Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 | Culture as Experience

ArtLink Founder & Creative Director and Seatrade Art & Design Ambassador Tal Danai joins Dr. Suzanne Bagnera, Director of Hospitality Education at Florida International University and Executive Producer of the hospitality podcast No Vacancy Live, for a conversation exploring the growing role of culture, storytelling, art, and design in shaping the future of cruise experiences.

Together, they discuss how culture-first, narrative-led approaches to curation can transform ships into meaningful destinations in their own right, creating deeper connections between guests, places, and the stories that define them. Drawing on examples from across hospitality and cruise, they explore how art and cultural narratives can move beyond decoration to become a central part of the guest experience.