A major conference and exhibition dedicated to cruising will take place at The Meydan Hotel in Dubai between October 18-20, organised by Seatrade.

The Seatrade Middle East Cruise Convention will bring together representatives from the major cruise lines with the region’s ports and DMCs, as well as travel agents and others involved in the cruise sector.

Topics to be addressed at the event include the Gulf’s success as a cruise destination, cruise line deployment strategies, economic impact of cruise tourism and ways to enhance this, plus the next steps in marketing the region’s cruise credentials.

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Travel agents will benefit from a free training day with bespoke presentations that will provide an insight in to the lucrative cruise product and how to benefit from the expansion of the sector.