In addition to the representatives of the Port of Rijeka Authority, the possibilities and projects of the City of Rijeka, will be presented by mayor Vojko Obersnel, while tourist possibilities and information by the representatives of the Kvarner County Tourism Office, the Town of Opatija Tourist Board and the City of Rijeka Tourist Board. Further to Rijeka mayor, the mayor of Opatija Ivo Dujmić, who will present the projects of the Town of Opatija, also takes place at the MCM.

Cruise Shipping Miami is among the leading international fairs intended exclusively for the cruise industry's business audience with more than 10,000 visitors and 1,000 exhibitors from about 119 countries. Detailed information about the fair is available on:
 http://www.cruiseshippingmiami.com 

Within this visit to the USA, Miami and Florida, mayor Obersnel will also visit Fort Lauderdale, a city near Miami, similar in size to Rijeka. At Fort Lauderdale he will be received by mayor John P. Jack Seiler, and on 16 March in afternoon hours, mayor Obersnel will be introduced to the City Councillors in the course of the City Council session as representative of the city with which Fort Lauderdale would like to establish friendly relationship.

Rijeka and Fort Luaderdale share common features, among which is highlighted the fact that in issue are the port cities that develop urban tourism which underline the importance of sports and cultural manifestations.

During his stay in the USA mayor Obersnel will meet with one of mayor Gavin Newsome's deputies in the premises of San Francisco city administration.

The Office of the City of Rijeka
PR Associate
Lea Stoiljković Medved