Asia’s
most established cruise event, returns to Shanghai this September,
bringing together a wealth of industry experts to discuss the
progress, potential and the way forward for the Asian cruise market.
Widespread
investment across Asia has translated into heightened confidence in
its ability and commitment to developing as a world class cruise
destination. With estimates of 5 million Asian’s cruising by 2020
and 300 million potential Chinese cruise passengers, the equivalent
to the entire population of Western Europe, the potential for
organisations to grow within this industry is enormous.
The
three-day conference and showcase exhibition taking place at the
iconic Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal on 26-28 September
2012, will hear from over 40 key industry speakers discussing the
huge potential and growing importance of cruise within Asia. The
opening session, The State of the Cruise Industry in Asia will hear
from, Lisa Bauer, SVP, Global Sales & Marketing, Royal
Caribbean International; William Ng, Chief
Operating Officer, Star Cruises; Ann Sherry, AO, Chief
Executive Officer, Carnival Australia; Pierfrancesco
Vago, Chief Executive Officer,MSC
Cruises.
Chris
Hayman, Chairman of Seatrade commented “We have some of the most
influential people from within the cruise industry lined up to speak
at this years event. I am delighted to announce Mari Elka Pangestu,
Minster of Tourism and Creative Economy, The Republic of Indonesia
will be speaking within the New Asian Itineraries and Destinations
session – a great asset to our speaker line up”.
Sessions
being covered during the conference will include, The State of Cruise
Industry in Asia, New Asian Itineraries and Destinations, Unlocking
the Potential of China and Other Asian Source Markets, Focus on
Asia’s New Entrants to the Cruise Business, Shipbuilding and
Refurbishment in Asia and the Role of Asian Yards, Operational
Challenges for the Industry in Asia and Asia's River
Cruise and River Boat Tourism.
This
year's event will see the introduction of two new sessions which will
take place on Wednesday 26th September before the main conference
sessions begin on Thursday. Cruise Procurement and Supply in Asia is
open to all delegates and exhibitors free of charge and is designed
for those with an ambition to supply the cruise
lines. The Terminal Operations and Passenger Handling
session is open to conference delegates only and will provide an
insight into the current services offered by ports, upcoming projects
and the focus points for future expansion and developments.
So
far 20 cruise lines / operators are confirmed to be
attending the event, which will provide considerable networking
and business
opportunities throughout the three days.
The
convention offers participants a fully integrated package, including
full conference access, showcase exhibition over two days and access
to the social programme, which includes welcome reception, and the
farewell dinner – Shanghai Tourism Festival Huangpu River
Cruise Parade and firework display.
The
3rd Seatrade All Asia
Cruise Convention
is organised by Seatrade in Association with Shanghai Municipal
Tourism Administration, Shanghai Municipal Hongkou District People’s
Government, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co Ltd and is
supported by the Asia Cruise Association, the Asia
Cruise Terminal Association, the Passenger Shipping Association
and the Shanghai International Conference Management Organisation.
Sponsors of the event include Costa Crociere, Germanischer Lloyd
SE, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, Shanghai Port
International Cruise Terminal Co Ltd.
