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Cruise Lines International Association (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. (more…)
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October’s new-look Cruise Month campaign has delivered its best-ever results in Australasia, attracting record levels of travel agent involvement while creating a surge in consumers looking to connect with agent members of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). (more…)
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Cruise Lines International Association (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. (more…)
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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. (more…)
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Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has been honoured at Australia’s National Travel Industry Awards (NTIAs), receiving the award for ‘Most Outstanding Travel Industry Training Institution’. (more…)
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The value of cruise tourism in Australia has surged to a record high, generating A$8.43 billion for the national economy during 2023-24 while supporting more than 26,000 jobs around the country. (more…)
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The countdown to the cruise industry’s biggest night of celebration has begun, with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today (October 15, 2024) opening nominations for its 22nd Annual Cruise Industry Awards. (more…)
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The world’s most extraordinary cruise destinations are ripe to explore this week as Cruise Month puts a focus on the growing popularity of Expedition Cruising. (more…)
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Cruise Month returns to Australia and New Zealand this October, putting cruise holidays in the spotlight ahead of a busy summer season of sailing. (more…)
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Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and Big Splash Media have released the latest edition of their annual sustainability magazine New Wave, putting a focus on Indigenous tourism among cruise industry initiatives in destination stewardship and sustainability. (more…)
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At last week’s ‘Embrace the Future’ CLIA Cruise360 event in Sydney, more than 850 agents and trade members gathered to explore trends in cruising. (more…)
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A total of 37 cruise lines will lead the biggest cruise trade exhibition ever held in the Southern Hemisphere this week as Cruise360 Australasia gets underway in Sydney. (more…)
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Cruise lines have called on the New Zealand Government to overturn plans for a 136% increase in cruise visitor fees, which threatens to accelerate an alarming downturn in cruise tourism around the country. (more…)
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New Zealand travellers are primed for their next ocean cruise – led by younger generations who show the strongest sentiment towards cruising, according to Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). (more…)
Cruise industry leaders from around the world will take the stage at Cruise360 Australasia next month, offering essential insight to help travel professionals thrive in a rapidly evolving sector. (more…)
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The New Zealand government has taken aim at the cruise industry, with a hike on border processing fees for cruise ship guests that amounts to an 88% increase. (more…)
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Tickets to Cruise360 Australasia 2024 have now sold out, with more than 800 travel agents and cruise industry representatives ready to attend the biggest cruise conference ever held in the Southern Hemisphere. (more…)
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Karryon Luxury talks to Peter Little, Chair of CLIA Australasia, and Carnival’s SVP and Country Manager, about the ever-evolving cruise industry, juggling two of the most high-profile roles in cruise and why sailing into Sydney never fails to thrill. (more…)
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Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has congratulated the Wunambal Gaambera Traditional Owners as they become the godparents of the new expedition cruise ship Seabourn Pursuit, marking a historic first in the cruise industry. (more…)
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Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced the election of Carnival Senior Vice President and Country Manager Peter Little as its new Chairman in Australasia. (more…)
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Australia’s leading cruise industry associations – Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the Australian Cruise Association (ACA) – will return to the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) this month to promote the diverse range of cruising products in Australia to the international travel market. (more…)
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The number of New Zealanders taking cruise holidays has risen to more than 80% of pre-pandemic levels, according to new data released today by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). (more…)
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The number of Australians taking holidays at sea has overtaken pre-pandemic levels, according to new data released today by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). (more…)
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Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA Australasia) has released tickets for its new River Cruise Showcase on August 29, providing a packed afternoon of training for travel agents attending Cruise360 Australasia in Sydney. (more…)
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The star achievers of the Australasian cruise community have been named at the 21st annual Cruise Industry Awards in Sydney, where more than 500 people gathered to celebrate the renewed success of the international cruise industry. (more…)
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New Zealand maritime industry stalwart Craig Harris has been inducted into cruising’s Hall of Fame at the 21st Cruise Industry Awards for Australasia, recognising his leadership role in the industry for more than four decades. (more…)
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Tourism industry leaders and key government officials had a first-hand taste of this year’s vibrant summer cruise season yesterday, as Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) joined with Celebrity Cruises to host Austrade’s quarterly national Visitor Economy Stakeholder Forum in Sydney. (more…)
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More than 500 guests are set to join the Australasian cruise industry’s biggest annual celebration this weekend as Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) hosts its 21st Cruise Industry Awards in Sydney. (more…)
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Dozens of talented young performers will again take the spotlight at next month’s Cruise Industry Awards for Australasia, helping to celebrate a powerful global comeback in ocean entertainment. (more…)
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Australia is heading into a bumper year of cruising in 2024, as cruise lines offer more local ships, more sailings and more cabins. (more…)
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Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today welcomed Australia’s National Sustainability Framework announced by Commonwealth, State and Territory tourism ministers, and its vision for Australia to be a world leader in sustainable tourism. (more…)
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Australians are being warned to be aware of hidden costs associated with taking a cruise after a health scare among thousands of passengers once again put the cruise industry under the spotlight. (more…)
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Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) will equip its travel agents for new success in 2024, putting education and events at the heart of its membership program for the year ahead. (more…)
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Australia’s cruise industry has generated a record A$5.63 billion for the national economy in its first year of revival, bringing new levels of employment and visitor spending to destinations around the country. (more…)
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Australia is gearing up for a spectacular summer cruise season, bringing new ships, new cruise lines and more than 1800 port calls in destinations around the country. (more…)
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The NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet has confirmed to Cruise Passenger that current Covid restrictions for cruising, including vaccinations, are on the way out. (more…)
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Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced the full line-up of international speakers and cruise industry leaders for its Cruise360 Australasia conference next month. (more…)
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Cruise360 Australasia will explore new shores next month as a panel of international leaders help unlock emerging opportunities in destinations around the world. (more…)
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Cruise360 Australasia will explore the mindset of the modern cruise guest this September through the insight of Virgin Voyages President and Chief Experience Officer Nirmal Saverimuttu. (more…)
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Small-ship specialist Captain Cook Cruises Fiji has united with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) to help build its presence in the Australian and New Zealand markets. (more…)
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