Cruise Week Europe 2025 Unites Industry Leaders in Brussels to Drive Sustainability and Innovation

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced a dynamic lineup of government officials, cruise industry leaders, and international institutions for Cruise Week Europe 2025, taking place from March 12-14 in Brussels.

The event, hosted in collaboration with Cruise Port Rotterdam, the Port of Rotterdam, and the City of Rotterdam, will highlight sustainability, innovation, and resilience within the European cruise sector.

Keynote speaker Apostolos Tzitzikostas, European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, will address the summit, emphasizing the role of policy and innovation in shaping the future of European maritime tourism.

Other distinguished speakers include:

Maja Bakran Marcich, Deputy Director General, DG MOVE

Maive Rute, Deputy Director General, DG GROW

Fotini Ioannidou, Director, Waterborne Transport, DG MOVE

Christos Stylianides, Minister for Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Greece

H.E. Marina Hadjimanolis, Shipping Deputy Minister, Cyprus

Petri Peltonen, Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, Finland

Heike Deggim, Director, Marine Environment Division, IMO

Sam Maubanc, Director General, Europe, CLIA, highlighted the event's significance, stating:

Advancing Sustainability in the Cruise Industry

The European cruise sector continues to make strategic investments in sustainable energy solutions, ensuring that ships built today are equipped for a lower-carbon future.

Key topics at the summit will include:

Deployment of sustainable maritime fuels and their role in emissions reduction

Onshore power pricing to facilitate cleaner port operations

Tourism management best practices for sustainable destination growth

Innovation in supply chains to reduce environmental impact

Skills development to future-proof the maritime workforce

Industry Collaboration and Sponsorship

The event is expected to set the stage for critical policy discussions, investment opportunities, and new sustainability initiatives that will shape the future of European cruising.