Seatrade Cruise launches Seatrade Cruise Talks – a series of virtual conversations, webinars and podcasts discussing issues impacting the cruise community. The weekly series features expert perspectives from global leaders in maritime, as well as parallel industries, including ports and destinations, technology and sustainability.
“Based on feedback from our community, we wanted to create a virtual space that would allow us to bring together thought leaders and decision makers to exchange information and insights on major topics of interest, such as the impact of COVID-19,” says Chiara Giorgi, Global Brand and Event Director for Seatrade Cruise. “We are happy to see that it’s being really well-received – we are already seeing up to 500 people joining our live webinars and feedback has been very positive. As interest grows, our team is continuing to work closely with key influencers to develop content and deliver fresh programming each week.”
Seatrade Cruise’s new virtual content is available to watch, listen and subscribe through various digital channels.
Upcoming live sessions:
– 30 July | Strategies for the Manufacturer and Supplier Community During COVID-19. Host and moderator Ryan Stana, CEO of RWS Entertainment, leads a panel of key suppliers and manufacturers of the cruise industry to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the supply chain.
– 6 August | COVID19's Impact on Cruise Operations Finale. Focusing on the hot topics most important to the entertainment and hotel operations industries, panelists will explore best practices from other industries, financial preparedness, the future of travel and more.
– 13 August | Design in a Pandemic. Seatrade Cruise Design Ambassador Ayesha Khan leads expert panelists to discuss how the pandemic has impacted demand for cruise ship design firms and how firms are crafting ingenious design solutions for ships, to ensure extra hygiene and safety are at the forefront.
– 20 August | Cruise Development for Destinations (Episode 1). This four-part series will provide essential insight into how destinations can thrive in the world of cruising. In episode one, guest panelist Timothy Littley – Senior Director, Deployment & Itinerary Planning at Seabourne Cruise Line, explains the key to achieving the destination “it” factor. Series topics include cruise ship operations, cruise market segments, itinerary planning, and more. Next episodes scheduled for September 3 and 17, respectively.
– 3 September | Design in a Pandemic (Episode 2). To conclude the two-part series, Seatrade Design Ambassador Ayesha Khan yields the floor to the shipbuilding experts from major brands including Royal Caribbean, Silversea, and Virgin Voyages to discuss innovative ways of creating smart, safe designs for ships that accommodate to new travel standards.
Podcasts
Hosted by Seatrade Cruise News editors Anne Kalosh, Mary Bond and Holly Payne, the Seatrade Cruise Talks podcast explores the changing cruise landscape with a line-up of special guests. Each 30-minute episode features one-on-one conversations with industry professionals giving listeners firsthand insight as they delve into a variety of timely topics. Notable upcoming sessions include an IT series focused on the impact of COVID-19 and technology’s role in moving the industry forward.
