Tagged: Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA)



Caribbean and Latin American Destinations Make Waves at Seatrade Europe

FCCA - Florida-Caribbean Cruise AssociationStakeholders from the Caribbean and Latin America were in the middle of Europe’s meeting point for the cruise industry, benefitting from the record-breaking cruise line executive attendance along with the record-breaking initiative by Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) at Seatrade Europe, which resulted in the 14 Partners hosting more than 60 meetings and more than 35 top-level cruise executives visiting the FCCA’s highly trafficked pavilion for meetings and networking events. (more…)



Caribbean and Latin American Stakeholders Continue Drive Closer to the European Cruise Market

FCCA - Florida-Caribbean Cruise AssociationFlorida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) is proud to announce its partners for a record third year in the Association’s initiative to connect destination stakeholders with key entities from the European cruise market by coordinating opportunities for meetings, networking, exhibiting and more at Seatrade Europe and beyond. (more…)

The Cruise Industry Is Open for Business with Destinations and Stakeholders: Registration Open for FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show

San Juan, Puerto Rico (Photo courtesy FCCA)Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) is pleased to announce that registration is open for the 26th annual FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show, the largest and only official cruise tourism conference and trade show in the region. (more…)

FCCA PAMAC Conference: Cruise Executives and Destination Stakeholders to Develop Mutual Success and Experience St. Maarten’s Recovery

FCCA - Florida-Caribbean Cruise AssociationBusiness and relationship development for cruise industry stakeholders and key cruise line decision makers are about to be conjured in ‘Maagical’ St. Maarten. A group of 200 FCCA Platinum Members, along with their colleagues and even family members, will shuffle with more than 20 executives from FCCA Member Lines, which operate 95 percent of the global ocean cruising capacity, for the FCCA PAMAC Conference. (more…)



The FCCA Central America Cruise Summit is linking more than 200 regional stakeholders with nearly 20 high-level cruise executives

FCCA - Florida-Caribbean Cruise AssociationCentral American destinations and stakeholders are on the cruise map. More than 200 from throughout the region have gathered with nearly 20 high-level executives from FCCA Member Lines, which operate 95 percent of the global cruising capacity, for the FCCA Central America Cruise Summit. (more…)



Key Cruise Line Executives and Industry Stakeholders Set Sail for the annual FCCA PAMAC Cruise Summit

MSC SeasideBusiness and relationship development will hit high gear on the high seas tomorrow. A group of more than 250-including Platinum Members representing some of the top regional stakeholders along with their guests of business partners and family members-will set sail on a weeklong journey with over 20 high-level executives from FCCA Member Lines for the annual FCCA PAMAC Cruise Summit. (more…)

New Chairmen Announced for FCCA Executive and Operations Committees, Micky Arison to Take the Helm

FCCA - Florida-Caribbean Cruise AssociationThe Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), the trade association that represents the mutual interests between destinations and stakeholders in the Caribbean and Latin America and FCCA Member Lines, which operate 95 percent of the global cruising capacity, is proud to announce that Micky Arison, chairman of Carnival Corporation & plc, will become chairman of the FCCA Executive Committee and Albino Supino Di Lorenzo, vice president of cruise operations for MSC Cruises USA, will become chairman of the FCCA Operations Committee, both effective January 1, 2019. (more…)

Study Reveals Record Cruise Tourism Expenditures in the Caribbean and Latin America

FCCA - Florida-Caribbean Cruise AssociationThe Florida-Caribbean Association (FCCA), the trade group representing the mutual interests of the cruise industry and destinations and stakeholders in the Caribbean and Latin America, is proud to announce that the 2017-2018 cruise year brought record economic contributions to the region, despite the historic hurricane season. (more…)

MSC Cruises Chairman Delivers Keynote at FCCA Cruise Conference

FCCA - Florida-Caribbean Cruise AssociationPierfrancesco Vago, the executive chairman of MSC Cruises, delivered the keynote address at the opening ceremony of the FCCA’s Cruise Conference & Trade Show in San Juan, Puerto Rico. During his speech, Vago talked of combating market saturation and the need for partnership within the tourism industry. (travelagentcentral.com)

FCCA Commits to Multi-Year Strategy to Continue Its Marketing Campaign Showcasing the Caribbean

FCCA - Florida-Caribbean Cruise AssociationThe Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), the trade association that represents the mutual interests between destinations and stakeholders in the Caribbean and Latin America and FCCA Member Lines, which operate 95 percent of the global cruising capacity, is pleased to announce that it has committed to a multi-year plan for its award-winning marketing campaign. (more…)

FCCA announces more details about the social functions and tours included in the 2018 Cruise Conference & Trade Show

FCCA - Florida-Caribbean Cruise AssociationWith the final countdown on for the largest and only official cruise tourism conference in the Caribbean, the FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show, the FCCA is pleased to announce more details about the social functions and tours included in the agenda’s blend of business and fun. (more…)

Top Cruise Executives and Industry Experts to Focus on Synergies and Opportunities at the FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show Workshops

FCCA - Florida-Caribbean Cruise AssociationCruise tourism stakeholders are one step closer to a glimpse of the industry’s inner workings, as workshop topics and panels have been finalized for the FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show, the largest and only official cruise conference and trade show in the Caribbean, taking place in San Juan, Puerto Rico this November 5-9. (more…)

