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  Many UK ports are now looking at the cruise business given the fact that it is the fastest growinc sector in the tourism business. Portland is now attracting cruise ships and interestingly the port operator has called on local retailers to consider taking euros. For many cruise itineraries, they will only have one port of call in the UK. Therefore, many passengers will not have Sterling currency. Given the high number of not just cruise passengers, but also passing ferry trade, this is another area where Dover could do better in making these visitors welcome. Yes, I appreciate the exchange rate is not good at present, but business is business.
  
  We shouldn't overlook just how much this business brings to the local economy. Not just the passengers either. On Tuesday I was in WH Smith and was asked by a crew member from the Saga Sapphire to take his photo with the cashier! He was buying plenty of products (books, greetings cards, etc.) Our shops need to do more to attract trade like this, for example, by displaying some sort of "Cruise Welcome" sign.

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