MedCruise, the Mediterranean Cruise Ports Association, appoints Anne-Marie Spinosi as its new president, following the resignation of Theodora Riga for personal reasons.
Theodora Riga has stepped down as president of MedCruise. In accordance with the Association's governance framework, Anne-Marie Spinosi, who previously held the position of Senior Vice-President, will assume the presidency, while Theodora Riga will become honorary president.
Theodora Riga said: “MedCruise has given me many reasons to be proud and even more reasons to be grateful. I leave the presidency with friendships that will last a lifetime and with full confidence in Anne-Marie to lead this new chapter.”.
MedCruise expresses its sincere gratitude to Theodora Riga for her leadership, dedication, and invaluable contribution to the Association. During her tenure, she demonstrated a strong commitment to fostering cooperation among members, strengthening the Association's international visibility, and advocating for the interests of Mediterranean cruise ports and destinations. Her leadership, approachability, and collaborative spirit have been highly valued by the Board of Directors, the Secretariat, and the entire MedCruise community.
Anne-Marie Spinosi has extensive experience in the cruise and port sectors. Since 2009, she has served as Cruise Manager at the Corsican Chamber of Commerce. An active member of MedCruise for many years, she has played a prominent role in the Association's activities, particularly in the areas of communication, public relations, event organization, and strategic alliances. As First Vice President, she has helped strengthen cooperation among members and promote the Mediterranean and its adjacent seas as leading cruise destinations.
On the occasion of her appointment, Anne-Marie Spinosi stated: “First and foremost, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Theodora Riga for her outstanding leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to MedCruise. Her contribution to our Association, both professionally and personally, has been invaluable.”.
I assume the presidency of MedCruise with a profound sense of honor, humility, and responsibility. I am fully committed to continuing the work we have developed together, ensuring stability and further strengthening our Association's role as a leading voice for cruise ports and destinations.
With the support of our Board of Directors, our dedicated Secretariat and all our members, we will continue to promote cooperation, innovation and sustainable growth, while preserving the spirit of unity and family that makes MedCruise such a special association.”.
In 2026, coinciding with the celebration of its 30th anniversary, MedCruise begins a new stage in its development with this change in leadership.
Under Anne-Marie Spinosi's leadership, the Association will continue to focus its efforts on strengthening its international alliances, supporting its members in the face of new industry challenges, promoting sustainable cruise tourism and strengthening dialogue between ports, shipping companies, destinations and local communities.
The Association maintains its firm commitment to its strategic objectives and to defending the common interests of its members throughout the Mediterranean and its adjacent seas.
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