Theme announced for CLIA Conference
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has announced that the theme for this year’s CLIA Conference, which will take place from June 4-6 in Southampton, is ‘Cruise Ready’. (more…)
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Agents can now apply for a place for Cruise Line International Association’s (CLIA) Expedition Showcase 2026.
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has announced its 2026 conference will be held from June 4-6 in Southampton. 
Trafalgar has joined Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland as a river cruise operator member, marking a significant step in the brand’s expansion into river cruising.
The Minister for Tourism, Sir Chris Bryant MP, has today (May 1st) praised the cruise industry and embraced its place in the UK’s tourism ecosystem at the Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) inaugural UK Cruise Tourism Summit in Liverpool. 
Liverpool played host to Cruise Europe’s first regional meeting in a number of years. CE UK & Ireland chair and general manager Liverpool Cruise Port, John Mawer, led the event with new CE chair Simone Maraschi and CE managing director Jens Skrede in attendance, alongside 27 port and associate members.
Delegates confirmed on the sailing (22 – 23 November 2024) can attend an exclusive trends and insight session onboard, hosted by expert sales adviser, Debbee Dale, and CLIA’s trade membership and events manager, Adele Fitzpatrick-Foster. 

A scheme aiming to boost diversity and social mobility in the cruise industry by enabling A-Level students to learn more about careers within the sector is set to expand after a successful pilot phase. 
Expedition cruising is the best way to get customers who have never cruised before to try their first sailing, Silversea’s president and chief executive Barbara Muckermann has told agents.
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) reception at the House of Commons was held to highlight the economic benefits of cruise tourism to all parts of the UK. 