Cruise Industry Events
AKTG: A New Global Commitment to Sustainability
At the heart of an industry in constant transformation, where the traveler’s experience increasingly intertwines with values of social and environmental responsibility, A&K Travel Group (AKTG) reaffirms its position as a leader. With the recent initiative announced in August 2025, the group renews its commitment to sustainable luxury travel, based on direct and global consultation […] Read more
CruiseCustomizer: The Revolution in Cruise Bookings
In today’s fast-paced tourism world, where personalization and efficiency have become essential, cruise booking has long been one of the most complex and fragmented areas of the market. Tour operators and travel agencies often struggle to smoothly integrate their customized packages with existing cruise offers. This is where CruiseCustomizer comes in — a revolutionary tool […] Read more
Aquila: Global Leadership Driving Sustainable Growth
The Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence continues to strengthen its leadership position in cruise tourism training, expanding its influence both regionally and globally. Through high-profile engagements, strategic partnerships, and an innovative training approach, Aquila champions sustainable growth and contributes to raising quality standards in the Caribbean and North American cruise markets. Founded with a clear […] Read more
Cartagena Hosts the 66th MedCruise General Assembly
From June 10 to 13, 2025, the historic port city of Cartagena, Spain, successfully hosted the 66th General Assembly of MedCruise, today the largest cruise ports association in the world. The event took on a particularly symbolic meaning as it coincided with the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Port of Cartagena. A perfect […] Read more
Cruisehost: Why creating packages is essential
In today’s cruise tourism landscape, the real difference between a simple sale and a loyal customer lies in the quality of the experience. Offering just a cruise, no matter how enticing, is no longer enough. Modern travelers seek complete, personalized solutions that are specifically designed to ensure a stress-free vacation. In this context, the ability […] Read more
The Future of High-End Experiential Travel
In today’s travel landscape, luxury cruises are redefining what it means to embark on an experiential journey. These are no longer just floating vacations—they are tailor-made getaways designed for an elite clientele seeking exclusivity, ultimate comfort, and personalized service. Once considered a niche, the luxury cruise segment has moved to the center of many cruise […] Read more
The Role of Agencies in the Cruise Customer Journey
In today’s highly competitive, experience-driven cruise landscape, a travel agency’s value extends far beyond generating sales volumes. The difference now lies in actions taken before and after the booking, building customer relationships, fostering loyalty, and creating value for the entire ecosystem. Taoticket, a leading online cruise distributor in Italy and worldwide, embraced this vision long […] Read more
Aroya Now Integrated Across All Cruisehost Platforms
Aroya Cruises, the first Saudi brand dedicated to sea tourism, officially enters the European market through full integration with the platforms of CRUISEHOST Solutions, the leading European provider of cruise distribution technology. Based in Germany and active since 2002, CRUISEHOST Solutions is recognized for offering the most extensive cruise database in Europe. With over 600 […] Read more
PSTF: The Sustainable Future of Mediterranean Cruises
The eighth edition of the Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum (PSTF), one of the most significant events for the cruise and tourism sector in the Mediterranean region, took place in Heraklion, Crete. Hosted outside Athens for the first time, the forum marked both a symbolic and operational turning point, attracting over 200 cruise executives, port authorities, […] Read more
ESPO Conference 2025: the future of European ports
Last May, the city of Thessaloniki had the honor of hosting the ESPO Conference for the first time, the annual event organized by the European Sea Ports Organisation, a key platform for dialogue and cooperation among European ports, industry stakeholders, and policymakers. This twenty-first edition of the conference took place at the Makedonia Palace Hotel, […] Read more