Sponsors & Supporters

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Founded in 1881, and with over 30 years of experience serving the cruise industry, Kalmar Lighting continues to grow and build on its rich history of producing bespoke lighting fixtures. Kalmar designs, develops and delivers custom decorative lighting, chandeliers and architectural lighting features to some of the world’s most prominent commercial, hospitality and marine projects. Thanks to our engineering expertise, we have the honour of being recognised as the leading supplier to the cruise industry, having supplied over 80 cruise ships with a wide variety of feature lighting.

Above all else, we are driven by a dedication to excellence in service, be it for the supply of a single catalogue piece, or the development and installation of a multi-level bespoke feature chandelier. Contact us to find out more about our portfolio and our dedication to customer service.

Opening Party Co-Host
AN INNOVATION IN MARINE INTERIORS

ACCOMAR Marine Interior AS is a turn-key marine interior outfitting company based in Yalova-Turkey, but working worldwide.

In a short period of six years since its establishment, ACCOMAR has successfully completed dozens of complex projects, among which passenger ships and ropax projects are predominant.

ACCOMAR now continues to outfit the interior areas of both newbuilding and refurbishment projects.

Services of ACCOMAR include interior architecture and concept design, project coordination and master planning, detailed engineering of supplied materials, supply chain management, onboard installation, high quality and long term warranty.

Product groups of ACCOMAR include insulation materials, wall and ceiling panels, wet units, interior doors, master key system, floor levelling and floor top coverings, galley and laundry equipment, cold rooms, interior furnishings and upholsteries.

Its products originate from multiple manufacturers scattered throughout the global market, each producing a specific line of products.

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CITA Design is a user-oriented design studio that produces innovative design solutions in the global cruise area. It is a subsidiary of CITA ARCHITECTURE A.Ş. which is experienced in the maritime industry for 24 years. Multi-faceted design approach of CITA Design provides a platform where design, art and engineering combine with different disciplines. CITA is a
strong team of interior designers, industrial designers, graphic designers, artists, engineers and researchers. It provides user-oriented space solutions, furniture designs, graphic communication design and the space and cruise interior designs of the future.

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Founded in 2001, Global Marine Travel is a world-leading maritime travel management company specializing in one-way, refundable, changeable marine airfares. Our team of professionals available 24/7/365 offer last-minute bookings worldwide, hotel, rail, charter & transfer arrangements, state-of-the-art technology and years of experience with airline schedules, visa requirements, cost savings and superior levels of service to our valued clients. We’re Always Open.

Lanyards Sponsor
The entire Customer Journey in the MXP Cloud ☁

The cloud-based MXP365 Enterprise Platform consolidates all software solutions required for a seamless, end-to-end digital customer journey. MXP enhances the guest experience with AI-powered recommendations and consistent package & discount rules throughout the pre-cruise, onboard, and post-cruise phases.

The MXP Enterprise Platform is the best-in-Class solution for the cruise industry, specifically designed to address its most pressing challenges. With cutting-edge technology, deep industry expertise, and a clear focus on efficiency, guest satisfaction, and revenue growth, MXP sets new standards for excellence.

Globally, MXP is powering 60 cruise brands on 400 ships. MarineXchange is the company behind the MXP software and serves as a trusted partner for cruise lines worldwide.

Let´s connect at info@mxp.com to arrange a meeting at Cruise Xperience Innovation Summit to discuss the digital future of your cruise line!  

VIP Lunch Vouchers Sponsor
Renowned for serving leading cruise operators globally, Akula is distinguished by its exceptional quality and innovative designs that are specifically engineered to withstand the rigorous conditions of the marine environment. Each piece of furniture is manufactured to endure UV exposure, seawater, chlorinated water, and extreme temperatures, all with minimal maintenance required. With operations in North America, UAE, Asia, Europe, LATAM and Australasia, Akula demonstrates its global commitment to delivering superior outdoor furniture solutions exclusively for the cruise sector.

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For over 60 years Cristallux develops and manufactures exclusive decorative lighting fixtures according to our sustainable philosophy of offering the highest quality made in our sole factory in Germany, whilst reducing our carbon footprint by offering in-house produced alternative materials.

