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Paddock to Port Alliance launches to support cruise

4 August 2026

Australian farmers, food suppliers, tourism operators, travel agents, ports and cruise industry leaders have today united in Sydney to launch the Australian Paddock to Port Alliance, a new national campaign making the economic case for a strong and competitive cruise sector. The new Alliance and national campaign will highlight the businesses behind every cruise ship visit, from the produce loaded on board and the suppliers who deliver it, to the hotels, tour operators, transport providers, retailers and regional communities that benefit when cruise ships choose Australia.

Christine Cole inducted into Cruising Hall of Fame

31 July 2026

Respected Australian cruise industry champion, the late Christine Cole, has been inducted into the CLIA Hall of Fame in a presentation at this year s Western Australian Cruise Exchange in Perth. At a dinner hosted by Tourism WA, Christine was named a special recipient of the honour in acknowledgement of her tireless work to support the cruise industry and create tourism opportunities in communities throughout the State.

Cruise experts to debate the impact of AI at Cruise360 Australasia

30 July 2026

Australasian cruise and travel industry figures will go head-to-head in a debate over the impact of AI at this year s Cruise360 Australasia conference in Sydney, setting the scene for a practical technology focus running through September s event. The impact of AI on travel advisors and cruise retailing will be a recurring thread at Cruise360, with three sessions to help delegates understand the latest developments and come away with ready-to-go ideas.

International leaders to headline Cruise360 Australasia

16 July 2026

CLIA will bring an international perspective to the stage at this year's Cruise360 Australasia conference in Sydney, giving cruise specialists a chance to gain global insights from key industry leaders. A highlight of this year's conference will be an expert panel of four cruise line leaders, offering a global perspective to help Australasian travel advisors grow their business.

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.

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