It is exciting to see the developments of Posidonia 2012. Their participation will be extensive and exciting as the Greeks will host their second round of industry professionals who are determined to make a difference in the cruising industry in the Mediterranean. With Greece having such great facilities to work with and a history that fascinations tourist from around the world, they have everything to offer and a lot of hospitality to give. Read below quoted from Posidonia's website about the upcoming Panels and what will be discussed:
Cruise Update at Posidonia 2012
Metropolitan Expo
Wednesday June 6, 2012
Opening Statement by Ministers of Shipping and/or Tourism
The Minister will present an overview for the operation of cruise vessels, irrespective of flag, within Greek waters, subsequent to the newly endorsed legal framework.
PANEL 1
Greece enters the post-cabotage era
Are the policy changes adequate to attract real interest by cruise operators to homeport their vessels in Greece? What has changed since last June’s Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum?
How will the new port privatization program be implemented
How does the European Cruise Council believe the new regulatory environment will affect Europe’s homeport balance taking into account established, regional and emerging markets?
A long standing demand by cruise operators from all Mediterranean ports is for a berth allocation plan to be adopted. What does MedCruise propose to its numerous Greek port members to enable them to comply with this request?
Cruise lines have traditionally paid a very high marketing cost to promote destinations included in their itineraries. Does the Ministry of Tourism, primarily and SETE envisage a future promotional cooperative with the cruise lines through CLIA, ECC, PSA and other cruise bodies?
PANEL 2
Ports and destinations – Challenges and Prospects
Round table discussion between ports and cruise operators
This panel will host a discussion between the port authorities, including the smaller municipality-operated ports and cruise operators. The discussion will focus on ship and passenger related port operational issues.
Greece’s cruise ports to present an update on infrastructure improvements that have taken place over the last year. Ports also to present future development and investment plans.
Cruise lines visiting Greek ports will discuss the challenges they face in their day to day operation. Open discussion on the different problems they face in each port and suggestions on how to improve efficiency.
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