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World-class conference + massive exhibit hall + unmatched networking opportunities
The CruiseWorld 2010 conference program is designed to help you grow your business and hear, first hand, plans that leading cruise executives have formulated for explosive growth in the cruise industry for years to come. From tactical how-to’s to big picture strategy sessions, our hand-crafted curriculum will leave you with the inspiration and practical knowledge destined to take your business to the next level.

Find out more about the exhibit hall,hotels and directions and register today!
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About the Conference Chairman:

Arnie Weissmann, Vice President and Editor in Chief, Travel Weekly
For more than 25 years, Arnie Weissmann has been involved in virtually every aspect of travel journalism, publishing and media. The creator of Weissmann Reports, he has won more than 35 national writing awards and has authored a best-selling travel textbook. Mr. Weissmann also was a pioneer on the web, creating the first core destination content for American Online (where he also wrote a travel column) and licensing content to Apple's e-world and dozens of other web sites, including those of Time Inc., CNN, Marriott International, the L.A. Times and Discovery Channel. His company also was contracted to create and run AT&T's business travel Web site. Weissmann Travel Reports was sold to Reed Elsevier in 1996, and Mr. Weissmann became Group Publisher at that time. He continued to run Weissmann, as well as STAR Service, Official Hotel Guide and a dozen OAG-branded publications in the U.K. In 1999, he took on the role of senior advisor for business development with the Cahners Travel Group, and in October 2001, was appointed editor in chief of Travel Weekly. He lives in New York City with his wife and three children.

Who’s in the exhibit hall?

The CruiseWorld 2010 exhibit hall in the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center promises to be the biggest and best showcase of products and services touching every corner of the Cruise marketplace. Because CruiseWorld is situated at one of the world's busiest cruise departure points and boasts the world's largest cruise terminal, a stunning array of cruise ships will also be available for you to inspect during the week!

Networking with peers, dining with partners and colleagues, attending receptions with suppliers and taking advantage of the many ship inspections will round out an incredible week at CruiseWorld!

Hotels and Directions to CruiseWorld

CRUISEWORD will take place at:

The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-4205
(954) 765-5900

Getting to the Show:
From the North or South: Take I-95 or Florida's Turnpike and Exit at 595 East. Exit at US 1 North and proceed to S.E. 17th St. East on S.E. 17th St. to Eisenhower Blvd. Turn right on Eisenhower. Follow signs to the Convention Center.

The official Headquarters Hotel for CruiseWorld is:
The Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel
1881 SE 17th Street Causeway
Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33316
Housing/Reservations Contact:
Phone: 1-954-463-4000
Fax: 1-954-527-6705

Hotel rates $119, Book Now! *This rate is available to travel agent attendees only.