What is the Expedition Cruise Network Conference 2024?

 

Welcome to the Expedition Cruise Network Conference 2024 – the world's first B2B event exclusively dedicated to expedition cruising!

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Set across two days on the 1st and 2nd of October 2024, at the sophisticated Bankside Hotel in London, this conference marks a significant milestone in the expedition cruise industry. Join us as we bring together members and key stakeholders for insightful discussions, relationship-building, and discuss the issues that most matter to the most dynamic sector in the travel industry. 

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This unique conference serves as a platform for the travel trade, to engage directly with expedition cruise operators. Through a blend of seminars featuring notable speakers and up to 30 pre-arranged face-to-face meetings facilitated by a digital platform, attendees will have ample opportunities to network, learn, explore potential new collaborations and enhance existing business relationships.

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Be part of this pivotal event shaping the future of expedition cruising. Reserve your spot at the Expedition Cruise Network Conference 2024 and seize the opportunity to connect, learn, and thrive in this dynamic sector.

 

Who will be there? 

 

The guest list will include Expedition Cruise Network expedition cruise operator members and a mix of independent agents, tour operators, home-workers and leisure agents. 

Delegates will be categorised into;

1. ‘Exhibitors’ or ‘Suppliers’ 

Exhibitors or suppliers will consist of expedition cruise operator delegates, comprising members of the ECN and carefully selected non-members where applicable.

2. ‘Buyers’

Delegates in the 'Buyer' category will include travel trade professionals involved in selling expedition cruise products, including tour operators, retail travel agents, travel designers, homeworkers, or individuals currently engaged in or intending to sell expedition cruise products.

 

I am an ECN expedition cruise operator member, what can I expect from the ECN Conference?

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As part of the exhibitor package, expedition cruise operators will enjoy;

 

• A scheduled meeting diary with up to 30 pre-arranged meetings 

• Conference sessions made up of panel discussions and inspirational speakers 

• Exceptional hospitality at Bankside including coffees; lunch; one evening networking reception and an invitation to the first ECN Awards ceremony on Wednesday 2 October.  

• Dedicated area 

• Large table to brand and decorate as you wish

• Opportunity to speak to all attending agents, plus meeting manager service to pre-book meetings 

• Food, drink and entertainment throughout the two days

• All seminars, workshops and networking events 

• Inclusion in mail-shot (including key messaging & branding)

• Branding and logos across pre- and post-event communications and invitations.

• Inclusion in ECN social media campaign

• Dedicated price draw/incentive for your destination (prize must be provided)

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For more details please see the Exhibitors page here

 

Can I attend if I am an expedition cruise operator, but not a member? 

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Yes, but this will be on a case-by-case basis. To apply, please email  akvile@expeditioncruisenetwork.com. If successful, you will enjoy the same opportunities as other exhibitors (above). 

 

Who is organising the Expedition Cruise Network Conference?

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The Expedition Cruise Network, the B2B membership organisation, that’s the voice for the sector that represents its members to consumers. 

ECN’s purpose is to connect expedition cruise operators with travel trade professionals to promote expedition cruising as an incredible choice for travellers from across the world.

LOTUS will be organising the conference. 

I am a travel agent or tour operator – what can I expect from the Expedition Cruise Network Conference? 

This exclusive B2B conference showcases the very best expedition cruise products and connects key UK buyers with exclusive expedition cruise operator exhibitors. All buyer delegates will;

 

• ​A pre-arranged meeting schedule with expedition cruise operators

• Access to conference sessions featuring panel discussions and inspiring speakers

• Hospitality at Bankside, including coffee breaks, lunch, and an evening networking reception

• An invitation to the inaugural ECN Awards ceremony on Wednesday 2nd October.