Raising Expectations
The Mediterranean cruise market is evolving fast. Seatrade Cruise Med brings the industry together to tackle the critical question: How can the Med continue to remain one of the world’s most compelling cruise regions?
Conference experience
Raise the Bar for the Med
State of the Mediterranean Cruise Industry
Wednesday 16 September, 10:45–11:45 AM
Leonardo Massa
VP Southern Europe, Cruise Division
MSC Group
Nikos Mertzanidis
Executive Director, Europe
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
Theodora Riga
President
MedCruise
Samantha Stimpson
CEO
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines
Chris Theophilides
CEO
Celestyal Cruises
Mary Bond
Moderator
Group Portfolio Director, Seatrade Cruise
2026 programme
Taking Points
An agenda designed to collectively raise the bar for Med cruising
When Hotel Brands Set Sail
Thursday 17 September, 10:00–10:45 AM
Philippe Hetland-Brault
CEO
Orient Express Sailing Yachts
Ben Trodd
CEO
Four Seasons Yachts
Jason Gelineau
Moderator
Seatrade Cruise Ambassador, JAG Hospitality
On the show floor
The Showcase Deck
The brightest cruise personalities will take to the stage to bring you the trending topics in the industry today. Learn about Practical AI in Ports, Responsible Shore Experiences, Smarter Destinations, and more.
Full Speaker Lineup Revealed!
“I am eager to learn of the development of the “new normal way” of travelling and the development of sustainability efforts within the Industry.”
Manager | Shore Excursions – Mediterranean, North Africa & Black Sea, Holland America Group
The latest
Expedition Cruising White Paper
In this sixth edition of the annual Seatrade Cruise Expedition White Paper, author Liz Gammon, Seatrade Cruise Expedition Ambassador explores how guest demand is shifting toward immersive, authentic experiences, prompting operators to expand beyond polar regions to destinations like Japan, the Mediterranean and West Africa.
Translation
Wordly
Wordly brought live translation into audio and captions for dozens of languages at Seatrade Cruise Med, making it language accessible for everyone. This is a free service which only requires you to bring a phone or computer.
Seatrade Cruise Med Ambassadors
We are proud to have a fantastic group of cruise professionals assisting us with conference planning. Their expertise is central to our understanding of the key issues facing the cruise industry today and helping us plan an event geared around practical solutions to real-life challenges. They're here to help us to help you!
Ioannis Bras
Ports & Destinations
CEO, Five Senses Consulting and Development
Roger Blum
Ports & Destinations
Principal, Cruise & Port Advisors, Inc
Liz Gammon
Expedition Cruising
Principal, LizGammon.com
Shannon McKee
Ports & Destinations
President, Access Cruise & Zielia
Ian Richardson
Information Technology
CEO & Co-Founder, nevetal
Our community
Moments from #STCMed 2024
Unlock the Full Conference Experience
Full conference programme access is available to cruise lines, conference passholders, and accredited press. Expo passes grant entry to the show floor and The Showcase Deck sessions only.