Carnival Corporation Shines at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025
During Seatrade Cruise Global’s 40th Anniversary at the Miami Beach Convention Center in April, Carnival Corporation & plc showcased its leadership in the cruise industry through a series of impactful events and meetings.
CEO Weinstein Talks Trends in State of the Industry Panel
The annual conference kicked off with the highly anticipated State of the Cruise Industry panel, featuring industry leaders including Carnival Corporation CEO Josh Weinstein. During the session, Weinstein noted that, as consumers adjust to today’s macroeconomic and geopolitical environment, Carnival Corporation continues to demonstrate resiliency thanks to the compelling value proposition of cruising compared to land-based vacations.
According to Weinstein, cruising is a great choice for travelers looking to make their vacation dollars go as far as possible. In fact, the vast majority of Carnival Corporation’s 2025 sailings were already booked by the end of first quarter 2025, and the company set a first-quarter record for booking volumes for 2026 and beyond, and at higher prices. To read more about our company performance, visit: https://www.carnivalcorp.com/investors/.
Big Conversations, Bold Ideas: Carnival Corporation Connects with Destination Partners
Carnival Corporation rolled out the welcome mat for destination partners from around the globe at Seatrade Cruise Global. From sun-soaked islands to bustling port cities, our teams dove into dynamic conversations about what’s next for cruise tourism.
Team members met with destination partners from Barbados to Alaska, discussing how to develop exciting new guest experiences.
These face-to-face moments fuel our shared vision: optimizing cruise tourism for shared growth and success by featuring the unique charm and beauty that make these remarkable communities such popular visitor destinations.
Global Air Sourcing Team Charts New Horizons with 12 Airlines
Carnival Corporation’s Global Air Sourcing team met with 12 international airlines to explore opportunities for strengthening partnerships across guest, crew and corporate travel. Discussions focused on emerging airline technologies that could shape future booking strategies, as well as current trends in travel demand amid a shifting economic landscape.
Innovative Shore Excursion Ideas Shine at ‘Pitch Your Shore Excursion’ Event
Carnival Corporation turned up the excitement with a one-of-a-kind event: “Pitch Your Shore Excursion to Carnival Corporation.” Think rapid-fire pitches, big ideas and a shot at shaping the future of fun – our shore excursion challenge delivered just that.
Four companies stepped into the spotlight to pitch their most creative, can’t-miss shore excursion ideas to a dynamo panel of Carnival Corporation decision-makers.
After some seriously impressive presentations, Mega Travel Group secured the top spot!
Based in Istanbul, Turkey, Mega Travel Group is a leading tourism company known for crafting personalized travel experiences through standout brands like Most Amazing Places, MegaPass and Cosmic Tickets. Carnival Corporation looks forward to seeing the company’s winning concepts come to life to elevate the guest experience.
As part of Carnival Corporation’s commitment to boosting local economies in the destinations we visit, we actively work to help entrepreneurs and small businesses find new pathways to growth and success. In addition to pitch programs like this one, Carnival Corporation provides additional tools and expertise, like our Supplier Development Framework designed to support growing businesses as they build additional capabilities and capacity. To become a Carnival Corporation supplier, visit: https://www.carnivalcorp.com/vendors-suppliers/.
