Seatrade Cruise, CLIA, and FCCA Ink Decade‑Long Partnership to Drive Innovation and Sustainability Across Global Cruise Industry
(IN SHORT) Seatrade Cruise, CLIA, and FCCA have signed a new 10‑year pact to deepen their joint efforts in driving innovation, sustainability, and growth within the cruise industry. They will continue to co‑produce leading events such as Seatrade Cruise Global and launch additional programs aimed at fostering collaboration among cruise lines, ports, suppliers, and other stakeholders. Leaders from each organization highlighted the importance of this long‑term commitment in transforming the industry, expanding business opportunities in the Caribbean and Latin America, and showcasing the sector’s positive social and environmental contributions. The partnership begins with the next Seatrade Cruise Global event, scheduled for April 2026 in Miami, and will extend globally through conferences and exhibitions.
(PRESS RELEASE) MIAMI, FL, 2025-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Seatrade Cruise, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), and the Florida‑Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) have renewed and expanded their collaboration with a landmark 10‑year agreement designed to accelerate innovation, sustainability, and expansion throughout the cruise sector.
Under this extended partnership, the trio will continue co‑hosting their world‑class series of events—most notably Seatrade Cruise Global, the industry’s flagship B2B forum—and develop new initiatives that foster knowledge exchange, drive business growth, and champion eco‑friendly practices.
Bud Darr, President & CEO of CLIA, underscored the significance: “Over the next decade, our industry will undergo profound transformation. This agreement demonstrates our united resolve to spotlight cruise innovation, leadership, and the positive impacts we bring to communities worldwide.”
Michele Paige, FCCA’s CEO, added, “For more than 30 years, our collaboration with Seatrade has fueled progress across the Caribbean, Mexico, and Latin America. This renewed commitment will generate fresh opportunities for our members and support strategic projects that deliver lasting benefits for destinations and cruise lines alike.”
Andrew Williams, EVP at Informa Markets, which owns Seatrade Cruise, commented, “Strong alliances are the backbone of successful events. We’re thrilled to deepen our ties with CLIA and FCCA and look forward to enhancing our global portfolio—starting with Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami Beach and extending across conferences and exhibitions around the world.”
The agreement covers Informa’s full slate of cruise industry gatherings—including Seatrade Cruise Global, set for April 13–16, 2026, at the Miami Beach Convention Center—and signals a decade of joint efforts to foster growth, share best practices, and promote sustainable cruising.
Media contact:
Justin Paige
Director, Corporate Communications & Strategic Marketing Partnerships
Phone: (954) 441-8881
Fax: (954) 441-3171
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SOURCE: Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association
