to partner once again
with Huna Totem Corporation to develop facilities to enhance the
experience of the hundreds of thousands of guests our brands bring
to Alaska on a yearly basis,” said Juan Kuryla, Senior
Vice-president of Port Development and Construction for Norwegian
Cruise Line Holdings. “We are proud to continue our commitment to
bringing positive, long-term and sustainable economic impact to the
region, particularly after the challenges the Alaska cruise tourism
industry has faced over the past two years.”
“The strong public-private partnership with the
City of Whittier, Norwegian, and Huna Totem is the tourism model of
the future for Alaska,” said Russell Dick, Huna Totem Corporation
President & Chief Executive Officer. “This project integrates
the natural beauty of Prince William Sound, its rich history, and
diverse cultural experiences into the design of a new turn-port
destination in Southcentral Alaska. Norwegian’s commitment to the
Port of Whittier expands sustainable tourism for all of Alaska, and
Huna Totem is thrilled to be part of this vision.”
This marks the second joint development project
between the Company and Huna Totem Corporation. The two partnered
to develop a second cruise pier and other facilities in Icy Strait
Point, Huna Totem’s world-class cruise ship destination in Hoonah,
Alaska. The Company made its inaugural call on the Wilderness
Landing pier at Icy Strait Point in August 2021, holding a
ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the pier along with the
first of two gondola systems.
About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Ltd.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH)
is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian
Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.
With a combined fleet of 28 ships with nearly 60,000 berths, these
brands offer itineraries to more than 490 destinations worldwide.
The Company has nine additional ships scheduled for delivery
through 2027, comprising approximately 24,000 berths.
About Huna Totem
Corporation
Formed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement
Act of 1971 (ANCSA), Huna Totem Corporation represents more than
1,550 Alaska Native shareholders with indigenous ties to the
community of Hoonah, Alaska, and Glacier Bay. Since opening Icy
Strait Point in 2004, it has welcomed over two million cruise
travelers, and is the single largest employer in the community of
Hoonah. Huna Totem’s port model is globally recognized and has
received numerous awards, including Seatrade’s Global Port of the
Year in 2020, and is #11 on the New York Times, 2022 Top 52 Places
for a Changed World. In addition to tourism, Huna Totem maintains
operations in federal contracting, natural resources, and
commercial real estate.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Investor
Relations & Media ContactEdel Cruz(305)
468-2339InvestorRelations@nclcorp.com
Huna Totem Corporation
ContactMickey Richardson(479) 268-1525
mickey@hunatotem.com
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