b'FOGHORN FOCUSThe final general session presentation was given on Sunday afternoonAfter each general session, the MariTrends exhibit hall floor opened by Amir Eylon, president and CEO of Longwoods International. Infor industry suppliers and service providers to engage with operators. his address, he explained what todays traveler is thinking, how theyIt provided a forum to share information, exchange ideas, and discuss feel about travel, and what is influencing them in deciding to travel. Hethe passenger vessel industry at large. For the many new members in shared analysis from a recent survey by his company showing that closeattendance, it was the ideal time to build connections and gain a better to 90 percent of respondents said they had plans to travel in the nextunderstanding of the broad network available to them through PVA. six months. As of the February report, 34 percent said that their sched- The exhibit hall was also the setting for the opening night reception, uled travel would not be influenced by COVID-19. The study showeda cocktail hour, raffles, award presentations, and a lunch that included people felt safe dining out and traveling outside their local area, as welltwo lunch and learn opportunities. With so much to offer each day, the as welcoming visitors into their communities. It was positive news afterexhibit hall was truly the heart of the convention.the preceding two years and set a hopeful tone for the coming months. FOGHORN 12'