In the acclaimed novel The Five People You Meet in Heaven, author Mitch Albom says each type of person comes in your life for a good reason -- to help, encourage, motivate, or inspire you.

The same can be said for industry conferences like CruiseWorld Asia, which brings together the region's leading travel brains and experts to make your professional life and business a whole lot better and meaningful.

There are the five types of people you can expect to meet at CruiseWorld Asia 2022.

1. Someone with a deep understanding of the Asian cruise industry

Each year, CruiseWorld Asia lines up a veritable selection of the Asian cruise industry's biggest shakers and movers -- and 2022 is no exception. Hear more from cruise line leaders with an intimate understanding of the global cruise industry as well as the Asian travel business landscape:

• Angie Stephen, Vice President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Royal Caribbean International
• Michael Goh, President of Resorts World Cruises
• Braydon Holland, Senior Director, Asia, Norwegian Cruise Line
• Mohamad Halim Bin Ahmed, Deputy Director General (Planning), Marine Department Malaysia, Ministry Of Transport Malaysia

2. Someone with a finger on the pulse of current trends

Travel is making a swift comeback, but it doesn't mean the consumers are returning and retaining their old travel patterns and habits. CruiseWorld Asia 2022 has scheduled speakers from inside and outside the travel industry, so you can learn about new approaches and ideas about your cruise business, your business strategy, your marketing strategy, among other subjects. And it’s usually information presented in a fun and engaging way that you won’t likely find anywhere else.

3. Someone with shared business goals

An event created with travel agents in mind, CruiseWorld Asia brings together fellow industry members from across different countries and markets, fostering an exchange of ideas with like-minded people with similar business goals. This event will also give agents an opportunity to seek out advice around issues in the industry right now, and get feedback from diverse sources and industry experts that will benefit your business in the near- and long-term.

4. Someone fun

The travel industry is filled with fun people. Now that borders have reopened and cruise industry well on its recovery, it's time to meet new and old friends in the industry and enjoy a chat with them. Plus, travel business events are fun. CruiseWorld Asia lets you escape the routine, even if it is just for one day, and do something different in a fun and unique setting.

5. Someone inspirational

The travel industry is filled with many interesting people with a deep passion and knowledge of their calling. Speakers at CruiseWorld Asia will provide guidance, share stories of challenges they've overcome during the pandemic, or highlight future developments. Last but not least, by keeping an open mind and putting an effort to connect, you will be rewarded with new skills, rich insights and even life-long relationships that last long after the event is over.

Register today to secure your spot at CruiseWorld Asia 2022.

For more information, click here to view the programme line-up and register for CruiseWorld Asia 2022.