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Cruise360 backs future-ready cruise specialists

8 July 2026

CLIA has announced a new theme for its Cruise360 Australasia conference this spring: Future Ready. Client Ready. Cruise Ready. Aimed at putting delegates on course for success in a new era of cruising, the 2026 theme will shape a packed two-day program at the International Convention Centre Sydney on 17-18 September.

New Zealand Ministers unite for cruise focus in Wellington

27 May 2026

Senior New Zealand Government Ministers joined cruise industry representatives in Wellington this week as they work to create the conditions for a thriving cruise economy in New Zealand. Representatives from CLIA, the New Zealand Cruise Association (NZCA), Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean Group, and Heritage Expeditions last night joined a forum convened by New Zealand Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston, aimed at attracting more ships and fostering greater economic opportunities from cruise tourism.

Biggest ever CLIA LIVE wraps up Australasian tour

20 May 2026

CLIA wrapped up its biggest ever CLIA LIVE program on the Gold Coast this week, having brought together hundreds of travel agent members for in-person training around Australia and New Zealand. This week�s event at the QT Surfers Paradise is the last of eight two-day seminars held in cities across the region over March, April and May.

Australians set new record for cruise holidays

15 April 2026

The number of Australians taking holidays at sea has surged to record highs, reaching 1.45 million people in 2025, according to figures released today by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). The result is a 9.5% increase on the 1.32 million Australians who cruised in 2024 and overtakes the previous record of 1.35 million set in 2018.

CLIA LIVE 2026 kicks off in Christchurch

16 March 2026

CLIA has launched its CLIA LIVE program for 2026, beginning this week in Christchurch with the first of eight travel agent training events across Australia and New Zealand. Other events will be held over coming months in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Auckland and the Gold Coast, exclusive to CLIA members.

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.

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