The unique biannual event Seatrade Europe 2019 will be held in Hamburg Germany on September 11th to 13th. 
What novelties have you prepared for this 2019 edition?
Visitors to this year’s event will have the opportunity to visit the Excellence Theatre, which is new for 2019 and features presentations and demonstrations from a combination of market-leading stakeholders. Here you can experience the latest trends, insights and innovations from key suppliers and influencers from the ocean and river cruising industry.
This year’s event is co-located with Marine Interiors 2019 Cruise & Ferry Global Expo, powered by SMM. This co-event will be the opportunity to meet senior buyers, planners and key decision-makers from the world’s leading cruise and ferry lines, shipyards and interior design studios.
The event presents a multifaceted programme with workshops at Seatrade Europe and special events. Which of the activities do you think are a must for the visitor or which of them do you highlight?
As cruise tourism continues to show exceptional global growth, this edition of Seatrade Europe will put the most topical trends and crucial issues under the spotlight. Over the course of the two-and-a-half-day show, there is a must-attend conference programme which provides a unique opportunity to gain actionable insights from some of cruising’s most powerful leaders and influencers.
We open this year’s show with our ‘State of the European Cruise Industry’ session where our esteemed panellists will discuss European source markets, supply and demand, the highest value orderbook in cruise history as well as new technologies, port infrastructure, geopolitical challenges, regulatory and environmental issues, future collaboration and more!
There are also sessions which cover how ships and ports are adapting for a greener future, how design is influencing the passenger experience onboard cruise liners and how river cruising is gaining in popularity, along with more on-trend discussions from a range of industry experts.
Whether you’re looking to learn more about ship-build and repair or source market development, Seatrade Europe is a must-attend for anyone serious about the future of cruise tourism.
What are the advantages of exhibiting at Seatrade Europe?
The Seatrade Europe Cruise & River Cruise Convention remains the meeting place for Europe’s cruise market as it goes from strength to strength, bringing together the world’s cruise lines, regional and global cruise destinations and suppliers from all sectors of the ocean and river cruise industries. This, in turn, attracts an engaged visitor-base who are engaged and ready to learn about the latest industry innovations, see new product demos, meet and do business!
Can you give some tips for those exhibiting for the first time in Hamburg and specifically at Seatrade Europe?
The event offers an abundance of networking opportunities, between key international industry manufacturers, suppliers, destinations and decision-makers from all areas of the cruise market, making Seatrade Europe the number one meeting point for the cruise industry.
It would be recommended to prepare a pre and post-show strategy to make the most of your time during the event and to provide yourself with the greatest chance to maximise the return on your investment.
The Seatrade Europe Cruise & River Cruise Convention is held in hall A4 of the modern Hamburg Messe, which is situated in the city centre and easy to reach by all forms of transport.
Also, keep an eye on our social media platforms and the Seatrade Europe website for the latest information and details on the event.
Can anybody attend Seatrade Europe? How to register?
Seatrade Europe is a Business to Business event for anyone with a vested interest in the cruise and cruise-related industries.
If you are looking to exhibit or attend as a visitor at the show, then the best way to begin the sign-up process is to register directly on our website.
What is the exhibitor profile?
If you are involved with the burgeoning cruise industry, then you should be represented at Seatrade Europe and meet with an audience that wants to do business.
Seatrade Europe offers the leading platform for the cruise and river cruise industries, in which exhibitors can showcase cruise products, services, destinations and innovations directly to the key decision-makers within the industry. The event offers an abundance of networking opportunities, between key international industry manufacturers, suppliers, destinations and decision-makers from all areas of the cruise market, making Seatrade Europe the number one meeting point for the cruise industry.
Previous years attendees include representatives from a range of sectors and markets have been represented at Seatrade Europe. For a full list of who has previously exhibited, visit our exhibitor directory and see if your customers (or competitors!) are going to be at this year’s show! To visit the exhibitor directory, go to:
What is the visitor profile?
Key decision-makers and buyers, from cruise line companies and shipyards, cruise associations and cruise line executives!
Which are the more relevant tradeshows in the sector?
Seatrade Europe continues to bring together senior buyers, planners and key decision-makers from Europe’s ocean and river cruise lines with suppliers from all sectors of these industries. It is for this reason that Seatrade Europe remains one of the most relevant and prestigious tradeshows in the cruise sector.
Can you give us some participation results from the last edition? How many visitors attend? and, from how many different nationalities they are?
During our last Seatrade Europe event, in 2017, we had over 5000 participants from over 80 nations.
Lastly, regarding the exhibitor, how many stand exhibitors participate in the last edition? from how many different nationalities they are?
During our last Seatrade Europe event, in 2017, we had over 5000 participants from over 80 nations.
Lastly, regarding the exhibitor, how many stand exhibitors participate in the last edition? from how many different nationalities they are?
Our last Seatrade Europe event, in 2017, attracted over 260 exhibitors!
For more information about Seatrade Europe or for contact details, please visit our website.
