The Newcomers´ Pavilion
* Seatrade Europe from 24 to 26 September 2013 in Hamburg
* The 43d MedCruise General Assembly will be held in Alanya, Turkey 13-15 November 2013.
EXPLORING NEW LINES OF BUSINESS: THE NEWCOMERS´ PAVILION, A MARKETPLACE FOR THE BOOMING CRUISE INDUSTRY
Seatrade Europe from 24 to 26 September 2013 in Hamburg
Hamburg, 18 June 2013 – A cruise ship is like a small city: With its on-board restaurants, cafés, bars, shops, theatre, cinema, casino, wellness centre and sports facilities it offers many ways of enjoying the journey. All these activities depend on specific suppliers which the shipbuilder must take into consideration when outfitting these floating holiday resorts. At Seatrade Europe, the leading trade event of the European cruise and rivercruise industry which will be held at the Hamburg fair site from 24 to 26 September 2013, more than 250 exhibitors from roughly 50 countries and a wide range of industry segments will showcase their offerings.
An especially exciting fact: This year numerous domestic and international companies will be exhibiting at Seatrade Europe for the first time. By presenting their products and services they hope to gain a foothold in the international cruise business, or intensify their involvement. Seatrade Europe is an ideal platform for networking directly with decision-makers from ship-owning companies and shipyards. Companies wishing to expand into a booming industry will be able to meet face to face with industry stakeholders and potential customers. A special, exclusive exhibition area called 'Newcomers' Pavilion' will be set-up for them at Seatrade Europe. This marketplace of innovations will feature 24 German and international companies.
A major portion of the new exhibitors are from the hospitality segment, including food & beverage companies, but also suppliers of IT, communication and entertainment systems as well as hospitality equipment. For example, the Swiss company Beer Grill, which has been manufacturing electrothermal food preparation and display equipment for 90 years, will showcase its "Vulcano", a multifunctional display cabinet allowing various foods to be kept warm and moist at individual temperature and moisture levels. "We have customised our products specifically for the requirements of today's on-board food preparation and presentation," says Andreas Schäfer, Managing Director of Beer Grill GmbH.
Another exhibitor, HAIL (Hotel Amenities International Limited) Europe Guests Supplies, specialises on enhancing the on-board experience of cruise ship passengers. The Dutch firm supplies high-quality body care products for bathrooms and spa areas. Originating from many different countries of the world, these products include rare items such as soaps manufactured by a family business in Parma, Italy; a washing lotion from London; shaving foam made from the fruit of the southern Moroccan Argan tree; or Greek eaux de toilette with blood orange, pistachio, lime or other exotic fragrances.
Top-quality, innovative upholstery fabrics for maritime purposes will be presented by Dickson-Constant, France's most time-honoured textile manufacturer. Among the highlights to be shown at Seatrade Europe will be "Sunbrella Terry". "This is a truly innovative fabric for maritime applications," announces Lars Rippstein, Managing Director of the German branch of Dickson-Constant. "Sunbrella Terry feels similar to high-grade, soft terrycloth," says Rippstein. This highly lightfast and flameproof fabric combines a sophisticated look and feel with a number of unique technical benefits, he adds. "We are delighted to be part of this important international trade fair this year for the first time, and we are looking forward to the opportunity to meet representatives of the cruise and ferry industry and establish new and promising business contacts," says Lars Rippstein of Dickson-Constant Germany.
The idea of setting up a Newcomers' Pavilion was first conceived for INTERNORGA, the leading trade fair for the out-of-home market. "At INTERNORGA we found the Newcomers' Area to be welcomed with great enthusiasm," says Bernd Aufderheide, Chairman of the Board of Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH. With its Newcomers' Pavilion, Seatrade Europe takes this successful concept to the next level, adapting it to the specific requirements of the cruise market.
For companies interested in developing new business in the cruise industry, the Seatrade Europe conference programme offers substantial added value. On Wednesday 25 September, this topic will be addressed by a panel of distinguished speakers, such as Ralf Sempf, Director, Head of Materials Management and Purchasing, Meyer Werft GmbH, and Tom Beeck, Director Supply Chain Europe, Royal Caribbean Cruise Ltd. Their presentation is titled "Opportunities and Challenges for Potential Suppliers and Service Providers". The thoughts and ideas of these notable industry experts should be of great interest to new players in the cruise market.