With our many years of experience, we know exactly what it takes when it comes to specific requirements and safety regulations of the maritime and public building industry. By working closely together with designers, planners, interior architects and fitting companies for cruise ships, hotels and many more, Cristallux established itself as the go-to place when it comes to extraordinary project lighting.

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With 30+ years of experience, Belbien Maritime Film has gown to be a premier leader in the IMO decorative film industry. Our embossed surfacing film offers the upscale look and feel of 800 stunning finishes. Ready to install out of the box featuring an air release adhesive, Belbien can transform flat or curved surfaces such as doors, wall and ceiling panels, millwork, columns, and more. For vessel renovations, Belbien offers an innovative sustainable solution as old surfaces can be upcycled and modernized keeping them out of landfills.

As the Belbien international maritime distributor, IDS offers a variety of economical global delivery options. Our comprehensive approach integrates design, testing, and manufacturing within a single facility. This centralized process ensures the highest quality product, delivered at a competitive price point and short lead times. Don’t let budget constraints, long lead times, or construction logistics hold back your vision.

Email info@belbienusa.com for worldwide delivery and plant pickup pricing.

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Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Crane Worldwide Logistics is a leader in supply chain solutions with 120 locations across 30 countries. Our culture and philosophy is to always address our client’s logistics challenges with a partnership approach, utilizing the key concepts of ‘The Crane Way’ to provide air freight, ocean freight and contract logistics solutions that will improve our client’s operations now and in the future, so they can focus on their core business.

At Crane Worldwide Logistics, we provide customized supply chain solutions that support your cruise fleet needs. Our team of logistics experts will assist and service all areas of the supply chain, from vendors and suppliers to concessionaires. By delivering the best in class advisory, transportation, warehousing, and technology, we will make sure to add value and visibility from source to ship. Our dedicated logistics professionals around the world will strive to serve cruise vessels in ports, including dry-docks and new builds on a timely and cost-effective way to keep cruise lines running as planned.

Our dedicated logistics team fully understands the challenging supply chain environment of the cruise, maritime, and hospitality industry. Coordinating the delivery of essential supplies to the next port of call or a crucial shipment of parts to repair a broken engine, our team will respond with a sense of urgency, enabling our clients to provide the ultimate cruise, marine or hospitality experience to their consumers.

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We take pride in managing large-scale turnkey projects, while making it look easy!

As a full turnkey provider, we offer newbuilding and modernization of all catering, accommodation and laundry areas, as well as digital and lifecycle services to owners and shipyards in the maritime industry. We build and serve all hotel areas onboard including cabins, public spaces, galleys, provision stores, refrigeration machinery and laundry areas.

ALMACO was founded in 1998 and since then we have completed over 360 projects in over 70 locations all over the globe. We are experts in design, engineering, project management, procurement and construction. Our full turnkey lifecycle support includes everything from refurbishment, modernization, maintenance, and digital services to delivery and installation of spare parts and equipment. We help our customers set up and execute comprehensive lifecycle plans.

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Holovis specialise in creative-design, systems integration, complex AV, interactive and immersive technologies, software development, motion systems and SFX, to deliver award-winning and market-defining attractions, experiential content, digital centrepieces and turnkey attractions.

We use our expertise to design full social gaming venues, as well as provide impressive attractions and experiences for guests, including our cutting-edge 360Golf product. 360Golf offers a fully-automated scoring system unlike any other, where guest strokes are counted for them with no input necessary.

We also provide a number of ship-wide services, including digital tracking and data collection to drive revenue.

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Founded in 1989, Antaeus Travel Group is a global family travel business specializing in providing marine & corporate travel management services to major cruise lines, maritime companies, and their suppliers & engineers. Our business philosophy is based on a genuine human approach and personalized service. This value forms the core of our company identity and has evolved us into a global leader in corporate travel management with a high-end worldwide clientele.

Also, we give emphasis on technology and innovation offering smart, cost-efficient travel solutions. By combining personalized human interaction with cutting-edge digital tools such as mobile apps and advanced analytics, we offer 24/7 seamless and reliable marine travel services.

