DESTINATION PARTNER

The Leadership Summit

18 SEPTEMBER 2025

QUEEN ELIZABETH 2

DUBAI, UAE

About the summit

Connections Cruise Arabia 2025 is the Gulf’s first dedicated cruise summit, in partnership with Dubai’s Department of Economy & Tourism.

The Summit will bring together 120 senior travel and cruise professionals to accelerate the region’s emergence as a global cruise hub. Featuring expert panels, the summit offers vital intelligence on inbound and outbound opportunities, sales channels and regional growth potential.

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Event partners

With the Gulf positioned as a rising hub for cruise travel, now’s the time to be at the table.

Shape the future of cruise

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Lead the next wave of cruise innovation

Be part of the conversations defining the next phase of cruise growth across the Gulf.

Delve into cruise’s transformation

Gain insight into the future of cruise with curated panels, closed-door sessions and strategic market discussions.

Connect with key leaders

Connect with the region’s most influential stakeholders, from global cruise brands to government leaders, ports and top-tier travel agents.

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Unlock regional growth opportunities

Explore inbound and outbound opportunities for growth, homeporting and destination development across the region.

Access exclusive new industry intelligence

Be the first to access the Connecting Travel Cruise Insight Report – a comprehensive, data-led analysis of global cruise trends and the Gulf’s emerging role.

Ignite the future

Build strategic relationships ahead of Connections Cruise Arabia 2026, the region’s first full-scale B2B cruise forum.

Join the Summit

Delegate

Exclusively for senior travel professionals looking to grow their cruise knowledge, build new partnerships, and stay ahead in the industry. Spaces are limited.

Press & Media

We will welcome a limited number of top-tier media and trade press, so if you’re a journalist or editor seeking to discover the latest in cruise, apply to attend today.