About Seatrade Europe
Seatrade Europe, the leading trade event of the European cruise and rivercruise industry, will be held at Hamburg, Germany's famous seaport on the Elbe river, from 24 to 26 September 2013. Industry decision-makers and professionals will meet to exchange ideas, set new trends and expand their business networks.
Exhibitors include shipbuilders and repairers, cruise ports, tourism organisations, hotel equipment and onboard suppliers. From small-scale on-board hospitals to huge restaurant kitchens, from waste disposal to entertainment equipment, operations on board a cruise ship are highly complex, requiring perfect logistics. At the two-day conference held in parallel with the exhibition, high-level experts will discuss current industry topics.
Contact Information: Christian Freitag, ph: +49 40 3569 2091, fax: +49 40 3569 2449,
e-mail: christian.freitag@hamburg-messe.de
For further information on Seatrade Europe please visit: seatrade-europe.com
42ND MEDCRUISE GENERAL ASSEMBLY: DISCUSSING AND ADVANCING BEST PRACTICES IN MED PORTS
Madeira, Portugal 14 June 2013
MedCruise, the Association representing cruise ports in the Mediterranean and its adjoining seas, held its 42nd General Assembly in Madeira Portugal, 13-14 June.
Opened by the President of the Regional Government of Madeira Alberto Joao Jardim, and attended by the Regional Minister of Culture Tourism and Transports Conceicao Almeida Estudiante, the General Assembly and the parallel events were successfully hosted by the Port of Madeira, with participants and guests having the opportunity to follow the recent positive developments in the cruise ports of the region.
Discussions during the two days-event focused on the several challenges of cruise port management, including accommodation of more traffic, new itineraries, new practices, infrastructure and services demands, programming, but also cancellations.
Highlights of the lively two-days event included lively round-tables on how they approach the several implications of the berth allocation schemes and the way cruise-lines approach developments in cruise ports. Guest speakers included, Vassilios Gazikas, Louis Cruises,Nathalie Oelmann and Thomas Rucht, TUI, Justin Poulsen, Holland America; Eduardo Lopez-Puertas, Pullmantur and Adam Sharp, Royal Caribbean.
The MedCruise General Assembly offered to participating members the opportunity to discuss two newly published reports, the MedCruise Statistics 2013 report, that is the fourth edition of the statistics of the association’s members, and the MedCruise Cruise Ports Benchmarking study. The final day participants enjoyed B2B meetings with cruise lines.
Emphasis during round-table discussions was given on the fact that ports in the Med have to adapt speedily, so as to respond to the deployment trends. Market trends suggest that they did so successfully up to now, responding to the challenge, adapting operational practices and updating infrastructures and services required, leading MedCruise members to conclude that the emphasis now is to act as a catalyst to foster further cooperation among the ports of Mediterranean for the sustainable growth of the region as a whole
Discussing the way forward, participants decided on a number of activities for the coming months, including a strategy for promoting MedCruise ports-destinations in new source markets including China.
As MedCruise President Stavros Hatzakos told reporters during the post-event press conference:
“All port-members participating in our association recognize the need to collectively promote their efforts to host modern cruise. They also acknowledge the need to provide common responses that effectively serve the market, and search for solutions to existing problems.
When the pluralism and the growing number of associations around the globe produces some unease, MedCruise inclusive membership, and the active participation of a growing number of ports in collective activities, provides to the basis to speak as an authoritative association. Our GA confirmed the commitment for MedCruise to be the one-stop hub for all those wanted to learn about and engage with Med ports“.
The General Assembly also welcomed a new member, the port of Huelva, increasing MedCruise members to 72 members plus 30 associate members, and well over 100 cruise ports in the Mediterranean region, the Black Sea, the Red Sea and the Near Atlantic.
The 43d MedCruise General Assembly will be held in Alanya, Turkey 13-15 November 2013.
MedCruise was set up in 1996. Today it represents well over 100 cruise ports in the
Mediterranean region, the Black Sea, the Red Sea and the Near Atlantic, plus 30 associate
members, representing relevant associations, tourist boards and ship/port agents.
