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The 2026 Seatrade Cruise Global Conference, themed 'Beyond the Horizon: Leveraging Cruising's Strength and Scale to Drive Innovation,' brought together industry voices to examine how cruise tourism can grow more sustainably, efficiently, and responsibly.
Sponsored by Hong Kong Tourism Board
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
Royal Caribbean Group
MSC Group
Carnival Corporation & plc
CNBC
Overall Conference Sponsor: FIU
Dedicating an entire day to the ports and destinations sector, industry leaders offer practical solutions and tools to navigate challenges, and help discover emerging opportunities in this dynamic sector.
Co-organised with the Moodie Davitt Report, this programme is your ultimate guide to unlocking the full potential of cruise retail. Gain actionable insights on engaging the next generation of shoppers, key retail categories, technology and much more.
In partnership with Women's International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA), the brunch features a panel discussion with inspirational women in the industry.
HR professionals, eager students, and forward-thinking professors come together to chart new waters. This programme offers a space to explore careers pathways, build connections with like-minded individuals, and gain insights textbooks can't teach.
“It's a necessary conference to attend regardless of what portion of the Cruise Industry you're involved in.”
Tim Exner
Entertainment & Broadcast Media, Celebrity Cruises
Seatrade Cruise’s ‘Port Technology' report, sponsored by IDEMIA, covers innovations in biometrics and facial recognition, cruise terminal design, sustainability initiatives like shore power and alternative fuels, as well as key insights from global port authorities and operators.
*By downloading this report, you agree that your personal data will be shared with IDEMIA , the sponsor of this report.
Seatrade Cruise’s 2025 white paper, ‘The Future of Expedition Cruising: Sustainability, Innovation & Expanding Destinations’, researched and compiled by Liz Gammon, Seatrade Cruise Expedition Ambassador and cruise industry expert and advisor, compiles insights from conversations with CEOs, operators, field experts, tourism and destination representatives, and community workers.
We are proud to have a fantastic group of cruise professionals assisting us with conference planning. Their expertise is central to our understanding of the key issues facing the cruise industry today and helping us plan an event geared around practical solutions to real-life challenges. They're here to help us to help you!
Founder, Ayan Consulting
Principal, Cruise & Port Advisors, Inc
CEO, Five Senses Consulting and Development
Royal Caribbean International
Principal, LizGammon.com
Principal, JAG Hospitality
SVP Operations - OneWorld (AA, BA) - Airport Lounges, North America, Sodexo Live!
Founder & Chief Mermaid, The Ocean Opportunity Lab (TOOL)
President, Access Cruise & Zielia
CEO & Co-Founder, nevetal
Chairman & CEO, RWS Global
Principal, Broad Reach Maritime
Senior Vice President, MarkeTeam
President, RMW Global Consulting
