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The leading cruise industry figures delivering Seatrade Cruise Med keynote

The influential figures set to appear on the ‘State of the Mediterranean Cruise Industry’ keynote panel at Seatrade Cruise Med have been revealed.

Holly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

July 25, 2024

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Keynote Seatrade Cruise Med Malaga
The keynote speakers (L-R): MedCruise President Figen Ayan, Cruise Lines International Association Director General Marie-Caroline Laurent, Celestyal Cruises CEO Chris Theophilides and Costa Cruises President Mario ZanettiPHOTO: SEATRADE CRUISE

Moderated by Seatrade Cruise Group Portfolio Director Mary Bond, the line-up consists of MedCruise President Figen Ayan, CLIA Europe Director General Marie-Caroline Laurent, Celestyal Cruises CEO Chris Theophilides and Costa Cruises President Mario Zanetti. 

Seatrade Cruise Med – whose theme for 2024 is ‘partnering for progress’ – takes place September 11-12 at the Trade Fairs & Congress Center of Málaga, Spain. 

Keynote 

The keynote will be held on September 11 from 10:30am-11:30am in the venue’s auditorium. The speakers will discuss current market conditions, priorities for the coming years, and the importance of a collaborative approach. Plus, they will address fast-approaching requirements and infrastructure needs, both shoreside and shipboard, as well as delve into environmental, social, and economic considerations essential for long-term success.

The full conference programme is available online.

Discounted rates expire July 26.

About the Author

Holly Payne

Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

Holly is Deputy Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review & Seatrade Cruise News and has experience managing a range of highly successful international business and consumer titles. With a flair for video reporting and a history of overseas work documenting people and places of diverse cultures, Holly brings a variety of skills to the Seatrade Cruise portfolio.

Holly’s academic credentials include oral and written Arabic language skills (intermediate-advanced), an MA Multimedia Journalism with NCTJ accreditation, and a BA (Hons) Degree in Classical and Archaeological Studies with English and American Literature.

 

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