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Cruise industry stars shine at 23rd annual CLIA Awards

7 March 2026

The brightest stars of the Australasian cruise community have been named at a record-breaking 23rd Cruise Industry Awards in Sydney, where close to 600 guests gathered on the weekend to celebrate the strength of the international cruise community. Held by CLIA at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney on Saturday, the gala dinner and presentation night was the largest event of its kind ever mounted by the Australasian cruise industry.

Gavin Smith joins Cruising Hall of Fame at 23rd annual CLIA Awards

7 March 2026

Longstanding cruise line executive Gavin Smith has been inducted into the industry's Hall of Fame at the 23rd annual Cruise Industry Awards for Australasia, honouring his leadership in the development of the region's cruise sector over many decades. At a gala celebration in Sydney hosted by CLIA on Saturday, Mr Smith was announced as the 20th member of the Hall of Fame by Peter Little, the Chairman of CLIA in Australasia and Senior Vice President & Country Manager for Carnival Corporation.

Cruise360 Australasia travel agent tickets now on sale

16 February 2026

CLIA has released tickets for its annual Cruise360 Australasia conference, offering a Super Earlybird Rate exclusively for CLIA travel agent members. The Southern Hemisphere's biggest annual cruise industry event will be held on 17-18 September 2026 at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney, involving a fresh line-up of speakers and panel discussions, as well as an extensive exhibition of cruise lines and destinations.

Agent expertise highlighted in new CLIA Marketing Toolkit

2 February 2026

CLIA has introduced a new Marketing Toolkit for its Australasian members, providing downloadable resources to help travel agents promote cruise holidays and highlight their standing as trusted cruise specialists. Now available in the CLIA Members Hub, the new Members Marketing Toolkit for 2026 has been designed to provide a year-round collection of ready-to-use assets that members can integrate into their own marketing activities.

CLIA Awards finalists revealed after record nominations

19 January 2026

CLIA has announced the finalists for its 23rd Cruise Industry Awards for Australasia after a record level of nominations from across the region's travel agent community. A total of 83 finalists have been named from Australia and New Zealand and will be in the running to win one of 15 awards to be announced at a sold-out gala celebration in Sydney on 7 March, 2026.

Seven spectacular new ships make their debut in CLIA online showcase

12 January 2026

Seven of the most anticipated new cruise ships of 2026 will be showcased in an online education series for Australasian travel agents hosted next month by CLIA. The 2026 Ocean Debut Virtual Showcase will introduce the spectacular new fleet of ships due for launch this year, each offering new opportunities for cruise specialist travel agents and exciting new choices for cruise guests.

Visit Qatar supports CLIA Awards as Headline Partner

22 December 2025

CLIA has announced Visit Qatar will again take the stage as Headline Partner at the 23rd Annual Cruise Industry Awards for Australasia next year. For the fourth year in a row, Visit Qatar will be the primary supporter of the cruise industry s biggest annual night of celebration, which will take place at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney for the first time.

Study shows NZ$1.23 billion windfall from cruise tourism in New Zealand

10 December 2025

Cruise tourism has delivered more than NZ$1.23 billion in economic benefits to the New Zealand economy during 2024-25, according to an economic impact report commissioned by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the New Zealand Cruise Association (NZCA).

Nominations close tomorrow for 23rd Annual CLIA Awards

20 November 2025

CLIA has issued a last-chance call for nominations for the 23rd Annual Cruise Industry Awards for Australasia, with the deadline for entries approaching at midnight tomorrow night. Fourteen award categories will be judged, and the winners announced at a gala celebration on Saturday 7 March, 2026.

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.

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