With a global network and offices in Athens (HQ), Basel, Limassol, Manila, and Miami strategically positioned across four time zones, we ensure you’re always:

“On Board. On Time. Anytime. Worldwide.”

CXI Conference Sponsor
Journey are a sponsor of Cruise Xperience Innovation Summit 2025, their full bio will be available shortly.

Blooloop is the visitor attraction industry’s most read news source. We provide world-leading coverage of visitor attractions, destination development and placemaking, innovations and technologies that redefine the guest experience on both land at attractions around the globe and at sea onboard cruise liners.

Our readers are operators, developers, manufacturers, designers and creatives working in the experiential, attractions and tourism market. We educate and inform the industry through our daily newsletter and 22K+ LinkedIn group. We connect and engage the audience in our virtual events including the Festival of Innovation and greenloop, our sustainability in visitor attractions event. We also recognise leadership and excellence in our blooloop 50 Influencer Awards and technology, projects and products in our blooloop Innovation Awards.

International Cruise & Ferry Review magazine was first launched in the early 1990s and since then has become a trusted and reliable source for news on the passenger shipping industry. In 2011, the title was acquired by Tudor Rose, whose investments have built on the strong foundation, transforming the brand into the definitive resource for decision makers in the cruise and ferry industries.

CruiseTimes is an international trade magazine and is published three times per year. CruiseTimes’ main focus is to provide essential reading and reports to key decision makers in the global cruise and maritime trade, through its analysis of developments in the cruise industry worldwide. In addition to the printed publication, each issue is available in digital format on its website.

Cruising Perspective is a quarterly publication by Cruising Journal that connects the cruise industry by offering a communication and update platform available in six languages.

With an international reach, industry-specialized authors, and long-standing collaborations with key market players, Cruising Perspective is now a leading reference for B2B communication in the cruise industry.

International Cruise Ship Industry (ICSI) is a researched and up to date industry fortnightly news service, website portal and quarterly report. With a contact list (Expressed Permission and active subscribers) of over 600 cruise industry specialists actively working for owners, operators, and managers in the international cruise ship market along with senior executives and business owners, we can keep you up to date with the latest new ideas and concepts, and the people involved with innovation. 

InPark tells the story of branding, IP, entertainment, theming and technology in the attractions industry. They highlight innovation and leadership for designers, creators, developers, owners and operators.

Discover your audience with Marine Technology Reporter – the premier news source for the marine technology and subsea sectors. MTR and MarineTechnologyNews.com provide global news and information and deliver it to a powerful and highly responsive audience. MTR is the best place to amplify your brand to the underwater science markets.

Travel And Tour World is a dedicated B2B digital travel/tourism/hospitality/cruise /airline industry magazine and trade network.

Travel And Tour World boasts a readership of over 5 million industry leaders in 195 countries the travel, tourism, airlines, cruise and hospitality industries and also social media influencers and think tanks.

In order to improve accessibility for users worldwide, the content of our award-winning B2B Travel News portal has 104 different regional languages platform, establishing itself as the world’s most linguistically diverse resource for the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry. This includes all major European languages such as French, Spanish, and German; key South Asian languages like Hindi, Urdu, and Tamil; and prominent languages from the GCC countries, including Pashto, Turkish, and Farsi. Additionally, we offer translations for languages spoken in the Americas, such as Mexican Spanish and English, as well as important African languages like Swahili and Somali.

Travolution was founded in 2004, when Travel Weekly recognised the need to serve the fast-growing and dynamic online and travel technology sectors with a standalone brand.

The first B2B media title of its kind in the world, Travolution pioneered coverage of the sector and rapidly gained a dedicated following within challenger brands and established firms facing the challenge of a paradigm shift in the industry.

In addition to news and thought-leadership on travolution.com and through social media and weekly news alerts, the brand has a burgeoning events portfolio.

In the UK, Travolution’s flagship events are the Travolution Summit, held in May, and the Travolution Awards, honouring the industry’s innovators every November. It also hosts an annual Start-up Summit in October, as well as an Innovation Report at the same time.

Travolution has close partnerships with trade shows including Travel Technology Show, ITB, ATM and WTM.

Travolution is based at Jacobs Media’s London office and is led by editor Kate Harden-England.