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What's this session about?
As demand for cruising soars, destination overcrowding has become an issue that the industry needs to overcome in order to sustain and maintain its growth.
A solution? To source new destinations - which has fast become among the top of priorities for itinerary planners.
This session will first put the spotlight on the successful case study from a new-to-cruise port, providing a great opportunity to learn and be inspired. A panel of leading cruise line executives will then share actionable insight into what they want to see in a new destination.
The session will conclude with a number of new destinations showcasing their potential - an exciting end to an engaging session.
Key session features
Join the Mediterranean's
most powerful cruise event
Enjoy two full days of engaging conversation; unrivaled networking opportunities
and partnership building at Seatrade Cruise Med 2018.
Learn from industry leaders
Learn about the most critical regional trends from the industry's most powerful thought-leaders, influencers and innovators.
2,000+ attendees
Enjoy face-to-face networking with the powerful nexus of cruise line executives, influencers and decision-makers that this event attracts.
Expansive exhibition hall
A lot can happen in two days. Meet, network and build profitable new partnerships with an abundance of exhibitors from every sector.
Pre-event Networking App
Book meetings and make your time at Seatrade Cruise Med more efficient - all at the swipe of a button.
100+ cruise line personnel
Did you know that over 100 cruise line personnel with real purchasing power from more than 30 brands attend this event?
Pass types
Attracting over 2,000 engaged professionals, this is the Mediterranean's most critical cruise conference and trade show
One day pass
700
Access to all conference sessions on chosen day
Networking programme on chosen day
Lunch and refreshments on chosen day
Entry to exhibition on both days
Seatrade Cruise Med Networking App
€
Single session pass
340
€
Access to chosen conference session(s)
Entry to exhibition on both days
Seatrade Cruise Med Networking App
Full conference pass
1200
Access to all conference sessions
Full event networking programme
Lunch and refreshments across both days of the event
Entry to exhibition on both days
Seatrade Cruise Med Networking App
€
Cruise Line personnel
free of charge
Access to all conference sessions on chosen day
Networking programme on chosen day
Lunch and refreshments on chosen day
Entry to exhibition on both days
Seatrade Cruise Med Networking App
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EVENT INFORMATION
19 - 20 September 2018
FIL - Lisbon International Exhibition and Congress Centre
www.seatrade-cruisemed.com
Hidden Gems Uncovered: Opportunities in New Destinations
Seatrade Cruise Med | Wednesday 19 September | 14.30pm - 15.45pm
15:35 - 15:55
How a new-to-cruise destination arrived on the map
15:55 - 16:40
Top tips for delivering a new cruise destination and impressing the cruise lines
Meet the session speakers confirmed so far
Federico Bartoli
Itinerary Planning Director
Costa Crociere s.p.a.
Why attend?
80% + have purchasing influence
This is the meeting point for those serious about cruise tourism across the Mediterranean - so expect to meet professionals from all sectors and countries.
This event is a powerful platform
that creates opportunities to
really strengthen industry relationships
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- Martin Westphal, ADELTE
19 - 20 September 2018
FIL - Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre
Lisbon, Portugal
Please note, all prices are subject to Portuguese VAT
Emilio Freeman
VP Destinations & Revenue Management
SeaDream Yacht Club
Craig Milan
VP Itinerary Planning & Destination Development
Virgin Voyages
Susana Soria
Cruise & Business Development Area Manager
Fundación PortCastelló
Grethe Parker
Cruise Coordinator
Cruise Narvik