HANSA 04-2024

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Seatrade Cruise Global returns to Miami
Seatrade Cruise Global will return to Miami from 8 to 11 April 2024, providing a backdrop
for the cruise industry to explore different areas of the business – from port and destination
developments to sustainability advancements to cost control strategies
First held in New York in 1985 and
1986, Seatrade Cruise Global has
been hosted in Miami during 32 years, at
venues including the InterContinental
Hotel, the Fontainebleau Miami Beach
and the Miami Beach Convention
Center. The »the largest annual cruise
industry gathering« moved to Fort Lauderdale
when the Miami Beach Convention
Center was closed for renovations
and in 2023 when the show dates overlapped
with the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
»Miami has long been synonymous with
Seatrade Cruise Global and a great host
for the largest annual cruise industry
gathering, along with being a vital
partner as the cruise capital of the
world«, said Kelly Craighead, president
and CEO of Cruise Lines International
Association. »We look forward to reuniting
in Miami in 2024.«
The organizers expect more than
10.000 attendess to come to the Miami
Beach Convention Center for the the
four-day conference and three-day trade
show. The conference will feature more
than 600 exhibitors from over 120 countries.
More than 80 cruise line brands will
be present.
What to expect?
Topics in 2024 include AI and technology
innovations, attracting the »new to
cruise« segment, decarbonization, entertainment
strategies, expedition cruising,
geopolitical issues and the impact on
cruising, luxury cruising, port and destination
developments, river cruising, sustainability
and regulation and more.
• Tomorrow’s Talent, Today: A dedicated
programme designed for cruise
HR, training, and recruitment professionals.
Professors and students from
universities, colleges, and training institutions
specialising in cruise courses
will also find a welcoming space to explore
and learn.
• The Retail Day: As retailing continues
to drive revenues for cruise lines and
assumes an increasingly pivotal role in
enhancing the guest experience, Seatrade
Cruise Global, is partnering with
leading travel retail business intelligence
provider The Moodie Davitt Report
to host a day dedicated to onboard
retail, learn about topics includ-
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