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Clia: Cruise suspension to have 'pronounced detrimental effect' on global economy

The sector will "be an important part" of the world’s economic and societal recovery, the association believes

Coronavirus: Clia postpones 2020 conference

It was due to take place in Southampton from 26-28 April

CMV rejoins Clia after three-year absence

CMV also recently opened a new sales office in Marseille

Clia reassures tourists amid Australia bushfire crisis

Only five cruise itineraries have been altered due to the raging fires

Cruise sector 'closely monitoring' Middle East tensions

Clia says lines ready to alter itineraries, if necessary

Cruise sector 'accelerating efforts' to lead on responsible tourism

The report found environmental sustainability will be a priority for the cruise industry going into 2020

Clia hosts inaugural Ireland Cruise Conference

More than 80 Irish agents attended the 2019 Ireland Cruise Conference in Dublin

Venice to route cruise ships away from city centre

Move follows collision in June involving MSC Opera and Uniworld’s River Countess

'Keep calm and carry on holidaying'

I’ve often heard people from outside the travel industry express surprise at how closely the sector works together and last week was the perfect example of travel’s unique quality

Clia chair: 2019 is challenging, but Brexit is just 'bump in the road'

Tony Roberts insisted there are numerous positives, despite 2019 proving a tough and challenging year

Clia to host luxury and expedition cruise showcases

Events in Belfast, Manchester and Norwich this October will aim to build closer relations between agents and lines

Clia bosses explain why agents are behind the growth in river cruising

D'Aoust to step down as Clia president

She will remain in her role until a successor is found and will help oversee the transition to a new leader

Clia appoints Thomas Boardley general secretary Clia Europe

Boardley brings 40 years maritime experience to the cruise sector

Clia UK and Ireland appoints a new chair

The cruise association has named the successor to Stuart Leven, who was in the role for the last 18 months

Should the cruise industry expand its horizons?

The UK ocean cruise market is on course to reach two million passengers - but this new target is not just an aspiration, it’s a necessity

Agents 'shouldn't worry about language of cruise' with customers

Clia boss Andy Harmer told delegates at The Travel Network Group’s Get on Board conference he draws the line at using the word "boat" though

Clia Asia Forum: Specialists' tips for making the most of ‘big ticket’ destinations

Reduced prices, ease of travel and accompanying city breaks are all some of the attractions of Asia cruising

Clia Asia Forum: 'Perfect storm' created for agents to sell region, urges Hawke

Clia’s deputy chair told delegates in Vietnam the time was right to be pushing the “incredibly lucrative market”

Sir Ranulph Fiennes to speak at Clia annual conference

The legendary explorer will deliver a closing keynote speech during Clia UK and Ireland’s 12th annual conference over May 23-25

Sustainability issues ‘going to get bigger’

Customers might not yet be asking about it but sustainability is an issue that’s only going to get bigger and cruise lines need to be shouting about their environmental policies. That was the message from Abta’s Attracting First Time Cruisers conference

More UK sailings ‘easy way’ to boost numbers

The number of UK people taking a cruise would likely have topped two million last year had it not been for Hurricanes Maria and Irma and the devastation they caused to the Caribbean, the chair of Clia UK and Ireland has said

Charting a course for luxury growth

The future of the luxury cruise market was in the spotlight during a TTG Roundtable discussion held with Clia UK & Ireland

‘Shout more about cruise sector’s eco initiatives’

The president of Carnival Cruise Line has urged agents to educate their customers about the work that cruise lines are doing to improve their impact on the environment