CLIA News

Embrace the Future: CLIA releases full Cruise360 Australasia program

31 July 2024

CLIA has announced the full line-up of speakers and panelists for this year's sold-out Cruise360 Australasia conference, bringing together a wealth of international expertise and local insight to help prime travel agents for success. Under this year's theme Embrace the Future, CLIA has created a program to inform, inspire, and equip agents so they can expand and grow their cruise business into the future.

World experts in the spotlight at Cruise360 Australasia

24 July 2024

Cruise industry leaders from around the world will take the stage at Cruise360 Australasia next month, offering essential insight to help travel professionals thrive in a rapidly evolving sector. CLIA today announced six international speakers and panellists who will visit Sydney for this year's sold-out Cruise360 on August 30, joining a record number of travel agents and cruise representatives from throughout Australasia.

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.

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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