AIVP & MedCruise – Cruises and Port Cities Working Group : Call for applications

Call for applications Introduction and objective The AIVP and MedCruise launched in November 2021 a joint Working Group (WG) focused on sustainable port-city relationships and cruises. This group, gathering 25 members from both organizations, focused on exchanging good practices and debate new policies and solutions relevant for the cruise sector aimed at reducing their impact in port cities and finding a balance relationship. During the first year, the WG held 6 meetings in which ports, cities, experts and representatives from governments, companies, and organizations (CLIA, GPH, French Government, Global Sustainable Tourism Council, or UNWTO) discussed the most recent projects and initiatives being developed around the globe. The key topics from this first season were: Communication and Engagement with Stakeholders Resiliency and sustainability Community building Post-covid recovery and international cooperation A new year, more ambition For 2023, both organizations have agreed that it is the time to be more ambitious without losing the original focus of the initiative. The mission of the group will be to draft a base…