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The 2024 Conference Programme

Seatrade Cruise Med Conference pivoted around the theme: Partnering for Progress.

Industry leaders collaborated on key priorities to meet growing demand and ensure a safe, sustainable future for cruising.

State of the Mediterranean Cruise Industry

Partnering for Progress

Figen Ayan

President

MedCruise

Marie-Caroline Laurent

Director General

CLIA Europe

Wybcke Meier

CEO

TUI Cruises

Chris Theophilides

CEO

Celestyal Cruises

Mario Zanetti

President

Costa Cruises

Mary Bond

Moderator

Portfolio Director, Seatrade Cruise

The programme

2024 Conference Topics

Agenda was designed to address critical priorities shaping the future of cruising

Art of Destination Immersion

Key Source Markets Cruising the Med

Insights on Itinerary Planning

New Entry/Exit Visa Requirements

Navigating the Decarbonisation Journey

New Players in the Med

Port & Destination Preparedness

What Does a Sustainable Destination Look Like in Practice?

On the show floor

The Showcase Deck

The brightest cruise personalities took to the stage to bring you the trending topics in the industry today. What was new? - AI Innovations in Cruise Tourism - Professional Women in Cruise Panel & Network - and more.

The latest

Expedition Cruising Whitepaper

Seatrade Cruise’s latest whitepaper, ‘Expedition Cruising’s Sustainable Journey: Pole to Pole; West to East,’ researched and compiled by Liz Gammon, Seatrade Cruise Expedition Ambassador and cruise industry expert and advisor, is now available.

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“I am eager to learn of the development of the “new normal way” of travelling and the development of sustainability efforts within the Industry.”

Manager | Shore Excursions – Mediterranean, North Africa & Black Sea, Holland America Group

Translation

Wordly

Wordly brought live translation into audio and captions for dozens of languages at Seatrade Cruise Med, making it language accessible for everyone. This is a free service which only requires you to bring a phone or computer.

Seatrade Cruise Med Ambassadors

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!

Ioannis Bras

Ports & Destinations

CEO, Five Senses Consulting and Development

Roger Blum

Ports & Destinations

Principal, Cruise & Port Advisors, Inc

Liz Gammon

Expedition Cruising

Principal, LizGammon.com

Shannon McKee

Ports & Destinations

President, Access Cruise & Zielia

Ian Richardson

Information Technology

CEO & Co-Founder, theICEway

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