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INDUSTRY EXPERTS COME TOGETHER TO DISCUSS MEDITERRANEAN EXPANSION
THE WORLD’S CRUISE LINES FOCUS ON THE MEDITERRANEAN
CONTRACT SIGNED FOR LEADING CRUISE EVENT
EDITORS NOTES
July 2010
INDUSTRY EXPERTS COME TOGETHER TO DISCUSS MEDITERRANEAN EXPANSION
Michael Bayley, EVP, International, Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited, Carol Marlow, Managing Director, P&O Cruises, Gianni Onorato, President, Costa Crociere SpA, Neil Palomba, COO, MSC Cruises, Charis Papacharalambous, Sales & Marketing Director, Louis Cruises and Kevin Sheehan, President & CEO, Norwegian Cruise Line to discuss state of the Mediterranean cruise industry during opening session. Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, Chairman, ECC, and Chairman, Silversea Cruises to lead with keynote address.
The much anticipated conference programme and speaker list for the Seatrade Med Cruise Convention has been announced. High-calibre industry players will lead discussion on key issues surrounding the rapid expansion of cruise in the Med during this wide-ranging conference from 30 November to 2 December 2010 at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, France.
With ten of the new cruise ships being delivered this year calling at Mediterranean ports, major opportunities for the region abound. More ships mean the search for new ports of call and homeports is stepped up as some cruise lines go year-round. A session on Itinerary Expansion will examine winter cruising in the Med as well as the potential of North African destinations, with the Greek cabotage issue and connectivity between the Med and the Black Sea also on the agenda.
As the industry emerges from the economic downturn relatively unscathed, all eyes are on what has arguably been the worst affected sector - newbuilds. Now that orders are trickling in again, the heads of two of the most prominent shipbuilders in the region, Corrado Antonini, Chairman of Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani SpA and Jacques Hardelay, General Manager, STX Europe, will present their opinions on the outlook for this sector during what promises to be an engaging session on Cruise Shipbuilding & Refurbishment.
Organised in association with the French Riviera Cruise Club, and supported by MedCruise, the Seatrade Med Cruise Convention is the largest gathering of the industry in the region and incorporates a major exhibition, Cruise Agent Day by Top Cruise and an exciting social programme, including an evening of music at the spectacular City of Nice Opera House, during which the Seatrade Insider Cruise Awards will be presented.
Seatrade Med 2010’s principal sponsors are Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Riviera Ports Authority and Ville de Nice. Other main sponsors of the event are Club Croisière Corsica, Club Croisière Var Provence, Fidelio Cruise Software GmbH, Marseille Provence Cruise Club, MedCruise, Port Vauban & STX Europe. Seatrade Med is a UBM event organised in association with Seatrade.
For full conference and speaker information visit www.seatrade-med.com
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April 2010
THE WORLD’S CRUISE LINES FOCUS ON THE MEDITERRANEAN
As Europe’s share of the global cruise market continues to increase, the Mediterranean is fast becoming a cruise hotspot, with more ships, more brands, more passengers and more ports of call in an ever-extending cruise season.
Ten of the new cruise ships due for delivery in 2010, accounting for almost 18,000 lower berths, will be calling at Mediterranean ports this year, as the Med leads “hot” destinations drawing greater consumer interest.
With industry observers forecasting continued growth in the size and diversity of the Mediterranean as a cruise destination, this year’s conference programme at the largest regional cruise industry gathering, the Seatrade Med Cruise Convention, is designed to provide essential insight and knowledge to anyone involved in the industry as well as spark lively debate on the region’s pertinent issues.
Leading experts from the major cruise lines, regional associations and global stakeholders will come together at Seatrade Med in Cannes, France from 30 November to 2 December to debate key issues and lead discussion. Among the hot topics on the agenda are: The Mediterranean Market: Managing Expansion, Upscale Cruising, Port Development, Itinerary Expansion, Cruise Demand, Cruise Shipbuilding & Refurbishment, Fine Dining at Sea, Cruise Ship Technology and Group Business & Ship Charters.
