The 2009 FCCA Platinum Member Cruise has proved to be yet another success. It was held aboard the newly restored Carnival Destiny and set sail on its 5-day itinerary through Nassau, Half Moon Cay, and Grand Turk. As always, it allowed for the business and social networking between the Platinum Members and cruise executives, but the longer trip allowed for a more relaxing, less condensed meeting schedule.
Along with talking about industry and/or family trends and/or advice, the Platinum Members and cruise executives discussed things such as port development and functions, along with creating a cruise destination. The annual one-on-one meetings and Platinum Membership Advisory Council Meeting were also scheduled between the dolphin encounters, parasailing, and deep-sea fishing.
Once again the attendees could see the productive result of fusing work and play in an engaging but relaxing atmosphere. The Platinum Members and cruise executives were able to connect on a level that is really only available on a cruise and become closer professionally and personally.
FCCA is a trade association composed of 15 Member Lines: AIDA Cruises,
Azamara Club Cruises, Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Costa Cruise Lines, Cunard Line, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Line, MSC Cruises (USA) Inc., Norwegian Cruise Line, Ocean Village,
P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Royal Caribbean International. It was created in 1972 by the Member Lines operating more than 100 vessels in Florida, Caribbean and Latin American waters, in order to discuss and exchange views on issues relating to: legislation, tourism development, ports, safety, security and other cruise industry issues.