Christine Cole inducted into Cruising Hall of Fame
Respected Australian cruise industry champion, the late Christine Cole, has been inducted into the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Hall of Fame in a presentation at this year’s Western Australian Cruise Exchange in Perth. (more…)
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Over 60 agents who successfully completed a seven-month CLIA training programme have been officially recognised as river or expedition ‘Cruise Champions’. 
Today, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced that Dondra Ritzenthaler, CEO of Azamara Cruises, has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2026 CLIA Hall of Fame Cruise Industry Award for Lifetime Achievement. 
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is holding its 2026 European Summit from 23 to 26 February in Funchal, bringing together cruise line executives, European and national policymakers, and maritime industry leaders to discuss sustainable growth, connectivity and destination readiness.
European cruise industry leaders to gather in Madeira to advance policy dialogue, sustainability, and regional development.
During the 2026 Excellence Cruise Awards held today in Madrid, a special recognition was presented to the Port Authority of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, CLIA and MSC Cruises for the joint development of the educational programme “All Aboard”.
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading authority of the global cruise community, today announced that Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc, has been named Chair of CLIA’s Global Executive Committee (GEC) for a two-year term from 2026 through 2027.
On October 7, with great enthusiasm and participation, the first session of the educational program “All Aboard!” took place at the Gil Vicente School in Lisbon.
The Port Authority of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), in collaboration with MSC Cruises, have launched the first edition of All Aboard!, an educational project designed to introduce Year 5 pupils in Santa Cruz de Tenerife to the many different professions on board a cruise ship through dynamic and interactive sessions. 
The global cruise industry is on a clear path of recovery and growth. According to CLIA’s 2025 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook, over 37.7 million passengers are expected this year, with more than 310 ships sailing worldwide. 
