Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32DECEMBER 2016 • FOGHORN 5 LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR John Groundwater MariTrends 2017 Exhibit Hall The gathering place for the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2017, the exhibit hall showcases a variety of products and services designed especially for the passenger vessel industry. PVA member shipyards, elec- tronics companies, marine architects, vessel brokers, ticketing software companies and many others are represented on the exhibit floor. The MariTrends 2017 exhibit floor is also home to numerous Interactive Information exchange sessions which present topics of interest to passenger vessel operators and three of the General Session keynote speeches are featured there. PVA Ticketing and Reservation Software Conference New this year is an exciting new conference that will examine and consider the ever-changing world of reservation and ticketing software. Passenger vessel operators attending this informative session will benefit from the expert advice of representatives from PVA member companies offering this type of technology. Change in technology is a constant in today’s world, and these experts will provide valuable updates and answer questions from attendees that will bring them up-to-date and help them make important technological decisions. Lunch and Learn Roundtable Sessions On Tuesday, January 31, PVA convention attendees can take part in an exhibit hall luncheon while also having an opportunity to participate in numerous in- formative Lunch and Learn sessions on the exhibit floor. These sessions are intended to promote in-depth discus- sions about current industry issues. Following are a few of the Lunch and Learn roundtables: • Capital Construction Fund for Shipyards • Ask the Lawyer “Off the Clock” • Five Steps Better Insurance Coverage • Ask the eLearning Expert • Dusting Off Your Alternate Security Program (ASP) Watch your email for convention updates. I hope to see you in Seattle. In the meantime, please let me know whenever we can be of assistance to you. Sincerely, John R. Groundwater Executive Director n Next Stop…Seattle!! “Seattle is an exciting city surrounded by unmatched natural beauty. Adventure awaits you!” This is how travel and tourism experts accurately refer to this exciting city. Seattle is also a vibrant center for the com- mercial marine industry. Most importantly for PVA members, it is the electrifying location of the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2017 scheduled January 29-February 1, 2017 at the Washington State Convention Center. This important annual PVA event offers PVA members a broad array of information-packed seminars, sessions and roundtables. Emphasis is placed on encouraging attendees to interact, ask questions and share their experi- ences and knowledge during each of these sessions. The result is a powerful learning environment designed specifi- cally for PVA members. Thought Provoking General Session Keynote Speakers The PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2017 offers attendees an exciting line-up of captivating keynote speakers. These individuals are leaders in business and government and each will explore cutting edge manage- ment strategies, the latest marketing tactics and trends and current and emerging government issues. Sunday, January 29 Harnessing the Speed of Change - The Path to Becoming a Purpose Driven Guest Experience Industry Kenneth Svendsen CEO Entertainment Cruises, Inc. Monday, January 30 The Digital Shift: Where are Your Users Spending Their Time Marco Del Rosario Global Account Manager Google Tuesday, January 31 The Evolution of Coast Guard Missions Rear Admiral Paul F. Thomas Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy United States Coast Guard Wednesday, February 1 Creating Great Organizations Bob Donegan President Ivar’s Restaurants