CruiseWorld Asia 2022
programme schedule
Attend and stand a chance to win a cruise holiday!*Happening on 25 October 2022.
| Time (SGT) | Agenda |
|---|---|
| 08.15am | Registration |
| 09.00am | Welcome Remarks |
| 09.10am |
[Cruise Leaders Panel Discussion] The great engagement – What’s ahead for Asia’s cruise industry? Listen to cruise line leaders on the state of the Asian cruise industry and emerging trends • Michael Goh, President, Resorts World Cruises • Angie Stephen, Vice President, Asia Pacific, Royal Caribbean International • Braydon Holland, Senior Director Sales for Asia, Norwegian Cruise Line • Moderator: Arnie Weissmann, Editor in Chief, Travel Weekly |
| 09.40am |
[Travel Association Panel Discussion] What’s hot and what’s not in the new world of travel Dive in to know the new travel consumers with Asia’s biggest travel minds • Steven Ler, President, NATAS • Pauline Suharno, Chair, ASTINDO • Michelle Taylan, President, PTAA • Moderator: Xinyi Liang-Pholsena, Senior Editor, Travel Weekly Asia |
| 10.10am |
Keeping pace with Southeast Asia’s consumers Insights from a consumer research and analytics agency on the travel and cruise preferences and patterns across Southeast Asia’s key markets • Stephen Tracy, COO, Milieu Insight |
| 10.25am | Networking Break |
| 11.00am |
[Cruise Port Panel Discussion] Unlocking the growth of Asia’s cruise tourism What’s on the horizon for regional cruise port development • Mohamad Halim Ahmed, Undersecretary, Ministry of Transport Malaysia • Lionel Wong, CEO, SATS-Creuers Cruise Services • Rizki Handayani, Deputy for Tourism Products and Events, Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Indonesia • Moderators: Arnie Weissmann, Editor in Chief, Travel Weekly and Xinyi Liang-Pholsena, Senior Editor, Travel Weekly Asia |
| 11.30am |
Sailing the Seas with Royal Caribbean International Presentation from Royal Caribbean International, followed by Q&A chat • Kenneth Yeo, Regional Director (Sales), Royal Caribbean International |
| 12.00pm |
What you need to know about Asia’s Muslim travel market Insights on the unique needs and preferences of Muslim cruise travellers and unlocking opportunities in this rising segment • Fazal Bahardeen, CEO, CrescentRating |
| 12.10pm |
Sailing the Seas with Resorts World Cruises Presentation from Resorts World Cruises, followed by Q&A chat • Terence Lim, Vice President - Sales, Resorts World Cruises |
| 12.40pm | Lucky Draw |
| 12.45pm | Lunch + Cruise Line Showcase |
| 02.30pm |
Sailing the Seas with Norwegian Cruise Line Presentation from Norwegian Cruise Line, followed by Q&A chat • Braydon Holland, Senior Director Sales for Asia, Norwegian Cruise Line |
| 03.00pm |
Technology transformation: Is it worth your time and investment? Ways to grow connectivity and opportunities, from e-commerce to API to data • Chee Chong Chan, CEO, GlobalTix • Marshall Ooi, Director, Nam Ho Group • Moderator: Siew Hoon Yeoh, Founder and Editor, Web in Travel |
| 03.25pm |
[Travel Agent Panel Discussion] Engaging and retaining the new cruise travellers Catch them young, watch them grow • Khe Han Lai, Director, TLC Travel & Tour • Chris Tay, Assistant General Manager, New Shan Travel Service • Teguh Basuki, CEO, Samasta Tour & Travel • Adeline Kang, Director, JCAP, Travel, Meetings, Card & Fleet, MSD • Moderator: Xinyi Liang-Pholsena, Senior Editor, Travel Weekly Asia |
| 03.55pm | Lucky Draw |
| 04.10pm | Networking Break + Cruise Line Showcase |
| 04.45pm | End of Programme |