CLIA News

Cruise360 to summon confidence and courage as industry confronts change

9 August 2022

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced new details of its upcoming Cruise360 Australasia conference, where two more expert sessions will give travel agents the confidence and insight needed to confront further challenges and change. To be held in Sydney on August 25, Cruise360 Australasia will allow travel agents to reunite around the future and gain essential insight into the new opportunities emerging from cruising's global revival.

CLIA webinars to help agents get the most from Cruise Month

2 August 2022

As the Australasian cruise community prepares for Cruise Month this September, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) will host two lunch-time webinars to help member travel agents get the most out of this year's campaign. Helping to mark the return of cruising to Australia and New Zealand, this year's Cruise Month will take advantage of the renewed passion for cruising shown across the region.

Cruise360 Australasia embraces renewal and opportunities in packed line-up

28 July 2022

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced details of its upcoming Cruise360 Australasia conference, celebrating cruising's revival Down Under with a packed program exploring renewal, opportunities, evolution, and authenticity. Hosted by television and radio presenter James O'Loghlin, this year's Cruise360 conference will be held in Sydney on August 25, providing the Australasian cruise community with its first opportunity to reunite in more than two years.

New cruise lines join packed Cruise360 Trade Show

19 July 2022

A proud fleet of new cruise line exhibitors has joined this year's Cruise360 Australasia Trade Show, joining well-known brands and destinations from around the world at the cruise industry's biggest event of 2022. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has confirmed a full house of 44 major exhibitors at this year's Trade Show, taking place in Sydney on August 25 as part of the 2022 Cruise360 Australasia conference.

New CLIA membership package offers big event benefits

8 July 2022

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released a mid-year membership package that opens the door to the cruise industry's biggest upcoming events including Cruise360 Australasia in Sydney next month. Travel agents can now take advantage of a $340 package that combines a half-year CLIA membership with a ticket to Cruise360 Australasia on August 25, along with access to other education opportunities like CLIA's Cruise Port and Destination Virtual Showcase from July 19 to 26.

CLIA agents gain expert insight as Destination Showcase returns

23 June 2022

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia has announced the return of its popular Cruise Port and Destination Virtual Showcase, giving travel agent members a chance to gain practical insight into top cruise destinations around the world. The week-long webinar program will run from July 19 to 26 and will offer presentations from 12 CLIA Executive Partners, each providing essential information to ensure cruise clients get the most from their visits.

Brisbane offers world-class facilities as it joins global cruise revival

2 June 2022

Queensland has joined the global cruise revival with today's visit by P+O Australia's Pacific Explorer, the first cruise ship to berth at the new Brisbane International Cruise Terminal at Luggage Point. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Managing Director Australasia Joel Katz said the ship's arrival signalled the start of a revival in an industry previously worth around $1 billion a year to the Queensland economy.

Cruise industry celebrates first sailing from Sydney

31 May 2022

Australia's cruise industry has set a course for recovery, celebrating the first passenger sailing from Sydney Harbour after two years of suspension. P+O Australia's Pacific Explorer departs this evening on a four-night round-trip to Brisbane, the first international vessel to carry passengers from the east coast since the start of the pandemic.

Ben Angell elected Chairman of CLIA Australasia

24 May 2022

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia has announced the election of Ben Angell as its new Chairman following the association's annual general meeting in Sydney today. Mr Angell is Vice President and Managing Director of Norwegian Cruise Line APAC and takes over from outgoing Chairman Gavin Smith, the Vice President and Managing Director Australia for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, who concludes his two-year term.

Cruise revival provides welcome boost for New Zealand tourism

11 May 2022

News that cruise ships will soon be able to return to New Zealand has provided a welcome boost for tourism operators in communities around the country, while also bringing clarity for the many thousands of Kiwis who love to holiday at sea. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia has welcomed confirmation that New Zealand's maritime border will reopen after July 31 ahead of the upcoming cruise season beginning in October.

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