On September 29 – 30, 2025
WILLEMSTAD – August 25, 2025 – The Curaçao Tourist Board (CTB) is excited to announce, “Shore to Ship: Elevating the Local Cruise Experience”, a two-day cruise tourism symposium taking place on September 29 – 30, 2025. The symposium aims to bring Curaçao’s cruise tourism community together to learn, connect, and elevate the industry. Organized in commemoration of World Tourism Day, the event will feature keynote speaker Ms. Antoinette Wright, Chief Supply Chain Officer, North America at Carnival Corporation, a panel of experts, and hands-on workshops tailored for frontline workers, led by the internationally recognized Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence.
Hosted at The Rif at Mangrove Beach Corendon Curaçao All Inclusive, Curio by Hilton, the symposium kicks off with keynote speaker Ms. Wright, who will share powerful insights on cruise tourism trends, evolving passenger expectations, and how destinations like Curaçao can stay ahead. Following the keynote address, a dynamic panel of experts from the cruise industry, port authority, government, shore excursion providers, and CTB will dive into the theme “From Shore to Ship – Delivering a Seamless Authentic & Impactful Cruise Experience”. The panelists will explore strategies to strengthen collaboration, enhance guest satisfaction, and maximize the local impact of cruise tourism.
The symposium will also feature three hands-on workshops led by Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence. Topics include Tour & Guest Experiences, Service Excellence for Frontlines, and Driver Excellence. These workshops are designed to build service excellence, inspire innovation, and elevate Curaçao’s overall guests experience. They are tailored for frontline workers, including retail staff, attraction hosts, tour operators, bus drivers, and taxi drivers. Participants who complete the workshops will receive a certificate recognized by Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence.
The “Shore to Ship” cruise tourism symposium, focuses on investing in Curaçao’s cruise tourism future. To register, visit curacaotouristboard.com/shore-to-ship.
