CLIA News

New Zealanders sailing for distant shores

18 June 2025

New Zealand cruise fans are increasingly opting for fly-cruise holidays in other parts of the world, according to figures released today by CLIA. In its annual Source Market Report for New Zealand, CLIA has outlined data showing a decline in local cruising among New Zealanders in 2024, but a significant increase in cruising in long-haul destinations.

Australian cruise passenger numbers continue to rise

2 June 2025

Australia's passion for cruising has continued to grow, with new annual figures showing another strong increase in the number of Australians taking holidays at sea. A report released CLIA shows the number of Australians who took an ocean cruise during 2024 reached 1.32 million, a 5.9% increase on the previous year.

CLIA welcomes HX Expeditions

12 May 2025

Expedition cruise line HX Expeditions has partnered with CLIA to support its presence in the Australian and New Zealand markets, joining as a Regional Expedition/Ocean Cruise Line member in Australasia. The partnership brings HX into CLIA's wider Australasian cruise community, made up of cruise lines from around the world as well as travel agents, ports, destinations, suppliers and other industry stakeholders.

Cruise360 Australasia to return to Sydney in 2026

8 May 2025

The Southern Hemisphere's biggest annual cruise industry conference will return to Sydney next year, with dates now confirmed for Cruise360 Australasia on 17-18 September 2026.

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises partners with CLIA in Australasia

30 April 2025

Luxury and expedition cruise operator Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has joined CLIA as a Regional Member in Australasia, elevating its brand within CLIA's growing community of travel agents, cruise lines and industry partners. The membership elevates Hapag-Lloyd Cruises among CLIA's 6,000 travel agents in Australia and New Zealand, while at the same time representing its interests among policymakers, authorities and other institutions.

Industry and Government step onboard for New Zealand cruise focus

24 April 2025

Cruise leaders and industry stakeholders today joined New Zealand Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston for an on-board discussion on the direction of New Zealand's cruise industry, putting a focus on close collaboration to achieve future prosperity.

South Australia sets course with new CLIA partnership

22 April 2025

South Australia will step-up its focus on cruise tourism through a new partnership with CLIA, putting the state on show within a thriving international cruise industry. The South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC) has joined CLIA as an Executive Partner in Australasia, bringing the state into CLIA's wider community of cruise lines, travel agents, ports, destinations, tourism operators, and industry suppliers.

CLIA LIVE makes its Christchurch debut

8 April 2025

Christchurch has welcomed its first CLIA LIVE event, bringing cruise specialist training to New Zealand's South Island for the first time. Being held over two days, the sold-out seminar brings together representatives from more than two dozen of the world's ocean, river and expedition cruise lines.

United team to put Australasia up front at Seatrade Cruise Global

31 March 2025

Australia and New Zealand will field their biggest ever delegation of cruise representatives at this year s Seatrade Cruise Global conference in Miami next month, putting the region s cruise destinations on show in front of international industry leaders. More than 30 organisations from both sides of the Tasman will take part in a joint mission including Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the Australian Cruise Association (ACA), and the New Zealand Cruise Association (NZCA).

CLIA Masters program takes cruise specialists to the next level

24 March 2025

CLIA has welcomed its first intake of Masters candidates for 2025, taking 60 of the region's top travel agents towards the association's highest qualification. The Masters Program is a six-week course designed to help travel agents stand out as cruise specialists and move into an environment beyond mainstream selling. Participants learn how to pursue new revenue streams, create a unique brand differentiation, and forge a unique position in a competitive retail landscape.

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