Progress report for
Promoting a structured dialogue on cruise tourism between cruise operators, ports and port cities
Achievement at a glance
A series of regional cruise dialogues for all sea-basins were held between 2015 and 2018. In these meetings, the participants had the opportunity to raise issues specific to a region (or even to a port in particular). For instance, the state of the implementation of the EU Port Reception Facilities Directive was discussed in all its aspects.Challenges faced in implementation
-Beneficiaries
All cruise tourism stakeholders, in particular cruise lines (represented by the Cruising Line International Association), port authorities, tourism agencies, tour operators, local and regional municipalities, and local populations.