Kicking off the three-day event on 6 September 2023, the captivating keynote session will gather influential cruise leaders throughout Europe for a discussion inspired by this year’s conference theme – Scaling Sustainably. Moderated by Mary Bond, Group Director of Seatrade Cruise, the thought-provoking dialogue will delve into topics centered around the future of the cruise industry, encompassing current market conditions, projected growth trends, and how the industry can forge a path to sustained growth.
Featured panelists include:
- Felix Eichhorn, President, AIDA Cruises
- Hervé Gastinel, CEO, PONANT
- Marie-Caroline Laurent, Director General, CLIA Europe
- Michael McCarthy, Chairman, Cruise Europe
- Wybcke Meier, CEO, TUI Cruises
“After a long hiatus, we are thrilled to be back in Europe and reunite the cruise community as we convene for Seatrade Europe,” says Chiara Giorgi, Global Brand and Event Director for Seatrade Cruise. “We look forward to welcoming an influential group of industry leaders to spearhead discussions under the event’s overarching theme – Scaling Sustainably. The keynote panel will serve as a compelling catalyst that sparks conversations on what lies ahead as the cruise industry continues to reinvent and expand.”
The State of the European Cruise Industry Keynote will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 6 September 2023.
The Seatrade Europe conference programme will dive deep into how major players in the cruise industry are collectively navigating towards a sustainable future. Attendees can enjoy a line-up of discussions, presentations, and workshops that explore key topics surrounding scaling sustainably, including:
- Maximising Efficiency of Operations Shoreside
- Evolution of Itineraries
- Developing Destinations
- Harnessing Stakeholder Relationships
- Using Technology to your Advantage
- Navigating ESG Goals Industry Wide
On Thursday, 7 September, Seatrade Europe will offer a dedicated River Cruise Day, developed in collaboration with content partners and supporters River Cruise Europe & IG Rivercruise. Hearing from key players in the industry, the full day programme will spotlight the river cruise market, hearing from operators, charterers, suppliers, and destinations that play a key role in the future of river cruising in Europe, and further afield.
The programme offers an opportunity to delve into all things river cruise with discussions centering around the differences between river and ocean cruising and what makes river cruise lines and its destinations unique. Attendees can expect to understand the current state of affairs for river cruising in Europe and the outlook from industry experts on navigating the future for lasting growth.
A pass to Seatrade Europe will also provide access to 12 hours of additional content at Marine Interiors Cruise & Ferry Global Expo, Europe’s first stand-alone trade fair covering upcoming cruise and ferry trends including interior design, outfitting, technology, and sustainability solutions. The co-located events will take place at Hamburg Messe + Congress, 6-8 September 2023.
