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Seatrade Cruise Talks Podcasts brings the latest updates and trends from around the cruise industry to your fingertips! Join Seatrade Cruise Talks to hear about the latest innovations across cruise, from technology on board enhancing guest experience, to operating retail spaces on board. Plus tune in weekly to listen in on candid conversations between cruise professionals and industry leaders, as we discuss the future of cruise, with the people making waves.
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In Conversation with MedCruise | with Laura Cimaglia
Episode 12
Wednesday, 24 September, 2025

How can ports and cities work hand-in-hand to build a more sustainable future for cruising?In this episode we sit down with Laura Cimaglia, VP of MedCruise and DG & International Affairs at the Port of Taranto. Laura shares the story behind MedCruise’s groundbreaking collaboration with AIVP, the International Association of Port Cities, and the creation of the Cruise Port City Compass – a first-of-its-kind framework guiding sustainable growth at the port–city interface.From managing tourism and strengthening community engagement, to improving passenger experiences and strategic infrastructure investments, Laura discusses how diversity of perspectives is driving meaningful change across the Mediterranean and beyond. She also offers a glimpse into the next phase of MedCruise’s Cruise Community Engagement working group, including how ports, cities, cruise lines, and technology providers are coming together to shape greener, smarter, and more inclusive destinations.