INTERNATIONAL. Global Ports Holding (GPH), the leading independent cruise port operator worldwide, has been named as a Gold Partner for the retail sessions at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami in April.
Seatrade Cruise Global is the premier annual gathering of the cruise industry worldwide and runs from 7-10 April at Miami Beach Convention Center. The Retail Days – a series of conference sessions dedicated to retail at sea – take place on 8-9 April, co-organised by The Moodie Davitt Report.
Established in 2004, GPH operates an integrated network of cruise ports serving cruise liners, ferries, yachts and mega-yachts. It manages 32 cruise ports in 19 countries, providing services for over 20 million passengers annually. It has a powerful presence in the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Asia Pacific regions in particular.
GPH VP Retail & Ancillary Revenue Andres Villalever said: “As the world’s largest cruise port operator, we’re proud to sponsor The Retail Days at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025, co-organised by The Moodie Davitt Report. We look forward to driving innovation in cruise retail and connecting with industry leaders.”
In April 2024, a full day of retail-related programming took place for the first time at Seatrade Cruise Global, and was well attended by cruiselines, concessionaires and brand owners.
The focus on retail reflects the importance of the channel to cruiseline revenues and its role in enhancing the guest experience.
For further 2025 partnership opportunities contact Aran Turner at Aran@MoodieDavittReport.com
*Click here for highlights of The Retail Day 2024. Themes addressed at the event included the present and future of onboard retail, industry partnerships, the role of people, cruise port collaborations, how the sector can drive luxury brand growth to the next level, plus a discussion about sustainability in the retail design and offer.
