Conference Program 2012
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9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Room D235 |
World Cruise Tourism Workshop Summit Sponsored by Atout France Round-table sessions with industry experts leading a highly focused discussion on current topics with strong opportunity for audience participation. | |
9:30 a.m. to Room D235 |
Global Source Market Trends (Session MO10) Presented by Seatrade Communications Ltd | Ricardo Amaral, Chairman, ABREMAR, and Group Managing Director, Royal Caribbean Brazil, Mexico and Latin America Sarina Bratton, Founder and Managing Director, Orion Expedition Cruises Pty Ltd William Gibbons, Director, Passenger Shipping Association Helge Grammerstorf, Managing Director, SeaConsult HAM GmbH Tim Marking, Secretary General, European Cruise Council Melvin Vu, CEO, SATS-Creuers Cruise Services Pte Ltd Moderator: |
1:00 p.m. to Room D235 |
New Destination Development Presented by Seatrade Communications Ltd | Luis de Carvalho, CEO, Consult DC Philip A. Crannell Jr, President, Ports & Maritime Group, International Anthony Lau, Executive Director, Hong Kong Tourism Board Nigel Lingard, Consultant, All Discovery Cruising Nadine Palatz, Manager, Atlantic Alliance, & Marketing Manager, Hamburg Cruise Center e.V Moderator: |
1:00 p.m. to Room D237 |
China Cruise Industry Update (Session MO21) By CCYIA This session will provide an overview of the China cruise industry over the past year as well as discuss the developments of the Tianjin Cruise Port. | Li Peisheng, Deputy Secretary General, Tianjin Municipal People's Government Zheng Weihang, Vice President & Secretary General, China Cruise & Yacht Industry Association (CCYIA) Wu Dong, Vice Chairman, Administrative Commission of Tianjin Dongjiang Free Trade Port Zone Zheng Qingyue, Vice President, Tianjin Port (Group) Co., Ltd Zhao Kuojiang, General Manager, Tianjin Tourism (Holding) Corporation Ltd Moderator: |
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9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m Ballroom |
State of the Industry (Session TU30) Exclusive Sponsor: Hong Kong Tourism Board This session will discuss the important challenges and opportunities facing today's cruise industry. | Welcome address: Introduction: Keynote address: President's Roundtable: Adam M. Goldstein, President & CEO, Royal Caribbean International Daniel J. Hanrahan, President & CEO, Celebrity Cruises Stein Kruse, President & CEO, Holland America Line, Inc Kevin Sheehan, President & CEO, Norwegian Cruise Line, Chairman, Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Pierfrancesco Vago, CEO, MSC Cruises Moderator: |
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ballroom A |
Opportunities in a Changing Europe (Session TU40) As Europe continues to experience unprecedented expansion as a source market and remains in high demand as a destination, this panel will discuss how the global cruise industry is capitalizing on these gains and what the future holds for the growing region. | Keynote address: Michael Bayley, EVP, International & Managing Director, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd/RCL Cruises Ltd David Dingle, Chief Executive Officer, Carnival UK Stavros Hatzakos, President, MedCruise Association, and General Manager, Piraeus Port Authority S.A. Barbara Muckermann, Chair, Communication Taskforce, European Cruise Council (ECC) & Chief Marketing Officer, MSC Cruises Richard J. Vogel, CEO, TUI Cruises GmbH Moderator: |
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Room |
US Coast Guard Forum (Session TU41) This roundtable discussion will be a facilitated dialogue with representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Government, Cruise Lines, and other industry stakeholders. The revised format of the Coast Guard Forum is intended to have open dialogue with reportable outcomes and objectives for follow-on discussions. Topics include: • Cruise Ship National Center of Expertise Function, roles, and Industry Interaction • Coast Guard Certificate of Compliance Examination Process • Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act (CVSSA) Compliance and Enforcement Issues • Relationship of Coast Guard Nonconformity reports (Form B) to company SMS and internal/external audits • Coast Guard Shipboard Drill Assessments • U S Customs and Border Protection Compliance • Coast Guard training programs involving cruise lines and classification societies • Mass Rescue Operations (MRO) training process • Cruise Ship Tender Operations • Safety Culture/Human Factors and linkage to SMS | Captain Jaret Ames, Chief, Vessel Sanitation Program, Center for Disease Control Joep Bollerman, Operations Manager Passenger Ship Support Center, Lloyds Registry LCDR Dan Brehm, U.S. Coast Guard, Cruise Ship National Center of Expertise Stan Deno, Director of Operations, Cruise Lines International Association Jim Garzon, U.S. Coast Guard, Cruise Ship National Center of Expertise James M. Hunn, Senior Vice President Maritime Policy & Compliance, Carnival Corporation LCDR Randy Jenkins, Chief, Major Vessel Branch, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center William "Bill" J. Morani Jr.,Vice President Safety & Environmental Management Systems, Holland America Line & Seabourn Captain Minas Myrtidis, Vice President Environmental and Regulatory Compliance, Norwegian Cruise Line Rich Pruitt, Associate Vice President & Deputy DPA Environmental Compliance & Maritime Safety, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines John Sedlak, Office of Vessel Activities, Foreign and Offshore Compliance Division, U.S. Coast Guard, Headquarters Tor Svensen, President, Det Norske Veritas Moderator: |
