CLIA to Welcome Global Leaders for ‘Cruise Week Europe’ Event in Genoa

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced a strong line up of government ministers, cruise line global CEOs, and international institution representatives confirmed to attend Cruise Week Europe next month.

Taking place in Genoa during March 11-14, the Cruise Week Europe 2024 will see many of the world’s leading cruise line CEOs convene with governments and key stakeholders.

“CLIA’s annual European Summit, which follows successful Summits in Genoa and Paris, is the moment when the cruise community and its stakeholders – shipyards, port authorities and terminals, NGOs, and international organisations – come together to discuss key policy priorities, industry trends, and common challenges and ambitions,” CLIA said in an announcement.

The event will feature CEO panel sessions on how to move beyond aspiration to implement net zero emissions targets and the importance of structuring tourism development in destinations, as well as sessions on marine life protection, sustainable tourism practices, workforce diversity and investment in skills.

A host of high-profile attendees scheduled to attend Cruise Week Europe 2024 include: Daniela Santanchè, Minister of Tourism, Italy; Nello Musumeci, Minister of Civil Protection and Sea Policies, Italy (invited); Maurizio Leo, Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance, Italy; and Edoardo Rixi, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Italy; Marina Hadjimanolis, Shipping Deputy Minister to the President of Cyprus; Olga Kefalogianni, Tourism Minister, Greece (invited); Myron Flouris, Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development, Greece; and Rosana Morillo, Secretary of State for Tourism, Spain (invited); Einar Vik Aarset, Director General, Norwegian Coastal Administration; Heino Nau, DG MARE coordinator on the blue economy; István Ujhelyi MEP, Vice-Chair, TRAN Committee of the European Parliament.

CLIA Cruise Week features the first-of-its-kind Innovation Expo, a new forum where more than 100 exhibitors will showcase solutions and products from across Europe.

For the full programme of Cruise Week Europe, including a full list of confirmed speakers, click here.

CLIA is the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, providing a unified voice for the industry as the leading authority of the global cruise community, with a membership comprising 55 cruise lines, including 294 ocean going cruise ships, representing 95% of the cruise sector.