Latest forecasts predict that the global cruise market will reach 20million cruises passengers in 2012 expanding to over 29million cruise passengers globally by 2022.

"Thanks to Seatrade, I am now discussing business opportunities with several regional suppliers that I met at the 2011 cruise convention in Sao Paulo." 
John Paul Brigneti - Director Client Solutions - Cruise, UTi

South America, with its tiger economies and rapid growth and development offers not only the potential of a year-round destination for cruise lines and an abundance of new destinations but a huge and growing wealthy source market, particularly in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and Columbia. With a current market share of less than 0.5% the potential to develop the cruise industry and supporting infrastructure, supply chain, tourism and in South America is vast.

Seatrade South America Cruise Convention 2012 - A Catalyst for development.

Incorporating two days of exhibition showcase, high-level conference, business networking opportunities and training, Seatrade South America Cruise Convention 2012 will bring all key stakeholders together including all major regional players and top cruise line decision-makers and providing participants with an invaluable opportunity to meet, exchange ideas and help shape and develop a market with vast opportunities for all.

Key conference topics will include;

• South America as a destination: the huge opportunity for inbound cruise tourism
• South America as a booming source market for cruise passengers
• The operational challenges of cruise deployment in the region
• Supplying the cruise industry: the opportunities for local business and stakeholders
• The role of cruising in the overall expansion of South America’s tourism industry
• Port infrastructure development

Venue and dates to be announced soon!