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5 December 2024 ExCeL London

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Voting is now open for the 2023 Cruise Ship Interiors Awards!

The judges, like us, were amazed at the quality of entries and we are thrilled to have such a strong line-up of finalists. Now it is up to you to decide who wins…

Voting closes on Tuesday 21 November , so you have just two weeks to get your votes in!

For this set of categories you will be required to vote twice, once for a Large Ship and once for a Small Ship.

Awards in this voting round include:

• Best Public Space – Sponsored by DAMPA
• Best Suite – Sponsored by Bath Fitter
• Best Fine Dining – Sponsored by Naval Interior
• Best Casual Dining – Sponsored by Varuna Lestari

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For these categories you just need to select a single winner for each.

• Best Stateroom – Sponsored by Panaz
• Best Crew Area
• Most Sustainable Interior – Sponsored by Stern Engineering
• The Innovation Award
• The Sustainability Award – Sponsored by dormakaba

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Now you’ve cast your votes, you’ll of course want to find out who wins!

Simply register to attend Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe for free and we’ll see you at the ceremony.

Ceremony Details

• Date: 30 November
• Time: 4pm – 5pm
• Location: CSI Awards & Networking Lounge, ExCeL London

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Cruise Ship Interiors Awards: spotlight on the trends making waves

The inaugural Cruise Ship Interiors Awards 2020 took place (virtually) in June. From the best newbuild to sustainability drivers, here is a profile of the most eye-catching winners and the reasons behind their success.

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The Cruise Ship Interiors Awards were a much-needed breath of fresh air at the peak of a damning gruelling year for the cruise sector. Initially set to take place in Florida and later turned into a YouTube live event, the first edition of the awards was a welcome reminder of the industry’s achievements despite the misfortunes caused by the coronavirus pandemic. 

Having collected over 5,000 votes in 19 different categories ranging from best cabin, spa and outdoor design to furniture, art and lighting, the awards were a testament to cruise’s desire to get back on its feet. 

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While not in person, the Cruise Ship Interiors Awards managed to raise the sector’s spirits by highlighting its greatest designs, projects and achievements. Below are the six most eye-catching, inspiring awards and the story behind those who won them.

Best Public Space: Carnival Cruise Lines’ Havana Bar and Pool Area

Carnival Cruise Line’s Havana Bar and Pool Area. Credit: Carnival Cruise Line.

As announced during the event, Carnival Cruise Line’s Havana Bar and Pool Area bagged the Best Public Space award thanks to its “intriguing design” which used “postcards and original literature as well as staple colours and tiling to transport guests to a cocktail bar in Cuba in an instant”.

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The area was created by Carnival’s in-house team and evokes the atmosphere of Cuban bars and restaurants with artwork depicting famous landmarks, traditional cocktails and live Latin music. There is also space for outdoor seating where guests can enjoy panoramic poolside views. Around the area are also tropics-inspired staterooms and suites decorated with open-air patios, swing chairs and rainforest showers.

Best Restaurant Design: De Jorio Design International’s Champagne Bar

The mesmerising Champagne Bar onboard MSC Cruises’ MSC Seaside. Credit: Studio De Jorio International.

Italian cruise, yacht and concept design firm Studio De Jorio International received the Best Restaurant Design award for the mesmerising Champagne Bar onboard MSC Cruises’ MSC Seaside. Sitting at the heart of the ship and linked to other decks via a lavish Swarovski staircase, the bar aims to recreate that ‘champagne mood’ typical of stress-free holidays. 

The area features a long and curved bar counter, crush tables with stools and a sitting area with armchairs and sofas that offer panoramic views of the ocean. All elements have a colour palette, texture and design that evoke the elegance of a glass of champagne. 

“Glamour, bubbles and ice, as well as food like oysters, caviar, canapes and appetisers, are the usual images that come up to our minds when we think of champagne,” the designers wrote in their pitch for the award. “To recreate such images, we chose an abstract and contemporary design to help us give the idea of an irregular and cold matter like ice, smooth and sinuous as a whole, sharp and jagged when it is broken into pieces.”

Best Art: Volume Creative’s ‘Washed Up’

Washed Up is the 3D nautical artwork that won the awards’ Best Art category. Credit: Volume Creative / Phil Hardman.

London-based design studio Volume Creative is the mind behind Washed Up, the 3D nautical artwork that won the awards’ Best Art category. Welcoming guests at each stair lobby of Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady, the artwork uses natural objects found washed up from the ocean to give clues about the passenger’s location. 

