MSC Cruises has been named 2014 Best MICE Cruise Company in the Middle East by the specialist magazine Business Destinationsthrough a survey in which travelers from all over the world participated.
The annual awards from Business Destinations publication are chosen by a combination of travel executives, high-level frequent travelers from some of the Fortune 500 companies , MICE solution providers, and other leading figures in the business travel industry.
The award for “Best MICE Cruise Company in the Middle East” recognizes the special attention MSC Cruises pays to Middle Eastern cruise itineraries, offering top-quality solutions for business travelers and corporate events.
MSC Cruises strives to meet the needs of Middle Eastern business travelers who are increasingly opting for innovative ways to meet and work together.
On board its fleet, MSC Cruises offers state-of-the-art conference spaces as well as a specialist MICE team with expertise in marketing, branding, planning and logistics to ensure the success of corporate events on board.
Antonio Paradiso, MSC Cruises' Executive Director for Emerging Markets, stated: “It is very gratifying to receive this industry recognition for our MICE services in the Middle East, as this is a key area of focus for us. We have added four new itineraries to our offering from Dubai and the Emirates for the 2014-2015 cruise season, and we have positioned the 2,500-passenger MSC Orchestra in the region. It is a beautiful ship, perfectly equipped to meet the needs of our clients and business travelers.”
He added: “Dubai’s growing influence and the UAE’s new multi-entry visa system, which makes cruising in the region easier and more profitable, are generating increasing interest. Dubai is now a more attractive destination than ever for business travelers, and we are ready to help them create corporate events they can be proud of.”
In the 2014-2015 winter season, MSC Orchestra set sail from the ultramodern port of Dubai bound for Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, before continuing on to Khor Fakkan, the capital of Oman, Muscat—one of the world's largest ports—and finally, Khasab. Dubai will also be the departure port for the inaugural MSC Grand Voyages to Australia, where MSC Orchestra will set sail for an epic 33-night journey through India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, and Australia.
