The event in Asia Pacific marked a remarkable comeback after a four year hiatus, boasting a wealth of insightful conference sessions, ports, destinations, and service providers from across the region, and numerous chances to network...
Coordinated development of cruising between Hong Kong and Shanghai is planned, and widespread construction of large-scale cruise ships in China is on the horizon, as the country sets ambitious cruise industry goals.
The Asia Cruise Cooperation (ACC) is focused on enhancing the visibility of its current members, creating opportunities for its partners to appear on cruise itineraries, and offering something new to the market.
Luxury travel today is based on ‘completely different drivers’ than in previous decades, as insecurity boosts the need for opulence at the same time as a large demographic is favouring travel over goods.
Seatrade Cruise Asia Pacific kicked off today in Hong Kong, with a government representative describing the destination’s major comeback from the pandemic and the outlook for cruising in the Asia Pacific region.
Despite teething issues associated with Asia’s restart, Royal Caribbean International has ‘high hopes, high expectations’ for the Asia Pacific market, which is also proving ‘important’ for Ponant.
Jamil Ouazzani, MedCruise director of Ecosystem and Sustainability, on a survey whose results will help to improve environmental solutions in the Mediterranean Sea.
The first day of the upcoming Seatrade Cruise Asia Pacific conference in Hong Kong will close with a keynote address by Barbara Muckermann, president, Silversea Cruises, addressing 'Luxury Cruising in Asian Waters.'