The Marine Hotel Association (MHA) is hosting its 40th anniversary trade show and conference event this week in Naples, Florida, as the not-for-profit group is preparing to welcome food and beverage and hotel suppliers and industry executives over the course of three days.

While a number of special 40th anniversary moments are planned, the event will bring together purchasing and procurement executives for food and beverage, hotel and other areas from all the major cruise companies, including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, MSC, Virgin, Disney and others.

Trade show space is sold out for vendors.

Hosted at the iconic Naples Grande Beach Resort hotel, the event kicks off with an opening reception on Thursday March 27, while Friday morning will feature a special tribute breakfast. Stations will be created by the group’s chefs from MHA Culinary Council. That will be followed by the first full day of trade show activities.

Marking the MHA’s 40th anniversary, Friday evening will feature a Yacht Rock! Program and a live auction to benefit the scholarship program.

Saturday closes out the event with a conference breakfast, featuring a panel discussion on cruise line and supplier relationships, followed by trade show hours. The event ends with a Saturday evening beach barbecue.

For exhibitors and delegates, conference programming, breakfasts and dinners and the receptions are all included in one package.