CLIA News

Finalists revealed ahead of sold-out CLIA Awards

16 January 2025

CLIA has announced the finalists for its 22nd Cruise Industry Awards for Australasia, ahead of a sold-out celebration to be held in March. A total of 75 finalists have been chosen from across Australia and New Zealand and will be in the running to win one of cruising's highest honours each a sign of the dedication and professionalism of CLIA's Australasian travel agent community.

Tickets on sale for expanded Cruise360 Australasia in Brisbane

14 January 2025

The Southern Hemisphere's biggest annual cruise industry event is returning to Brisbane this year, with tickets now on sale for an expanded two-day Cruise360 Australasia conference in August. CLIA has released a Super Earlybird Rate for tickets sold by 28 February 2025, available exclusively to CLIA travel agent members.

Nine spectacular new ships make their debut in CLIA online showcase

8 January 2025

Nine of the most anticipated new cruise ships of 2025 will be showcased in an online education series for Australasian travel agents hosted next month by CLIA. The 2025 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.

Maritime Leader Bud Darr Appointed CLIA President and CEO

20 December 2024

CLIA announced today that its Global Executive Committee has appointed Charles Bud Darr as President and Chief Executive Officer effective February 3, 2025. Darr succeeds Kelly Craighead, who, earlier this year, announced her plans to leave the organisation at year's end.

CLIA welcomes 100 new members at Hong Kong workshop

11 December 2024

CLIA has welcomed 100 new travel agent members to its ranks following a full-day workshop held this week at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Cruise Terminal. The event was jointly organised by the Hong Kong Travel Agent Owners Association, CLIA, and Worldwide Cruise Terminals, with the support of Norwegian Cruise Line.

Albatros Expeditions partners with CLIA in Australasia

27 November 2024

Expedition operator Albatros Expeditions has partnered with CLIA to support its presence in Australia and New Zealand, joining as a Regional Cruise Line in Australasia. The partnership brings Albatros Expeditions into CLIA's wider Australasian cruise community, made up of cruise lines from around the world, travel agent members, and executive partners representing ports, destinations, tourism operators, and industry suppliers.

CLIA membership hits record high in Australasia

18 November 2024

CLIA has reached a new membership high in Australasia, increasing its travel agent community by almost 20% during 2024. With 2025 memberships now open, CLIA is preparing for a packed program of educational events and training opportunities throughout the year ahead, equipping Australasian travel agents with the insight needed to succeed in an expanding cruise market.

Study Shows the Highest-Ever Global Economic Impact from Cruise Tourism

13 November 2024

CLIA has shared highlights from its new 2023 Global Economic Impact Study, revealing the highest-ever global economic impact from cruise tourism and reaffirming that 2023 surpassed 2019 as the benchmark year for cruise industry performance.

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.

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