Star Cruises’ parent company, Genting Hong Kong, has signed a new agreement that will boost the retail offerings aboard its recently revamped Asian cruise ship, the SuperStar Gemini.
SuperStar Gemini arrived in Sanya on 1 February 2013, where it will be based for two months, offering cruises along the Vietnamese coast. And during a ceremony to mark the occasion, Genting Hong Kong sealed another deal, forming a new partnership with the China Duty Free Group. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will see the two parties “jointly develop duty free retail business”, according to the terms of the deal. This will include China Duty Free Group having a presence on the SuperStar Gemini’s 450m² onboard shopping precinct. Items to be sold onboard include luxury handbags, wristwatches, sunglasses, perfumes and cosmetics.
“SuperStar Gemini was restyled with a primary focus on Chinese cruise passengers, including the remodelling of the onboard dining and recreational facilities, among others, to meet their holiday preferences. More importantly, our partnership with China Duty Free Group will provide a comprehensive one-stop cruise experience that Chinese passengers will be fond of,” said Mr David Chua, President of Genting Hong Kong.
Following its two-month stint in Sanya, SuperStar Gemini will sail to Shanghai, where it will be based from April to October 2013.
This article originally appeared at http://www.traveldailymedia.com/146473/star-cruises-seals-chinese-duty-free-deal
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