Fifth Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum this May

The biennial Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum returns to Athens this May for its fifth edition - this time at a new venue - at which it will be celebrating the industry's renewed optimism for cruising in the Eastern Mediterranean, Posidonia Exhibitions announced on Monday, noting that some of the region's key destinations, homeports and host countries are experiencing the first promising signs of recovery following a three-year slump due to geopolitical tensions.

The region's earlier-than-expected rebound was aided by Greece's consistent performance as a destination of global appeal, keeping cruising in the area alive until Turkey started to be reinstated as a viable cruise destination.

Also important is the gradual reinclusion of Israel and Egypt in niche itineraries that seek to reopen highly commercial cruise routes that deliver a fuller experience of the region's...