Theodora Riga

Chief Commercial Officer and Director of Strategic Communications at Thessaloniki Port Authority Theodora Riga has been elected as the new president of MedCruise.

Riga was elected during the 65th MedCruise General Assembly held in Malaga, Spain on Friday as part of Seatrade Cruise Med 2024.

Riga succeeds Figen Ayan, chief port officer at Galataport Istanbul.

Piraeus, Greece's largest port, is interested in securing more Chinese cruise passengers while acknowledging that the potential of the Chinese market is huge, a senior Piraeus Port Authority (OLP) official said on Tuesday.

Piraeus Port Authority (OLP) is not only planning to create four new mooring slots for cruise ships at the southern side of the port that will be able to receive vessels of up to 390 meters in length, but in the medium term it is also preparing the creation of a luxurious hotel and shopping center, as well as entertainment and food service spots.