Τhe 9th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum’s Conference and Exhibition will be held in Heraklion, Crete, taking place on May 11-12, 2027. Rhodes is one of Greece’s largest islands and one of its most popular and long-established tourism and cruise destinations.

Apart from CLIA and MedCruise who will again be actively involved in the Forum, cruise line executives and industry decision makers with extensive knowledge and operational knowhow of the Mediterranean will also be attending the event. During the Conference, speakers will share their thoughts and address issues common throughout the whole of this destination-rich region.

The impressive rebound of cruise tourism in the post-pandemic years has enabled the industry to resume its dynamic growth trajectory. For ports and destinations, as well as for service providers, the return to normality has been a slower and more complicated process.

At the same time, there has been a great deal of press coverage relating to over-tourism in a number of cities and destinations throughout the Mediterranean. Is this a new reality that the tourism industry must come to terms with or is it actually a phenomenon of circumstantial overcrowding or even limited to specific locations? Can the cruise sector effectively help mitigate overcrowding in some of the marquee ports of call that seem to be most affected?

As well as this crucial debate, cruise executives and key stakeholders will have the opportunity to examine ways to secure a sustainable future for ultra popular destinations and to seek a cooperative approach towards introducing cruise passengers to new or emerging ports of call with marquee potential.

Further to the above, topics to be discussed during the Forum’s 2-Day Conference will include sustainability, marketing and tourism product delivery, guest immersion and satisfaction, overcrowding, new destination entries, port infrastructure, “green” practices and solutions, effective berth allocation solutions and daily caps on arrivals.

The event’s busy exhibition floor will serve as the platform for the region’s destinations and stakeholders to meet with itinerary and excursion planners, while new infrastructure projects and port investments currently in full swing will be showcased. Cruise executives from the major cruise lines will again be attending, eager to meet with both established and new destinations keen to capitalise on the rapid growth of the industry.

All stakeholders of the international cruise industry meet and network at the Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum. Leaders of the largest international but also of more niche & luxury cruise lines get to meet with representatives of local authorities, ports & destinations, commercial chambers, airlines & airports, government representatives, potential investors, tourism service providers, tourism associations/ organisations, municipalities et.al.

The Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum is the perfect platform for:

• destinations to promote their offerings, to showcase their natural beauty but also their services, amenities and all they have to offer to cruise passengers, visiting the destination either as homeport or as a port of call.
• tourism service providers, shipping agents & ship suppliers, technical support companies, and all other kinds of providers aiming at promoting their products and services to a focused audience from an international market.
• potential investors keen to discuss opportunities and help set the tone for what will make an investment appealing.

Sheraton Rhodes Resort ▪ Ialyssos Avenue, 851 00 Rhodes, Greece

The Sheraton Rhodes Resort offers an ideal combination of meeting facilities and accommodation capacity, with 401 guest rooms and suites available to comfortably host both delegates and accompanying guests under one roof. Located just minutes from Rhodes Town and 20 minutes from Rhodes International Airport, the resort provides a convenient and easily accessible setting for conferences, incentive programs, and corporate gatherings.

The property’s flexible meeting and event spaces can accommodate exhibitions, plenary sessions, breakout meetings and networking events, while the beachfront location and extensive resort facilities create excellent opportunities for social functions and team-building activities. Guests can also enjoy a wide range of facilities, including direct beach access, several swimming pools, multiple restaurants and bars, a fitness center, tennis courts and spa services.

Combining professional event infrastructure with a relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere, Sheraton Rhodes Resort is an ideal destination for the Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum.

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