“One lift core frame is created from natural objects like corals and shells found washed up on beaches whereas the other focuses on man-made items found at the shoreline,” the company’s pitch reads . “Objects were carved out of clay to create a fibreglass mould, before being fixed onto a geometric framework.”

Best Innovation: Interior Proman’s Limartec Wood Veneer Systems

The Best Innovation prize was awarded to Interior Proman’s Limartec wood veneer systems. Credit: Interior Proman.

In one of the most anticipated categories at the event, the Best Innovation prize was awarded to Interior Proman’s Limartec wood veneer systems for providing “an alternative to plastic laminate and a safer, more versatile design that even has noise-cancelling qualities”. 

The system is the first semi-finished product on the market to meet the International Maritime Organization’s FTP Code 2010, which brought new requirements to the testing procedures for decorative panels on walls and ceilings with real wood veneer and lacquered surfaces. 

Halogen-free and made of sustainable material – real wood veneer – the product is sound – absorbing and stays below the safety limits for combustible materials, making cruise interiors safer. 

Best Sustainable Product: Magicman’s sustainable repairs

The Best Sustainable Product award was given to Magicman. Credit: Magicman.

An increasingly critical award for an industry that has a lot to prove when it comes to the environment, the Best Sustainable Product award was given to Magicman, an over 25-year-old restoration service based in Brighton, England. 

The company is long established in the marine industry for repairing damaged items and rejuvenating them with new colours and finishes, creating savings on new materials and shipping costs. Having recently expanded to North America, Magicman’s 2019 portfolio includes 113 marine projects for the likes of Holland America Line, Carnival’s AIDAvita and Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas. 

Among the reasons behind this accolade is Magicman’s current push for operators to consider the environmental benefits of maintaining their vessels while in service. The company recently sent a team of technicians to help with repair works onboard Viking’s Viking Sky; the crew boarded the ship while it was docked in one port and then got off, having completed restoration, at the next departure harbour. 

Best Newbuild: Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady

Sir Richard Branson’s Scarlet Lady secured the best newbuild prize. Credit: Virgin Voyages.

Sir Richard Branson’s brand-new Scarlet Lady secured one of the most coveted prizes of the night, the best newbuild. In the words of the award announcer, Trimline co-chairman Mike Oliver, this was received for creating a “boutique hotel vibe at sea, whilst not compromising on scale”. He added that its “design, style and function have made cruising interactive for a whole new generation”.  

Launched at the dawn of the coronavirus pandemic, the new ship was long anticipated for bringing a fresh new approach to cruising that appeals to younger generations. Among its most attention-grabbing features are nightclub space The Manor, an outdoor running track and onboard wellness programme called Vitamin Sea, and a ship-wide plastic ban.

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Cruise Ship Interiors Awards presented at CSIE Europe

A total of 11 awards were presented to companies, teams and individuals in the industry

By Alex Smith | 08 December 2021

The Cruise Ship Interiors Awards, supported by marine lighting provider and global headline sponsor Kalmar, took place at Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe on 2 December at ExCeL London. 

A total of 11 awards were presented to members of the cruise interiors community to recognise their efforts over the past year. A judging panel of industry experts which included Jon Ingleton, executive editor of Cruise & Ferry Interiors and Cruise & Ferry Review, hand-picked the successful finalists. 

Among the awards given at the ceremony was Supplier of the Year, sponsored by Cruise & Ferry Interiors, which was presented to British textile merchant Agua Fabrics. The company was recognised for its customer service and ability to quickly source suitable alternatives that meet a project’s requirements. 

Iris Ceramica Group’s ActiveSurfaces ceramics was awarded The Innovation Award, while Eumar Design was recognised for its environmental efforts with The Sustainability Award. The Technology Award was presented to marine interior refitspecialist Trimline for its new business application, the Trimline App. Meanwhile, outfitter MJM Marine and health technology company Vyv received The Collaboration Award. The two companies worked together to adapt Vyv’s antimicrobial lighting products for use in the maritime industry. 

“We are delighted to win this award for our collaboration with such an innovative company,” said Gary Annett, CEO of MJM Marine. “With our expertise in the outfitting industry we are well placed to help clients integrate Vyv lighting products into existing spaces onboard cruise ships as well as newbuilds. They offer safety and security to customers and staff at a time when people demand higher environmental wellness standards. That’s really important as we work with our clients in the cruise industry to get their fleets up and running again safely.” 

