Clia News
Global cruise industry announces two new safety policies
On behalf of the global cruise industry, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the European Cruise Council (ECC) today announced that the cruise industry has adopted two new safety policies. These policies, which address issues related to the recording of passenger nationality and the common elements of musters and emergency instructions, result from the Cruise Industry Operational Safety Review launched in January 2012.
CLIA develops cruise industry safety tool kit for agents and clients
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced the release of a Cruise Industry Safety Tool Kit for travel agents and their clients. First distributed at cruise3sixty, the industry’s annual conference in April, the kit is available on CLIA’s web site, www.cruising.org.
CLIA commemorates World Oceans Day
In honor of World Oceans Day, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) highlighted the industry’s longstanding support of measures to protect the world’s oceans wherever its ships operate.
CLIA President Christine Duffy Christens the AmaCerto
Award-winning river cruise line AmaWaterways christened its newest ship, the AmaCerto, today in the scenic Danube town of Vilshofen, Germany. The traditional ceremony centered on the christening and blessing of the ship by its Godmother, Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) President Christine Duffy.
Cruise industry continues to build on successful track record
In honor of Earth Day, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is proud to highlight the recent and ongoing efforts of its member cruise lines to protect and preserve the environment in which they operate.
New proposals to address crimes at sea
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today announced that the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) agreed to the proposal of the United Kingdom, CLIA, and the Philippines to develop guidelines to address concerns related to alleged serious crimes and persons missing at sea.
Experts appointed to evaluate cruise industry operational safety review
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today announced it has appointed a panel of maritime and safety experts to provide an impartial assessment of the recommendations developed by the Cruise Industry Operational Safety Review, launched in January 2012.
Clia announces new online seminar
ruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today launched its 36th online training seminar ‘40 Best Practices for Travel Agent Success.’
CLIA announces dates and cities for Trainingfest 2012
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced dates and cities for TrainingFest 2012, the popular touring combination of seminars and trade show that offers travel agents the opportunity to earn as many as 70 credits toward CLIA Cruise Counselor Certification.
Cruise Shipping Miami: Top execs at CLIA address industry issues and prospects
The top executives of Cruise Lines International Association have spoken to delegates gathered at Cruise Shipping Miami, offering their views on cruising’s safety record and policies as well as the industry’s prospects and commitment to growth in the coming months and years.
Cruise Lines International Association statement on Costa Allegra incident
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) issues the following statement from Christine Duffy, president and CEO of CLIA, regarding the fire on-board the Costa Allegra.
Special Needs Group certified achievement accepted as credit toward CLIA certification
Cruise Lines International Association, the Industry leader in Travel Agent Training, Education and Certification announced today that the Organization will recognize and accept the Special Needs Group Certified Accessible Travel Advocate achievement for CLIA Certification credit.