MIAMI, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Online registration for Cruise Shipping Miami is now open at www.cruiseshippingmiami.com and organizers have released the first tentative conference program. The four-day conference and three-day exhibition are scheduled for March 15-18, 2010, at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Exhibitor, delegate, visitor and press registration currently are available online. Following is the conference schedule as of Dec. 14:

Monday, March 15

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Cruise Shipping's FOCUS ON Series

Exhibitor presentations focusing on their newest product and services featured on the tradeshow floor.

World Cruise Tourism Workshops

Organized in association with the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association, the workshops include round-table sessions with industry experts discussing current topics and audience participation.

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Global Deployment

Presented by Seatrade Communications

1 - 3 p.m.

The Global Source Market

Presented by Seatrade Communications

Tuesday, March 16

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Introductory Address:

Richard E. Sasso, Chairman, Cruise Lines International Association's Marketing Committee, and President & CEO, MSC Cruises (USA) Inc.

The State of the Cruise Industry

Leading cruise executives discuss the fundamentals of the industry against the background of an improving economic environment, in the event's traditional opener.

Participants:

Gerald E. Cahill, President & CEO, Carnival Cruise Lines

Adam M. Goldstein, President & CEO, Royal Caribbean International

Daniel J. Hanrahan, President & CEO, Celebrity Cruises

Kevin Sheehan, CEO, NCL Corp.

2:30 - 4:30 p.m. (concurrent sessions)

Cruising for the Upscale Consumer

The outlook for the luxury sector of the cruise market in light of the spending pattern of high-end consumers.

Participants:

Pam Conover, President & CEO, Seabourn Cruise Line

Roberto Giorgi, President, V. Ships Leisure SAM

Amerigo Perasso, President, Silversea Cruises Ltd.

Larry Pimentel, President & CEO, Azamara Club Cruises

Peter Shanks, President & Managing Director, Cunard Line Ltd.

U.S. Coast Guard Session

(Session details to be provided.)

Wednesday, March 17

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. (concurrent sessions)

Expanding and Refurbishing the Fleet

Newbuilding strategies and the continuing demand for upgrading the existing fleet.

The Caribbean and Central America

Analysis of the prospects for a cruise region that will see increased capacity in 2010.

2:30 - 4:30 p.m. (concurrent sessions)

Patterns for Deployment

Ten factors that will influence cruise lines' deployment strategies over the next five years.

Environmental Compliance

The cost and complexity of compliance with the regulatory framework post Copenhagen.

Thursday, March 18

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. (concurrent sessions)

Terminal Design and Passenger Handling

The changing dynamic of terminal design around the world and the challenge of meeting the needs of the world's biggest cruise ship.

Distribution of the Product

The role of social media networks in marketing the cruise product.

2:30 - 4:30 p.m. (concurrent sessions)

Expedition and Discovery Cruising

A focus on this niche market, which takes the cruise product to some of the world's most remote places.

On-Board Revenue

A look at how the economic climate has affected on-board spending and the strategies used to stimulate the market, from revamping product lines for shoppers to innovations in spa and shorex offerings.

(End of conference schedule)

MEDIA REGISTRATION: Media credentials are issued to bona fide journalists covering the convention. Review the media policy, request a media registration online or contact NewmanPR.

CONVENTION CONTACT: Additional information on conference registration or exhibiting is available at these links or by contacting UBM International Media, 212 Carnegie Center, Suite 203, Princeton NJ 08540; (609) 759-4700; fax: (609) 759-4774; info@cruiseshippingmiami.com

UBM International Media is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Business Media plc (LSE: UBM) a leading provider of business information services to the maritime, travel, fashion, technology, healthcare, media, and property industries. UBM offers services in trade shows, online, news distribution, and publishing to customers across the globe. Its brands are represented in more than 30 countries and are organized into specialist teams that serve their business communities helping them excel in their market by working effectively and efficiently. For more information about United Business Media, go to http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com.

SOURCE Cruise Shipping Miami

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