“Ports and Cultures” Festivals GLOBAL PORTS HOLDING PORTS GLOBAL ANNUAL REPORT 2016 REPORT ANNUAL GLOBAL PORTS HOLDING www.globalportsholding.com ANNUAL REPORT 2016 ABOUT GLOBAL PORTS HOLDING GLOBAL PORTS HOLDING ABOUT GLOBAL PORTS HOLDING GLOBAL PORTS HOLDING 2 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 3 CONTENTS “Ports and Cultures” ABOUT GLOBAL PORTS HOLDING 96 Global Maritime Transportation Industry 04 Financial Snapshot 102 GPH Commercial Ports 102 Port Akdeniz, Antalya 106 Port of Adria, Bar FESTIVALS WHERE WE OPERATE 108 2016 Fiscal Year Review OUR BUSINESS 111 Credit Ratings 34 Chairman’s Message 112 Events 38 Message from the CEO 114 Awards 40 Global Ports Holding in Brief 42 Key Financial Indicators HOW WE GOVERN OUR BUSINESS 43 Milestones 116 Subsidiary Structure 44 Highlights of 2016 118 Board of Directors 45 Our Mission, Our Values, Our Strategy 120 Senior Management 46 Key Strengths 126 Corporate Governance 48 Operations 50 Social Responsibility FINANCIALS 129 Global Investment Holdings Group OUR PERFORMANCE AND OUTLOOK Consolidated Financial Statements as of 52 Cruise Industry Outlook 31 December 2016 and Auditors’ Report 58 GPH Cruise Ports 58 Atlantic 58 Lisbon Cruise Port 62 Western Mediterranean 62 Barcelona Cruise Port 66 Valletta Cruise Port 70 Malaga Cruise Port 72 Cagliari Cruise Port Festivals held throughout the world’s 74 Catania Cruise Port 76 Adriatic many nations and regions offer an 76 Venice Cruise Port extraordinary opportunity to experience 78 Dubrovnik Cruise Port 80 Ravenna Cruise Port new colors, flavors and sounds Festivals in 82 Bar Cruise Port port cities add an extra layer of excitement, 84 Eastern Mediterranean 84 Ege Ports, Kuşadası with traditions converging from the historical 88 Antalya Cruise Port sea routes and their passengers. 92 Bodrum Cruise Port 94 Asia 94 Singapore Cruise Port Operating 14 ports across 8 countries as the world’s largest cruise port operator, Global Ports Holding is proud to present its 2016 Annual Report with a salute to the festivals held in its port cities. The World’s largest Operating CRUISE 14 14 ports Across 8 8 countries PORT Hosting 7.8 million operator 7.8 passengers 25% market share in 25% the Mediterranean FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT Passenger (million PAX) Revenue (US$ million) Segmental EBITDA (US$ million) 114.9 80.9 1,014.3% 115.6% 53.7 131.1% 36.9 53.3 35.0 16.3 7.8 61.2 10.6 44.0 37.0 24.4 0.7 2010 2016 2010 2016 2010 2016 EBITDA Breakdown* Revenue Breakdown 30% 46% 31% 47% EBITDA Margin (Commercial) EBITDA Margin (Cruise) 2010 2016 2010 2016 69% 53% 71.9% 68.8% 70% 54% 65.8% 64.8% 2010 2016 2010 2016 * EBITDA figures indicate only operational results, excluded non-recurring, non-operational revenues and expenses. Cruise Commercial Barcelona,, La Mercè FESTIVAL Spain The capital of Catalonia-and nominated by A colorful festival held National Geographic Magazine as one of the world’s ten must-see cities-Barcelona for one week throughout is a leading tourism destination and one of the city… the most popular cruise ports in Europe. During the third week of The city offers visitors a unique September, Barcelona hosts experience: a vibrant cultural the exciting La Mercè Festival, scene and a renowned culinary dedicated to the city’s patron tradition, along with a mild saint, the Mare de Deu de la climate and the legendary warmth Mercè, Our Lady of Mercy. The week-long festival also and conviviality of Spain. commemorates the conclusion of summer and the arrival of autumn. The festival’s major events take place on the “Fiesta Mayor,” September 24, but the city takes on a celebratory atmosphere all week: 2 million visitors and residents attend, metro runs 24 hours a day and most local residents take time off work to join the festivities. Lisbon,, Sardine FESTIVAL Portugal With its picturesque tile-covered buildings, A distinctive event that infuses exquisite architecture and cobblestone streets, along with its traditional Fado this beautiful city with the music and warm people, Lisbon offers unique fragrance of a popular many sights worth discovering… fish… Set on the magnificent River The annual Sardine Festival takes Tagus, Lisbon has a long and place between June 12 and 14 in illustrious history. Serving as the picturesque riverfront capital of Portugal’s capital since 1260, Portugal, Lisbon. Dedicated to the city’s patron saint, St. Anthony, the Lisbon is one of those rare cities festival commemorates the tale of that has successfully integrated the Saint’s sermon to the sardines: its old-world charm and character Anthony, a Paduan priest, was ignored with a modern, contemporary vibe. by the people. The irate priest went to the river to preach to the fish and, as he began to speak, hundreds of sardines rose into the air to listen to him. The festival features a city-wide celebration, accompanied by Lisbon’s famous grilled sardines sold on every corner and their scent wafting through