Cruise Shipping Registration Opens, Program Released

< BACK TO TRAVEL starstarstarstarstar   People - Travel Press Release
16th December 2009, 02:24pm - Views: 662






People Feature Cruise Shipping Miami 2 image











MEDIA RELEASE PR37608


Cruise Shipping Registration Opens, Program Released


MIAMI, Dec. 16 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --


    Online registration for Cruise Shipping Miami is now open at

www.cruiseshippingmiami.com and organizers have released the first tentative

conference program. The four-day conference and three-day exhibition are

scheduled for March 15-18, 2010, at the Miami Beach Convention Center.


    Exhibitor, delegate, visitor and press registration currently are

available online. Following is the conference schedule as of Dec. 14:


    Monday, March 15

    9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Cruise Shipping's FOCUS ON Series

    Exhibitor presentations focusing on their newest product and services

    featured on the tradeshow floor.


    World Cruise Tourism Workshops


    Organized in association with the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association,

    the workshops include round-table sessions with industry experts

    discussing current topics and audience participation.


    9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

    Global Deployment

    Presented by Seatrade Communications


    1 - 3 p.m.

    The Global Source Market

    Presented by Seatrade Communications


    Tuesday, March 16

    9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

    Introductory Address:

    Richard E. Sasso, Chairman, Cruise Lines International Association's

    Marketing Committee, and President & CEO, MSC Cruises (USA) Inc.


    The State of the Cruise Industry

    Leading cruise executives discuss the fundamentals of the industry

    against the background of an improving economic environment, in the

    event's traditional opener.


    Participants:


    Gerald E. Cahill, President & CEO, Carnival Cruise Lines

    Adam M. Goldstein, President & CEO, Royal Caribbean International

    Daniel J. Hanrahan, President & CEO, Celebrity Cruises

    Kevin Sheehan, CEO, NCL Corp.


    2:30 - 4:30 p.m. (concurrent sessions)

    Cruising for the Upscale Consumer

    The outlook for the luxury sector of the cruise market in light of the

    spending pattern of high-end consumers.


    Participants:


    Pam Conover, President & CEO, Seabourn Cruise Line

    Roberto Giorgi, President, V. Ships Leisure SAM

    Amerigo Perasso, President, Silversea Cruises Ltd.

    Larry Pimentel, President & CEO, Azamara Club Cruises

    Peter Shanks, President & Managing Director, Cunard Line Ltd.


    U.S. Coast Guard Session

    (Session details to be provided.)


    Wednesday, March 17

    9:30 - 11:30 a.m. (concurrent sessions)

    Expanding and Refurbishing the Fleet

    Newbuilding strategies and the continuing demand for upgrading the

    existing fleet.


    The Caribbean and Central America

    Analysis of the prospects for a cruise region that will see increased

    capacity in 2010.


    2:30 - 4:30 p.m. (concurrent sessions)

    Patterns for Deployment

    Ten factors that will influence cruise lines' deployment strategies over

    the next five years.


    Environmental Compliance

    The cost and complexity of compliance with the regulatory framework post

    Copenhagen.


    Thursday, March 18

    9:30 - 11:30 a.m. (concurrent sessions)

    Terminal Design and Passenger Handling

    The changing dynamic of terminal design around the world and the

    challenge of meeting the needs of the world's biggest cruise ship.


    Distribution of the Product

    The role of social media networks in marketing the cruise product.


    2:30 - 4:30 p.m. (concurrent sessions)

    Expedition and Discovery Cruising

    A focus on this niche market, which takes the cruise product to some of

    the world's most remote places.


    On-Board Revenue

    A look at how the economic climate has affected on-board spending and the

    strategies used to stimulate the market, from revamping product lines for

    shoppers to innovations in spa and shorex offerings.


    (End of conference schedule)


    MEDIA REGISTRATION: Media credentials are issued to bona fide journalists

covering the convention. Review the media policy



or contact NewmanPR (press@cruiseshippingmiami.com).


    CONVENTION CONTACT: Additional information on conference registration


exhibiting (http://www.cruiseshippingmiami.com/exhibitors) is available at these links or by contacting UBM

International

Media, 212 Carnegie Center, Suite 203, Princeton NJ 08540; +1-609-759-4700;

People Feature Cruise Shipping Miami 3 image

fax: +1-609-759-4774; info@cruiseshippingmiami.com


    UBM International Media (http://www.cmpi.biz/home) 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 about United Business Media, go to



SOURCE:  Cruise Shipping Miami


    CONTACT: 

    Buck Banks, 

    NewmanPR, 

    +1-305-461-3300,

    press@cruiseshippingmiami.com


To view this and other AsiaNet releases please visit http://www.asianetnews.net






news articles logo NEWS ARTICLES
Contact News Articles |Remove this article