The cruise industry order books are now bulging at the seams, having added an impressive 35 new ship orders by the close of 2024. With the newbuild horizon now stretching the order book to 2036, the entire cruise ship interiors supply chain is activated and ready to create the ships of tomorrow. This year looks to be no less exciting. Although it is still only the first quarter of 2025, Carnival Cruise Line has already shaken up the cruise industry by announcing its Dream Makers programme, which will empower a select group of guests to have their say in everything from entertainment to fabric selections for its ships. With this burst of innovation, there will be plenty for the cruise lines, design studios, outfitters and suppliers to discuss at the upcoming edition of Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo America (CSI Americas), which will take place from 3-4 June 2025 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Florida. Offering a strong focus on driving connections and industry growth, CSI Americas will feature a series of networking sessions designed to foster new relationships and business opportunities, including the popular Opening Party on 2 June and the multiple intimate socials taking place throughout the two-day event. In 2024, sister show CSI Europe hosted more than 1,000 one-to-one speed networking meetings and, with the knowledge that everything is bigger in America, the event organiser is challenging itself and its attendees, to beat this number at CSI Americas. The content-led networking events will include Meet the Brands and Lunch & Learns, where procurement MARKETWATCH: EVENT PREVIEW Commentary: Abi McMahon Explore cruise interior innovations at CSI Americas 32 Members of the Cruise Ship Interiors advisory board will join panel discussions and meet with exhibitors during CSI Americas Cruise executives, design studios, outfitters, suppliers and other industry stakeholders will discuss the latest industry trends, challenges and opportunities at the event in Miami from 3-4 June 2025
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