Anglo-Eastern representatives had the pleasure of attending the 40th edition of Seatrade Cruise Global held from 7-10 April at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Florida
The event brought together approximately 12,000 industry professionals and over 70 cruise line brands, showcasing key developments in ship building, technology, sustainability, and guest experience relating to the cruise and leisure industry.
From the moment the doors opened, the atmosphere was vibrant and energised. Anglo-Eastern was well-represented by Carsten Ostenfeldt, COO; Niraj Nanda, CCO; Dietmar Wertanzl, President and CEO of Anglo-Eastern Leisure Management (AELM); Neil McNeil, Managing Director of Anglo-Eastern Cruise Management (AECMI); and Frits van der Werff, Vice President of Commercial at Anglo-Eastern’s Miami office.
Anglo-Eastern’s annual Seatrade Cocktail Party
During Seatrade Cruise Global, we were delighted to host our annual Seatrade Cocktail Party on 8 April, welcoming over 170 guests including a wide array of industry leaders and partners.
Among the attendees was Capt. Kate McCue, the first captain set to take command of luxury yacht, Four Seasons I, upon its debut in January 2026. With a dynamic atmosphere and meaningful conversations, the party became the talk of the event as one of the Seatrade gatherings to attend.
Townhall at Miami office
A townhall meeting was held at our Miami office on 7 April, where Carsten and Niraj shared important organisational information including major updates and key initiatives, reinforcing the long-term strategy for cruise and leisure management and Anglo-Eastern as a whole.
The open forum provided an excellent opportunity for the Miami team members to connect more deeply with the company culture, learn about the group’s history and development, provide feedback and engage in dialogue with our leaders.
A heartfelt thank you to our teammates, cruise partners and friends for your continued support. With over 50 years of maritime expertise, Anglo-Eastern remains committed to contributing to the development of best practices, sustainability initiatives, and innovative solutions that will shape the future of cruising. We look forward to learning, collaborating, and growing together as we navigate the compelling opportunities ahead.