| 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. relocated to Room D237 |
Standards for Port and Cruise Ship Security & Surveillance Sponsored by Oncam Global How do security standards differ depending on cruising region? How do security personnel strengthen preparedness? Security and safety stakeholders from cruise vessel owners, port authorities and ship builders shall discuss safety and security standards and how they integrate and utilize the latest technology into their operations and designs. Sponsored by Oncam Global, this session shall offer a global perspective on security issues for both ports and cruise ships. This will be followed by an interactive demonstration of the very latest 360-degree surveillance and remote monitoring solutions. | Kenneth Winkler, Facility Security Officer and Terminal Manager, Manhattan Cruise Terminal Ports America Dominick Froio, Vice President, Security Services, Carnival Cruise Lines Cristina Calderon, Deputy Director, Safety & Security, Port of Miami Graham Wallis, CEO, Oncam Global Inc. Moderator |
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CONCURRENT SESSIONS 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m Jr. Ballroom D |
Upscale Cruising With the continuing trend of healthy growth in the upscale sector, industry leaders will discuss the driving forces behind the popularity of upscale cruising, the current state of the sector and the specific effects of industry-wide challenges on the upscale brands. | Mark S. Conroy, President, Regent Seven Seas Cruises Larry Pimentel, President & CEO, Azamara Club Cruises Jeannie Cartier Sauleau, CTC, President, Sixth Star Travel Peter Shanks, President & Managing Director, Cunard Line Limited Kenneth W. Watson, Chief Operating Officer, Silversea Cruises Moderator: |
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m Jr. Ballroom A |
Shipbuilding and Refurbishment—The Industry Outlook (Session WE51) 2011 proved to be a stronger year for new contracting than expected. This session will examine the outlook for newbuilding activity, the future implications of the recent orders in Asia, and also the state of current and future cruise line refurbishment strategies. | Corrado Antonini, Chairman, Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani SpA Gustave Brun-Lie, Vice President & Senior Partner Newbuilding, R.S. Platou ASA Kevin Douglas, Vice President, Technical Projects – Newbuild, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd Mike Kaczamarek, Vice President, Corporate Shipbuilding, Carnival Corporation Rüdiger Pallentin, Managing Director, Lloydwerft Bremerhaven GmbH Timo Suistio, EVP & COO, STX Finland Oy & Shipyard Director, Rauma Yard Moderator: |
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m Room |
Cruise Ship Medicine and the Use of 21st-Century IT Technologies (Session WE52) This panel will examine modern cruise ship medical services and the increasing use of telemedicine and new online biometric technologies, as well as integration of global shoreside medical networks of providers with cruise ship medical facilities. | Professor Eilif Dahl, University of Oslo Arthur Diskin, VP & Global Chief Medical Officer, Royal Caribbean International George Foyo, VP & Chief Admin Officer, Baptist Health South Florida Mohammed Saeme, M.D., Ph.D., Chairman Magic Discovery Group Ltd Moderator: |
Concurrent Sessions Jr. Ballroom A |
Deployment Drivers (Session WE60) In the face of ever rising fuel prices, the panel will look at the implications of local politics, legislation, changing consumer demand and the importance of high standard terminal infrastructure development in global deployment strategies. | Introductory remarks: Scott Lagueux, Partner, LandDesign Michael Pawlus, Director of Strategic Itinerary Planning and Scheduling, Silversea Cruises Limited Thomas Spina, Director of Cruise Operations, New York City Economic Development Corporation/NY Cruise John Tercek, Vice President, Commercial Development, Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited Moderator: |
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jr. Ballroom D |
