NAGOYA –
A cruise ship that may function an lodging base for athletes and different contributors within the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games arrived at Nagoya Port on September 15, forward of the opening of the competitors this week.
A commemorative occasion was held to mark the ship’s arrival.
Aichi Governor Hideaki Omura, chairman of the organizing committee, mentioned using a cruise ship as lodging is a primary for a global sporting occasion held in Japan. “Together with this new accommodation model, we want to showcase the attractions of Aichi and Nagoya,” he mentioned.
The vessel is the Costa Serena, operated by an Italian firm.
In addition to visitor rooms, the ship is supplied with eating places and health services.
The ship is anticipated to accommodate a complete of about 4,000 stays by athletes and different contributors from September 16 by means of October 6.
Source: Kyodo