UBM, organisers of Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific, slated for November 20-21, 2014, presents the 2014 conference program for the event’s fourth edition.

This year’s conference will analyse the market potential and challenges associated with the emerging Asia cruise market as well as explore the infrastructure and itinerary development opportunities. The conference will be led by a panel of regional and international industry experts who will be named at a later date.

The conference kicks off on Thursday, November 20 with The State of the Cruise Industry in Asia, followed by concurrent sessions: “The Operating Environment in Asia” and “Focus on China.”

It continues into Friday, November 21 with concurrent morning sessions: “How Asia Will Grow as a Source Market” and “Cruise Infrastructure Across Asia,” followed by “The Itinerary Development Across the Region” and “Shipbuilding and Refurbishment in Asian Yards,” running concurrently in the afternoon.

Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific is organised by UBM in partnership with Seatrade Communications and is exclusively supported by Cruise Lines International Association and the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association. Official Event Partner: Hong Kong Tourism Board.