France to host Seatrade Med for the first time
Organised in association with the French Riviera Cruise Club, and supported by MedCruise, the 8th Seatrade Med Cruise Convention will be held at one of France’s most glamorous convention venues, the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes. The event also incorporates a major showcase exhibition, travel agent training in association with Top Cruise and an exciting social programme, including an evening of music at the City of Nice Opera House and an exclusive opening of top French department store, Galeries Lafayette.
Seatrade Med 2010’s principal sponsors are Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Riviera Ports Authority and Ville de Nice. Other main sponsors of the event are Club Croisière Bastia, Club Croisière Var Provence, Port D’Antibes & STX Europe.
For more information, visit www.seatrade-med.com
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November 2009
Seatrade Med 2010 was formalised on Thursday 26 November with the official signing between partners UBM, Seatrade and the French Riviera Cruise Club. The leading cruise convention will take place from 30 November to 2 December 2010 at the Palais des Festival et des Congrès, Cannes, France.
The signing took place at 1700 hrs local time, at the headquarters of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), Nice Côte d'Azur. The contract was sealed by Dominique Esteve, president, CCI Nice Côte d'Azur, Alain Gumiel, president, French Riviera Cruise Club, and Andrew Callaghan, director of sales, Seatrade. Michael Kazakoff, vice president & group director of UBM, took part in the proceedings via video link, with Vanessa Stephens, global events director, Seatrade signing on his behalf.
Seatrade Med takes place every two years and incorporates a series of topical conference sessions, a major exhibition, a training seminar for travel agents, and an exciting social programme.
Seatrade Med 2010 will be the first time that the event is held in France. “The Med continues to be one of the top destinations for cruise holidays”, said Stephens. “Growth in the region shows no sign of stopping and many of the new ships being launched in 2010 will be operating in Mediterranean waters. The French Rivera Coast has seen a huge rise in cruise traffic over the past year, with Cannes alone expected to reach 250,000 passengers visiting in 2009. France is also very active in the shipbuilding and supply markets.”
She continued “French Riviera Cruise Club offers a strong partnership, solid investment, the support of all their members, and a fantastic location. Seatrade Med is a highlight of the cruise business calendar and we’re looking forward to creating a powerful, business-oriented but fun event which will draw all stakeholders to the heart of the Riviera”.
For more information about Seatrade Med, visit www.seatrade-med.com
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Editors Notes
Contact:
Amanda Cetin
Seatrade
Tel: +44 1206 545121
Email: acetin@seatrade-global.com
Seatrade
Established 40 years ago, Seatrade is a leader in maritime publications, conferences and exhibitions, training, awards and other special projects. Regular events include international trade exhibitions and conferences across all maritime sectors, management training courses for shipping professionals, training seminars for travel agents and maritime award schemes, including the Seatrade Insider Cruise Awards which will be presented during Seatrade Med 2010. Seatrade publications include magazines, supplements and yearbooks whilst daily cruise news is provided online by Seatrade Insider (www.cruise-community.com).
UBM
UBM International Media is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Business Media plc (LSE: UBM) a leading provider of business information services to the maritime, travel, fashion, technology, healthcare, media, and property industries. UBM offers services in trade shows, online, news distribution, and publishing to customers across the globe. Its brands are represented in more than 30 countries and are organized into specialist teams that serve their business communities helping them excel in their market by working effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to www.unitedbusinessmedia.com
French Riviera Cruise Club
The idea of a Cruise Club on the French Riviera was born in 2006. After a year of work and collaboration between the partners, the French Riviera Cruise Club blossomed on the first day of spring, 21st March 2007. The aim of the French Riviera Cruise Club is to federate all those concerned with the destination “Côte d’Azur” in order to be a privileged partner for cruise lines. One of the main purposes is also to raise awareness among local opinion makers of the valuable economic input generated by the cruise ship industry.
