Seatrade Cruise Med: after Lisbon in 2018, it's Malaga in 2020

‘We are also pleased to announce that the venue for the 2020 Seatrade Cruise Med has also been confirmed – and we look forward to holding the event in Malaga, Spain,’ confirmed Andrew Williams, general manager, Seatrade and group director, UBM.

The president of the Port Authority of Málaga, Paulino Plata, welcomed the news that Málaga has been selected as the venue for Seatrade Cruise Med 2020, which he said, 'had been made possible due to the commitment from the port and destination to promote it as the gateway to Andalusia.'

He added: ‘Málaga has positioned itself as the most important cruise port in the region, thanks to the investment on state-of-the-art port facilities that provide a high-quality service both to the passenger and the ship, as well as to our wide gastronomic, cultural and leisure offer, added to excellent air, rail and road connections.’

The 2020 event will see the Port Authority of Málaga, Málagaport; local tourist boards - Málaga City Council, Costa del Sol Tourist Board, and Andalucía Tourist Board, as well as cruise terminal operators -  Cruceros Málaga, a subsidiary of Global Ports Holding – work together to host Seatrade Cruise Med 2020.

Coming up first, Seatrade Cruise Med 2018 will take place in Lisbon between September 19 and 21. Hosted by the Port of Lisbon Authority (APL) and supported by CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) and MedCruise, the event will feature a showcase exhibition, conference and a full social and networking programme.