The Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) is gearing up for its inaugural conference this autumn, hosting a wide array of travel trade professionals without charge.
- Set to take place in London, the ECN conference will occur over two days, offering participants a range of seminars and pre-scheduled meetings.
- HX Hurtigruten Expeditions will lead as the main sponsor, emphasizing the importance and growth potential of the expedition cruise sector.
- ECN’s CEO, Akvile Marozaite, highlights the event as a pivotal moment for connecting top expedition cruise brands with UK travel professionals.
- The conference promises to foster valuable industry links and spotlight the dynamic and sustainable nature of expedition cruising.
The Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) is meticulously preparing for its first-ever conference, a two-day event designed to assemble a notable mix of independent agents, tour operators, home-workers, and leisure agents, all invited to attend without any cost. This exciting initiative is scheduled to take place in London, aiming to unify diverse travel trade delegates under one roof.
Held on October 1st and 2nd at the Bankside Hotel, this groundbreaking event is sponsored by HX Hurtigruten Expeditions. Delegates can expect an engaging program that includes a variety of seminars and 30 strategically arranged face-to-face meetings with UK sellers of expedition cruises. These meetings, facilitated through a digital platform, promise to enhance industry connections and discourse.
Akvile Marozaite, co-founder and CEO of ECN, expressed optimism about the conference, emphasizing its role in building significant relationships between the UK’s top travel trade professionals and leading expedition cruise brands internationally. She stated, “As the expedition cruise sector continues to grow, demand has been building to bring together the UK’s best travel trade professionals with the globe’s top expedition cruise brands in one event.”
Nathaniel Sherborne, Vice President of Europe and Global Sales Enablement at HX Hurtigruten Expeditions, expressed his views on the event’s significance. He remarked, “As a global leader and pioneer in expedition cruising, HX Hurtigruten Expeditions is delighted to be the lead sponsor of the first-ever travel trade conference dedicated to expedition cruising.” Sherborne underscored the event’s focus on sustainability and its potential to inspire travel trade professionals interested in expanding their businesses.
The ECN conference aims not just to connect industry professionals but also to spotlight the sustainable growth potential of the expedition cruise sector. The event’s agenda is crafted to ensure that participants leave with enhanced understanding and strengthened relationships within this fast-evolving industry.
The ECN’s first conference sets the stage for significant advancements in the growing expedition cruise sector.
