Virtual Event to Focus on Sustainable Issues for Cruise Industry

PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The organizers of Cruise Shipping Miami, the international exhibition and conference serving the cruise industry, are pleased to announce the launch of Cruise Shipping Virtual, a 100% online exhibition and conference slated for September 28, 2010.  

The second in the series of Cruise Shipping Virtual Events, is an innovative and interactive way for suppliers and buyers to meet in a virtual environment. The one-day event will focus on sustainability, and includes an Exhibit Hall featuring cruise industry suppliers, a Conference Center to attend informative webinars and a Lounge to network via IM and chat board.

The online event, will include two webinars, organized in association with Sustainable Travel International, focusing on sustainable tourism issues including "Greening of the Supply Chain" moderated by Michael Jones, VP of Supply Chain, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd and "Sustainable Tourism 101- Entering the World of Green Travel" moderated by Brian Mullis, President, Sustainable Travel International.

In addition, Cruise Shipping Miami are offering a three-tiered, Green Travel Certificate Program, administered by Sustainable Travel International, for taking part in this and future webinar sessions. The series is designed to help travel professionals and exhibitors reap the benefits associated with sustainable tourism.

"This program allows us to take a leadership position to positively influence cruise lines and their suppliers, helping them to identify and implement best practices in sustainable tourism," explains Marilyn McHugh, Brand Director, Cruise Shipping Miami. "The webinar series and certificate program we've developed with Sustainable Travel International actively involves industry leaders who will be sharing first-hand experiences as well as the benefits and challenges of implementing green business practices."

"More cruise lines are taking sustainability seriously and going above and beyond compliance requirements to reduce their environmental footprints and positively impact the communities they visit," explains Brian T. Mullis, CEO, Sustainable Travel International. "The new Green Travel Certificate Program is designed to support this trend and get more cruise lines and cruise line suppliers involved."    

Following the September 28th live event, Cruise Shipping Virtual will be available on-demand until December 28, 2010.

There is no charge to attend Cruise Shipping Virtual, but attendees do have to pre-register.

To be notified when registration is open visit the following web page:

http://www.cruiseshippingvirtual.com/register-to-attend.html

EVENT CONTACT: Additional information for Cruise Shipping Virtual is available at www.cruiseshippingvirtual.com.  

EXHIBITING INFORMATION: Companies which are interested in exhibiting please email [email protected]

PRESS CONTACTS:

Allison Dowd: (609) 759-4702, [email protected]; or Brian T. Mullis: (503) 488-5500, [email protected]

About UBM Live

UBM Live 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 .

About Sustainable Travel International

Sustainable Travel International (www.sustainabletravelinternational.org) is a globally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to promote sustainable development through responsible travel by providing programs that help travelers, businesses and destinations protect the environment, preserve cultural heritage and contribute to economic development.

SOURCE UBM Live