Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA)

Pembroke Pines, FL (May 6, 2010) –The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association is gearing up for the premier event of 2010, the annual FCCA Cruise Conference and Trade Show taking place October 25-29, 2010.

This year’s trade show promises to be the main draw of the conference with an expanded number of booths and special destination pavilion options, this will be the perfect way to showcase destinations as a team including vendors who want to sell their products to the lines, tour operators who wish to provide tours and overall showcasing a destination who wants to make the greatest impact at the FCCA Conference & Trade Show.

More than 1,000 cruise industry partners will come together with 100 Cruise Executives from the FCCA Member Lines to share ideas and discuss industry trends. Executives from the FCCA Member Lines will once again host a series of round table discussions in the areas of Marketing, Shore Excursions and Operations. As Executives share their expertise and offer ideas for the future, Delegates will have the opportunity to participate during the question and answer session allowing for an interactive and informative series of workshops.

The FCCA will pre-set meetings with select Cruise Executives on a One-on-One basis for pre-registered Delegates. This is the perfect opportunity to meet with key players, analyze industry trends and discuss current issues. Sessions will be arranged and confirmed prior to the Conference.

The Annual Golf Tournament has become an important resource for meeting top executives in an exclusive casual atmosphere. Play in a foursome hosted by a Cruise Executive and contribute to a worthy cause, the FCCA Foundation.

For more information on the FCCA Conference & Trade Show, please contact Terri Cannici at (954) 441-8881 or tcannici@f-cca.com.

Created in 1972, the FCCA is a not-for-profit trade organization that provides a forum for discussion on tourism development, ports, safety, security, and other cruise industry issues and builds bilateral relationships with destinations’ private and public sectors. By fostering an understanding of the cruise industry and its operating practices, the FCCA works with governments, ports and private sector representatives to maximize cruise passenger, crew and cruise line spending, as well as enhance the destination experience and increase the amount of cruise passengers returning as stay-over visitors. For more information, visit F-CCA.com and @FCCAupdates on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.