The International Conference on the “Impacts of the cruise economy in coastal and island (and river) destinations” will be hosted by the Chamber of Ilia at Olympia, Greece, on the 23rd of May 2015. This workshop is organized by the Network of Insular Chambers of the EU (INSULEUR) within the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in Brussels with the special collaboration of ASCAME and the support of the Association of Greek Insular Chambers (EOAEN), the Forum AIC (Chambers of Ionian-Adriatic) and the Danube Chamber of Commerce.
The Forum will seek to explore possibilities and conditions presented on coastal, insular and river destinations for business and examine the methods, means and procedures for the effective participation of insular and coastal businesses to promote this thematic tourism industry by offering new products and services. It will also examine international best practices, current tools, training, etc. The findings will help the Chambers and other local agencies and existing or potential businesses to meet the modern needs of the industry and benefit by it.