| Full conference programme announced for Seatrade Latin America

Seatrade Communications is delighted to announce the full conference programme for the Seatrade Latin America Cruise Convention (2-3 September 2014, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil). Speakers from government and industry including Minister and CEO’s will present in a series of keynotes and panel discussions.

Tuesday 2 September 2014

Morning:

Opening Conference Addresses and Keynotes

Cruise Tourism Development in Latin America – The Way Forward

Afternoon: Track A

Cruise Tourism and the Benefits to the Region – Latin America as a Destination (Part 1)

— Attracting Increased International Calls

— New Itinerary Development

— Expedition Cruising

— River Cruising

Afternoon: Track B

Operations and Logistics: Challenges to Expansion (Part 1)

— Operating Costs

— Taxation

— Passenger-Handling

— Immigration

— Customs

— Visa issues

— Cabotage

Cocktail Reception & Gala Dinner on the world-famous Sugar Loaf Mountain

Wednesday 3 September 2014

Morning: Track A

Cruise Tourism and the Benefits to the Region – Latin America as a Destination (Part 2)

— Developing New Ports and Destinations

— Developing Managing & Enhancing SHOREX Opportunities,

— Destination and Product Marketing.

Morning: Track B

Operations and Logistics: Challenges to Expansion (Part 2)

— Port Infrastructure

— Terminal Development

— Home Port Development

Afternoon: Track A

Latin America – An Under-Developed- Source Market for Cruise & Expedition Passengers

— Promoting cruising to the region

— Seasonality, Creating a year-round destination

— Sourcing new passengers

— Developing new products

Afternoon: Track B

Operations and Logistics: Challenges to Expansion (Part 3)

— Ship Supply

— On board revenue development

— Regulatory and Environmental issues

— Security

This programme is correct as of 1 April 2014 and is subject to amends at any time.

SOURCE    Seatrade Latin America