Bringing together representatives from government, port authorities, and tourism leaders, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice of the global cruise community, today launches the \u201cAll Aboard Greece\u201d campaign to promote cooperation and sustainable growth in the cruise sector.<\/p>\n
The campaign unites key representatives from national and local government, port authorities, tourism bodies, academics, suppliers, and cruise professionals. Their shared message: cruising in Greece is a force for growth and prosperity \u2014 and coordination and collaboration are key to its sustainability.<\/p>\n
The campaign features a series of videos showcasing testimonials and insights from across the cruise value chain. The first two videos released today show:<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cruising and Economic Impact \u2013 with commentary from the Secretary General for the Aegean and Island Policy, Mr. Manolis Koutoulakis, port agents, and academics, the video highlights how cruising generates over \u20ac1.1 billion in added value and supports hundreds of jobs in island and port communities.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ports and Growth \u2013 Spotlighting multiple destinations, this video explores the importance of infrastructure and long-term planning in developing Greece as a leading cruise hub.<\/p>\n
\u201cCruising is particularly important to the Greek economy, as it supports the livelihoods of thousands of people across the country, and these professionals are our greatest ambassadors. We are proud that through this campaign, we are giving a voice to the people and professionals who make cruising in Greece possible,<\/em>\u201d said Maria Deligianni, Regional Director Eastern Mediterranean, CLIA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The next two videos \u2014 Local Voices and Sustainable Cruising \u2014 will follow, reinforcing the campaign\u2019s message of inclusive growth and responsible development.<\/p>\n Stakeholders featured in the campaign include representatives from:<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Medcruise<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Hellenic Ports Association<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Port Authorities of Corfu, Heraklion, Piraeus, Rhodes and Santorini<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chambers of Commerce of Cyclades and Piraeus<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Local authorities of Mykonos, and Pyrgos<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tourism professionals and suppliers<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Maritime academics and researchers from University of Piraeus<\/p>\n Learn more and watch the videos at:<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cruising and Economic Impact:
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