MedCruise, the association of cruise ports in the Mediterranean and its adjoining seas, would like to wish Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the new Commission College every success in its five-year term commencing today.
With cruise industries providing a valuable contribution to the local and national economies and contributing to Europe’s social cohesion and prosperity, MedCruise strongly believes in the importance of initiatives advancing the essential conditions towards economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable growth of cruise activities. It thus looks forward to working with Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism Apostolos Tzitzikostas and several other members of the College and Directorate Generals involved in advancing a pan-European agenda that would facilitate investments, innovation, and other measures that would enhance sustainability.
Theodora Riga, MedCruise President, states: “MedCruise, the largest cruise ports association in the world, would like to wish Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas every success. We are ready to contribute with our expertise to cruise-related initiatives that will support the pledge to make transport more competitive, sustainable, and smart and maintain Europe’s position as a global leader in cruise and maritime tourism, blending local traditions and social support with innovation, sustainability and, thus, competitiveness.”
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 in 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.
