TUESDAY, JUNE 11

10:00am–6:00pm

Registration and Visitor Services (guest check-in at Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, 811 7th Avenue at 53rd St., New York, NY 10019)

Pick up your event materials at the registration desk in the hotel lobby. Speak with one of our visitor services representatives for recommendations on places to eat and things to do while in New York City.

Branded items presented by  : SMS Group Ltd. & Flynn Cruiseport Boston

12:00pm–4:00pm

Excursion: Lunch and Shore Power Tour w/Watts Marine at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal

FULLY BOOKED

You can get on a waiting list via your online profile.

Group will depart the Sheraton at 12:00pm. Space will be limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis, and will return at 4:00pm.

Duration: 4 hours, including travel

 

 5:30pm

Depart Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel for Opening Night Reception

6:00pm-9:30pm

Opening Night Reception aboard private dinner yacht Atlantis in NY Harbor, departing from Pier 79

Attire: Business Casual

Entertainment presented by : F.K. Warren Ltd. & Bermello & Ajamil 

 9:30pm

Buses depart Pier 79 for the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Presented by : Destinations North America

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12

 8:00am

Buses Depart Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel for Manhattan Cruise Terminal Pier 88

 8:30am–9:15am

Breakfast and Networking Opportunity presented by Port of Baie-Comeau

 9:15am

Welcome by CCNE Co-Chairs and EDC Leadership

 9:30am

“Understanding the Value of Cruise to our Local Economies” with Chris Mastrippolito Director, Global Research for CLIA

 10:00am

Panel 1: “Regional Updates and Long-term Planning Outlook”

 Presented by : Montréal Cruises 

 11:00am

Coffee Break

 11:15am

Panel #2: “Destination Management and Social Acceptability: Cruise and Tourism Impacts in the CCNE region”

 Presented by : Montréal Cruises

 12:15pm

Lunch at Manhattan Cruise Terminal 

Presented by : The Great Lakes Cruise Association

 1:30pm

One-on-One Networking Opportunities:

An important opportunity for ports and cruise lines to discuss key business issues.

Presented by : Promotion Saguenay

 2:30pm

Coffee Break

 2:45pm

One-on-Once Networking Opportunities

An important opportunity for ports and cruise lines to discuss key business issues.

Presented by : Promotion Saguenay

 4:00pm Depart Pier to Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

 6:00pm

Depart Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel for The Peak at The Edge for the Evening Reception

 6:30pm

Evening Reception at The Peak at The Edge - 30 Hudson Yards

Presented by : Port of Halifax& Tourism Nova Scotia 

Attire: Business Smart

 9:45pm

Buses depart The Edge for the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Presented by : Destinations North America

 

THURSDAY, JUNE 13

 8:45am

Buses Depart Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel for Manhattan Cruise Terminal Pier 88

Presented by : Destinations North America

 

 9:15am

Breakfast and Networking Opportunity

Presented by : Arconas Corporation & Intercruises - Shoreside & Port Services

 10:00am

Welcome from co-chairs and CCNE Regional Sustainability Update from Executive members

 10:30am

“New Year, New Regulations and Milestones”

 11:00am Panel #3: “Regulatory Challenges & Opportunities''

 Presented by : Montréal Cruises

 12:00pm

Buses depart Manhattan Cruise Terminal for the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Presented by : Destinations North America

 

 

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