Tagged: Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA)

Press Conference in Puerto Rico Broadcasts Benefits of the Premier Cruise Industry Event for the Caribbean and Latin America

FCCA - Florida-Caribbean Cruise AssociationExcitement is growing for the opportunity to get on cruise lines’ radars at the premier industry event representing the Caribbean and Latin America, as leading executives from Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) and the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) joined today (August 31, 2026) at a press conference for the FCCA Cruise Conference and Trade Show, taking place in San Juan from October 12-16. (more…)

Press Conference in Puerto Rico Broadcasts Benefits of the FCCA Cruise Conference and Trade Show

FCCA - Florida-Caribbean Cruise AssociationExcitement is growing for the opportunity to get on cruise lines’ radars at the Caribbean’s premier industry event, as leading executives from Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) and the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) joined on Thursday at a press conference about the FCCA Cruise Conference and Trade Show, taking place in San Juan from October 20-24. (more…)





The Cruise Industry Anchors in Aruba: FCCA and Aruba Partner for High-Level Cruise Conference

The Cruise Industry Anchors in Aruba: FCCA and Aruba Partner for High-Level Cruise Conference (Image at LateCruiseNews.com - June 2025)The ‘One Happy Island’ of Aruba extended the warmest of welcomes to a prestigious group of cruise and tourism stakeholders, with nearly 40 high-level cruise executives gathering with more than 200 attendees for the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) PAMAC Destination Summit. (more…)

‘Shining Stars FCCA Foundation Dinner’ Serves Up Record Cruise Executives

FCCA - Florida-Caribbean Cruise AssociationThis week’s FCCA Foundation Shining Stars Dinner brought together 10 presidents and senior leaders from FCCA Member Cruise Lines, along with more than 20 other high-level cruise executives, hosting the revitalized marquee event for Seatrade Cruise Global by Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA). (more…)



‘Shining Stars’ Have Aligned for FCCA’s Marquee Seatrade Event

FCCA - Florida-Caribbean Cruise AssociationThe stars have aligned for the marquee dinner event during Seatrade Cruise Global by Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), the trade association that represents the mutual interests of destinations and stakeholders throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America, along with Member Lines that operate over 90 percent of the global cruising capacity. (more…)

FCCA Renews Strategic Development Agreement with the British Virgin Islands

FCCA - Florida-Caribbean Cruise AssociationFlorida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) – the trade association that represents the mutual interests of destinations and stakeholders throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America, along with Member Lines that operate over 90 percent of the global cruising capacity – is pleased to announce that it has again renewed its strategic development agreement with the British Virgin Islands. (more…)

FCCA Foundation and Diamonds International Renew Partnership to Benefit Children in the Caribbean and Latin America

FCCA - Florida-Caribbean Cruise AssociationFlorida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) – the trade association that represents the mutual interests of destinations and stakeholders throughout the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America, along with Member Lines that operate over 90 percent of the global cruising capacity – is pleased to announce that it has renewed its partnership with Diamonds International. (more…)



Marie McKenzie Named Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Operations Committee Chair

FCCA - Florida-Caribbean Cruise AssociationFlorida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), the trade association that represents the mutual interests of destinations and stakeholders throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America along with Member Lines that operate over 90 percent of the global cruising capacity, announced that Marie McKenzie, Senior Vice President of Government & Destination Affairs for Carnival Corporation, has been appointed the Chair of the FCCA Operations Committee. (more…)



Cruise Lines and Destinations Route Mutual Success at the FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show in St. Maarten

FCCA - Florida-Caribbean Cruise AssociationThe cruise industry was anchored in St. Maarten last week, with 670 destination stakeholders and nearly 100 cruise line executives gathering for the only official cruise conference and trade show taking place in and representing the Caribbean and Latin America: the 30th Annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference & Trade Show. (more…)



FCCA, Platinum Members and Cruise Executives Embark on Exclusive Networking Event Before Seatrade Cruise Global

FCCA - Florida-Caribbean Cruise AssociationCruise executives and destination stakeholders had an early check in for Seatrade Cruise Global yesterday evening when they embarked on the annual welcome event hosted by Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) – and sponsored by Port Everglades, ExcursionInsurance.com and Bacardi – at the Riverside Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. (more…)





Dominican ports improved to receive cruise ship passengers. The Port Authority exhibited to the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association the improvements of Dominican ports to receive cruise passengers

La Romana Cruise Port at Casa de CampoThe executive director of the Dominican Port Authority (APORDOM) presented to members of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association the progress made by Dominican ports towards the goal of making the Dominican Republic the cruise hub of the Caribbean. (more…)







Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Partners with the Cayman Islands on Strategic Development Agreement

Cruise ships moored off George Town, Grand Cayman (Courtesy Cruisemapper.com)Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) – the trade association that represents the mutual interests of destinations and stakeholders throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Mexico, along with Member Lines that operate over 90 percent of the global cruising capacity – is pleased to announce that it has formed a tailored strategic agreement with the Cayman Islands. (more…)

Executive Changes at Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association to Strengthen Partnerships

FCCA - Florida-Caribbean Cruise AssociationFlorida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) – the trade association that represents the mutual interests of destinations and stakeholders throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Mexico, along with Member Lines that operate over 90 percent of the global cruising capacity – has made changes to its executive structure. (more…)





Cruise Industry Shows It Is Open for Business with Destinations and Stakeholders at the FCCA Cruise Conference

FCCA - Florida-Caribbean Cruise AssociationThe cruise industry embarked in Panama City last week with a clear message: the cruise industry is moving full steam ahead with its restart and looking for new opportunities to partner with and invest in destinations and stakeholders for long-term mutual success. (more…)