The Seatrade Cruise Global Conference Experience

Business is back, cruising expectations have changed and customer confidence has skyrocketed. One thing is certain, cruising is on an upward trajectory. The 2023 conference theme “Forward Momentum” will shape our thematic thinking around this year’s conference discussions with a focus on the future of cruising and what the momentum means for both short-term and long-term innovations and business plans.

State of the Global Cruise Industry Keynote

Sponsored by:

Hong Kong Tourism Board

Led by the BBC's Lucy Hockings and joined by a lineup of cruise leaders returns to Seatrade Cruise Global this March. Taking place on Tuesday 28 March, 9:30 - 11:00 AM, the session will explore a number of topics including environmental sustainability, destination stewardship, consumer travel trends, new ships, new cruising experience, and more.

Frank Del Rio
President and CEO
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
Jason Liberty
President and CEO
Royal Caribbean Group
Pierfrancesco Vago
Executive Chairman, Cruise Division
MSC Group
Josh Weinstein
President, CEO & Chief Climate Officer,
Carnival Corporation & plc 
Kelly Craighead
President and CEO
CLIA

MODERATED BY:

Lucy Hockings
News Presenter & Anchor
BBC World News

Topics in 2023

  • Home Port Considerations: Do you have what it takes?
  • Luxury Cruising - Itinerary Planning and Operations Panel
  • Will Hotel-Operated Cruise Lines' Solve the Industry's New-to-Cruise Conundrum?
  • The Rise of Social Media in Cruise
  • Waves of Excitement: Reimagining Entertainment Through Staffing and Guest Experiences
  • How Cruise Can Leverage Technology to Refine the In-Port Experience for Guests
  • Ethics and Conservatism
  • Wild Wonders: Best Practices for Sustainable Experiences in the Natural World
  • A Fuel in Transition: LNG’s Fossil Free Future!

Join us for four days of visionary industry talks, practical thought leadership and experiential sessions

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Meet the Seatrade Cruise Global Ambassadors

We are proud to have a fantastic group of cruise professionals assisting us with conference planning.

Their expertise is central to our understanding of the key issues facing the cruise industry today and helping us plan an event geared around practical solutions to real-life challenges. They're here to help us to help you!

Art & Interior Design

Tal Danai

Tal Danai

CEO & Founder
ArtLink

Cruise Entertainment

Ryan Stana

CEO & Founder
RWS Entertainment Group

Expedition Cruising

Liz Gammon

Liz Gammon

Principal
LizGammon.com

Safety & Sustainability

John Sifling

John Sifling

Principal
Broad Reach Maritime

Information Technology

Ian Richardson

CEO & Co-Founder
theICEway

Ports & Destinations

Shannon McKee

Shannon McKee

President
Access Cruise Inc. & Zielia

Ports & Destinations

Ioannis Bras

Ioannis Bras

CEO
Five Senses Consulting Group

Ports & Destinations

Roger Blum

Roger Blum

Principal
Cruise & Port Advisors, Inc

Food & Beverage

Ioannis Bras

Rick Welch

President
RMW Global Consulting

Retail

Nadine Heubel

Nadine Heubel

Senior Managing Director, Travel Retail North America with Harper Dennis Hobbs

"'Further Momentum’ perfectly encapsulates both Seatrade Cruise Global and the cruise industry. Throughout adversity, both have proven to be resilient and able not only to overcome difficult times but also to adapt and improve. We look forward to optimizing the event’s opportunities with our destination and Member Line partners to embrace this theme and continue to build back better together."

Michele Paige, President of FCCA

Speakers from a number of cruise lines shared their expertise from the stage in 2023: