Seatrade Cruise Talks

A series of virtual conversations, webinars, podcasts and more with cruise professionals and industry leaders discussing the challenges of the current — and future — climate. For the full schedule of upcoming sessions, visit www.seatradecruiseevents.com/talks

Seatrade Cruise Talks: COVID-19's Impact on Cruise Operations Finale

Aug 14, 2020

Focusing on the hot topics most important to the entertainment and hotel operations industries, panelists will explore best practices from other industries, financial preparedness, the future of travel and more.

Pandemic providing time to rethink cruise interiors, top designers concur

Aug 14, 2020

‘There are great opportunities to [re]think big ships a little bit differently,' including focussing on ‘less mass tourism and more individuality,’ according to Anne Mari Gullikstad, senior interior architect, partner, CEO, YSA Design.

Seatrade Cruise Talks: The Hospitality X-Factor: New Psychometrics for Sourcing Service Superstars

Aug 10, 2020

Hear James Houran, Ph.D. of AETHOS Consulting Group share results from new research on a new psychometric model that pinpoints the “Hospitality X-Factor.”

Seatrade Cruise Talks: How COVID-19 Will Affect the Future of Food & Beverage, and Hotel Operations

Aug 10, 2020

Hear industry experts discuss the challenges the travel and cruise industries are facing in this new world, and insights into how they can adapt to overcome them.

Seatrade Cruise Talks: Strategies for the Manufacturer and Supplier Community during COVID-19

Aug 05, 2020

No business or industry can operate without their suppliers and manufacturers. COVID19’s impact on the supply chain is just as much of a challenge as its impact on the cruise industry itself. How can cruise support suppliers as the world settles...

Seatrade Cruise Talks: How Europe and the Med are Preparing for the Return of Cruise

Jul 30, 2020

Our third podcast, How Europe and the Med are Preparing for the Return of Cruise, highlights discussion points from two of our previous curated conversations, “Port Operations in Europe” and “How is the Mediterranean Preparing for the Return of...

Seatrade Cruise Talks: Restarting Europe's River and Luxury Cruises: Lessons Learnt

Jul 20, 2020

Listen as Frederik Erdmann chats with some of the lines and ports on the brink of restarting operations, and some that already have.

Let’s Clear the Air: Using Nature’s Own Hydroxyls to Disinfect Ships to Help Make Cruising Safer

Jul 16, 2020

The already present HVAC systems on ships hold the answer to how to effectively address the need to defeat airborne viruses which are the main way respiratory infections are transmitted. VIKAND’s Senior Director, Stephen McAfee, discussed how...

Seatrade Cruise Talks: Steps in Getting the Cruise Industry Up and Running

Jul 07, 2020

Seatrade Cruise’s Anne Kalosh talks to industry experts about the next steps to get the cruise industry operational and restore customer confidence in cruising from time of booking through to returning home.

Seatrade Cruise Talks: The Future of Shorex

Jul 02, 2020

Seatrade Cruise's Holly Payne talks to shore excursions and destination management experts Alvin Materi, Regional Director of Cruise Asia by Destination Asia, Carmen Morosan, Global Shore Excursions Manager of Intercruises, Niamh McCarthy...