The agenda for the 17th China Cruise Shipping Conference (CCS17) prominently features a session dedicated to Industry Leaders.
This three-day event is scheduled to take place in the Binhai New Area of Tianjin from October 17 to October 19, 2024, organized by the China Cruise and Yacht Industry Association.
As outlined in the conference program, the session will welcome top executives from various companies, including Royal Caribbean International, Adora Cruises, China Merchants Cruises, Tianjin Oriental International Cruise, Blue Dream Cruises, and 66 Degree Expeditions.
The panel discussion, set for Thursday at 2:30 PM, will also include representatives from the China Cruise and Yacht Industry Association, China Cruises, the Hong Kong Tourism Board, the Tianjin Cruise & Yacht Association, among others.
Other key events on October 17 include an Opening Ceremony at 9:00 AM, followed by a Policy and Economy Forum at 10:30 AM.
Jason Liberty, President and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, is slated to speak at the opening session, sharing the stage with government officials and industry stakeholders.
The first day will conclude with a closed-door roundtable discussion involving local authorities and businesses at 4:30 PM.
On Friday, October 18, CCS17’s agenda features the Cruise Construction, Maintenance, and Supporting Industries Forum at 9:00 AM.
Attendees will include representatives from local and international shipyards, along with executives from classification societies.
The morning of the second day will also cover topics such as talent development, itinerary marketing, and emerging brands.
In the afternoon, the agenda includes the Cruise Inbound Tourism Forum and a Tianjin Cruise Cooperation Roundtable, along with a forum that connects various Asian cruise ports, followed by discussions focused on cruise supply operations.
The evening will host a reception celebrating the 18th anniversary of the China Cruise and Yacht Industry Association.
To wrap up the event on October 19, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in tours that explore the cruise and tourism infrastructure of the Tianjin Binhai New Area.
Two tours will be offered, featuring visits to the Tianjin International Cruise Homeport, the National Maritime Museum of China, the Binhai Cultural Center, and more.
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