Seatrade Cruise Med Announces Conference Theme and Panellists for 2024 State of the Mediterranean Cruise Industry Keynote
Málaga, Spain (29 August 2024) – Seatrade Cruise Med, the premier biannual business-to-business event for the cruise industry, has announced the lineup for its highly anticipated 2024 State of the Mediterranean Cruise Industry Keynote.
The conference’s opening session, scheduled from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM on Wednesday, 11 September will bring together influential cruise leaders from the Mediterranean and its adjoining seas to set the scene for this year’s theme – Partnering for Progress. Moderated by Mary Bond, Group Portfolio Director of Seatrade Cruise, the dialogue will explore the current market conditions, key priorities for the coming years, and the importance of a collaborative approach.
Featured panellists include:
“Seatrade Cruise Med 2024 is more than just an event; it’s a unique convergence of industry leaders, innovative thinkers, and passionate professionals from across the cruise sector,” said Chiara Giorgi, Seatrade Cruise’s Global Brand Director. “This year, we’re offering unparalleled opportunities for networking, discovering the latest trends, and gaining actionable insights that will drive the future of cruising in the Mediterranean and its adjoining seas. Attendees should look forward to engaging with cutting-edge content, experiencing a world-class exhibition, and building relationships that will propel their businesses forward in this dynamic and rapidly evolving market.”
The programme will offer a variety of thought-provoking forums and workshops over the two-day conference. Highlights include sessions on Common Ground: Port Association Dialogue, Key Source Markets Cruising the Med, Navigating the Decarbonisation Journey, New Players in the Med, Orderbook Update: A Changing Seascape for Ports & Destinations, The New European Entry/Exit System: Practical Application and Recommendations, and so much more.
Additionally, Seatrade Cruise Expedition Ambassador, Cruise Industry Expert and Advisor, Liz Gammon returns with yet another unmissable workshop. Attendees are invited to join an immersive workshop on the topic of Redefining Port & Destination Experiences for Expedition & Boutique Cruising Beyond the Poles on Wednesday, 11 September from 03:30 PM – 05:00 PM. This workshop will be an opportunity to get practical advice directly from cruise executives on curating innovative destination experiences that resonate with their operational and guests’ needs.
For additional details, view the full conference programme.
Registration:
To register for Seatrade Cruise Med and join 2,000+ attendees from over 80+ countries, visit www.seatradecruiseevents.com/med.
Press registration information can be found here.
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Save the date:
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Seatrade Europe | 10-12 September 2025
Serving the international cruise community since 1970, Seatrade Cruise is the industry’s leading platform for collaborating, innovating and connecting. Comprised of the largest cruise events and trades shows, news channels, virtual programming resources and coveted awards programs, the Seatrade Cruise portfolio reaches more than 20,000 professionals, 4,000+ suppliers, 120+ cruise line brands and 140+ countries.
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