
With a mission rooted in education and excellence, the Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence is expanding its global footprint, using high profile speaking engagements and strategic partnerships to champion sustainable growth and elevate cruise tourism standards across the Caribbean and North America.
As a leader in cruise tourism training, Aquila has contributed to vital conversations shaping the future of the industry through conversations on cross-border collaboration, economic growth and regional resilience people-centered training and its role in building leadership, fostering transformation, and creating long-term community impact

Ambra Attus and Beth Hatt at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s 2024 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) in the Cayman Islands
“These platforms allow us to amplify our mission of excellence through education,” said Beth Hatt, Founder of the Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence. “We’re proud of our team’s contributions and honored to support the ongoing growth and success of cruise destinations around the world.”
The Aquila team will deliver a presentation at the annual FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show in Puerto Rico in October.
As the exclusive training partner of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), Aquila will lead important conversations around building cruise-ready communities, enhancing guest experiences, and strengthening partnerships between cruise lines and destinations.
Additionally, Aquila will participate at the upcoming Ports Canada Conference in Halifax, taking place September 16-18