Six prestigious cruise experts with extensive knowledge across all aspects of the cruise industry have joined forces to form the Professional Cruise Advisors Alliance (CPAA). While continuing to work as independent consultants, they will combine their expertise and resources to collaborate on new projects. At a time when the cruise industry needs a global resurgence, a positive market position, and an innovative vision, the organization's mission is to share its resources and expertise, delivering significant added value to clients.
“The cruise industry, and the world at large, are navigating uncharted waters as a result of the ongoing pandemic,” said Shannon McKee, co-founder of the CPAA and CEO of Access Cruise Inc. “In an effort to spearhead the industry’s resurgence as the world attempts to return to normal, we have come together to form an alliance that we believe will provide the guidance, opportunities, initiatives, and programs needed to rebuild a stronger cruise industry.”.
With consolidated knowledge of all aspects of the cruise industry, Shannon McKee, founder and CEO of Access Cruise Inc.; David Selby, managing director of Travelyields, Ltd.; Mike McFadden, founder and CEO of Mac Maritime, Inc.; Roger Blum, director of Cruise & Port Advisors, Inc.; Ioannis Bras, CEO of Five Senses Consulting and Peter Wild, director of GP Wild, bring their skills together to create a powerful association called the Cruise Professional Advisors Alliance.
“I have known the work of each of my fellow CPAA co-founders for 20 years and have witnessed the great work they do. Although we will continue to work independently most of the time, for me, this partnership is about sharing unparalleled knowledge accumulated over decades, from which our customers will undoubtedly benefit,” said David Selby, CPAA co-founder and managing director of Travelyields Ltd.
Each member of the Cruise Professional Advisors Alliance has a proven track record of delivering results for their clients. Specialized services include, but are not limited to, the following: cruise port and destination development; port management and representation; cruise statistics; business planning, strategic marketing, economic analysis and infrastructure planning, terminal and route development, cruise destination/planning technology, onboard revenue and communication technology, customer and consumer surveys, ship/navigation simulation studies, safety and environmental impact studies, and tender and contract evaluation.
CPAA's member companies are located in South Florida, the United Kingdom, and Greece, near the global epicenters of the cruise and maritime industries. The association provides unparalleled global service with unparalleled integrity, cost-effective solutions, and a wealth of resources.
