{"id":138670,"date":"2025-05-09T15:44:21","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T13:44:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aivp.org\/?page_id=138670"},"modified":"2025-05-09T16:11:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T14:11:20","slug":"cruises-and-port-cities-working-group","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aivp.org\/en\/cruises-and-port-cities-working-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Cruises and Port Cities Working Group\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In November 2021, the International Association of Cities and Ports (AIVP) and MedCruise formalized a partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding, launching the joint <\/span>Cruises and Port Cities Working Group<\/span><\/i>. This initiative brings together members of both organizations to foster more sustainable relationships between cruise activity and urban port communities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Objectives<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Working Group serves as a collaborative platform for port authorities, city representatives, cruise operators, and other stakeholders to address the challenges and opportunities of cruise tourism in port cities. Its main goals are to:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Exchange knowledge and good practices for sustainable cruise-port relations<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Promote dialogue and transparency between cruise stakeholders and local communities<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Support policies that balance economic, environmental, and social priorities<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Activities and Achievements<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

        Between 2021 and 2024, the group held 13 meetings, welcoming contributions from cities, ports, government agencies, cruise lines, and international experts. These discussions led to the creation of the <\/span>Cruise Port City Compass<\/span><\/i>\u2014a strategic document that outlines practical solutions, key challenges, and case studies for managing cruise-related urban issues sustainably.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        This publication was officially presented at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami and is now a cornerstone reference for cities and ports working to improve cruise-port coexistence.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Second Phase: Priorities\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        The second phase of the Working Group focuses on two priority areas:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        • Governance and Citizens\u2019 Engagement<\/span><\/b>: How cruise companies can contribute more actively to the social and civic life of port cities<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          • Flow Management and Mobility<\/span><\/b>: Solutions for managing passenger flows and reducing congestion in urban settings<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            To support this work, the group will be joined by two external experts: one from a cruise company, and another from a transport and mobility planning firm.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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            Format and Timeline<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

            The Working Group will meet online twice a year (in spring and autumn) and will host a physical event in early 2026. A final capitalization session will be organized during Seatrade Cruise Global in April 2026.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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            Contact<\/strong><\/h2>\n

            For any questions about the Working Group, please contact Jos\u00e9 S\u00e1nchez at: <\/span>jsanchez@aivp.org<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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