Two awards were presented to individuals to recognise their outstanding contribution to their teams and the wider industry. Andy Yuill, managing director of design studio SMC Design, received The Leadership Award for his work during the recent challenging period, while Petra Ryberg, head of design at P&O Australia, was given The Community Champion Award. 

Finally, the efforts of teams within the industry were recognised with four awards. Cruise Line Team of the Year was presented to Carnival Corporation, while Design Studio Team of the Year was awarded jointly to SMC Design and Rottet Studio following their work together on Viking Cruises’ Viking Octantis. Outfitting Team of the Year was presented to The Deluxe Group’s marine fit-out team in recognition of its ability to adapt to difficult circumstances to complete unique projects. Finally, Fincantieri received the Shipyard Team of the Year award, recognising the shipbuilder’s position as a leader in global cruise ship design and construction. 

Categories for the third edition of the Cruise Ship Interiors Awards will be announced in summer 2022.

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MSC Cruises, Disney Cruise Line and Studio DADO were among the winning companies at the Cruise Ship Interiors Expo (CSIE) Europe Awards

This year, 12 awards were given at Cruise Ship Interiors Awards. Tillberg Design of Sweden partner Fredrik Johansson won the Leadership Award. The award was given “in recognition of all he has done in support of supporting his fellow designers and shaping many of them into fellow leaders and creative visionaries of the industry,” a statement read.

Cruise Line of the Year went to MSC Cruises, who not only led all other cruise lines in number of newbuilds but welcomed innovative ships to their fleet including MSC World Europa .

Studio DADO won Best Public Space for Norwegian Prima ’s Atrium, while the Sustainability Award went to Dansk Wilton. CSIE said that Dansk Wilton have raised the standards of sustainable design in the cruise ship interiors community. Earlier in the day, speaking at a workshop at CSIE, Dansk Wilton marketing manager Lone Ditmer commented: “Some people have asked us why we are sharing this information and making it available instead of keeping it to ourselves. We actually hope that everybody will use this information. We are only one business, but this needs to be an industry-wide change.’

The complete list of award winners are:

Best Cabin, sponsored by Eumar Design ; Explora Journeys, De Jorio Luxury and Nenmar, winning for the Ocean Suite

Best Public Space, sponsored by Agua Fabrics ; Norwegian Cruise Line, Studio DADO, winning for Norwegian Prima Atrium

Best Spa or Fitness Space, sponsored by Windeck Shipfloors ; Vahali, Salt & Water, winning for Vahali Spa Centre

Best Restaurant or Bar, sponsored by The Bull Agency ; MSC Cruises, SMC Design, winning for Masters of the Sea British Pub and The Gin Project

Newbuild of the Year, sponsored by Sorol Hospitality ; Disney Cruise Line, Walt Disney Imagineering, winning for Disney Wish

Refurbishment of the Year, sponsored by Waterbury ; Hurtigruten, AROS Marine, winning for MS Fram

Supplier of the Year, sponsored by Preciosa Lighting ; MJM Marine

The Innovation Award ; Tillberg Design of Sweden, winning for Funnel Design of Norwegian Prima Cruise Ship

The Sustainability Award, sponsored by Ultra Fabrics ; Dansk Wilton, winning for Colortek & Origins Carpet

Cruise Line Team of the Year, sponsored by TeamHoff ; MSC Cruises

Shipyard Team of the Year, sponsored by SD Marine Interiors ; Meyer Werft

The Leadership Award, sponsored by AROS Marine ; Fredrik Johansson

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Two special awards were given at the start of the ceremony: the award for best stand was given to turnkey interiors solutions provider Regenasa and the most sustainable stand award was won by SMC Design, which created a stand using 100% recycled materials.

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The Ultimate Guide to Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas

Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas (CSI) is a highly focused cruise interiors industry trade show organised by Elite Exhibitions , a Brighton-based event organiser. It is the only event catered to connecting the buyers and suppliers of the cruise design industry. This free to attend cruise expo hosts multiple networking opportunities, an inspirational conference, and hundreds of exhibitors all under one roof. To find out more, read our CSI show information and FAQs.

