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CLIA CEO to Step Down

Cruise Lines International Association - CLIA (logo)Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) President and CEO Cindy D’Aoust is stepping down at the end of the year. The organization said D’Aoust is moving on “to focus on family priorities.” (travelagentcentral.com)

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Cruise Industry Trade Group Needs a New Leader Again

Cruise Lines International Association - CLIA (logo)The cruise industry is still growing fast, and the next leader of Cruise Lines International Association should be prepared to address the side effects of that growth. We’ll be interested to see who ends up in the job, especially considering earlier difficulty in filling it. (skift.com)

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CLIA Announces Partnership With Avoya Travel

Cruise Lines International Association - CLIA (logo)Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced a development partnership with Avoya Travel, a CLIA Premier Agency Member. Under this new partnership, CLIA will serve as the preferred professional development and introductory travel education provider for new-to-travel professionals opening an independent agency in the Avoya Travel Network. (travelagentcentral.com)

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Data shows cruising is becoming increasingly popular with millennials. Carnival Corporation’s story illustrates why vacationers are becoming increasingly fond of the cruising industry through the firsthand accounts of previous cruise goers

Cruising no longer is just the fastest growing part of the vacation industry. It is now one of the hottest vacations for millennials, who represent a primary and often elusive target for marketers across industries. (more…)



CLIA Revenue Falls as CEO Takes Home $850,000

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), a non-profit entity tasked with promoting the cruise industry, saw total revenue decline in 2016, as CLIA posted $25.9 million in annual revenue, down from $26.8 million a year prior. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

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CLIA Releases 2018 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook and Cruise Travel Trends

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, has released the 2018 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook. The report offers an in-depth look at the cruise industry’s overall global economic impact as well as the trends impacting cruise travel in 2018. (more…)







Plan a Cruise Month: The Latest Agent Incentives and Deals

Plan a Cruise Month is officially upon us, and that means deals, deals, and more deals. The Plan a Cruise campaign, started by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), was initiated so that travelers could learn about, plan, and take a cruise vacation more easily and efficiently. (travelagentcentral.com)

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CLIA Celebrates 2017 Plan a Cruise Month Around the World

October is Plan a Cruise Month – a worldwide movement to learn more about cruising and how to plan and take a cruise vacation. The campaign, created by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) offers insight on the best cruise destinations, special cruise line deals and promotions as well as experts to help navigate the many cruise vacation options available for every travel style and budget. (more…)

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Leaders of Cruise Lines International Association Meet With Mayor of Dubrovnik to Discuss State of the Tourism Industry

MSC Magnifica at DubrovnikThe Mayor of the City of Dubrovnik, Mato Franković, and his associates met with the management team of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) along with high-level representatives of the world’s leading cruise lines on Thursday in Hamburg, to discuss the current state of the tourism industry within Dubrovnik.

CLIA Reports on a productive Port and Destination Summit

The Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) hosted its fourth Port and Destination Summit on 5th September. Over 260 international partners of CLIA Executive Partner Program, including 50 cruise line executives gathered at the Hamburg Messe and Congress GmbH Hamburg, one day before the Seatrade Europe Cruise & River Convention official opening. (cruisebusiness.com)







CLIA Welcomes Cruise.com as Premier Agency Member

As part of this new relationship, Cruise.com has introduced a new Certified Travel Specialist Program, which requires that any travel professional enrolled in the program must complete their CLIA Certified Cruise Counselor (CCC) certification. (travelagentcentral.com)

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