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Alicante, Spain, will host the 2027 Cruise Lines International Association European Summit from March 8 to 11. The event will bring together senior cruise executives, policymakers, port leaders, tourism authorities and maritime stakeholders from across Europe and internationally.
The summit will be hosted in partnership with the Port Authority of Alicante, the City of Alicante, and regional tourism and business partners. The event will serve as a forum for dialogue on cruise tourism, maritime policy, destination development, sustainability, infrastructure investment and economic growth.
"The Mediterranean has connected people, cultures, and commerce for centuries. Alicante reflects that tradition while embracing the opportunities ahead. It is the ideal place to bring together leaders from across Europe to discuss the future of tourism, maritime growth, and destination stewardship," said Bud Darr, president and CEO of CLIA.
Alicante is situated along one of Europe's maritime corridors and combines a seafaring heritage with infrastructure and economic development. The region has a growing role in Mediterranean cruise tourism and completed a terminal refurbishment and modernisation in 2025 with an investment of €2 million.
Cruise tourism continues to deliver economic benefits across Europe. In 2024, the sector generated more than €64 billion in economic impact, supported approximately 445,000 jobs, and contributed €28 billion to European GDP. Spain remains one of Europe's leading cruise destinations and source markets.
The Port Authority of Alicante and its partners will support the summit through a destination partnership. Luis Rodríguez González, president, Port Authority of Alicante described the event as "an opportunity to showcase the Costa Blanca's maritime heritage, hospitality and collaborative spirit while welcoming Europe's tourism and maritime leaders to a region committed to innovation and sustainable growth."
The partnership includes the use of the Auditorio de la Diputación de Alicante as the Summit venue, along with a welcome reception, the CLIA Diamond Dinner, the Taste of Alicante Reception, destination experiences, local transportation, hospitality services and cultural programming.