CSI debuted in 2019 at the Miami Beach Convention Center and has since grown into a truly global event, with a sister show launching in Europe, Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe. This growth wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the cruise interiors industry. Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas is extremely fortunate to be working with the brightest minds and most established designers in the industry who make up its advisory board. These industry leaders help shape the focus of the event. CSI also owes much of its success to the backing of its incredible sponsors and supporters.

The Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas brand has undergone some changes since its first launch. In early 2019, CSI changed its logo. Later, in September 2019, CSI revealed new branding and a new logo. Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas also previously ran a co-located show, Cruise Ship Hospitality Expo. This merged with Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas at the start of 2022 based on event feedback from 2021.

Exhibiting at Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas

CSI hosts hundreds of imo certified exhibitors all under one roof at the Miami Beach Convention Center. This places them in front of representatives from the world’s leading design firms, cruise lines, outfitters and shipyards, who attend CSI looking to do business with the industry’s best suppliers.

In addition to unrivalled networking opportunities at North America’s only interiors focused cruise industry event, our marketing team also offer CSI exhibitors dedicated exhibitor support . This includes an exhibitor manual, a unique visitor registration link, accommodation through booking at our partnered hotel,  a hosted buyer program, as well as pre-written social posts and digital banners.

Apply to Exhibit at Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas here

Visiting Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas

Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas is the only event for the cruise interiors industry in North America. Over two days, it hosts hundreds of innovative exhibitors at its vibrant cruise exhibition, unrivalled networking events, a leading conference and more. Find out what’s on at CSI here. As a specialist cruise industry trade show, CSI is attended by the entire cruise interiors community, from representatives of leading cruise lines and shipyards to leading suppliers and cutting-edge design firms and provides many networking opportunities. In addition to attending CSI, you can also network with key members of the community at our official partnered hotels. Find out more and book your hotel place here.

Industry buyers can apply for a VIP pass to receive exclusive access to the VIP lounge, Speed Networking sessions , on site guided tours of the cruise expo and more. Find out more about the VIP experience in our blog, a day in the life of a VIP.

Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas 2024

Cruise Ship interiors Design Expo Americas will be returning to Miami Beach Convention Center for its fourth edition on 6 – 7 June 2024. Grown by 100% from its launch in 2019, the highly focused event will showcase the newest and most creative brands from across cruise design, attracting representatives from the industry’s biggest design firms and cruise lines including Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, and Virgin Voyages. The event will kick off with the Opening Party exclusive to cruise line execs, designers, exhibitors and other key stakeholders. This will be followed by two action-packed days of networking, keynote & workshop sessions, product launches and more!

Returning to CSI Design Expo 2024 are the highly popular speed networking sessions . Each session matches relevant decision makers and suppliers over eight introductions each lasting five minutes. Also returning will be the co-located Hotel & Resort Design South (HRDS). This event caters exclusively to those involved in the design of world-class hotels, resorts, and private island destinations.

One change to this year’s edition of CSI Design Expo will see the event taking place at the end of the week, allowing attendees to extend their stay in Miami and enjoy the city over the weekend.

Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas Conference Program 2024

The Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas conference program will be returning for its fourth edition in 2024. The 2024 Conference & Workshop Program has not yet been released. Speakers and sessions will be confirmed closer to the event. You can find last year’s program here.

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Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas Conference Program 2024 The Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas conference program will be returning for its fourth edition in 2024. The 2024 Conference & Workshop Program has not yet been released. Speakers and sessions will be confirmed closer to the event. You can find last year’s program here.

Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas 2023

Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas 2023 was CSI’s biggest show yet as the industry returned to pre-pandemic levels. On 6 – 7 June 2023 at Miami Beach Convention Center, CSI hosted exhilarating networking events, a world-leading cruise industry  conference & workshop program , the  CSI Future Leaders program , and opportunities to meet with the best cruise suppliers.  Find out what took place at this edition of CSI here. 250 of the industry’s most prominent suppliers, outfitters, design studios and more exhibited at this leading cruise trade show. Exhibitors included Marine Interiors, Somec Group, De Wave Group, MJM Group, Bolidt and more.

This year’s edition of Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas introduced many new features. These included the newly launched Hotel & Resort Design South (HRDS), which took place alongside CSI. HRDS caters exclusively to those involved in the design of world-class hotels, resorts and private island destinations. Popular features including workshops and speed networking sessions also returned to CSI.

Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas Conference 2023

For its fourth edition, the 2023 conference & workshop program, partnered with NEWH, exclusively took place on day two of Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas. New to 2023, this year’s conference was IDCEC certified. The cruise industry conference & workshop format consisted of both keynote sessions and workshops led by a panel featuring the industry’s most distinguished cruise lines and design firms. Each year, the conference program is designed to address the cruise interiors industry’s most pressing topics and trends, with CSI 2023 being no exception.

Announced on 12 May 2023,  the  CSI conference & workshop program  opened with a Leaders Debate. Here, prominent industry figures from design firms and leading cruise lines weighed in on key trends and challenges facing the cruise interiors design community. These ranged from creating sustainable interiors to designing for the next generation of cruising. Returning workshop, Marine Design 101, also provided industry newcomers with a unique opportunity to submit their questions to a panel of CSI Advisory Board members. Other sessions addressed how creatives can take designs to the next level. Delegates learned how to incorporate branding in ‘Spaces: Supporting Guest Experience Using Visuals, Branding & Artwork’, led by SMC Design. ‘A Tale of Design’ gave attendees an opportunity to gain insight into the art of storytelling in interior design.

Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas 2022

Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas is constantly looking for more ways to reduce its impact on the environment. As a result, in 2022, CSI released its sustainability mission which sets out many of the changes being made by CSI to its shows to reduce its carbon footprint.

Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas 2022 took place on 7 – 8 June at the Miami Beach Convention Center. CSI 2022 doubled in size since its previous trade show in 2021, boasting 300 exhibitors . This included exhibitors from CSH, as in early 2022 Cruise Ship Hospitality Expo merged with Cruise Ship Interiors Expo. Registration for CSI went live on 17 February 2022.

The third edition of Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas saw the introduction of a few new show features; 11 new innovations on the product launch route, a dedicated sustainability themed day and sustainable route, the CSI Future Leaders program, as well as three knowledge led workshops designed for suppliers.

For more information on what took place during the 2022 edition of CSI, take a look at these blogs:

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• Opening Party Highlights
• Day One Highlights
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CSI later uploaded a gallery capturing the best moments from Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas 2022

Cruise Conversations Live 2022

The third edition of Cruise Conversations Live took place at Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas 2022. This leading cruise industry conference occurred throughout the two day duration of the show, with four inspiring conference sessions, and, new to CSI 2022, three industry related workshops designed to address suppliers’ most pressing questions.

In April, the first five speakers for Cruise Conversations Live 2022 were announced. The line-up included Thomas Westergaard (Hurtigruten), Sascha Lang (Royal Caribbean Cruises) and Javier Calle (Studio DADO) to name a few. Closer to the event, CSI published the full 2022 conference program . This included sessions addressing how interiors could become more sustainable, supply chain management, and discussions around what makes great design great. The 2022 conference program also included a Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo first: three workshops dedicated to addressing suppliers’ biggest challenges and questions. The key takeaways from Cruise Conversations Live 2022 were summarised in Cruise Conversations Live 2022 Roundup: Our Top Six Takeaways.

Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo 2021

In the run up to Cruise Ship Interiors and Hospitality Expo 2021, an exciting show itinerary was announced with many things not to miss including 250+ exhibitors, a Happy Hour drinks reception, product launches, and the brand new Health & Hygiene Zone . This was a new area of the show floor that would be exclusively dedicated to exhibitors whose products and services guarantee the health & safety of passengers and crew on cruise ships. This addressed the increased demand of hygiene and safety protocols on board cruise ships amid the COVID-19 pandemic. An extensive conference program was also announced with inspiring sessions covering guest behaviour, the future of hospitality, and more in its opening day . The second day of the cruise industry conference would then close with discussions around health & hygiene and sustainability from leading voices in the cruise interiors industry.

A long-awaited reunion

In July 2021, registration opened for CSI & CSH , as well as for Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe. The events, taking place on 28 – 29 October 2021 in Miami, and 1 – 2 December 2021 in Europe, would each commence with a reunion party for the cruise interiors industry. This would allow attendees to unite and celebrate the community for the first time in two years. Following the big cruise interiors reunion party, over the course of two days, attendees, made up of cruise lines, architects, designers, outfitters and suppliers, would be able to enjoy action-packed show floors, inspiring conferences, and face to face networking for the first time in two years. All networking opportunities, conference sessions and more can be found in the 2021 show itinerary.

In October 2021, CSI and CSH announced new dates for the event due to ongoing travel restrictions in the US. Changing from 28 – 29 October to 10 – 11 November 2021, these new dates would allow more exhibitors and visitors to attend the show.

