New Venue for Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific

NEW YORK, July 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Live's Cruise Shipping portfolio announced today that they will be evolving their Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific conference and tradeshow by moving to the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS). Taking place from September 17-18, 2012 this event will bring together the global cruise industry in the rapidly growing Asian marketplace.

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Moving into the world's newest cruise terminal will give many in the cruise industry a first-look opportunity at the ultra modern terminal. Having just welcomed its first ship, RCCL's Voyager of the Seas in May, the MBCCS is primed to host the largest ships currently being developed. The Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific event themes of expansion, new technology, and innovation are heavily underscored by hosting Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific at the MBCCS.

"The opportunity to have Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific in one of the world's newest and largest terminals is thrilling. The cruise market is dynamic and agile, and we know that our audience is constantly evolving and developing their offerings. Having a unique perspective of one of Asia's largest cruise terminals while also discussing modern key pressure points and opportunities for the industry is certainly going to produce a ground-breaking event. Already, the buzz surrounding the show is tremendously enthusiastic.  We are looking forward to welcoming the world cruise market to Asia this autumn," said Daniel Read, Portfolio Director of Cruise Shipping.

Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific 2012 will be a two day event, including a tradeshow and conference program focusing on the Asian cruise market. The exhibition will feature destinations, itinerary planning, shore excursion services, port and terminal development as well as ship operations, ship services and hotel operations.  Social programs, travel agent training, and business matching opportunities will also be conducted at the event.

"We are very pleased to have the Cruise Shipping Asia Pacific 2012 at our terminal, MBCCS this year. I am sure delegates, exhibitors and visitors will find our venue a conducive place to network and share knowledge and information.  The collaboration between UBM and MBCCS demonstrates how stakeholders can find synergies and work together to grow Asia's cruise industry while positioning Singapore as the region's leading cruise destination," said Mr. Melvin Vu, CEO of SATS-Creuers Cruise Services, terminal operator for the MBCCS.

To learn more about Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific visit the website www.cruiseshippingevents.com/asia-conference. 

To register for Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific, please visit www.cruiseshippingevents.com/asia-register-now. 

For exhibiting information contact: [email protected] 

Media Contact: Allison Dowd, Cruise Shipping Portfolio, Brand Marketing Manager, +1 (609) 759-4702, [email protected].

Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific is supported by Asia Cruise Association (ACA) and Florida –Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), and has the exclusive support of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the global organization for the cruise industry, and the International Cruise Council Australia (ICCA).

About Cruise Shipping
The Cruise Shipping Portfolio organized by UBM Live includes Cruise Shipping Miami, Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific, Seatrade Med and an array of digital products including webinars and Cruise Shipping Virtual online tradeshows. Since 1985 Cruise Shipping Miami has been the world's premier annual event for the global cruise industry, featuring a three-day exhibition and four-day conference that draw more than 11,000 attendees and over 900 exhibiting companies from 120 countries. Focused on the emerging Asia-Pacific region, Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific's tradeshow, conference and social program are the gateway to tomorrow's marketplace. Seatrade Med's exhibition, conference, travel agent training and social events constitute the Mediterranean region's largest cruise gathering. Using cutting-edge technology, Cruise Shipping Virtual's online events include educational and networking virtual tradeshows and webinars accessible via computer.

About UBM Live
UBM Live connects people and creates opportunities for companies across five continents to develop new business, meet customers, launch new products, promote their brands and expand their markets. Through premiere brands such as MD&M, CPhI, IFSEC, TFM&A, Cruise Shipping Miami, the Concrete Show and many others, UBM Live exhibitions, conferences, awards programs, publications, websites and training and certification programs are an integral part of the marketing plans of companies across more than 20 industry sectors.

About UBM Asia
Owned by UBM plc listed on the London Stock Exchange, UBM Asia operates in 18 market sectors with headquarters in Hong Kong and subsidiary companies across Asia, including UBM China in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou and Beijing. We have over 200 products including trade fairs, conferences, trade publications, B2B/B2C portals and virtual event services. As Asia's leading exhibition organizer and the biggest commercial organizer in the two fastest growing markets in Asia: China and India, we stage the leading events of their kind across Asia. Our 150 events, 24 publications and 18 vertical portals serve a 1,000,000 plus quality exhibitors, visitors, conference delegates, advertisers and subscribers from all over the world with high value face-to-face business-matching events, quality and instant news on market and industry trends and round-the-clock online trading networks and sourcing platforms. We have 1,000 staff in 21 major cities across Asia, stretching from Japan to Turkey.

About Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore
The new Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS) is located near Singapore's lifestyle and financial hub at Marina South. The purpose-built 28,000-square-meter terminal, which is operated by SATS-Creuers Cruise Services (SCCS), has effectively doubled Singapore's berth capacity. With deep waters, a large turning basin and no height restrictions, the terminal has the capability to dock ships of up to 220,000 gross register tonnage (GRT) and measuring up to 360m in length with a hull draft of up to 11.5m.

A spacious arrival and departure hall comprising 80 check-in counters and up to 40 immigration counters, as well as a large ground transportation area, will allow the handling of up to 6,800 passengers at any one time. A suite of services across the cruise value chain from bunkering to logistics provisioning and ground handling, will be provided, together with facilities such as car park lots, coach bays, GST refund counters, VIP lounges, waiting areas, offices and taxi stands.

Set against the city skyline, the terminal overlooks other attractions such as the Singapore Flyer, Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay. The MBCCS has approximately 11,500 square metres that can be used as an event space on non-cruise days. The terminal offers flexibility on how the spaces may be used and is ideal for a wide range of events from meetings and exhibitions to cocktail receptions and product launches.

For more information on the cruise terminal, please visit www.mbccs.com.sg

SOURCE Cruise Shipping