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Arabian Gulf targets the landmark one million cruise passengers in 2020

The Dubai Cruise Terminal is located at Port RashidThe drive to grow cruise tourism in the Arabian Gulf has never relented in recent years. Once again, a large contingent of representatives from the region’s ports and tourism authorities are showcasing their facilities, hospitality, and attractions at Seatrade Europe 2019 Cruise & River Cruise Convention in Hamburg. (cruisebusiness.com)



Next week Hamburg will witness the launch of “Marine Interiors Cruise & Ferry Global Expo”

Culinary specialities, exciting shows and soothing wellness oases: To give their passengers be perfect holiday experience, cruise operators are constantly coming up with new concepts and attractions on board. But there is another aspect that is at least as important for the perfect cruise adventure: interior design. (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…)



Entertainment plays a key role on board cruise ships: At Marine Interiors in Hamburg, leading international suppliers will showcase audio-visual technology

From popular musicals and exciting dance performances to exclusive film shows, cruise ships offer a wide range of entertainment programmes. To be able to present such sophisticated performances at sea, these ships require state-of-the-art behind-the-scenes technology. (more…)

Exhibitors at Marine Interiors in Hamburg will highlight what it takes to serve exquisite cuisine on board cruise ships

A cruise ship is a floating town. Providing all the guests with meals takes prudent planning, organisational talent, and above all, the right equipment. At the MARINE INTERIORS Cruise & Ferry Global Expo, powered by SMM, top-ranking exhibitors will present solutions for hospitality on board cruise vessels. (more…)

Exhibitors at Marine Interiors will showcase their far-ranging know-how on interior design for ferries and cruise ships

From neutral and minimalistic to lavish and luxurious, the bandwidth is impressive: While a standard cabin on board a ferry for a night crossing between two ports mainly has to meet practical requirements in a compact format, a custom “Panorama Suite” on TUI’s new “Mein Schiff” series cruisers offers a generous 70 square metres of space that must be designed and decorated so appealingly that at the end of a three-week cruise up to six passengers will still feel more comfortable here than at home. (more…)

Hamburg Cruise Days, Hamburg Port Anniversary and ship launching ceremonies making Hamburg’s port the most eventful cruise destination in 2019

Blue Port Hamburg and Elbphilharmonie (Photo credit: Michael Zapf, Blue Port Hamburg / Elbphilharmonie 2017)The port of Hamburg is once again living up to its reputation as the number one destination for maritime cruise entertainment. Taking place in mid-September, the Hamburg Cruise Days, the world´s largest public cruise festival, and, shortly prior to this, the Seatrade Europe trade fair will be the highlights of Hamburg’s 2019 cruise programme. (more…)



Hamburg Messe und Congress Unveils New Maritime Industry Trade Fair: “Marine Interiors Cruise & Ferry Global Expo”

MARINE INTERIORS Cruise & Ferry Global Expo, powered by SMM, is the most recent addition to the maritime exhibition portfolio of Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH (HMC). Launching this year, the new trade fair is dedicated to the interior design and outfitting of passenger ships, addressing strong demand from the booming cruise and ferry market. (more…)

Weiner communicating for Port of Hamburg Marketing

Since 1 July, Etta Weiner has become the new press and public relations officer in Port of Hamburg Marketing’s communication & information department. She is replacing Julia Delfs who is leaving the organisation after nine years, on 31 August, to face new challenges. (more…)

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Leaders of Cruise Lines International Association Meet With Mayor of Dubrovnik to Discuss State of the Tourism Industry

MSC Magnifica at DubrovnikThe Mayor of the City of Dubrovnik, Mato Franković, and his associates met with the management team of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) along with high-level representatives of the world’s leading cruise lines on Thursday in Hamburg, to discuss the current state of the tourism industry within Dubrovnik.



Three awards for AIDA

The AIDAPrima at Hamburg  (Courtesy AIDA Cruises)On September 5, 2017, AIDA Cruises received the “German Cruise Line Award” three times at Seatrade Europe in Hamburg, the leading exhibition for the cruise industry. AIDA won in the categories Environmental Commitment and Favorite Ship. The award presented by the port association Atlantic Alliance also went to AIDA Cruises for its year-round operation of AIDAprima in the Atlantic west-coast region.

CLIA Reports on a productive Port and Destination Summit

The Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) hosted its fourth Port and Destination Summit on 5th September. Over 260 international partners of CLIA Executive Partner Program, including 50 cruise line executives gathered at the Hamburg Messe and Congress GmbH Hamburg, one day before the Seatrade Europe Cruise & River Convention official opening. (cruisebusiness.com)

French Mediterranean ports exhibiting together at Seatrade Europe

For the very first time at Seatrade Cruise Europe, all the French Med Ports are exhibiting together on the same stand (608) with a surface area of 72m 2 . A new logo has been launched to help identify the French Med Ports : their strategic goal is to help promote together the navigation area of south of France and increase the cruise call activity in each of the French Med ports. (cruisebusiness.com)

“Blue Port” Illumination starts spectacular Cruise Week in Hamburg: Seatrade Europe and Hamburg Cruise Days will transform the port of Hamburg into one big stage for the cruise industry

Blue Port Hamburg and Elbphilharmonie (Photo credit: Michael Zapf, Blue Port Hamburg / Elbphilharmonie 2017)The Blue Port Hamburg installation designed by the light artist Michael Batz has been attracting international attention since 2008. Blue light once again transforms the Hanseatic city’s night-time port into a magically glowing stage. (more…)

Hamburg Cruise Days 2017: AIDAprima leads the grand ships’ parade

The AIDAPrima at Hamburg  (Courtesy AIDA Cruises)One of the guests at the Hamburg Cruise Days on Saturday, September 9, 2017, will be an AIDA ship, in the shape of AIDAprima. The 300-meter-long and 37-meter-wide cruise ship will lead the grand Cruise Days Parade on Saturday evening (starting around 9:15 p.m.) and she will also be part of the spectacular Blue Port light show. (more…)



The Norwegian Jade is making Hamburg its new home port for the 2017 summer season

The Norwegian Jade at Hamburg (Photo credit NCL / André Lenthe)For the very first time in its corporate history, Norwegian Cruise Line is positioning a cruise ship in Hamburg scheduled for multiple voyages: the Norwegian Jade. Freshly spruced up and completely modernised, the ocean liner presented itself yesterday during its first-time arrival in Hamburg with a lap of honour in front of the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg. (more…)