Finally, in November 2021, CSI & CSH kicked off with a bang at the official reunion party. Here the cruise interiors and hospitality communities gathered for the first time in two years. The next morning, day one of CSI & CSH was commemorated with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. This set off the two-day event of thought-provoking conference sessions, a vibrant exhibition featuring the most ground-breaking exhibitors, and exciting networking events. Finally, CSI & CSH finished after its second day on 11 November 2021. The 2021 show was a great success, with many of its key moments captured in the 2021 show gallery.

Cruise Conversations Live 2021

The second Cruise Conversations Live conference took place at Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas 2021. Over the course of two days, delegates gathered to hear leading insights from 25+ speakers , including Nedgé Louis-Jacques (Tomas Tillberg Design), Captain Patrik Dahlgren (Royal Caribbean Group), and Dee Cooper (Virgin Voyages). Across seven stimulating panels and keynote sessions, they spoke about a variety of topics. These included standardizing health & hygiene on cruise ships, sustainability, the latest interior design trends of 2021, and more. CSI later summarised the most thought provoking talking points in a blog post, five takeaways from Cruise Conversations Live 2021.

Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas 2020

After a successful launch show in Miami, CSI announced that it would host its first Cruise Ship Interiors Awards . This would take place before the second show in June 2020. A later press release announced the award categories and judges.

Following the COVID-19 outbreak, unfortunately Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas 2020 was postponed. This difficult decision was made to protect the health and safety of attendees and prevent the spread of COVID-19. The dates for the next CSI & CSH expo were later confirmed as 28 – 29 October 2021.

As a result of this, the 2020 Cruise Ship Interiors Awards took place virtually. In June 2020, viewers tuned in to a live premiere of the ceremony where the judging panel revealed the CSI Award winners.

CSI & CSH Online

In July 2020, a virtual event, CSI & CSH Online, was announced . This would take place in September 2020, bringing the cruise interiors and hospitality communities together for an action-packed day of successful meetings, an industry-leading conference program, and Q&As. The event ran on 2 September 2020 and included a live cruise industry conference and virtual networking for hundreds of leading brands from cruise design, refurbishment and newbuild to guest experience, F&B and health & hygiene. Due to the virtual nature of the event, participants attended CSI & CSH Online from across the globe.

Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas 2019

Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas welcomed thousands to its inaugural expo on 18 – 20 June 2019 . The two-day cruise trade show kicked off successfully with a launch party . The next morning, day one of CSI commenced on 19 June 2019. Throughout the cruise expo, attendees enjoyed conference sessions, networking, meeting exhibitors, and unwinding at the Wednesday Happy Hour. CSI finished after its second day on 20 June 2019. Shortly after, Cruise Ship Interiors Expo uploaded a gallery of photos taken at the show.

For more information on what took place in the 2019 edition of CSI, take a look at these blogs:

• 10 things not to miss at CSI
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Cruise Conversations Live 2019

The first Cruise Conversations Live conference took place at Cruise Ship Interiors Expo America 2019. The first conference speakers were announced in February 2019 , with the complete 2019 conference agenda and final speakers going live in March.

During the inaugural conference, 25+ speakers representing the cruise interiors supply chain weighed in on the industry’s most pressing topics, along with opportunities and challenges faced by the cruise interiors industry in a series of panels and keynote sessions.

The 2019 speaker line-up included Lisa McCabe (Carnival Cruise Line), Petu Kummala (Carnival Cruise Line), Petra Ryberg (P&O Australia), Stephen T. Fryers (STF Project Management), David McCarthy (IMA Holding Ltd.), Colin Gant (Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings), Boris Ruskovsky (Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings), Francesca Bucci (BG Studio International), My Nguyen (Holland America Group), and Vittorio Garroni (Garroni Design).

The agenda included a session that was announced on International Women’s Day, ‘Women’s Leadership Forum’. This focused on diversifying the cruise industry. Another session, ‘Cruise Industry Outlook: Leaders Debate’, saw five trailblazers from leading cruise lines sharing their outlooks on the industry. CSI summarised the key discussions and highlights from this conference in the top 10 takeaways from Cruise Conversations Live 2019.

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Cruise Conversations

Cruise Conversations was a webinar series that facilitated discussions between cruise industry experts on the most pressing topics and trends facing the cruise interiors industry. An in-person accredited conference program takes place over two days each year at Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas.

