Why Attend Seatrade Cruise Med?
In 2022 we heard from influential leaders about the future of our resilient industry and charted a course forward with peers. 14+ hours of content, 25+ hours of networking, 160+ ports, destinations and suppliers & 200+ cruise line personnel... and in 2024, we're excited to return to Málaga to expand on all that growth!
There Was So Much to Take In
- We re-connected with European Cruise Lines including TUI Cruises, Costa Crociere, Celestyal Cruises, MSC Cruises and Viking Cruises
- We discovered new and exciting Shorex opportunities, Destinations and Ports within the Med and its adjoining seas.
- Attendees further developed their understanding of industry-wide issues as well as the biggest trends affecting the region
- We took advantage of a packed schedule of networking opportunities to re-connect with peers, including the Welcome Reception & Sail Away Party!
- We celebrated the industry at the Seatrade Cruise Awards
“Every Seatrade event is a meeting point of the most important persons in cruise industry providing the opportunity for new partnerships, finding new customers and connecting all the people within the cruise industry.”
- PFSO, Kavala Port Authority S.A.
Conference Programme
Under the theme 'Steering Change Together’, the 2022 programme featured two Keynotes and a packed schedule of multi-track sessions covering the latest trend in ports & destinations.
Sessions included:
- Fit for 55
- Human VS Machine: the Impact of Technology on Shoreside Experiences
- Beyond the Poles: Expedition Workshop
- Attracting Millennials to Cruise: The Next Generation
- Redefining Luxury Cruising
- The Changing Geography of the Med: Adapting and Improvising
- Health & Safety: Change and Collaboration
- Destination Stewardship: the Integrity of the Local Community
Showcase Deck
A live learning experience like no other, the Showcase Deck presented fresh insights from leading personalities across the industry.
The Showcase Deck programme covered industry-wide issues as well as presented exclusive interviews with leading cruise executives. Topics included:
- The Great Comeback: Marketing Strategies behind Reviving Destination Tourism
- Technology Advances: Ashore and Onboard
- Lightning Pitch Competition – Why Sustainability is High on our Agenda
- Wins Around the World: Looking Outside the Med
