2016 Seatrade Cruise Global

The State of the Cruise Industry: Americas (Room Palm Ballroom A)

Sponsored by ShermansCruise

After some tough years for the US West Coast and Mexican Riviera, cruising is rebounding. This session will map what's ahead for the region, including Alaska. The Panama Canal and how Central American ports play a role will be mentioned, too. Panelists will weigh opportunities and challenges for growth on the Pacific Coast of South America, and, on the Atlantic, the outlook for Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, both as destinations and source markets. This session also will delve into prospects and issues involving the Eastern Seaboard of the US and Canada, including Canada/New England and the emerging St. Lawrence region. Bermuda will be addressed, as well.