Cruise Conversations Webinars

In 2020, CSI launched the Cruise Conversations webinar series. The webinar series consisted of longer, multi panel episodes, and ‘Cruiseday Tuesdays’, shorter, more informal conversations. All the Cruise Conversations webinars are available to members of CSI+, Cruise Ship Interior Expo’s exclusive member platform.

Cruise Conversations episodes typically featured three speakers moderated by Toby Walters, CEO, Cruise Ship Interiors. They provided an in-depth exploration into significant topics. The first episode, COVID-19: Putting a Positive Spin on the Elephant in the Room, saw industry leaders discussing their top design priorities after the global pandemic. In the second episode, Getting Specified: Top Considerations from Top Designers , cruise line representatives discussed the process of procuring suppliers, and the type of suppliers that are in most demand. The discussion gave many insights into the ways in which suppliers can get specified for cruise interiors . Speakers from the likes of MSC Cruises and Princess Cruises & Holland America Line shared their top tips.

Episode three of Cruise Conversations, Sustainability on the Seas , explored one of the industry’s most current issues. Webinar guests discussed the ways in which the pandemic has opened the door to a return to an even more sustainable cruise . The fourth episode of Cruise Conversations live was The Future of Cruise Hospitality. Here, leading voices in the cruise hospitality community explored how hotel operations, dining, and housekeeping must change to survive COVID-19.

Cruiseday Tuesdays

Cruiseday Tuesdays, another series hosted by Cruise Conversations, consisted of shorter episodes that ran between the Cruise Conversations webinars. These were informal discussions with one leading voice in the cruise interior community. Speakers included Petra Ryberg (P&O Australia), Derek Barkas (YSA Design), Callie Tedder-Hares (Volume Creative), and Jon Ingleton (Cruise & Ferry Review).

Gain YEAR-ROUND access to Cruise Conversations content with a CSI+ membership

In early 2021, Elite Exhibitions, organisers of Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas and Europe launched a subscription platform, CSI+. CSI+ membership is for forward-thinking professionals working within the cruise interiors sector.

CSI+ membership gives VIPs the power to search and source suppliers, share their expertise, keep up to date with the latest trends, and grow their professional network. For suppliers, CSI+ provides the opportunity to establish a network, build valuable relationships with peers, increase brand awareness, discover collaboration opportunities, get the latest insights and connect with buyers.

Members of CSI+ receive access to exclusive networking opportunities including the Community Networking Hour and face to face CSI+ socials. These include CSI+ member-exclusive events held at Cruise Ship Interiors Expos. Members also gain access to product sourcing via the CSI+ Makers list, premium listings on the online Member Directory, and the opportunity to submit content for the CSI+ Community Bulletin. In addition to these benefits, CSI+ is the best place to stay up to date with the latest industry insights through white papers, industry reports, conference sessions and more.

In 2023, CSI+ unveiled a new branding and website relaunch . This new visual identity followed a cohesive design style, matching the refreshed CSI branding launched earlier the same year.

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Hotel & Resort Design South

In November 2022, Elite Exhibitions launched a new show, Hotel & Resort Design South (HRDS). Taking place alongside CSI, Hotel & Resort Design South is a brand-new hotel product sourcing and networking event. HRDS was created exclusively to connect designers, architects and the global supply chain with hotel & resort brands from the South and LATAM.

Taking place 6 – 7 June 2023 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, HRDS included a full day of content via a dedicated conference program, a Product Showcase featuring the most innovative products and services on the market, plus a host of exclusive networking opportunities including Speed Networking which provides participants with a one-to-one meeting experience.

To complete the HRDS experience, attendees were presented with a leading design conference and workshop agenda. Consisting of thought-provoking keynotes and inspiring content delivered by the biggest names and brands in the industry. These sessions left attendees feeling inspired, up to date on the latest trends and provided them with a holistic view of the state of the hotel interiors industry.

HRDS will be returning for a second year on 6 – 7 June 2024 at the Miami Beach Convention Center alongside Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas.

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Cast Your Vote for the CSI Awards!

The Cruise Ship Interiors Awards, supported by Global Headline Sponsor Kalmar Lighting, will be returning to celebrate the very best of cruise design at Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe 2022. Cruise Ship Interiors Awards (CSI Awards) celebrates the very best of cruise ship interiors design. Each year, we welcome members of the cruise interiors community to nominate their entries for coveted awards in four categories: Spaces, Products, Projects, and People. Past winners include SMC Design & Rottet Studio, Carnival Cruise Line, The Deluxe Group, Fincantieri, Agua Fabrics and more.

