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APU Tourism Students Gain Enriching Experience at World's Second Largest Cruise Company
On 4th January 2016, 8 tourism students from APU were given the opportunity to render their services with Intercruises Shoreside & Port Services, the 2nd largest cruise company in the world. Students were assigned to handle the company’s turnaround cruises at West Port. Their duties included check in of passengers, luggage tagging, directing passengers to various points for 3,700 pax.
This opportunity helped participating students gain valuable experience and provided them with a greater outlook for their future. Intercruises Shoreside & Port Services was immensely satisfied with the quality of service rendered by APU’s students. Below are some of the feedback gained from both parties:-
Cruise Operator
“ Immensely thanking all of you for the great job and support rendered to Intercruises ( Ground handler ). I will prepare the appreciation letter.” - Ms Sujeithra Nair ( Intercruises )
Participating Students
“ This is the greatest moment in APU ” by Zarina Arifova ( Khazakztan )
“ Great experience “ by Surrayo Akhmedova ( Uzbekistan )
“ Thank you for providing us such a great opportunity ” by Sonam Zangmo ( Bhutan )
“ Great opportunity to work in the cruise industry ” by Alaa Alnafouri ( Syria )
“ Wonderful journey to be experienced ” by Zaid Ammar Housni ( Syria )
“ No words to describe how I feel throughout this job, a golden opportunity for us ‘’ by Lay Shar Hlaing ( Myanmar )