10, Akti Miaouli Street (Office 233) - 185 38 Piraeus, Greece
T: +30-210-4090675 / F: +30-210-4550286 / E: secretariat@medcruise.com
Seatrade Europe from 24 to 26 September 2013 in Hamburg
Hamburg, 18 June 2013 – A cruise ship is like a small city: With its on-board restaurants, cafés, bars, shops, theatre, cinema, casino, wellness centre and sports facilities it offers many ways of enjoying the journey. All these activities depend on specific suppliers which the shipbuilder must take into consideration when outfitting these floating holiday resorts. At Seatrade Europe, the leading trade event of the European cruise and rivercruise industry which will be held at the Hamburg fair site from 24 to 26 September 2013, more than 250 exhibitors from roughly 50 countries and a wide range of industry segments will showcase their offerings.
An especially exciting fact: This year numerous domestic and international companies will be exhibiting at Seatrade Europe for the first time. By presenting their products and services they hope to gain a foothold in the international cruise business, or intensify their involvement. Seatrade Europe is an ideal platform for networking directly with decision-makers from ship-owning companies and shipyards. Companies wishing to expand into a booming industry will be able to meet face to face with industry stakeholders and potential customers. A special, exclusive exhibition area called 'Newcomers' Pavilion' will be set-up for them at Seatrade Europe. This marketplace of innovations will feature 24 German and international companies.
A major portion of the new exhibitors are from the hospitality segment, including food & beverage companies, but also suppliers of IT, communication and entertainment systems as well as hospitality equipment. For example, the Swiss company Beer Grill, which has been manufacturing electrothermal food preparation and display equipment for 90 years, will showcase its "Vulcano", a multifunctional display cabinet allowing various foods to be kept warm and moist at individual temperature and moisture levels. "We have customised our products specifically for the requirements of today's on-board food preparation and presentation," says Andreas Schäfer, Managing Director of Beer Grill GmbH.
Another exhibitor, HAIL (Hotel Amenities International Limited) Europe Guests Supplies, specialises on enhancing the on-board experience of cruise ship passengers. The Dutch firm supplies high-quality body care products for bathrooms and spa areas. Originating from many different countries of the world, these products include rare items such as soaps manufactured by a family business in Parma, Italy; a washing lotion from London; shaving foam made from the fruit of the southern Moroccan Argan tree; or Greek eaux de toilette with blood orange, pistachio, lime or other exotic fragrances.
Top-quality, innovative upholstery fabrics for maritime purposes will be presented by Dickson-Constant, France's most time-honoured textile manufacturer. Among the highlights to be shown at Seatrade Europe will be "Sunbrella Terry". "This is a truly innovative fabric for maritime applications," announces Lars Rippstein, Managing Director of the German branch of Dickson-Constant. "Sunbrella Terry feels similar to high-grade, soft terrycloth," says Rippstein. This highly lightfast and flameproof fabric combines a sophisticated look and feel with a number of unique technical benefits, he adds. "We are delighted to be part of this important international trade fair this year for the first time, and we are looking forward to the opportunity to meet representatives of the cruise and ferry industry and establish new and promising business contacts," says Lars Rippstein of Dickson-Constant Germany.
The idea of setting up a Newcomers' Pavilion was first conceived for INTERNORGA, the leading trade fair for the out-of-home market. "At INTERNORGA we found the Newcomers' Area to be welcomed with great enthusiasm," says Bernd Aufderheide, Chairman of the Board of Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH. With its Newcomers' Pavilion, Seatrade Europe takes this successful concept to the next level, adapting it to the specific requirements of the cruise market.
For companies interested in developing new business in the cruise industry, the Seatrade Europe conference programme offers substantial added value. On Wednesday 25 September, this topic will be addressed by a panel of distinguished speakers, such as Ralf Sempf, Director, Head of Materials Management and Purchasing, Meyer Werft GmbH, and Tom Beeck, Director Supply Chain Europe, Royal Caribbean Cruise Ltd. Their presentation is titled "Opportunities and Challenges for Potential Suppliers and Service Providers". The thoughts and ideas of these notable industry experts should be of great interest to new players in the cruise market.
