Cruise Saudi has joined the Mediterranean Cruise Ports Association (MedCruise), which promotes the cruise industry and unites ports in the Mediterranean and its adjacent seas.
The company announced its membership at the 59th MedCruise General Assembly, held in Barcelona, Spain, where it was formally welcomed into MedCruise. The event was attended by MedCruise members, as well as Cruise Saudi's Director of Development and Asset Management, Miguel Reyna.
MedCruise helps its members grow the maritime and cruise industry by offering networking, promotional, and professional development opportunities. The association's members include 140 ports throughout the Mediterranean and adjacent seas, as well as 34 industry organizations, such as tourism boards and shipping and port agents.
Launched in January 2021 under the Future Investment Initiative (FII), Cruise Saudi has made rapid progress in its mission to bring a global cruise industry to Saudi Arabia, a new component of the country's tourism plan outlined in the landmark Vision 2030 program. Through its membership in MedCruise, Cruise Saudi will be able to expand its presence at key industry events and broaden its horizons through courses and training programs developed by MedCruise for its members. Furthermore, the association's biannual General Assembly provides an ideal platform for networking with industry stakeholders.
Fawaz Farooqui, CEO of Cruise Saudi, said: “Cruise Saudi is proud to join the ranks of the most distinguished players in the cruise industry operating in the Mediterranean and adjacent seas. As we continue to expand our itineraries, we look forward to establishing new partnerships that will allow us to explore new port of call opportunities around the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf in Saudi Arabia.”
