PortCastelló Attends International Cruise Summit 2026 in Madrid

November 13, 2026

2026-11-13. The PortCastelló Foundation participated this week in the International Cruise Summit 2026 held in Madrid on November 10 and 11 to learn about trends in the cruise sector.

The international summit brought together shipping company executives, port authorities, tourist destinations, and international experts to analyze the present and future of the international cruise industry and discuss its future.

The Port Authority of Castellón attended this event to learn firsthand about the challenges and opportunities of the global cruise industry in order to adapt to market and shipping company trends and needs. Likewise, PortCastelló's ultimate goal is to continue strengthening its position as a luxury cruise destination and increase the number of calls in a constantly evolving market.

Susana Soria, manager of the PortCastelló Foundation, highlighted that, beyond the quality and level of the presentations that offered a general vision of the future of the global cruise industry, it was a very important educational congress "to network, strengthen professional connections and generate strategic alliances so that the Port of Castellón continues to be a destination for exclusive cruises and for cruise passengers seeking different experiences in a unique environment such as the province of Castellón."

Regarding the program, the event addressed key issues such as market evolution, fleet growth, itinerary planning, collaboration between shipping companies and destinations, and new trends in cruise tourism.

Another topic of special relevance for PortCastelló addressed in the framework of presentations and round tables was the changes in traveler profiles, the growth of luxury and expedition segments, and the evolution of destinations as a fundamental part of the passenger experience.

Likewise, industry experts focused on sustainability, technological innovation, with sessions dedicated to the application of artificial intelligence, digitalization, and new tools to improve industry management and competitiveness.