The latest edition of the International Cruise Summit will bring together in Madrid experts of the Cruise Industry worldwide. "The sixth edition will turn Madrid into the international centre of the cruise industry on 22 and 23 November," the organisers said in a statement.

Present at the inauguration will be the President of Spanish Ports and other personalities from Tourspain, Madrid city council and Madrid Local Government. Delegates will attend roundtables and sessions which will discuss The evolution of the cruise ships, The design of itineraries, The future of destination programmes, Selling the product, “Passenger profiles”and Purchases and logistics of cruise companies.

More than 300 delegates from around the world will attend this unmissable event, which will be held at the NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding Hotel. This sixth edition will allow further enhancement of Spain’s image as the second European cruise tourist destination and the positioning of Madrid as a pivotal city in hosting international congresses.

In addition, Spain will be further consolidated as a reference in the sector for its infrastructure, variety of destinations, including cultural diversions and / or entertainment for everyone.

During 2015, 8.4 million cruise passengers visited the Spanish coast, which is 9.4% more than in 2014, setting a new record.

Additionally, Barcelona become the most visited European port throughout the year and in the first eleven positions of this ranking, we find three Spanish ports, namely Balearic Islands, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.