13 April 2022

​We are delighted to announce that Martin Bennell, Managing Director of Faststream Recruitment Europe, Middle East, Africa and Americas has been announced as a key moderator at this year’s Seatrade Cruise Global event in Miami, Florida. The event runs from Monday 25th to Thursday 28th of April and is an event not to be missed.

Seatrade Cruise Global is one of the largest and most anticipated events in the global Cruise industry. Taking place in the heart of Miami Beach, Florida - Seatrade Cruise Global sets the scene for a hub of all things Cruise. Attendees can expect to be in the company of innovators and like-minded Cruise experts, who are passionate about the Cruise industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the latest industry trends, topics, and conversations.

Bennell will be moderating and hosting the much anticipated “Staffing and Crewing Challenges and Opportunities” session on Thursday 28th April from 11 to 11:30 am ET. This session will be held in room 206/208 in the main conference hall. Secure your ticket to the conference where you can enjoy all the sessions, including the “Staffing and Crewing Challenges and Opportunities” session here.

Martin Bennell - Managing Director

The "Staffing and Crewing Challenges and Opportunities” session will see the experts discuss the rising challenge of sourcing and training specialised staff for the long term – with a special emphasis on hiring millennials and the challenges of hiring for the expedition industry. The panel will be made up of Martin Bennell, Managing Director, Faststream Recruitment, Jim Barreiro de León, President and CEO, Cruise Management International, Inc. and Camille Drevillon, Senior Vice-President, Strategic Planning and BA Return on Experience and Investment: Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Retail Immersion Business Development, Abercrombie & Kent.

Bennell will also be sharing some exclusive insights from Faststream Recruitment’s global Cruise Employment Report, which will cover key topics around employment, engagement, retention, job security and reward. 

It is an honour to be part of not only such a prestigious Cruise event but also to be the moderator for such an important session. These conversations about opportunities and challenges in sourcing and retaining employees are imperative for the future of the industry.  The people are at the heart of what we all do,” Bennell said.

Seatrade Cruise Global begins on Monday 25th April, head over to the event’s official website to secure your conference pass.

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