CLIA News

CLIA LIVE expands to eight cities in 2025

12 November 2024

CLIA has announced an expanded CLIA LIVE program for 2025, bringing travel agent training events to eight cities across Australia and New Zealand this autumn. The 2025 CLIA LIVE series will add Christchurch and the Gold Coast to the program, which also includes Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Auckland and Sydney.

New study reveals NZ$1.37 billion value of cruise tourism in Aotearoa New Zealand

1 November 2024

The full value of cruise tourism in New Zealand has been detailed for the first time in a new economic analysis, showing a total windfall of NZ$1.37 billion for communities around the country during the 2023-24 financial year. An economic impact assessment jointly commissioned by CLIA and the New Zealand Cruise Association (NZCA) provides the first detailed analysis of cruise tourism in Aotearoa, quantifying its full economic impact alongside the employment it supports.

CLIA wins top training award at NTIAs

28 October 2024

CLIA has been honoured at Australia's National Travel Industry Awards (NTIAs), receiving the award for 'Most Outstanding Travel Industry Training Institution'. Announced at a gala dinner in Sydney on Saturday night, the award recognises CLIA's extensive professional development programs and the role they have played in fostering an expanding community of cruise-specialist travel agents.

Cruise Month celebrates Luxury Cruising

21 October 2024

Luxury cruise lines are creating some of the most rewarding experiences available in international travel, bringing authentic cultural encounters to the fore as they explore the world in style. CLIA today launches the fourth of its weekly themes in October's Cruise Month initiative, celebrating luxury cruising and the growing variety of experiences available to high-end travellers.

Australian cruise tourism surges to record A$8.43 billion economic value

18 October 2024

The value of cruise tourism in Australia has surged to a record high, generating A$8.43 billion for the national economy during 2023-24 while supporting more than 26,000 jobs around the country. An economic impact assessment jointly commissioned by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the Australian Cruise Association (ACA) shows a thriving cruise economy in Australia, driven by significant increases in passenger spending and cruise line outlays.

Nominations open for 22nd Annual CLIA Awards

15 October 2024

The countdown to the cruise industry's biggest night of celebration has begun, with CLIA today opening nominations for its 22nd Annual Cruise Industry Awards. The awards will help recognise the pivotal role Australian and New Zealand travel agents have played in achieving record levels of cruise travel internationally, with 15 categories to be judged.

Cruise Month explores new opportunities in Expedition Cruising

14 October 2024

The world's most extraordinary cruise destinations are ripe to explore this week as Cruise Month puts a focus on the growing popularity of Expedition Cruising. CLIA has switched to the third of its weekly themes for this year's Cruise Month initiative, celebrating Expedition Cruising and the remarkable landscapes it opens up for travellers.

River Cruising takes centre stage in Cruise Month

8 October 2024

Cruise Month turns the spotlight on river cruising this week, highlighting travel options along the world's great inland waterways. CLIA has launched the second of its weekly themes for October's Cruise Month initiative, celebrating river cruising and its rise as one of the most innovative areas of international travel.

Cruise Month is here, celebrating holidays at sea

30 September 2024

Cruise Month has arrived, marking the start of a spectacular summer cruise season in Australia and New Zealand. CLIA today launched the first initiatives in a month-long campaign designed to generate fresh excitement around cruising and direct consumers to CLIA-member travel agents.

Cruise Month is back this October

23 September 2024

Cruise Month returns to Australia and New Zealand this October, putting cruise holidays in the spotlight ahead of a busy summer season of sailing. CLIA has revealed a fresh look for this year's program of Cruise Month initiatives, linking the excitement of the cruise experience with the allure of cruise destinations.

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