Largest-Ever Cruise Executive and High-Level Government Delegations Expected for FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show

The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) is proud to announce that new registration numbers indicate its upcoming FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show-the largest and only official conference and trade show in the Caribbean focused on cruise tourism, taking place in San Juan this Nov. 5-9-is expected to have both the most cruise executives and high-level government representatives in the event’s 25-year history. (more…)



Key Decision Makers from Cruise Lines and Caribbean and Latin American Stakeholders Gather in Dominican Republic to Grow Together

FCCA - Florida-Caribbean Cruise AssociationBusiness and relationship development for cruise industry stakeholders and key cruise line decision makers-Dominican Republic had it all last week when hosting a group of 200 FCCA Platinum Members, along with their colleagues and even family members, and 20 high-level executives from FCCA Member Lines, which operate about 200 vessels and 95 percent of the global ocean cruising capacity. (more…)





Registration Now Open for the 2018 FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show

FCCA - Florida-Caribbean Cruise AssociationThe Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), the trade association representing the mutual interests between the cruise industry and destinations and stakeholders in the Caribbean and Latin America, is pleased to announce that registration is open for its 25th annual FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show, the largest and only official cruise tourism conference and trade show in the region. (more…)

50 cruise line executives-including presidents and CEOs-with 400 attendees at the 24th annual FCCA Gala at Seatrade Cruise Global

FCCA - Florida-Caribbean Cruise AssociationThe series of events organized by the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) gathering cruise executives and stakeholders to build business and relationships and maximize opportunities during Seatrade Cruise Global (SCG) went full steam ahead yesterday evening. (more…)



Puerto Rico’s Success Story Becomes Model for Future Industry Efforts by The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association

San Juan, Puerto Rico (Photo courtesy FCCA)The Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) and the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) announced the incredible strides the cruise industry has made in Puerto Rico. “Puerto Rico has made a momentous rebound because of the collaboration between the FCCA, our Member Lines, the Puerto Rico Tourism Company and other government entities,” said Michele Paige, president, FCCA.



Key Cruise Line Executives and Industry Stakeholders Build Business and Relationships at FCCA PAMAC Cruise Summit

FCCA - Florida-Caribbean Cruise AssociationBusiness and relationship development hit high gear on the high seas last week. More than 150 cruise industry stakeholders from the FCCA Platinum Membership Program joined over 25 decision-making executives from FCCA Member Lines for the annual FCCA PAMAC Cruise Summit. (more…)

The Caribbean Is Open at the FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show in in Mérida, Mexico

Mérida, Mexico (October 24, 2017): the opening of the FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show

Mérida, Mexico (October 24, 2017): the opening of the FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show

The nearly 1,000 attendees and 100 cruise executives gathering at the FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show, the largest cruise tourism conference and trade show, have a clear message-the Caribbean is open! (more…)



FCCA to Fund Multifaceted Million-Dollar Campaign, ‘The Caribbean Is Open for Business and Ready to Welcome YOU with Our Warm and Friendly Smiles’

The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) is proud to announce that it has committed to a multifaceted million-dollar campaign to display that the majority of Caribbean destinations are operating normally, unhindered by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, and are ready to welcome visitors. (more…)



Cruise Line Executives Open at the FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show

This year’s FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show is taking place in Mérida, Mexico, from October 23 to October 27. It is the largest cruise conference and trade show in the Caribbean and Latin America and this year, attendees will have the opportunity to interact directly with cruise line decision makers, including presidents and CEOs. (travelagentcentral.com)



Key Cruise Line Executives and Industry Stakeholders Gather to Improve Business at FCCA PAMAC Conference in Aruba

Improving cruise tourism business was easier and happier than ever last week in Aruba. A group of more than 200 FCCA Platinum Members, key cruise tourism stakeholders, and their family members and colleagues joined 20 senior executives from the FCCA’s Member Lines in the One Happy Island for the FCCA Platinum Associate Membership Advisory Council (PAMAC) Conference. (more…)

The Cayman Islands Embarks on New FCCA Sponsorship Package for Sustained Growth

Cruise ships moored off George Town, Grand Cayman (Courtesy Cruisemapper.com)The FCCA is proud to announce that the Cayman Islands, a long-time FCCA Featured Marketing Partner and prominent cruise destination, has embarked on a new FCCA sponsorship package to continue its cruise tourism growth by showcasing the port and destination throughout all of the FCCA’s function and to its partners and 19 Member Lines. (more…)

Port St. Maarten Embarks on New FCCA Sponsorship Package for Sustained Growth

Port of St. MaartenThe FCCA is proud to announce that the Port St. Maarten, a long-time FCCA Featured Marketing Partner and prominent cruise port and destination, embarked on a new FCCA sponsorship package to continue its cruise tourism growth by showcasing the port and destination throughout all of the FCCA’s function and to its partners and 19 Member Lines. (more…)

Cruise Industry Brass Rings Dinner Bell at FCCA Gala, Gathers Stakeholders for Unique Networking Opportunity

The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s (FCCA) 23rd annual Gala again lived up to its legacy as the FCCA’s keynote event of Seatrade Cruise Global, gathering over 50 cruise line executives, presidents and CEOs with 400 attendees looking to optimize a unique chance to increase their cruise tourism business during a reception, silent art auction and private dinner with a decision making executive. (more…)