China's Tianjin port welcomes three int'l cruise ships within a week

STORY: China's Tianjin port welcomes three int'l cruise ships within a week SHOOTING TIME: April 8 & 13, 2024 DATELINE: April 14, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:54 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cruise ships "Shipeng Odyssey" and "Ocean Melody" at Tianjin International Cruise Home Port 2. various of the "Silver Shadow" cruise ship at Tianjin International Cruise Home Port 3. various of tourists STORYLINE: The Silver Shadow cruise ship, operated by the Royal Caribbean Group, docked at Tianjin International Cruise Home Port in north China's port city of Tianjin on Saturday morning, making it the third international cruise ship to visit Tianjin within a week. Featuring luxurious facilities, Silver Shadow is one of the most popular cruise ships in the Silversea fleet. The cruise ship began service in 2000 and underwent renovation in 2019. The ship has visited Tianjin 17 times in the past, and this is its first visit to the city this year. The ship will dock at Tianjin for two days and

Hong Kong welcomes 1st int'l cruise ship after anti-epidemic measures adjustment

STORY: Hong Kong welcomes 1st int'l cruise ship after anti-epidemic measures adjustment DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Silver Spirit 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): KEVIN YEUNG YUN-HUNG, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, HKSAR 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ADAM RADWANSKI, Managing Director for Asia Pacific, Silversea STORYLINE: Hong Kong on Wednesday welcomed the first international cruise ship after the adjustment of the city's anti-epidemic measures. Leaving Singapore on Jan. 5, Silversea Cruises' Silver Spirit berthed at Ocean Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui. Tourists from about 20 countries were welcomed by local officials who are glad to see a milestone in the city's tourism revival. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): KEVIN YEUNG YUN-HUNG, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, HKSAR "Today is a very important day as an international cruise sailed in Hong Kong, marking a milestone. We will continue to promote Hong Kong's cr