Cruise & Ferry Review - Autumn/Winter 2021

3 2 MARKETWATCH Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe The cruise ship interiors industry will celebrate the return of CSIE Europe at London’s ExCel on 1-2 December 2021 Event preview T he European cruise ship interiors supply chain will come together at the ExCeL in London, UK, for the return of Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe (CSIE) from 1-2 December. The event will feature networking opportunities and an extensive conference programme. Cruise line designers, architects, buyers and decision makers will be able to meet with more than 200 design firms, outfitters and suppliers operating in the European cruise industry. Exhibitors will include YSA Design, Bolidt, De Jorio Design International, kettal and others. Parties, breakfasts and happy hours will also be featured throughout the two-day event to provide the opportunity for face-to face meetings between potential partners and clients. The conversations will continue at the live Cruise Conversations event. The conference will host industry leaders in discussions about topics ranging from sustainability to the growth of the river cruise and expedition cruise sectors. The panel will feature speakers from Royal Caribbean Group, MSC Cruises, SMC Design, Meyer Werft, Tillberg Design of Sweden, Mystic Cruises and TUI Cruises. The cruise interiors community will then gather on 2 December for the second annual Cruise Ship Interiors Awards (CSIA). This year, CSIA will celebrate the teams, leaders and innovations that have helped to forge a route through the challenges of recent years. Categories include The Collaboration Award, The Sustainability Award, The Leadership Award and Cruise Line Team of the Year, among others. Entry details for the awards and further information about the event is now available via the CSIA website at www.cruiseshipinteriors-awards.com . CFR The Cruise Conversations conference will feature speakers from leading cruise companies