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🚨⏳ Booked your #STCGlobal stay yet—or are you about to miss the boat? Hotel rates sail away after 4 March! 🌴 Miami is calling! With its stunning skyline, vibrant energy, and world- class beaches, this cruise capital is the perfect setting for Seatrade Cruise Global 2025—where industry leaders connect, deals are made, and innovation sets sail. ⚓ Some of the best connections happen beyond the show venue! A chance encounter in the lobby could lead to your next big project, a coffee chat might spark a game-changing partnership, or a poolside brainstorm could reshape your strategy. You never know where opportunity will dock. 💡 “The best ideas come from unexpected conversations—whether it’s with a partner, a brand, or even a guest.” – Luis Terife, Carnival Cruise Line, at #STCGlobal last year. 🏨 Stay where the industry meets – Exclusive hotel rates with onPeak ✈️ Chart your course – Travel options to get you there 📍 Dock yourself at the right spot – Venue & accessibility info 🔗 Set sail for success—explore your stay options here: https://lnkd.in/ecUwsebv #CruiseIndustry #CruiseCapital #Networking

🚢📲 Anchors Aweigh —The Social Deck Has Set Sail! 🛳️✨ Welcome to The Social Deck, your new hub for all things Seatrade Cruise! Our first edition, "The First Port of Call," is packed with industry buzz, exclusive insights, and a few surprises along the way. ⚓ And what better way to kick things off than by introducing our brand-new Social Engagement Partners? 🎉 Claudine Pohl, Scott Eddy, and Andrea Baigorria are here to steer the conversation, navigate the trends, and drop anchor on the biggest topics in cruise. 🛳️ Sneak peek inside: 🚀 Meet our new Social Engagement Partners shaking up the industry. 🎞️ Throwback on Deck – Celebrating 40 years of #STCGlobal! 🔍 Guest experience & industry evolution with Seatrade Ambassador Jason Gelineau 🥂 A special toast to Mary Bond’s incredible 40-year journey in cruise! 📲 Ready to dive in? The Social Deck is now boarding—click below to explore! ⬇️ #SeatradeCruise #SocialDeck #FirstPortOfCall #MakingWaves

🚢🎙️ Cruise Pioneers | Clean Sailing in Heritage Fjords – New Podcast Episode Out Now! 💚 What happens when a family-owned cruise company takes on the challenge of sailing sustainably through world heritage sites? In the latest episode of Cruise Pioneers, host Birgit M. Liodden sits down with Njal Saevik, Co-Founder Havila Holdings, and Bent Martini, CEO of Havila Voyages, to uncover how they’re charting a greener future for cruising. 🌍⚡ 🌊 Inside this episode: 🎣⚡How fisherman culture drives innovation → "The fisherman culture drives us to seek new opportunities and embrace technology." – Njål Sævik 📈 Why trusting the next generation is key → "We need to give trust and responsibility to the next generation to foster growth." 🌿💡The curiosity behind game-changing sustainability → "Curiosity is what drives each one of us to innovate and improve." – Bent Martini 🚢♻️ Havila’s ambitious goals: Climate neutral by 2028, zero emission ready by 2030! Ready to hear how Havila Group is setting a new standard for responsible tourism? Tune in now and get inspired! 🎧👇 🔗 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/e3eqKUKY #CruisePioneers #STCTalks #SustainableCruising #HavilaVoyages #CleanSailing #FutureOfCruise Havila Kystruten Havila Subsea & Renewables HAVILA SHIPPING ASA

🌎 The State of the Global Cruise Industry Keynote – What’s Next for Cruising? ⏳ The countdown is on—just 40 days until #STCGlobal opens its doors! As we celebrate the 40 years of industry evolution, cruising’s top leaders take the stage to explore the future of the global cruise industry. From AI and innovation to sustainability, infrastructure investments—including how private destinations are reshaping Caribbean deployment— this keynote will define the next era of cruising. Plus, hear their bold predictions for the next 40 years! Meet the Speakers: - Charles Bud Darr – President & CEO, CLIA | Cruise Lines International Association - Jason Liberty – President & CEO, Royal Caribbean Group - Harry Sommer – President & CEO, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. - Pierfrancesco Vago – Executive Chairman, Cruise Division, MSC Cruises - Josh Weinstein – President, CEO & Chief Climate Officer, Carnival Corporation & plc - Moderator: Anne Kalosh– Editor, Seatrade Cruise News Tuesday 8 April | 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM Miami Beach Convention Center Sponsored by Hong Kong Tourism Board With just 40 days to go, are you ready to set sail for the industry's biggest event? Let us know in the comments! 🔗 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eGFeqH9j #STCGlobal #CruiseIndustry #Seatrade40 #StateOfCruise #FutureOfCruising

🚢 Tomorrow Marks 40 Days to #STCGlobal – Have You Seen Who’s Joining Us? The countdown is ON, and the cruise line roster keeps growing! With just 40 days to go, we’re full steam ahead for the biggest event in the industry. 65 cruise lines—and counting— are set to drop anchor in Miami for four days of networking, insights, and industry-shaping discussions. ⚓ 🌍 What’s on the horizon? 🛳️ A full fleet of opportunities – Connect with 65+ cruise lines across ocean, river, luxury, and expedition cruising. 🌊 Smooth sailing for big ideas – Hear from industry leaders on AI, sustainability, new market expansion, and what’s next for fleet development. 🎟️ Your boarding pass to the future – If it’s happening in cruise, it’s happening at #STCGlobal. With more cruise lines confirming everyday, this is the place to navigate the future of cruising. Will we see you on deck? ⛴️ 📅 Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 📍 Miami Beach Convention Center 📆 07-10 April 2025 🚀 The industry is setting sail—secure your spot before we reach capacity! 🔗 Set Sail with 60+ Cruise Line Brands: https://lnkd.in/eMREfq2s #STCGlobal #CruiseIndustry #FullSteamAhead #SeatradeCruise #40DaysToGo

