Anne-Marie Spinosi Takes Over as MedCruise President Following Riga's Resignation
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MedCruise, the Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports, announced that Anne-Marie Spinosi has taken over the presidency of the organization following the resignation of Theodora Riga, who stepped down from the post for personal reasons. In line with the association's governance framework, Riga has taken on the role of honorary president.
Riga's Term
Riga had been elected president in September 2024 for the 2024-2027 term during MedCruise's general assembly held in Málaga, Spain. Upon leaving the post, she said that MedCruise had given her much to be proud of and even more to be grateful for, and stated that she is leaving with lasting friendships and full confidence that Spinosi will lead the association's new chapter.
The New President's Background
Spinosi had been serving as MedCruise's senior vice president and has been cruise manager at the Corsica Chamber of Commerce since 2009. She was an active member of the association for several years, playing a prominent role in communications, public relations, events and strategic partnerships, and had been elected senior vice president at the same Málaga assembly in September 2024.
Commitment to Continuity
Upon taking office, Spinosi thanked Riga for her leadership and dedication and noted that she takes on the presidency with a deep sense of honor, humility and responsibility. She stated that she will seek to build on the work already done and strengthen MedCruise's role as the leading voice of cruise ports and destinations, supported by the board of directors, the secretariat and the association's members.
A Special Anniversary
The change in leadership comes in the year MedCruise celebrates its 30th anniversary, having been founded in 1996. The association, which brings together ports and destinations from 22 countries across three continents, reported that under Spinosi's presidency it will continue to focus on strengthening international partnerships, promoting sustainable cruise tourism and reinforcing dialogue among ports, cruise lines, destinations and local communities.
