An unforgettable experience!
From September 10 to 12, we participated in Seatrade Europe 2025, the most important cruise event on the continent. Seatrade Europe is a meeting point where attendees learn, build valuable connections, and share ideas that drive innovation in the cruise industry and sustainable tourism.
This year, the event brought together more than 250 exhibitors and nearly 3,500 attendees from 90 countries, making it a unique space to continue shaping the future of the cruise travel experience.
For us, this edition held in Hamburg, Germany, was truly special and unforgettable, as we introduced Port Melilla, a destination that will transform the tourism experience in the Mediterranean.
The announcement of this new project, located in the Autonomous City of Melilla, on the northern coast of Africa, was attended by key authorities, including Pedro Garcia Navarro, Director of Explotacion at Puertos del Estado; Manuel Angel Quevedo Mateos, President of the Port Authority of Melilla; Luis Ayala Navarro, representing Puerto de Melilla; and Fadela Mohatar, Counselor of Culture, Cultural Heritage and of the Mayor of Melilla.
We were also joined by representatives from the Port of Motril, the Government of Granada and Andalusia, as well as tourism authorities from the Dominican Republic.
Our CEO, Mauricio Hamui, emphasized that ITM Group’s mission is to create memorable destinations that bring cultures together, generate development opportunities, and elevate the cruising experience for travelers of all ages.
During this edition, we became sponsors of CITCA Suncruise 2025, the event where the sea meets innovation, which will take place in Motril and Granada from October 15 to 17
ITM Group continues to move forward with projects that connect the Caribbean with the world:
- Port Samana, in the lush beauty of Samana Province.
- Port Cabo Rojo, in the vibrant province of Pedernales.
- Port Taino Bay, in the historic city of Puerto Plata.
- Port Roatan, in the Caribbean heart of Roatan, Honduras.
- Port La Paz, in the stunning Mexican pacific.
The importance of culture in tourism experiences
Our time in Seatrade Europe 2025 also included the panel “The Importance of Culture in Developing Unique Experiences and Tourist Destinations”, moderated by Carla Desentis, ITM Group’s Corporate Strategy & Legal Director, we welcomed the following participants:
- Fadela Mohatar, Counselor of Culture, Cultural Heritage and of the Mayor of Melilla.
- Alexander Zeitz, Senior Director of International Operations, Resilience, and Inclusion at Virgin Voyages.
- Ligia Balea, Director of Product Development, Global Shore Excursions Strategy, Carnival Cruise Line.
- Daniela Muñoz, Commercial Director of Ports and Destinations, ITM Group.
During these three days of Seatrade Europe 2025, we reinforced our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the development of destinations that make a difference in the cruise industry. At ITM Group, we continue working to create ports that connect with cultures and enhance the global tourism experience.
We are grateful for this amazing edition — see you next year!