Back in September, we received hundreds of nominations from cruise lines, design firms, suppliers, outfitters and shipyards across the industry, showcasing their best Spaces, Products, Projects and People! These have now been judged by our esteemed panel consisting of Aida Lora (Royal Caribbean Cruises), Dee Cooper (Virgin Voyages), Jon Ingleton (Cruise & Ferry), and more. With so many brilliant nominations, it was tough to whittle it down to the best of the best, but we are now pleased to announce the CSI Awards 2022 finalists!

Meet the finalists

With our finalists chosen, it is now down to you to decide who will be this year’s winners. To cast your vote, click on each award or finalist below. This will direct you to the CSI awards website, where you can meet the finalists and cast your vote. Voting for CSI Awards 2022 has now closed.

• Shipyard Team of the Year, sponsored by SD Marine Interiors
• Cruise Line Team of the Year, sponsored by TeamHoff
• The Leadership Award, sponsored by AROS Marine

The winner of The Leadership Award will be announced on 1 December at the live ceremony.

The Sustainability Award, sponsored by Ultra Fabrics

• Dansk Wilton – Colortek & Origins Carpet
• Ulster Carpets – Bespoke Axminster Carpets
• Talenti Spa – Leaf Collection
• Interfloor Ltd – Flamecheck Underlays

The Innovation Award

• Dansk Wilton A/S + H. Marahrens Group GmbH & Co. KG – RE:SHAPE cooperation
• Chelsom Ltd – Decorative Touchless Switching
• Tillberg Design of Sweden – Funnel Design of Norwegian Prima Cruise Ship
• Archilles – Voronoi Alien Column

Supplier of the Year, sponsored by Preciosa Lighting

• IDS (Belbien Architectural Film)

Best Cabin, sponsored by Eumar Design

• Lindblad Expeditions – Passenger Cabin – Passenger Ship Design
• Explora Journeys – Ocean Suite – Explora Journeys, De Jorio Luxury and Nenmar
• Norwegian Cruise Line – Norwegian Prima Staterooms – Studio DADO
• Seabourn Cruises – Suite Cabins – Tihany Design

Best Restaurant or Bar, sponsored by The Bull Agency

• Silversea Cruises – S.A.L.T – HBA
• Windstar Cruises – Cuadro 44 – The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry
• MSC Cruises – Masters of the Sea British Pub and The Gin Project – SMC Design
• MSC Cruises – Raj Polo Tea Room – SMC Design
• Norwegian Cruise Line – Surf Side Café Grill – Tillberg Design of Sweden

Best Public Space, sponsored by Agua Fabrics

• Lindblad Expeditions – Indoor & Outdoor Public Space – Partner Ship Design & Aros Marine
• Norwegian Cruise Line – Norwegian Prima Atrium – Studio DADO
• Norwegian Cruise Line – Norwegian Prima Galaxy Pavilion – Studio DADO
• Royal Caribbean Cruise Line – Effy Jewellery – Hatfield Project Management and Neuvio Architects

Best Spa and Fitness Space, sponsored by Windeck Shipfloors

• Viking Cruise Line – SPA Area V – De Wave Group
• Costa Crociere – Samsara SPA – Partner Ship Design
• Vahali – Vahali Spa Centre – Salt & Water

Newbuild of the Year, sponsored by Sorol Hospitality

• Disney Cruise Line – Disney Wish – Walt Disney Imagineering
• Norwegian Cruise Line – Norwegian Prima – Studio DADO
• A-Rosa – Sena – JOI-Design
• MSC Cruises – MSC World Europa

Refurbishment of the Year, sponsored by Waterbury Bathroom Accessories

• Marella Cruises – Discovery 2 – The Deluxe Group
• Silversea Cruises – Silversea Silver Wind Refurbishment – MJM Marine
• Holland America Line – Volendam & Zaandam – SMS Group
• Hurtigruten – MS Fram – Aros Marine

We look forward to seeing you at the CSI Awards ceremony, taking place from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm on day two of Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe 2022. Join us at the conference theatre at ExCeL London for a glass of champagne and a celebration of the cruise interiors industry! Voting for CSI Awards 2022 has now closed.

The CSI Awards ceremony will be taking place on day two of Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe 2022. Find out more about this event and register here.