Trends Ep 80 Diana Bloss Director of Operations Worldwide Cruise Associates

Описание: Join us on board the future of corporate events at sea! 🌊
In this exclusive episode of Trends, presented in partnership with TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific, host David Barrett sits down with Diana Bloss, Director of Operations at Worldwide Cruise Associates, during IT&CMA and CTW 2025 in Bangkok.

With over 35 years of expertise in cruise charters, groups, incentives, and MICE travel, Worldwide Cruise Associates are pioneers in the cruise business events sector. Diana shares her insights on how the global cruise industry, valued at USD 72.5 billion in 2025, is increasingly opening its doors to corporate meetings, incentive travel, and full-ship charters.

🚢 What you’ll learn in this interview:
– Why cruising is no longer just for retirees – and how Gen Z, Millennials, and younger executives are embracing meetings and incentives at sea.
– The benefits of hosting conferences, incentives, and corporate retreats on cruise ships versus land-based venues.
– The growth of small ship charters (100–500 passengers) and why they are ideal for companies seeking customised, branded experiences.
– How cruise lines are adapting to the Asian MICE market, with tailored cuisine, interpreters, and itineraries.
– The economic advantages of cruise meetings: conference space, AV, dining, and entertainment all included.
– Sustainability at sea: LNG-powered ships, shore power, water recycling, and waste management innovations shaping the industry.
– Future trends: longer cruises, more adventurous itineraries, and a new generation of incentive travel.

🌍 About Worldwide Cruise Associates
Founded in 1989, Worldwide Cruise Associates has organised over a thousand successful groups and charters, from corporate and incentive events to music, sporting, and themed cruises. Acting as a neutral cruise broker, they provide unbiased advice on which cruise line and ship best suits your business needs – managing everything from ship selection and contract negotiations to shore excursions and operations support.

📈 Why MICE on cruises?
Corporate meetings and incentives on cruises are estimated at USD 2–3 billion in 2025, a growing slice of the global cruise market. As Diana notes: “Companies want their participants to come home with a memory, to make relationships. That’s what makes it powerful.”

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