Seatrade Europe 2011 confirms positive growth prospects for the industry

The 2011 Seatrade Europe Cruise & River Cruise Convention came to a close at the Hamburg Messe exhibition centre on Thursday 29 September, with cruise line leaders concluding that growth prospects for the European cruise industry continue to be excellent.

This optimism was reflected at a very upbeat show, which welcomed 250 exhibitors from 50 countries and over 4000 participants, a 30% increase on the last event in 2009. Numerous new elements to the programme further strengthened the convention’s position as Europe’s leading event for the ocean and river cruise industries.

Seatrade Europe is the biennial meeting place and trade platform of the European cruise industry, bringing together senior buyers and planners from the cruise lines with suppliers from all sectors of the ocean and river cruise industries for focused business interaction with conference, exhibition, travel agent programmes and networking social events.

Seatrade Europe will return to Hamburg in 2013, from 24-26 September.

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