That's a wrap!
Thank you to our partners, delegates, exhibitors and speakers for another successful Cruise Conference.
Situated on the Bosphorus, with access to the Aegean Sea, the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Galataport Istanbul is a world-class cruise hub sitting at the epicentre of the region's fast-growing cruise market, making the perfect backdrop to our 2024 event.
The DFNI Cruise Conference is more than just an event; it's a convergence of ideas, expertise, and innovation. We invite stakeholders and newcomers in the cruise retail industry to engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain insights from our expert speakers and panellists, and enjoy unparalleled networking opportunities, including our signature opening cocktail and gala dinner.
Thank you to our partners
Expert who joined us onstage in Istanbul include:
Get a feel for our annual cruise conference by watching the highlights from 2023!
Building on the success of our 2023 conference in Palma de Mallorca, the upcoming conference in Istanbul took a deep dive into critical themes shaping the future of cruise retail, including:
Insightful presentations from our Platinum Partners
Brand case studies highlighting achievements in cruise retail
Latest research on cruise shopper behaviour by m1nd-set
Exploring new cruise markets, with a focus on the middle east
Championing positive change through cruise ship retail
Leveraging human connections in cruise retail environments
Strategies for successful integration in cruise retail
Understanding retail potential onboard ferries and ‘mini cruises’
"Thanks to DFNI for a great conference...it is always inspiring to get to speak about how resilient the cruise industry is and introduce more partners to the magic of cruising."
Lisa Bauer
President & CEO
"In what is already proving to be a banner year for cruise retail, this event is sure to be one of the biggest highlights.”
Chris Matthews CEO
"It was absolutely great to be back...
The entire DFNI team did an amazing job organizing it, hosting us and bringing the cruise retail community closer together."
Andres Villalever
Vice President of Retail and Advisor to the Chairman
"One of the things that I've enjoyed here is the community of the individuals that come together. DFNI has done a fantastic job of pulling everyone together and giving you an opportunity to be educated but most importantly to be social and connect together, and that's what Cruise is about"
Miguel Martinez
