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Seatrade Cruise Global celebrates 40 years; adds two days on retail at
sea

Cruising’s top leaders dive into the Division, MSC Group; and Josh Weinstein, conference sessions dedicated to retail at
industry’s critical issues in 2025 and President, CEO & Chief Climate Officer, sea –co-organized by The Moodie Davitt
beyond in this year’s State of the Global Carnival Corporation & plc. Report– that will take place on April 8-9.
Cruise Industry keynote, on Tuesday, April Topics for discussion will include The focus on retail reflects the importance
8 during the annual Seatrade Cruise Global opportunities and challenges, supply of the channel to cruise line revenues and
event at the Miami Beach Convention and demand, reaching new markets, the its role in enhancing the guest experience.
Center. orderbook — which ballooned in 2024 — The Retail Days have attracted strong
Moderated by Anne Kalosh, Editor product innovation and AI’s role, Europe support from leading industry players. As
of Seatrade Cruise News, the dynamic as a bellwether for policy, thoughts on TMI goes to press, Effy Jewelry, Starboard,
roundtable brings together powerhouse Asia, infrastructure investments including Harding+, Diamonds International and
leaders from the world’s top cruise how private destinations are reshaping Global Ports Holding are strong supporters
companies: Charles “Bud” Darr, President Caribbean deployment, and an update on of the event.
& CEO, Cruise Lines International the important Sustainable Maritime Fuels In April 2024, a full day of retail-
Association; Jason Liberty, President & Coalition. Plus: How do they envision related programing took place for the
CEO, Royal Caribbean Group; Harry J. cruising in 40 years? first time at Seatrade Cruise Global,
Sommer, President & CEO, Norwegian Of special interest to travel retail, this and was well attended by cruise lines,
Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.; Pierfrancesco year Seatrade Cruise Global is featuring concessionaires and brand owners.
Vago, Executive Chairman, Cruise The Retail Days – a two-day series of

F&B@Sea 2025 announces new features and expanded event

F&B@Sea is returning for the second of onboard hospitality.” new ideas for cruise F&B professionals.
year at Mana Wynwood Convention Center The Big Splash - End the first day
in Miami, April 9-10. Highlights with an exclusive welcome party at
SeaTrade’s 2025 food and beverage The Show Floor: Twice the exhibition Mana Wynwood 320, providing a vibrant
trade show for the cruise industry is space, an expanded range of vendors, setting for networking with the F&B@Sea
doubling in size from 2024 and unveiling interactive activations, and the latest community after an exciting day on the
an array of new highlights, awards, and innovations shaping the future of cruise show floor.
experiences tailored to the cruise industry. dining and hospitality.
Chloe Birnbach, Event Manager says: Bar Stars Mixology Competition: Elite Spotlight on the Awards
“We’re double the size this year and have mixologists compete live on the show floor The F&B@Sea Awards, recog-
an incredible lineup of vendors, enticing to create the most innovative and exciting nizing exceptional achievements in
features like the Bar Stars Mixology cocktails. food and beverage innovation across the
Competition and immersive Brand The Bistro – Enhanced Experience: cruise industry, returns. These awards
Experiences, and the return of our revered Cruise Line representatives, Speakers, celebrate ground-breaking contributions to
F&B@Sea Awards. This year’s event Media, and Expo Plus ticket holders savour onboard dining and beverage experiences,
will set a new benchmark for innovation innovative dishes and perfectly paired acknowledging the creativity and ingenuity
in the cruise food and beverage industry beverages inspired by onboard dining. of leading professionals and companies in
and we’re proud to provide a platform The Demo Den: Live-action the sector. Categories include recognition
where industry leaders and innovators can demonstrations of cutting-edge techniques, for sustainability, innovation, and culinary
connect, share ideas, and shape the future products, and culinary creativity to inspire excellence.

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