Registration is Now Open for Cruise Shipping Asia

PRINCETON, New Jersey, September 1, 2011 -

Registration for delegates, visitors and journalists is now open for Cruise Shipping Asia, set to debut Nov. 16-18, 2011, in Singapore. The premiere three-day conference and exhibition will provide valuable insights and networking opportunities for companies and organizations from throughout the entire pan-Asia region.

Delegates and visitors can register for Cruise Shipping Asia at www.cruiseshippingasia.com/register. Journalists can register at www.cruiseshippingasia.com/request-press-registration.

Delegate registration includes admission to all conference sessions, participation in the Cruise Shipping Asia Social Program that provides networking opportunities with cruise industry leaders and admission to the trade show to meet industry suppliers.

Cruise Shipping Asia conference sessions feature panels of industry experts discussing key industry topics, including the state of the Asian cruise industry, sourcing, shipbuilding, marketing and customizing the cruise experience for the Asian market. The latest conference program is available at www.cruiseshippingasia.com/conference-program.

Visitors seeking innovative products and service solutions will find them at the Cruise Shipping Asia exhibition. The trade show features destinations, itinerary planning, shore excursion services, port and terminal development, as well as ship operations, ship services and hotel operations.

Among the exhibiting tourism organizations are the Japan National Tourist Organization, Korean Tourism Organization, Tourism Malaysia and the Philippine Department of Tourism. Cruise-industry suppliers exhibiting include Platinum Sponsor Singapore Cruise Center, Asia Cruise Services Network, Intercruises Shoreside and Port Services, Sembawang Shipyard, Port Klang, Silversea Cruises and Inflot Worldwide. A complete list of participating exhibitors is available at www.cruiseshippingasia.com/exhibitor-list1.

For more information on Cruise Shipping Asia 2011, visit www.cruiseshippingasia.com/request-more-information. Follow Cruise Shipping on Twitter https://twitter.com/CruiseShipping or hashtag #csa2011. Become a fan of Cruise Shipping on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CruiseShippingMiami

UBM Live is the organizer of the annual Cruise Shipping Miami, the leading international exhibition and conference serving the cruise industry. UBM Live is a wholly owned subsidiary of UBM plc (LSE: UBM) a leading provider of business information services to the maritime, travel, fashion, technology, healthcare, media, and property industries. UBM offers services in trade shows, online, news distribution, and publishing to customers across the globe. Its brands are represented in more than 30 countries and are organized into specialist teams that serve their business communities helping them excel in their market by working effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to UBM Live.

UBM Asia is the leading organizer of exhibitions in Asia, and the biggest commercial exhibition organizer in the two fastest growing markets in Asia: China and India, with associated print and online media. UBM Asia is owned by UBM plc which is listed on the London Stock Exchange with headquarters in Hong Kong. It has over 800 staff in 17 major cities across Asia.

Newman PR, Buck Banks, press at cruiseshippingmiami.com, +1-305-461-3300, Fax: +1-305-857-9230, UBM Asia Trade Fairs Pte Ltd; or Sas Thayalan, Project Manager, sas.thayalan at ubm.com, +65-6592-0897, or Fax: +65-6438-6090