the city air, along with a magnificent parade on Avenue da Liberdade, the majestic tree-lined boulevard in the city’s center. Bodrum,, Mandarin FESTIVAL Turkey As one of Turkey’s most renowned resort A festival to honor areas, Bodrum is also a prime spot for global tourists. Its history, natural the renowned Bodrum surroundings and architecture, as well as Mandarin… its seaside location, nightlife and dining make Bodrum a unique destination. The Bodrum Mandarin Festival Known as Halicarnassus in is held annually to celebrate the region’s famous sweet mandarins. antiquity, Bodrum was also Dance performances, fashion formerly called Petrius, after shows, arts events and bazaars Saint Petrus (Peter). Surrounded feature mandarin-themed by the Aegean Sea, the city is activities and products, including set on a peninsula off the sunny mandarin Turkish Delight, western coast of Muğla. colognes and textile products. Bringing together local residents, tourists, artists and all types of citrus-lovers, this is a truly colorful festival. Malaga,, La Feria FESTIVAL Spain Malaga, Spain’s sixth largest city and a La Feria, one of Malaga’s significant port town, is set on the Costa del Sol, 130 km from the Strait of Gibraltar. most important cultural and artistic events, is also Malaga’s strategic location, considered among Spain’s as well as its natural beauty and most colorful festivals. The cultural heritage, attracts a wealth festival extends for 10 days. of visitors every year. The city is a mix of international museums and La Feria Festival kicks off on Aldalusia’s local charm, and it boosts August 14 with fireworks; the a revitalized, pedestrian-only town following days of the festival bring center. Malaga has one of the best dancing, horse parades and more, climates in Europe as it enjoys more along with colorful decorations in than 325 days of sunshine every year. the town center. Local residents dress in traditional outfits-in fact, many don a different traditional costume for each day of the 10- day festival. Venice,, Venice Italy Venice is in northeastern Italy and serves CARNIVAL as the capital of the Veneto region. The city is set across a group of 117 small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges. Masks, baroque dresses, elaborate wigs…and much Venice is the setting of some of the more at one of the world’s world’s greatest works of art and most illustrious festivals. literature. The city is like a living museum with an intricate labyrinth The Carnival of Venice, first held of hidden passages, clusters of in 1268, is a 40-day festival set in tightly packed buildings, ornate Venice, Italy. First held to welcome squares and hundreds of bridges. the coming of spring, the Carnival was originally based on early pagan rituals, with participants donning elaborate costumes and masks that promoted mixing among all social and economic classes. Prohibited during certain eras, the Carnival has been held annually since 1979, and is one of Venice’s indispensable cultural events. Valletta,, Baroque Malta Declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage site in 1980, the City of Valletta is a former fortress. Music Surrounded by high walls and FESTIVAL bastions, the city features a grid-like street pattern and constant breezes from the sea The Valletta International that refresh inhabitants on even Baroque Festival, held for the hottest days. the fifth time in 2017, is one of Malta’s most important cultural events. In January, musicians gather in Valletta to celebrate this storied sixteenth century musical style. With the fortified city of Valletta, built in 1565, at the festival’s center, concerts are held in Valletta's magical old town venues, bringing Baroque music to the present. The Baroque-style churches and halls of Valletta welcome music enthusiasts from across the world. Bar,, International Montenegro Taken from the Italian words for mountain (monte) and black (negro) Montenegro is a country that is fast becoming a major Folklore tourist destination. FESTIVAL Bar, a friendly town set across 13,000 square kilometers of In July, Bar welcomes mountains, dense pine forests groups from around the and beachfront, also offers cafes, world to its International restaurants and picturesque Folklore Festival, as the streets. Adriatic’s most beautiful coastline echoes with the country's folk dances and local songs. Set on the coast of Montenegro, the city of Bar hosts the International Folklore Festival, where cultures are showcased, and hundreds of participants and thousands of visitors intermingle at the colorful events and performances featured each night of this four-day event. Antalya, International Turkey Turkey’s fifth most populated city with the sixth largest land area, Antalya is the Sand Sculpture engine of tourism in Turkey. Set in the Eastern Mediterranean, FESTIVAL Antalya has rapidly developed due to its mild climate and plentiful With hundreds of towering sand tourism activities.