Connecting to the source… With the season already underway, the 4th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum again brings the Eastern Mediterranean to the forefront of the international cruise industry. Given the geopolitical challenges facing the region, this year's event offers the valuable opportunity to discuss in depth current trends and developments that will decisively affect both the recovery horizon, as well as the general future of maritime tourism in the Eastern Mediterranean. Leading global cruise industry players will meet with regional stakeholders and government officials, including the Ministers of Merchant Shipping and Tourism of Greece, in order to discuss strategies for highlighting new destinations and directions for further development. The Forum will take place on 23 and 24 of May at the Megaro International Conference Center of Athens, on "Redefining Cruising in the Eastern Mediterranean".