CLIA News

CLIA congratulates Wunambal Gaambera Traditional Owners

1 July 2024

CLIA has congratulated the Wunambal Gaambera Traditional Owners as they become the godparents of the new expedition cruise ship Seabourn Pursuit, marking a historic first in the cruise industry. The Wunambal Gaambera of Western Australia s Kimberley region became the first Traditional Owners to act as godparents of a major cruise vessel at a ceremony on the weekend, highlighting a focus on preserving the cultural heritage and natural beauty of the destinations cruise ships explore.

Peter Little elected Chairman of CLIA in Australasia

5 June 2024

CLIA has announced the election of Carnival Senior Vice President and Country Manager Peter Little as its new Chairman in Australasia. Mr Little takes over from Norwegian Cruise Line APAC Vice President and Managing Director Ben Angell, who has concluded his two-year term as the head of CLIA's Australasian board.

Industry leaders pay tribute to cruise pioneer Sarina Bratton

5 June 2024

Cruise industry leaders have paid tribute to pioneering Australian businesswoman Sarina Bratton AM as she steps down from the board of CLIA in Australasia after almost three decades of service. Mrs Bratton is a past Chairman of CLIA in Australasia and founder of its precursor, the International Cruise Council of Australasia, which she helped establish in 1996. She is a recipient of CLIA's Hall of Fame award and a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her significant services to tourism, particularly the cruise industry, and to business.

CLIA and ACA unite for Australian Tourism Exchange

16 May 2024

Australia's leading cruise industry associations - Cruise Lines International (CLIA) and the Australian Cruise Association (ACA) - will return to the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) this month to promote the diverse range of cruising products in Australia to the international travel market.

Australian cruise passenger numbers recover

16 April 2024

The number of Australians taking holidays at sea has overtaken pre-pandemic levels, according to new data released today by CLIA. Figures for 2023 show the number of Australians who took an ocean cruise during the calendar year reached 1.25 million, slightly above the 1.24 million who sailed in 2019.

Tourism and government unite as CLIA hosts on-board industry forum

8 March 2024

Tourism industry leaders and key government officials had a first-hand taste of this year's vibrant summer cruise season yesterday, as Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) joined with Celebrity Cruises to host Austrade's quarterly national Visitor Economy Stakeholder Forum in Sydney. More than 30 representatives from national industry bodies and government agencies boarded Celebrity Edge at Circular Quay, where they gained insight into Australia's $5.6 billion-a-year cruise industry and its role within the broader tourism sector.

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.

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