About Seatrade Europe
Seatrade Europe, the leading trade event of the European cruise and rivercruise industry, will be held at Hamburg, Germany's famous seaport on the Elbe river, from 24 to 26 September 2013. Industry decision-makers and professionals will meet to exchange ideas, set new trends and expand their business networks.
Exhibitors include shipbuilders and repairers, cruise ports, tourism organisations, hotel equipment and onboard suppliers. From small-scale on-board hospitals to huge restaurant kitchens, from waste disposal to entertainment equipment, operations on board a cruise ship are highly complex, requiring perfect logistics. At the two-day conference held in parallel with the exhibition, high-level experts will discuss current industry topics.
Contact Information: Christian Freitag, ph: +49 40 3569 2091, fax: +49 40 3569 2449,
e-mail: christian.freitag@hamburg-messe.de
For further information on Seatrade Europe please visit: seatrade-europe.com
42ND MEDCRUISE GENERAL ASSEMBLY: DISCUSSING AND ADVANCING BEST PRACTICES IN MED PORTS
Madeira, Portugal 14 June 2013
MedCruise, the Association representing cruise ports in the Mediterranean and its adjoining seas, held its 42nd General Assembly in Madeira Portugal, 13-14 June.
Opened by the President of the Regional Government of Madeira Alberto Joao Jardim, and attended by the Regional Minister of Culture Tourism and Transports Conceicao Almeida Estudiante, the General Assembly and the parallel events were successfully hosted by the Port of Madeira, with participants and guests having the opportunity to follow the recent positive developments in the cruise ports of the region.
Discussions during the two days-event focused on the several challenges of cruise port management, including accommodation of more traffic, new itineraries, new practices, infrastructure and services demands, programming, but also cancellations.
Highlights of the lively two-days event included lively round-tables on how they approach the several implications of the berth allocation schemes and the way cruise-lines approach developments in cruise ports. Guest speakers included, Vassilios Gazikas, Louis Cruises,Nathalie Oelmann and Thomas Rucht, TUI, Justin Poulsen, Holland America; Eduardo Lopez-Puertas, Pullmantur and Adam Sharp, Royal Caribbean.
The MedCruise General Assembly offered to participating members the opportunity to discuss two newly published reports, the MedCruise Statistics 2013 report, that is the fourth edition of the statistics of the association’s members, and the MedCruise Cruise Ports Benchmarking study. The final day participants enjoyed B2B meetings with cruise lines.
Emphasis during round-table discussions was given on the fact that ports in the Med have to adapt speedily, so as to respond to the deployment trends. Market trends suggest that they did so successfully up to now, responding to the challenge, adapting operational practices and updating infrastructures and services required, leading MedCruise members to conclude that the emphasis now is to act as a catalyst to foster further cooperation among the ports of Mediterranean for the sustainable growth of the region as a whole
Discussing the way forward, participants decided on a number of activities for the coming months, including a strategy for promoting MedCruise ports-destinations in new source markets including China.
As MedCruise President Stavros Hatzakos told reporters during the post-event press conference:
“All port-members participating in our association recognize the need to collectively promote their efforts to host modern cruise. They also acknowledge the need to provide common responses that effectively serve the market, and search for solutions to existing problems.
When the pluralism and the growing number of associations around the globe produces some unease, MedCruise inclusive membership, and the active participation of a growing number of ports in collective activities, provides to the basis to speak as an authoritative association. Our GA confirmed the commitment for MedCruise to be the one-stop hub for all those wanted to learn about and engage with Med ports“.
The General Assembly also welcomed a new member, the port of Huelva, increasing MedCruise members to 72 members plus 30 associate members, and well over 100 cruise ports in the Mediterranean region, the Black Sea, the Red Sea and the Near Atlantic.
The 43d MedCruise General Assembly will be held in Alanya, Turkey 13-15 November 2013.
MedCruise was set up in 1996. Today it represents well over 100 cruise ports in the
Mediterranean region, the Black Sea, the Red Sea and the Near Atlantic, plus 30 associate
members, representing relevant associations, tourist boards and ship/port agents.
10, Akti Miaouli Street (Office 233) - 185 38 Piraeus, Greece
T: +30-210-4090675 / F: +30-210-4550286 / E: secretariat@medcruise.com
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