CLIA News

Last chance: CLIA Award nominations close soon

27 November 2023

Travel agents have a chance to shine bright at the 21st Annual Cruise Industry Awards for Australasia next year - but there are only a few days left to lodge nominations. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today issued a rallying call for member travel agents, urging them stand up and be counted before award nominations close at the end of 30 November 2023.

CLIA welcomes Australia's National Sustainability Framework

27 November 2023

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today welcomed Australia's National Sustainability Framework announced by Commonwealth, State and Territory tourism ministers, and its vision for Australia to be a world leader in sustainable tourism. CLIA Managing Director in Australasia Joel Katz said the Framework would provide an important foundation for Australia's tourism economy, allowing it to evolve in a well-managed and responsible way.

CLIA's 2024 membership program to fuel cruising success

2 November 2023

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) will equip its travel agents for new success in 2024, putting education and events at the heart of its membership program for the year ahead. With 2024 memberships now open, CLIA Managing Director in Australasia Joel Katz said the association was aiming to build on record levels of travel agent training to help members keep pace with cruising's global resurgence.

Cruise Month generates record engagement

1 November 2023

October's Cruise Month initiative has generated record levels of engagement among consumers and the wider cruise community, helping to steer business towards travel agent members of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). CLIA Managing Director in Australasia Joel Katz said this year's Cruise Month had been an outstanding success, achieving more coverage in mainstream media and more attention via social media than ever before.

Cruise Month joins an evolution in luxury

23 October 2023

Luxury cruise lines are redefining ocean travel, setting new standards in contemporary design and innovation on board while creating extraordinary experiences for their guests on land. With Cruise Month in its fourth and final week, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is indulging in luxury cruising, an area of rapid development and creativity in world travel.

Cruise tourism generates record A$5.63 billion for Australian economy

19 October 2023

Australia's cruise industry has generated a record A$5.63 billion for the national economy in its first year of revival, bringing new levels of employment and visitor spending to destinations around the country. An economic impact assessment jointly commissioned by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the Australian Cruise Association (ACA) shows cruising has rebounded rapidly since local operations resumed in mid-2022, bringing significant economic impact to every state and coastal territory.

Expedition Cruising sets a course for adventure during Cruise Month

16 October 2023

Expedition cruise lines are setting a new course in world travel, opening up fresh destinations and unspoilt coastlines for a modern generation of explorers. As Cruise Month enters its third week, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is putting a focus on expedition cruising, one of the most innovative and rewarding areas of the cruise sector.

River Cruising takes the stage in Cruise Month

9 October 2023

New experiences, new levels of innovation and a new generation of travellers are driving an evolution in river cruising, setting the scene for further growth in one of the most dynamic sectors in travel. As Cruise Month enters its second week, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is putting a focus on river cruising, which has fast become a sought-after form of travel among Australians and New Zealanders.

Cruise Month sets sail - this week is Ocean Week

3 October 2023

Cruise Month is underway, helping to celebrate the approach of the summer cruise season with a proud fleet of deals, cruise promotions and competitions throughout the month of October. This week is Ocean Cruise Week, the first of four weekly themes highlighting the increasingly diverse choice of cruising styles available in Australia, New Zealand and around the world.

Cruise Month brings a seagoing celebration throughout October

28 September 2023

Cruise Month 2023 begins in Australasia this weekend, bringing a fresh wave of deals, webinars, competitions and other opportunities for travel agents throughout October. As part of its annual celebration of holidays at sea, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has unveiled a packed program of Cruise Month webinars to help travel agents learn more about leading cruise lines and get the most out of October's cruise initiatives.

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