🚢✨ Celebrating 40 Years of Mary Bond at Seatrade Cruise! From all of us at Seatrade Cruise, congratulations, Mary! 💙 For four decades, Mary Bond, Group Portfolio Director, has been at the helm of Seatrade Cruise—steering the industry forward, guiding our events, and fostering a work culture built on collaboration, passion, and excellence. From launching Seatrade Cruise News to leading global cruise events, Mary’s influence has been anchored in driving Seatrade Cruise’s success as both a business and a community. Her dedication goes beyond strategy—she’s a mentor, a connector, and a true captain of industry conversations. Whether it’s navigating content, charting new courses for events, or championing the Seatrade Cruise vision, Mary’s enthusiasm never wavers. As we get ready to celebrate milestones at #STCGlobal this April, there’s no better time to honour one of our own. Join us in Miami as we toast to 40 years of Mary’s incredible journey—just one of the many milestones we’ll be celebrating! 🥂✨ We couldn’t let this moment sail by without a special tribute—watch as we come together to celebrate Mary! 🎥💙 Drop a comment below and join us in celebrating Mary! 👇 #SeatradeCruise #40YearsAfloat #AnchoredInExcellence #STCGlobal #CruiseIndustry

🌍 🚢♻️ 4ocean PBC & Seatrade Cruise: A Partnership for Cleaner Oceans Seatrade Cruise is proud to welcome 4ocean as our new Official Sustainability Partner! Together, we’re taking action to protect our oceans and drive sustainable change. 🔹 About 4ocean 4ocean is a global ocean cleanup company dedicated to ending the plastic crisis. Since 2017, they’ve removed over 40 million pounds of trash from oceans, rivers, and coastlines—helping to protect marine ecosystems. 🎙️ “Every pound removed represents a step toward a cleaner, healthier planet.” – Heather Overman, Strategic Partnerships Specialist, 4ocean 🌱 A Sustainable Future with Seatrade Cruise 🎙️“As the Official Sustainability Partner, 4ocean is proud to collaborate with Seatrade Cruise to advance our shared mission of ocean conservation and responsible industry growth.” ♻️ 40,000 Pounds for 40 Years To celebrate Seatrade Cruise’s 40th Anniversary, 4ocean is dedicating 40,000 pounds of ocean waste removal in honor of this milestone and our commitment to a greener future. 🌊 Together, we’re making waves for cleaner seas! https://lnkd.in/eVMAC--D #STCGlobal #SustainableCruising #4ocean

🚨 Time is ticking—just a few hours left to nominate! Click here https://lnkd.in/efr_-4ak to help us spotlight the next wave of industry talent for Seatrade Cruise 20 Under 40! 🚢 Don’t let this ship sail without your nomination! We’ll be celebrating these rising stars at #STCGlobal—don’t miss your chance to be part of it! 🌟 #20Under40 Seatrade Cruise

🚢🎙️ Introducing Cruise Pioneers: The Innovators Shaping a Sustainable Future! The cruise industry is evolving, and game-changing partnerships are leading the way. In the debut episode of Cruise Pioneers | Cruise Innovator Power Couples, host Birgit M. Liodden, Founder & CEO of The Ocean Opportunity Lab (TOOL), explores how corporate cruise players and agile start-ups are collaborating to turn pollution into solutions. 🌊 From tackling emissions to championing ocean-friendly initiatives, this episode highlights how real-world partnerships are driving green and circular solutions in cruise. Featuring: 🎙️ Agnes Árnadóttir, Co-Founder, Brim Explorer 🎙️ Sølvi Hjelmeland, Founder, Purewave AS 🎙️ Will Pearson, Co-Founder, Ocean Bottle 🎙️ Gebhard Rainer, CEO, HX Hurtigruten Expeditions ⚡ How are People, Planet, and Profit aligning for lasting impact? Tune in to find out! 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eXi2VVya #CruisePioneers #InnovationAtSea #SustainableCruise #CruiseIndustry #TriplePRipple

💘 Looking for the perfect match… in the cruise industry?   Tired of fishing for connections? Cast your net at #STCGlobal, where business relationships set sail, partnerships dock for the long haul, and networking is smooth sailing. 🚢❤️ With 1,500+ pre-arranged meetings, 11,000+ attendees, and 600+ exhibitors in 2024, this is the place to find your business soulmate—no swiping required!   As Ted Sykes, CEO of Certares Homecoming, LLC, put it: “It’s networking on steroids!” 💪🚢   📍 Matchmaking Programme (Launching Wed 5 March) – Take the guesswork out of networking with AI-powered tools that help you connect with the right people before you even step onsite.   🍸 Welcome Reception – Kick off the week in style at this must-attend social event on Tues 8 April, where industry leaders come together to raise a glass and make lasting connections.   🎤 Conference Experience – Gain insights from top cruise executives and industry experts, then continue the conversation with key players shaping the future of cruise.   ⚓ Commanders’ Club & VIP Lounge – Premium networking spaces designed for high-level discussions and executive connections. (Access subject to pass type.)   ⏳ Last call! Just like smooth sailing, the best deals don’t last forever. 🌊🚢 Early Bird pricing ends at midnight EST tonight—lock in your spot now and save up to $100 before prices rise! 💰   🔗 Find out more about networking at #STCGlobal: https://lnkd.in/e_XDGC9n #STCGlobal #CruiseNetworking #TheNext40Years #BusinessConnections #CruiseIndustry #AnchoredInSuccess