The Port of Valencia will host the final conference of the H2PORTS hydrogen project
On December 3rd, the final conference of the European H2PORTS project will take place. (more…)
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BC Cruise Services awarded Best Global Tour Operator 2025 award by MSC Cruises
BC Cruise Services, the company specialising in providing tourist services for cruise ships, which is part of Alsa, has received the Best Global Tour Operator 2025 award by MSC Cruises. (more…)
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MedCruise Board reinforces destination–port cooperation at World Travel Market London 2025
Representing the Association, Luz Marina Espiau Moreno, Member of the Board of Directors and responsible for Digitalisation and Innovation, took part in World Travel Market London 2025 (WTM London), held from 4th to 6th November at ExCeL London. (more…)
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Lisbon Cruise Terminal Named Best in Southern Europe at the World Luxury Travel Awards 2025
International recognition reinforces the Port of Lisbon’s leadership in cruise tourism, hospitality, and sustainability. (more…)
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Luz Marina drives MedCruise’s digital vision at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Luz Marina Moreno’s participation last week in TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 represented a key opportunity to connect global technological innovation with the real challenges of digital transformation and sustainable development. (more…)
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“All Aboard!” Brings the Cruises to Lisbon Classrooms
On October 7, with great enthusiasm and participation, the first session of the educational program “All Aboard!” took place at the Gil Vicente School in Lisbon. (more…)
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Las Palmas Cruise Port installs three new state-of-the-art boarding bridges
Las Palmas Cruise Port has installed three new state-of-the-art passenger boarding bridges, designed and manufactured by the Spanish company Milán Port Equipment, further strengthening the capacity and modernization of the terminal’s operations. (more…)
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Madeira Ports Go Fully Digital: New Platform Transforms Cruise Ship Quay Reservations
The Ports of Madeira are taking a major step towards full digitalization. The Administration of the Ports of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (APRAM, S.A.), overseen by the Regional Secretariat for Economy, is in the final stages of launching a new Quay Reservation Management Platform for cruise ship calls. (more…)
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MedCruise Launches the Blue Community with First Online Webinar
MedCruise today launched the Blue Community, a pioneering digital learning and collaboration platform developed in partnership with SEIDOR, during its first official online webinar held on 29th October. (more…)
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The First Edition of “All Aboard!” Launches — An Educational Programme for Students in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The Port Authority of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), in collaboration with MSC Cruises, have launched the first edition of All Aboard!, an educational project designed to introduce Year 5 pupils in Santa Cruz de Tenerife to the many different professions on board a cruise ship through dynamic and interactive sessions. (more…)
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MedCruise Vice-President Laura Cimaglia Highlights Communication, Environmental Impact and Port–City Relations at Italian Port Days in Catania
During the 12th edition of Italian Port Days, held in Catania and organised by the Port System Authority of Eastern Sicily, a member of MedCruise, Laura Cimaglia, Vice-President of MedCruise and Director for Port & Cities Relations and representative of the Port of Taranto, (more…)
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Port of Taranto to Host the Next AIVP–MedCruise Cruises & Port Cities Working Group Meeting
The second joint meeting of the AIVP–MedCruise Cruises & Port Cities Working Group took place last October 16th, gathering representatives from Mediterranean ports, cities, and industry experts to continue advancing the dialogue on sustainable port-city relations. (more…)
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Las Palmas’ New Cruise Terminal Welcomes Its First Call
Las Palmas Cruise Port’s newest terminal — the largest cruise terminal in Europe — has officially begun operations with the arrival of Celebrity Apex, which docked at the Santa Catalina Pier on October 2, 2025. (more…)
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MedCruise represented at the IAPH World Ports Conference 2025 in Kobe, Japan
MedCruise, the Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports, is proudly represented at the IAPH World Ports Conference 2025 by Luz Marina Espiau Moreno, a member of the Board of MedCruise and Head of Commercial Division and Business Development at the Port Authority of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. (more…)
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MedCruise Concludes a Successful 67th General Assembly in Šibenik, Strengthening the Future of Cruise Tourism in the Mediterranean and Its Adjoining Seas
The Assembly brought together more than 200 participants from over 20 countries for four days of panels, networking and 500 B2B meetings, highlighting sustainability, digitalisation and forward-looking collaboration across the cruise sector. (more…)
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67th MedCruise General Assembly 2025 in Šibenik: Networking, Governance & Innovation at the heart of the Agenda
The official programme of the 67th MedCruise General Assembly, scheduled to take place in Šibenik from 30 September to 3 October 2025, was formally presented today (September 30, 2025) during a press conference hosted in the Croatian port, member of the association. (more…)
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Heraklion Port Authority celebrated World Tourism Day
On the occasion of World Tourism Day 27/9/2025, held under the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation”, Heraklion Port Authority (HPA S.A.) organized a series of events highlighting the pivotal role of the port in the tourism development of Crete and Greece. (more…)
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Norwegian Sky makes inaugural call at the Port of Dubrovnik
On Thursday, September 19, 2025, the cruise ship “Norwegian Sky” of the shipping company “Norwegian Cruise Line” arrived into the Port of Dubrovnik for the first time. (more…)
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Carnival’s Mardi Gras makes its inaugural call at the Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, marking the start of the high cruise season
The Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife celebrated today (September 23, 2025) the inaugural call of Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras, one of the most iconic and innovative vessels in the cruise industry. (more…)