IT and Communications - The Mobile Revolution (Session WE61) Sponsored by This session will investigate the development of smart phones, apps and communication infrastructure at sea, their value as a revenue generator and how they have transformed the cruise experience, both as a convenient tool for the guest and as a resource for the operator. | Livio Arleo, VP Product Development, MTN Satellite Communications Vincent Cirel, Chief Information Officer, Norwegian Cruise Line Brynley Davies, Managing Director, Image Photo Services, Inc Tony Heuer, President, Fidelio Cruise Software GmbH Bill Martin, Chief Information Officer, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd Ole-Kristian Sivertsen, SVP, Business Development & Sales, Maritime Communications Partner Inc Moderator: |
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Room |
The Niche of Health and Wellness Tourism in Luxury Cruising (Session WE62) Wellness and medical tourism—the success story and the potential involvement of upscale luxury cruise operators, with analysis from a 25-year expert in both industries, supported by selected speakers and world-leading experts in wellness, beauty and medical tourism. | Camille Hoheb, Founder of Wellness Tourism Worldwide, CA. USA Rene-Marie Stephano, Founder & President Medical Tourism Association FL., USA Dr. Patrick Treacy, Chairman, Ailesbury Clinic, Dublin, Ireland Dr. Ruthie Harper, Nutritional Medicine Associate, The Laser & Skin Care Clinic Mohammed Saeme, M.D., Ph.D., International Expert on Maritime Health and Wellness, Magic Discovery Group LTD Moderator: |
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Concurrent Sessions Jr. Ballroom D |
Emerging Source Markets (Session TH70) With new middle classes growing in emerging economies and a newfound awareness of the cruise product in many regions, this panel will examine the opportunities and challenges in source markets including South America, Asia, The Middle East and Australasia. | Miguel Casanueva, Public Relations Director, Grupo TMM S.A.B. Andrey Fedorov, Commercial Director, Passenger Port of St Petersburg "Marine Façade" Brett Jardine, General Manager, International Cruise Council Australasia Erkunt Öner, CEO, Tura Turizm-Seamer Tours Rama Rebbapragada, Associate Vice President, International Charters, Consumer Outreach & Business Development, Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited Wu Wenxue, Member of the Leading Party Group, National Tourism Administration, China Moderator: |
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m Jr. Ballroom A |
Cruise Ship Operational Safety (Session TH71) | RADM William D. Baumgartner, Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District, U.S. Coast Guard Roberto Giorgi, President, V.Ships Leisure SAM Tor Svensen, President, DNV Captain Ted Thompson, SVP, Technical and Regulatory Affairs, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Captain Bill Wright, SVP, Marine Operations, Royal Caribbean International & Azamara Club Cruises Moderator: |
Concurrent Sessions 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jr. Ballroom A |
Marketing and Sales (Session TH80) Distributing the product on a global scale is an essential part of most cruise lines’ marketing campaigns. This session will discuss the challenge of identifying optimum strategies and tactics for capturing the attention of international consumers including brand differentiation and social media. | Jeffrey Anderson, Vice President of Marketing, Avoya Travel/American Express Jim Berra, SVP & Chief Marketing Officer, Carnival Cruise Lines Betsy O’Rourke, SVP Marketing, Royal Caribbean International Maria Miller, SVP, Marketing, Norwegian Cruise Line Barbara Muckermann, Chief Marketing Officer, MSC Cruises & Chair, Communication Taskforce, European Cruise Council (ECC) Moderator: |
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jr. Ballroom D |
Human Resources and Crewing – Maintaining Crew Quality in an Expanding Industry (Session TH81) This session will address the challenges and solutions in crew recruitment, training and retention as well as the continuing search for new sources of high-quality crew. | Jim Barreiro de Leon, Managing Director, V.Ships Leisure USA Bud Darr, Director, Environment and Public Health, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Ate de Groot, Co-ordinator Cruise Management, Institute of International Hospitality Management, Stenden University Dwain E. Hutchinson, Deputy Director, The Bahamas Maritime Authority Jay Rombach, Associate Vice President – Human Resources, Celebrity Cruises Dietmar Wertanzl, EVP Hotel & Commercial Operations, International Shipping Partners, Inc Moderator: |
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Room D237 |
Enhancing the Links between Cruising & Aviation (Session TH82) New for 2012, this conference session will bring industry leaders and experts from cruise, aviation, tour operators and tourism authorities together on one stage in order to address a variety of topical issues such as: How to ensure the right airlift to support your destination aspirations, how can you increase your market accessibility and how will the new longer range aircraft affect the global cruise market? | David Selby, Managing Director, Travelyields Ltd. Glynn Burridge, Senior Director, Seychelles Tourism Mark Kopczak, Senior Director Network Planning, Spirit Airlines Moderator: |
Please note: This conference program is subject to changes and additions.
