Alex Gumbs, Chief Executive Officer of Port St. Maarten, will headline a critical public town hall hosted by The Association for Cruise Tourism (ACT) in the Cayman Islands on Friday, April 25, at the Grand Cayman Marriott Resort.
With the April 30 cruise berthing referendum fast approaching, Gumbs will share firsthand insights into how cruise pier infrastructure…
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Seatrade Cruise Global wrapped up a vibrant week of engagement, innovation and industry dialogue as it celebrated its 40th anniversary at the Miami Beach Convention Center from April 7-10.
Cruise executives, tourism stakeholders and professionals from around the world gathered to explore emerging trends and chart the course for the future of the global cruise industry.…
Martinique is taking decisive steps to grow its cruise tourism sector, following a series of strategic meetings with cruise executives and the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association at Seatrade Cruise Global last week.
Bruno Brival, CEO of the Martinique Tourism Authority, said the destination received strong interest from major lines. “They are very interested of our destination … we are glad…
Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association CEO Michele Paige and CLIA President & CEO Charles “Bud” Darr were pictured aboard the stunning new Norwegian Aqua on Sunday, reaffirming their shared commitment to supporting cruise stakeholders worldwide.
With Darr returning to CLIA after senior leadership roles at MSC Cruises, the partnership signals continued alignment on industry priorities and global collaboration.
Earlier, Paige, the FCCA team…
Seatrade Cruise Global officially kicks off its 40th anniversary celebrations today at the Miami Beach Convention Center, welcoming cruise executives, stakeholders, and industry professionals from around the world. Running from April 7–10, the event highlights emerging trends, innovation and collaboration across the global cruise sector.
The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) is marking the occasion with a full slate…
Marie McKenzie, Chair of the FCCA Operations Committee and Senior Vice President of Government & Destination Affairs at Carnival Corporation & plc, will engage in a one-on-one conversation with Joseph Boschulte, Commissioner of Tourism for the U.S. Virgin Islands, today at Seatrade Cruise Global.
The session takes place from 11:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Sunset…
Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General & CEO of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, will join an international lineup of industry leaders at the World Cruise Tourism Summit during Seatrade Cruise Global today at noon in the Sunset Vista Ballroom at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
As part of the “State of the Cruise Industry – Regional Updates from Around…
Last week, the Cayman Islands welcomed two globally respected voices in tourism – Allen Chastanet, Opposition Leader and former Prime Minister of St. Lucia, and Giora Israel, a pioneer of the modern cruise industry with over five decades of experience. Their visit, facilitated by The Association for Cruise Tourism in the Cayman Islands (ACT), brought valuable insight…
The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) has renewed its strategic development agreement with the British Virgin Islands (BVI). The tailored “Presidential Partner” agreement builds on the partnership originally formed in 2023 and aims to further capitalize on record years for both the destination and cruise industry.
According to the BREA Report, cruise tourism generated $85.7 million in direct expenditures and supported…
The Association for Cruise Tourism (ACT) in the Cayman Islands will host a high-level discussion on the future of cruise tourism in Cayman and the Caribbean. The event will feature Allen M. Chastanet, former Prime Minister of Saint Lucia.
The press conference will take place on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.…