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Cruise tourism delivers A$7.32 billion economic impact for Australia

28 October 2025

Continuing demand for cruise holidays has delivered A$7.32 billion in economic benefits to the national economy and supported more than 22,000 Australian jobs during 2024-25, according to an economic impact report commissioned by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the Australian Cruise Association (ACA). Released today, the annual assessment shows amongst the highest annual economic impact ever seen in Australia, driven by sustained levels of passenger spending in destinations around the country.

Cruise Month explores the high-life of Luxury Cruising

27 October 2025

Surging demand for luxury travel is driving an evolution in high-end cruising, setting the scene for the next phase of October's Cruise Month initiative. CLIA this week celebrates the last of four weekly themes in its 2025 Cruise Month campaign, highlighting the huge growth seen among luxury cruise lines worldwide and the growing opportunities presented by an expanding luxury fleet.

Expedition Cruise Spotlight Sessions now online

22 October 2025

CLIA has released its new Expedition Cruise Spotlight Sessions, a series of online videos designed to give travel agents fresh insight into the booming expedition sector. The Spotlight Sessions help mark Expedition Week as part of Cruise Month, and will help CLIA agents understand the latest developments and opportunities available in expedition cruising.

Cruise Month explores new opportunities in Expedition Cruising

20 October 2025

CLIA is celebrating Expedition Week as the next phase in its 2025 Cruise Month campaign, highlighting the surging popularity of cruises in the world's most remote and pristine locations. As the third of Cruise Month's weekly themes, Expedition Cruising will take the focus in CLIA's social media activity, digital advertising, educational opportunities and other initiatives this week.

River Cruise Spotlight Sessions now available online

15 October 2025

CLIA has released its new River Cruise Spotlight Sessions, giving members insight into the latest trends and developments in river cruising through a series of online videos. Recorded live in front of an audience of CLIA travel agent members, the Spotlight Session help mark River Week as part of Cruise Month, and are designed to assist travel agents in understanding the growing opportunities available in river cruising.

Cruise Month sets out on the world's great rivers

13 October 2025

New ships, new itineraries itineraries and a wealth of new experiences have made river cruising one of the most innovative areas in travel, setting the tone for the next phase of CLIA's annual Cruise Month campaign. As the second of Cruise Month's weekly themes, River Cruising will take the focus this week in CLIA's expanded program of social media activity, digital advertising, educational opportunities and other initiatives designed to celebrate cruising.

$100 billion investment signals a bright future for Ocean Cruising

6 October 2025

CLIA has marked the start of Ocean Week as the first phase of its 2025 Cruise Month campaign, putting a focus on ocean holidays in the lead-up to the summer sailing season. This week's campaign will focus on the growing travel opportunities offered by Ocean Cruising, highlighted in social media activity, digital advertising, outdoor billboards and other initiatives designed to direct consumers to book via their local CLIA travel consultant.

Nominations open for 23rd Annual CLIA Awards

2 October 2025

CLIA is gearing up for its biggest annual night of celebration, with nominations now open for the 23rd Annual Cruise Industry Awards for Australasia. From now until Friday 21 November 2025, CLIA members will be able to nominate themselves or their peers for the most prestigious awards available to cruise specialist travel agents in Australia and New Zealand. Fourteen award categories will be judged this year, including nine open to peer- or self-nomination.

Cruise Month returns to celebrate the coming summer season

1 October 2025

CLIA has launched its expanded Cruise Month campaign for 2025, putting cruise holidays in the spotlight ahead of a busy summer season of sailing. Throughout October, this year's campaign will bring a fresh cycle of social media activity and promotions to inspire cruise fans and help them plan their next cruise.

CLIA announces line-up for Cruise Month Spotlight Sessions

25 September 2025

More than 20 cruise lines will take the stage next month at CLIA's new Spotlight Sessions on river cruising and expedition cruising - and limited places are still available for travel agents to take part in a live studio audience. CLIA has confirmed the line-up for the Spotlight Sessions, which will be recorded live in Sydney on 7 October as part of this year's Cruise Month initiatives.

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