Shorex: Exceptional Challenges Demand Exceptional Creativity
Panel
Senior Vice President, Worldwide Cruise Business & Operations
Abercrombie & Kent Destination Management
Sponsored by: Italian National Tourist Board – Assoporti
It's no secret that most people who cruise do it to see the world - and a key factor in that is their experiences within a destination. The big question then, is how do you conduct an unforgettable shore excursion safely?
There are seemingly endless factors to consider, not least the challenge of adhering to COVID-19 safe regulations when those regulations are in constant flux.
Get a first look at some new ways of operating, and hear about the potential opportunities in them.
Moderated by:
Shannon McKee, President, Access Cruise Inc. & Co Founder, Zielia
20.00-21.00 Sydney
17.00-18.00 Shanghai
11.00-12.00 Malaga
10.00-11.00 London
05.00–06.00 Miami
02.00-03.00 Seattle
Regional Update: Asia Pacific
Panel
In 2019 the Asian source markets were collectively the second largest globally. Australasia was the fifth largest national market. They were projected to maintain those positions in 2020. Now the whole industry has been disrupted, and the Asia Pacific regions are no exception.
How quickly will cruise re-start in Asia and the Pacific? What capacity is likely to return? Which markets will bounce back most strongly? And the big question, are any markets likely to be irreparably damaged?
Hear the essential low-down on what is happening in Asia Pacific as our expert panel navigates through these difficult questions, and more.
Moderated by:
Ted Blamey, Principal, CHART Management Consultants
20.00-21.30 Sydney
17.00-18.30 Shanghai
11.00-12.30 Malaga
10.00-11.30 London
05.00–06.30 Miami
02.00-03.30 Seattle
Around the World in 80 Minutes
Mini-interviews
We're all missing travel, so join us and take a whistle-stop tour of the world’s leading cruising destinations, highlighting trends, challenges, and common goals.
Conducted by:
Mary Bond, Group Director, Seatrade Cruise
00.00-01.20 Sydney
21.00-22.20 Shanghai
15.00-16.20 Malaga
14.00-15.20 London
09.00–10.20 Miami
06.00-07.20 Seattle
Keeping the Spotlight on Sustainability
Panel
Sustainability issues have been a big ticket item for the past few years, but there has rightfully been a shift into healthcare. As cruise returns there is a huge focus on doing it in a safe way, bringing an inevitable increase in single use plastics, putting strain on relationships with locals, and many more complex issues which negatively impact the very environment that drives so many people to take a cruise.
How can we ensure that the industry's hard work on environmental, and social, sustainability continues to be a long term focus, alongside healthcare?
Moderated by:
Jane Madden, Managing Partner, FINN Partners Global Sustainability & Social Impact
00.00-01.00 Sydney
21.00-22.00 Shanghai
15.00-16.00 Malaga
14.00-15.00 London
09.00–10.00 Miami
06.00-07.00 Seattle
Professional Women in Cruise: Reflecting on Role Models
Panel
At some point in their lives everyone has looked up to a person they would call their role model. In such difficult times it is more important than ever to have a network, something to aspire to. This panel discussion brings together professionals at different points in their career to discuss what it means to have, and be, a role model.
What do you look for in a role model, how do you find one?
When did you start to see yourself as a role model for others?
Did you find it intimidating, or was it invigorating?
Whether we realise it or not, we all have a part to play in shepherding our teams, organisations, even our friends and families, through uncharted waters. If we are going to be role models, we should be talking about it!
Moderated by:
Anna Silva, Operations Supervisor, Port Everglades
01.30-02.30 Sydney
22.30-23.30 Shanghai
16.30-17.30 Malaga
15.30-16.30 London
10.30–11.30 Miami
07.30-08.30 Seattle
This Time Next Year: A no-holds-barred look into the crystal ball from some of cruising's most forward-thinking leaders
Panel
What will tourism and travel, particularly cruising, look like one year from now? What opportunities can arise from the challenges of 2020? Will the disruption have given the chance to build sustainability into recovery? How will travelers' expectations be different? How will the cruise fleet and destination offerings be different, and what about the distribution network? How will the supplier network have changed?
Moderated by:
Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise News Review
03.00-04.00 Sydney
00.00-01.00 Shanghai
18.00-19.00 Malaga
17.00-18.00 London
12.00–13.00 Miami
09.00-10.00 Seattle