
About Connections Cruise
Connections Cruise is a brand new platform dedicated to the global cruise industry, bringing together senior professionals from cruise lines, ports, destinations, and the travel trade to share insight, build partnerships and support long-term growth.
Created by Connections, the global private community for trusted travel decision-makers, this series was developed in response to growing demand for a more focused, high-level space to connect cruise stakeholders in a purposeful way.
Connections Cruise aims to blend strategic content with intentional networking, designed to create the space for real conversations, real relationships and real outcomes.
The series launched in 2025 with the Leadership Summit in partnership with Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism and Connecting Travel. This one-day event paves the way for Connections Cruise Arabia, the Gulf region’s first full-scale B2B cruise industry forum, taking place in March 2026.
Connections Cruise is powered by Jacobs Media, a trusted voice in the travel and hospitality industries for over 15 years. With offices in London and Dubai, Jacobs Media’s portfolio includes leading titles such as Travel Weekly, Connecting Travel and The Caterer, and runs over 160 events a year around the world.
Whether you're looking to grow your brand, explore new cruise markets or connect with the right people in a more meaningful setting, Connections Cruise offers a fresh way to engage.