Cruise industry event to debut in Singapore

CRUISE Shipping Asia 2011 will take place at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore from November 16 to 18.

Themed the Gateway to Tomorrow’s Marketplace, the inaugural edition of the cruise industry event will combine a trade show highlighting Asia’s potential as an active cruise market with a series of informative conference sessions. There will also be a travel agent training programme, organised by industry leaders to promote cruising as the next holiday option in Asia.

“Cruise Shipping Asia in November is the ideal time and place for the cruise industry to capitalise on the new economic wealth that is being generated in the region, “said Michael Duck, executive vice president of UBM Asia, co-organisers of the event.

“With new terminals, facilities in both Hong Kong and Singapore, combined with the fact that Asia is home to the fastest-growing region in the world, it opens up new possibilities and profit centers for the entire cruise industry.”

Destination management companies, shore excursion and tour operators, port and terminal developers, shipbuilders, design and refurbishment companies, national tourism organisations, ship service and hotel operations providers, food and beverage suppliers, ground handlers, and airlines are being targeted to participate in the event.

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