Following a sharp three-year slump due to geopolitical tensions, some of the region’s key destinations, homeports and host countries are experiencing the first promising signs of recovery.
The region’s earlier than expected rebound was helped by Greece’s consistent performance as a destination of global appeal, keeping cruising in the area alive until Turkey started to be reinstated as a viable cruise destination.
Equally important is a gradual re-inclusion of Israel and Egypt in niche itineraries that seek to reopen highly commercial cruise routes that deliver a fuller experience of the East Med’s unique diversity.
2019 is seen as the year that will bring new strategic developments that will also help re-establish the East Med as a major cruise development theatre, notes Theodore Vokos, md of Posidonia Exhibitions S.A, organisers of the Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum.
May 28-29 at Domotel Kastri Conference Center
The event will be held from May 28-29 at Domotel Kastri Conference Center, in Athens’ historic northern suburb.
CLIA Europe has confirmed its active participation at the Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum.
According to Tom Boardley, CLIA Europe secretary general: ‘This year’s Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum will offer us a unique experience to work with policymakers, regulators, other industry stakeholders and local communities’ representatives towards the achievement of this goal. As the global cruise industry continues to grow and expand into new destinations, Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean region will remain a popular and vibrant hub for cruising.’
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