MedCruise has announced that it has welcomed Anne-Marie Spinosi as its new president, following Theodora Riga’s resignation from the position for personal reasons.
Riga said: “MedCruise has given me much to be proud of and even more to be grateful for. I leave the presidency with lasting friendships and wholehearted confidence in Anne-Marie as she leads our next chapter.”
Spinosi, who has served as senior vice-president, assumes the presidency and Riga takes the role of honorary president.
Spinosi said: “First and foremost, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Riga for her outstanding leadership, dedication and unwavering commitment to MedCruise. Her contribution to our association, both professionally and personally, has been invaluable.”
“It is with a profound sense of honor, humility and responsibility that I take on the presidency of MedCruise. I am fully committed to building on the work accomplished together, ensuring continuity and further strengthening our association’s role as a leading voice for cruise ports and destinations,” added Spinosi.
The association said in a press release that throughout her presidency, Riga demonstrated a strong commitment to fostering cooperation among members, strengthening its international visibility and promoting the interests of Mediterranean cruise ports and destinations.
MedCruise added that Spinosi brings extensive experience in the cruise and port sectors, having served as cruise manager at the Chamber of Commerce of Corsica since 2009.
An active MedCruise member for many years, she has played a significant role in the association’s activities, particularly in communication, public relations, events and strategic partnerships.
She has also helped strengthen cooperation among members and promote the Mediterranean and its adjoining seas as leading cruise destinations.
MedCruise stated that, as it celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026, this leadership transition marks a new chapter in the association’s development.
Under Spinosi’s presidency, MedCruise will continue to:
- Strengthen its international partnerships
- Support members in addressing evolving industry challenges
- Promote sustainable cruise tourism, and
- Reinforce dialogue between ports, cruise lines, destinations and local communities.
