The Port of Palma prepares for the christening of AIDAluna
01/04/2009
The president of the Port Authority of theBalearic Islands (PAB), Francesc Triay, gave a press conference to cover the events that have been organized by the cruise company AIDA Cruises for the christening ceremony of the cruise ship AIDAluna, to be held next weekend in the Port of Palma. On Saturday, April 4, at nine in the evening, the chief authorities of the islands will be received on board by the heads of AIDA Cruises and Carnival Corporation before the commencement of the ceremony. The patroness of AIDAluna, German top model Franziska Knupp, will perform the christening of the ship. After this, fireworks will be launched from the port which will be visible from the entire seafront promenade of Palma. The following day, the PAB will present the traditional plaque to the commander of AIDAluna. Triay stressed that this event highlights the importance of the Port of Palma as a destination for cruise ships in the Mediterranean and promotes the Balearic Islands in the cruise tourism sector in Europe. Also appearing before the press were, the Minister of Tourism of the Government of the Balearic Islands, Miquel Nadal, the Councilor for Economy and Tourism of the Consell of Majorca, Maria Isabel Oliver, and the Deputy of Tourism, Juana Maria Borrás
