Cruise Associations
CLIA: Industry Progress in the Ecological Transition
CLIA, the Cruise Lines International Association, has published its annual report, Global Cruise Industry Environmental Technologies and Practices, highlighting the sector’s progress in the ecological transition. The report shows that half of the ships are already electrified, while only 3% of global ports are prepared for this technology. The goal is to achieve 100% electrification […] Read more
STCMed 2024: MedCruise Looks to the Future
The Seatrade Cruise Med, held in Málaga on September 11-12, showcased a strong presence from MedCruise members who led various panels focusing on key topics such as the state of the cruise industry in the Mediterranean, the social and economic impact of cruise tourism, sustainable destinations, decarbonization, women’s leadership in the sector, and more. As […] Read more
Theodora Riga Elected President of MedCruise
Theodora Riga, Chief Commercial Officer and Director of Strategic Communications at the Port of Thessaloniki, has been elected as the new President of MedCruise for the 2024-2027 term. During the 65th General Assembly of MedCruise, held in Malaga, Spain, as part of Seatrade Cruise Med 2024, the new Board of Directors was also appointed. The […] Read more
MedCruise and Queer Destinations: Traveling Freely
During the 64th general assembly of MedCruise held in June in Tarragona, inclusivity was the central theme extensively discussed during enriching panels, including a session dedicated to how ports and destinations can be inclusive for the LGBTQ+ community. The power of the LGBTQ+ community is incredible, as analyzed with staggering numbers: 10% of the world’s […] Read more
MedCruise: The Development of Digital Communication
MedCruise, the largest Association of Cruise Ports whose mission is to promote the cruise industry in the Mediterranean, Black Sea, Adriatic Sea, Red Sea, and Eastern Atlantic, has introduced several initiatives and services during its latest term, now supported by technological innovations on its digital platforms. MedCruise, representing 153 ports from 22 countries across 3 […] Read more
CHTA and AI: a Guide to Elevate Caribbean Tourism
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has unveiled its new guide, “Guide to Artificial Intelligence Transformation for Caribbean Tourism.” This project, launched by the CHTA Technology Task Force, represents the first guide of its kind published by a Regional Hotel and Tourism Association. Authored by Christus Gill with the support of artificial intelligence, the […] Read more
