MedCruise has been actively present at the World Conference Cities & Ports held by AIVP–The World Network of Port-Cities, hosted by MedCruise member Port of Lisbon.
A strong MedCruise membership participation, including MedCruise President, Theodora Riga and MedCruise Vice-Presidents, Anne-Marie Spinosi and Laura Cimaglia, joined more than 4oo experts representing ports, port-cities leaders, private operators and academics from 45 countries, confirming the importance of ports and port-cities collaboration in global sustainability and discussing to harmonize the coexistence of port activities with local communities and to embrace growth and change in the future.
During the special sessions devoted to cruise and mobility, MedCruise active representatives had the opportunity to discuss related initiatives, including technologies, innovation, and policies, that foster the collaboration of cruise ports and local and broader communities. MedCruise Senior Vice-President Anne-Marie Spinosi presented the work of the Association in promoting sustainable cruise growth, confirming how necessary it is for ports and port cities to create collaboration formats.
MedCruise and AIVP established in 2021 the Cruises & Port Cities Working Group dedicated to enhancing port & city relations and connectivity. The collaborative efforts of the Working Group have already contributed to the cruise world with Cruise Port City Compass, a publication featuring ports, cities, and cruise lines perspectives and experience in addressing the challenges and opportunities arising from the relationship between ports and port cities. (Link to Cruise Port City Compass)
MedCruise reaffirms its dedication to continue, via this Working Group and other initiatives, to promote, by all available means, the exchange of best practices, the advancement and sharing of knowledge and cooperation at a local and regional level between ports, cruise lines, destinations, and all cruise stakeholders.
“MedCruise intends to continue working with fellow associations representing cruise lines, ports, and destinations, as well as policy-makers, to lead initiatives in the sustainable growth of cruise activities in the Mediterranean and adjoining seas” – Theodora Riga, MedCruise President
About MedCruise
MedCruise is the association of cruise ports in the Mediterranean and its adjoining seas. Established in Rome in 1996, today MedCruise membership of more than 158 cruise ports and 59 associate members spreads in 22 countries, located on three different continents: Africa, Asia, and Europe. The Association assists its members in benefiting from the growth of the cruise industry by providing networking, promotional, and professional development opportunities. In addition, MedCruise is an affiliate member of UNWTO and is closely related to other associations and organizations, developing joint initiatives to promote sustainable cruise activities in the Med and its adjoining seas.
