November, Brighton – Elite Exhibitions has announced that Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe (CSI Europe) will move to Hamburg Messe Und Congress (HMC) in 2025. For the last 5 years, CSI Europe, operating as a hub of community and innovation, has acted as the European cruise ship interiors industry’s fresh face of networking, content, and product sourcing.
Having originated at the Fira de Barcelona in 2019, CSI Europe has been in residence at Excel London since 2021. The relocation to HMC and Germany cements CSI Europe as the leading European platform to unite the cruise ship interiors supply chain. Germany, and specifically Hamburg, has long served as a key centre for design and manufacturing within the maritime interiors industry. By transferring its operations to HMC, CSI Europe has the opportunity to open its doors to highly experienced interior designers, outfitters and suppliers situated in continental Europe.
Hear from the teams involved
‘Hamburg isn’t just Europe’s cruise hub; it’s a global centre for maritime innovation, offering our exhibitors access to designers, cruise operators, shipyards, and industry leaders’, says Toby Walters, CEO of Elite Exhibitions. “Its prime location and robust cruise infrastructure mean better access for decision-makers, making it the ideal stage for our event.“ As a specialised exhibition and conference, CSI Europe is aimed at the European cruise interior design industry and focuses on Europe’s luxury ocean, river, and expedition cruise ships.
‘With CSI Europe, we are gaining a high-calibre event for Hamburg as a trade fair location that complements HMC’s portfolio in a special way,’ says a delighted Heiko M. Stutzinger, CEO of Hamburg Messe und Congress. ‘The cruise industry continues to boom, and there is a great demand for sustainable solutions for ship interiors. In conjunction with our broad-based maritime network and the modern, centrally located campus of our exhibition centre, together with our partner Elite Exhibitions, we see ideal conditions for the event’s long-term growth.’
The first CSI Europe to take place in Hamburg will be held on 3rd and 4th December 2025. Stand space is now available, so please reach out to the team to be part of this landmark debut.
Before we turn the page in this exciting new chapter, join us in bidding a fond farewell to London at this year’s edition of CSI Europe by registering to attend the show on 4th and 5th December.
About CSI Europe
CSI Europe is the space to connect. It provides a gateway for the cruise interiors supply chain to meet with the most esteemed cruise lines, designers, and shipyards. For more information on CSI Europe, please contact Senior Marketing Manager Olivia Irving at olivia.Irving@elite-exhibitions.com or call on +44 1273 086 330.