FCCA Foundation Relaunch Receives Shining Support

The reboot of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Foundation received the support of the industry’s top brass at a special dinner event held during Seatrade Cruise Global last week.

More than a dozen C-suite execs from the cruise industry came out for the 2024 Shining Stars FCCA Foundation Dinner.

“I cannot be more honored and humbled by the record amount of FCCA Member Line Presidents, CEOs and Chairs participating at an FCCA Foundation event,” said Michele Paige, CEO of the FCCA. “This clearly shows their support in its mission and made the event a tremendous success for all involved, actualizing the Foundation’s pillar of creating a better future – and marking a bright future for this annual event at Seatrade.”

The exclusive event, sponsored by Diamonds International and Port Everglades, took place at Steakhouse Prime 54.

Table Hosts included Gus Antorcha, President, Holland America Line; Christine Duffy, President, Carnival Cruise Line; Felix Eichhorn, President, AIDA; David Herrera, President, Norwegian Cruise Line; Laura Hodges, President, Celebrity Cruises; Natalya Leahy, President, Seabourn; Paul Ludlow, President, Carnival UK; Tom McAlpin, Chairman, Virgin Voyages; John Padgett, President, Princess Cruises; Frank A. Del Rio, President & CEO, Oceania Cruises; Rick Sasso, Chairman, MSC Cruises USA; Josh Weinstein, President & CEO and Chief Climate Officer, Carnival Corporation & plc; and Mario Zanetti, President, Costa Cruises.

Table Sponsors included Bahamas Ministry of Tourism; Canaveral Port Authority; Cayman Islands Department of Tourism; Chukka Caribbean Ltd.; Effy Jewelry; Huna Totem Corporation; ITM Group; PortMiami; and Port St. Maarten.

All proceeds will go directly to the FCCA Foundation’s efforts to support and benefit young people throughout the Caribbean and Latin America.