As the 2022 cruise season gets underway in Europe, the CLIA European Summit will bring together an incredible mix of cruise stakeholders for a two-day event in Genoa, Italy, one of Europe’s most important maritime cities.
We will host a line-up of discussions and debates focused on the outlook for cruise across the Mediterranean and wider European region.
Participants will have an exceptional opportunity to interact with the full spectrum of cruise industry leadership and public officials to discuss the ideas and issues impacting the industry and how we are working together to shape the future of cruising in Europe.
In addition to stimulating plenary sessions, CLIA’s European Summit will also include tailored sessions for our member and partner communities including Port, Destination & Travel; Maritime & Technical Services; and Hotel Operations, Food & Beverage, plus networking and educational opportunities and a reception-style dinner.
Our Diamond and Diamond Elite Executive Partners are also invited to attend an exclusive dinner with cruise line senior leaders, along with local and regional authorities on the eve of the summit.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
European Leaders Panel: The future of the cruise industry in Europe
With a keynote address by the Hon Enrico Giovannini, Italian Minister of Sustainable Mobility, the European Leaders Panel promises to be an instructive discussion on the future of cruising in Europe. Moderated by Damon Embling, World Affairs and EU correspondent at Euronews, this panel will bring together senior leadership from across the European cruise industry to discuss future developments and initiatives for the region in 2022 and beyond.
Coastal and Cruise Tourism Outlook in the Mediterranean region
With opening remarks provided by the Italian Minister of Tourism, Massimo Garavaglia, this session will set the scene on the outlook for tourism in Europe, with a special focus on the Mediterranean. Panellists will provide insights into sustainable tourism across the region and discuss how cruising fits into national sustainable tourism strategies. Panellists will address latest trends and developments including on sustainable coastal and maritime tourism from the UNWTO, as well as latest passenger traffic insights and port data from Risposte Turismo.
Best Practices for Sustainable Cruise Tourism
The role of cruise in supporting a sustainable blue economy was a key theme of the 2nd pan-European Cruise Dialogue in March 2022. This session will build on latest thinking and discuss new ideas, including how cruise operators, ports, authorities, and communities must collaborate to identify creative solutions for sustainable tourism management. With opening remarks by the Greek Minister of Tourism, Vassilis Kakilias, the panellists will share practical examples of how authorities and cruise operators can best cooperate to support sustainable cruise operations in Europe.
Getting to net carbon zero cruising by 2050: Getting ready for Fit for 55
The European Union has set the ambitious goals to achieve 55% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030. The maritime industry is an integral part of these efforts with the inclusion of the sector in the EU ETS scheme as well as clear targets for the use of alternative low-carbon fuels and the obligation to deploy and use shore-side electricity at EU ports. The cruise industry fully supports these objectives. This panel will discuss the EU objectives on maritime and provide useful insights on how the cruise industry stakeholders can prepare to meet them.
Promotion of sustainable energy for maritime panel
CLIA members have committed to pursue net-zero emission cruising by 2050. One key condition to meet this objective is the availability of renewable sustainable fuels or other zero-emission technologies. This panel will gather representatives from the shipyards, manufacturers, ports operators, and fuel producers on which new fuels and new technologies are on the horizon to deliver zero-emission cruising.
Tuesday 14 June
Wednesday 15 June
Thursday 16 June
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