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Eden enters new era of cruising

16 September 2019

The NSW South Coast town of Eden has entered a new era of cruise tourism with the arrival of the first ship to utilise the port's new $44 million wharf. The arrival of PO Cruises' Pacific Explorer yesterday signalled the beginning of a busy cruise season for the scenic town, with another 21 cruise ships scheduled to visit over the coming summer.

Environmental advances detailed in CLIA report

12 September 2019

The cruise industry has made unprecedented, year-over-year progress in implementing sustainable technologies and practices according to the third annual Global Cruise Industry Environmental Technologies and Practices Report released today and compiled by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

Cruise industry sets course for Brisbane in 2020

2 September 2019

The cruise industry's peak annual conference Cruise360 Australasia will move to Brisbane next year as Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) celebrates Queensland's growing importance in the cruise sector. After hosting this year's Cruise360 in Sydney last week, CLIA Managing Director Australasia Joel Katz today confirmed the event would move to Queensland in 2020 to help mark the upcoming opening of the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal at Luggage Point.

Industry gathers for biggest ever Cruise360

28 August 2019

The Australian and New Zealand cruise community will gather in Sydney this week for the biggest ever Cruise360 Australasia conference, the industry's key annual forum for sharing ideas, knowledge and visions for the future. More than 600 participants are expected to take part in Friday's sold-out event, the sixth staged in Australasia by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

Record spending highlights importance of cruising to New Zealand economy

16 August 2019

Record levels of cruise ship expenditure revealed today by Stats NZ have highlighted the enormous opportunity cruise tourism presents for the New Zealand economy, according to Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). The latest Cruise Ship Traveller Expenditure report from Stats NZ shows total cruise expenditure in New Zealand was NZ$569.8 million in the year to June 30, 2019, an increase of 28 per cent on the previous year.

Cruise Industry Welcomes Eden Expansion

13 August 2019

The international cruise industry has welcomed a $44 million investment in the Port of Eden on the NSW South Coast, which will help bring further growth in one of Australia's most successful regional cruise destinations. The extension of the port's wharf has been completed in time for the 2019-20 cruise season and will allow larger ships of up to 325m in length to visit Eden without having to bring passengers ashore by tender boats.

Cruise industry and City of Dubrovnik partner for destination stewardship

25 July 2019

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the City of Dubrovnik have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together to preserve and protect the cultural heritage of Dubrovnik through responsible tourism management and to help establish Dubrovnik as a model of sustainable tourism in the Adriatic region and beyond.The MOU signed by CLIA President CEO Kelly Craighead and City of Dubrovnik Mayor Mato Frankovic focuses on investment, collaboration and best practices for long-term destination management to the benefit residents and visitors alike.

Full program release: New host for Cruise360

24 July 2019

Television and radio presenter James O'Loghlin has been named as the host of this year's Cruise360 Australasia conference, heading a packed program of international speakers and panellists who will gather to address the future of the global cruise industry. O'Loghlin's role was confirmed today with the release of the full program for Cruise360 Australasia, presented by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) under the theme #NextGeneration.

A lifetime of adventure cruising: Cruise360 to take insight from expedition leader

1 July 2019

Expedition cruise specialist Aaron Russ spent his childhood travelling on small ships to the Subantarctic Islands, giving him a lifetime of experience to be shared at this year's Cruise360 Australasia conference in August. The General Manager of CLIA Executive Partner Wild Earth Travel, Mr Russ has led more than 100 small ship expeditions to some of the world's most fascinating destinations and will offer his insight as part of a panel discussion on the current revolution in shore excursions.

CLIA boosts agent support with new appointments

26 June 2019

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has boosted its Australasian team with two new appointments to support its travel agent membership and corporate partners. Together they will increase CLIA's capacity to serve and train the travel trade community, helping agents to get the most from the exclusive benefits of their CLIA membership.

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