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Curated Conversation: Keeping the Spotlight on Sustainability

Seatrade Cruise
Seatrade Cruise
Casual
👁️ 59 views📅 5 years ago⏱️ 57:54
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCabin / Ship TourCasual Creator

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

the cruise industry is at the forefront now the cruise industry is actually leading the way on uh ocean-born vessels to to really make a change in that regard

i realized something and that's for me the strongest part of the cruise ship is this is the tool that you got on board the ship with the ship you can teach to your passenger you can explain them

we talk about regenerative tourism in southeast alaska and actually if you're familiar with alaska there are native corporations throughout the state and we partnered with one of these alaska native corporations

Creator's Tips & Advice

Cruise lines should partner with local communities for co-created experiences
Travelers should choose sustainable sunscreen and avoid single-use plastics
Companies should implement frameworks and criteria for sustainability

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow has the cruise industry changed in sustainability since the 1970s?
QWhat are examples of sustainable practices in cruise operations?
QHow can cruise lines communicate sustainability efforts to guests?

Topics Covered

Excursions3 Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconPort Destination3½ Happy BaconValue Pricing1 Sad BaconSafety Medical1½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Alaska3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Humpback whale watching and dinner cruise
Galapagos4 Happy Bacon
Greenland3 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Let’s take a look back to Seatrade Cruise Virtual at the beginning of October, where "Keeping the Spotlight on Sustainability" first aired. Sustainability might have been one of Cruise's biggest focuses in a normal year, and perhaps the wider travel industry, but there has rightfully been a shift to healthcare. As cruise returns with a significant focus on safety bring an inevitable increase in single-use plastics, a strain on relationships with locals, and many more complex issues that negatively impact the very environment attracts so many people to take a cruise. In this session, you'll hear from: - Arantxa Garcia, Head of Sustainability, Intercruises Shoreside & Port Services - Jane Madden, Managing Partner, FINN Partners Global Sustainability & Social Impact - Joyce Landry, Founder, SustainableShips.com - Nicolas Dubreuil, Director of Sustainability, Ponant - Zakary Kirkpatrick, Corporate Director of Marketing & Public Relations, Alaskan Dream Cruises How can we ensure that the industry's hard work on environmental and social sustainability continues to be a long term focus, alongside healthcare? Tune in to find out!