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CLIA European Summit 2026 set for 23–26 February in Funchal, Madeira
European cruise industry to gather in Madeira to advance policy, sustainability and regional development. (more…)
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European Cruise Ports Associations Strengthen Cooperation and Present Joint Survey Findings at Seatrade Europe in Hamburg
The Strategic Alliance of European Cruise Ports Associations reaffirmed its strong collaboration during Seatrade Cruise Europe 2025 in Hamburg, underscoring the importance of sustainable growth, innovation, and resilience across the cruise industry. (more…)
MedCruise Showcases Strong Presence at Seatrade Europe 2025 and CLIA Ports & Destination Dialogue in Hamburg
The Association reinforces its leadership in the Mediterranean cruise sector with a strong institutional presence and multiple initiatives. (more…)
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Heraklion Port Welcomes Geography Students from the University of Augsburg, Germany
On Monday, 15 September 2025, the Heraklion Port Authority (HPA) had the pleasure of welcoming 28 students and 4 faculty members from the Department of Geography at the University of Augsburg, Germany. (more…)
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Madeira: Overnight Calls Surge Nearly 40%
The number of cruise ships staying overnight at the ports of Funchal and Porto Santo increased by 39.35% in the 2024/25 season (1 September to 31 May) compared to the same period last year. (more…)
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PortArgentario: Promoting Nautical Tourism and Unlocking Tuscany’s Hidden Treasures
PortArgentario is a project aimed at promoting nautical tourism on the Monte Argentario promontory, involving many municipalities in the Maremma region of Tuscany for almost ten years. (more…)
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Croatian Partnership Reaches Finals of World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Award SeaCras, Zadar Cruise Port and the Rewilding Velebit Foundation shortlisted for world’s top award in marine and biodiversity conservation
A groundbreaking Croatian initiative that unites technology, tourism and nature conservation has been named a finalist for one of the world’s most prestigious sustainable tourism awards. (more…)
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Alexandria Port: Egypt’s Resurgent Gateway to the World
Against the backdrop of shifting currents in the Middle East, Alexandria Port is experiencing a renaissance. (more…)
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Record-breaking season for cruise passengers in Porto Cruise Terminal
In the first half of 2025, Porto Cruise Terminal (Port of Leixões) welcomed 76 cruise ship calls and 101,079 passengers, a 9% increase in the number of calls and a 38% increase in the number of passengers compared to the same period of 2024. (more…)
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Porto Cruise Terminal celebrated successful turnaround operations for TUI’s Mein Schiff 4
The Porto Cruise Terminal (Port of Leixões) has reaffirmed its position as a leading cruise tourism hub and a major economic driver for Porto & North of Portugal Region after successfully handling five consecutive turnaround operations for the TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 4, between June 19 and July 17. (more…)
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Tarragona Cruise Port’s cruise terminal is consolidated as an International benchmark in Port Architecture and Sustainability
Inaugurated in 2024, the new Cruise Terminal at Tarragona Cruise Port, operated by Global Ports Holding and located on the Balears Wharf, has become an international benchmark in architectural design, sustainable construction, and industrialized innovation. (more…)
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Environmental Volunteering Initiative Reinforces Commitment of Port of Tenerife and P&O Cruises to Sustainability
On Friday, June 25th, a successful environmental volunteering event took place at the mouth of Barranco del Cercado, in San Andrés, Tenerife. (more…)
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Catania Cruise Port Expands Capacity with Third Berth to Accommodate Mega Ships
Catania Cruise Port, operated by Global Ports Holding has marked a major milestone in its development with the completion of Pier 25’s renovation, significantly enhancing its capacity and positioning within the Mediterranean cruise sector. (more…)
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Port Day 2025: Honouring the Past, Looking to the Future
The Ports Administration of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (APRAM, SA) marked Port Day on 18 July at the Port of Funchal — a moment to celebrate the strategic importance of Madeira’s ports to the regional and national economy, while reflecting on a future shaped by innovation, digital transformation, sustainability, and energy transition. (more…)
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Valenciaport Strategic Plan 2035: Growing in a Global World
The port sets its sights on serving the business world while maintaining economic and environmental sustainability. (more…)
Madeira’s Best-Ever Cruise Season: Record Numbers & Strong Growth
Regardless of the angle from which Madeira’s cruise high season is viewed — running from September 1 to May 31 — the conclusion is clear: exceptional. (more…)
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Andalusia boosts blue tourism with the presentation of the fourth edition of the CITCA Suncruise Congress
The fourth edition of the International Congress of Nautical and Cruise Tourism will be held from October 15 to 17 in Motril and Granada, under the slogan “Where the sea merges with innovation”. (more…)
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Positive Performance for Cruise Activity in Heraklion
Cruise passenger traffic at the Port of Heraklion followed a positive trajectory during the first half of 2025, reaching a total of 190,606 passengers, marking an increase of 14.29% compared to the same period in 2024. (more…)
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Mindelo Cruise Port opens its doors to the world
Portos de Cabo Verde notes with great satisfaction the success of the inauguration ceremony of the Mindelo Cruise Port, held on June 21 in the city of Mindelo, on the island of São Vicente. (more…)
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Jacques Hardelay Appointed President of Cruise Marseille Provence
On June 17, 2025, at the Palais de la Bourse in Marseille, the General Assembly of the Cruise Marseille Provence association elected its new President: Jacques Hardelay. (more…)
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Koper Opens New Sustainable Cruise Terminal. A modern and sustainable crossroads connecting Slovenia to the world
Koper Cruise Terminal welcomed its first cruise ship almost 20 years ago. Located in the immediate vicinity of the Old Town, it is an excellent starting point for discovering the Istrian hinterland and Slovenian sights on day trips. (more…)
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