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Webinar: Making Expedition Destinations Stronger than Ever

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πŸ‘οΈ 162 viewsπŸ“… 5 years ago⏱️ 57:40
What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

expedition cruising is without doubt the fastest growing sector of the cruise industry

we have to strike balance you know when you think of expedition cruising you know that the backbone of all the activities uh um zelda grants

the local knowledge is is key to uh to a more authentic experience

we need to prepare for this but if i was to go back a little bit now and rewind and i'm going back to your side experiences um again finding that right balance

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Build a product portfolio of shore excursions that include local communities
βœ“Destinations should have their paperwork and safety protocols ready for last-minute calls
βœ“Tour operators should continuously reinvent themselves and develop new products
βœ“Get to know cruise operators and understand their passenger demographics
βœ“Connect with cruise networks and associations for guidance and information

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can shore excursions adapt to expedition cruising?
QWhat are the challenges and opportunities for ports in the expedition sector?
QHow will the COVID-19 pandemic affect expedition cruising seasons?
QWhat initiatives can governments take to receive passengers?
QHow can destinations make themselves stronger for expedition cruising?

Topics Covered

Safety Medical2Β½ Happy BaconExcursions2 Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Iceland3Β½ Happy Bacon
Longyearbyen2Β½ Happy Bacon
Oslo3 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

COVID-19 has caused uncertainty for the entire travel industry, and with cruise making the headlines in relation to the pandemic, it may be the hardest hit. However, cruise is beginning to resume, and small ship cruising is leading the way; expedition cruising included. In this session, "Making Expedition Destinations Stronger than Ever", sponsored by Arctic Cruise Ports, moderator Liz Gammon and industry experts Dimitris Bekos (Intercruises Shoreside and Port Services), Eva Britt Kornfeldt (VisitOSLO), and Veronica Baldasso Palacios (Sealand Ship Agents & Suppliers / Delver Agents LLC) discuss small ship cruising as it begins to resume, and the unique opportunities expedition destinations are facing.