Regional cooperation among ports and stakeholders in the cruise industry has several benefits: 1) It allows for maximizing limited resources and leveraging support by working together rather than duplicating efforts. 2) Partnerships like CANAL and ACCA represent ports from their respective regions and provide leadership, marketing, and guidance to complement one another and promote industry development. 3) Examples of regional cooperation include joint marketing activities, advertising, fam tours, materials, and attendance at industry events to promote itineraries and destinations to cruise lines and consumers.