Clia News
New leadership for CLIA in Europe
Cruise Lines International Association has announced the appointment of Ukko Metsola as director general for the organisation in Europe.
US cruise lines extend suspension of sailing into October
Cruise Lines International Association has announced that its ocean-going members have agreed to suspend United States cruise operations until at least October 31st.
Ireland Cruise Conference to return in November
The conference follows the success of the inaugural Ireland Cruise Conference held in Dublin last November, which was attended by almost 100 travel agents.
Cruise heroes to be honoured at CLIA Conference
The flagship three-day conference is the largest travel agent conference in the UK, which this year saw over 700 travel professionals in attendance.
CLIA River Cruise Conference to showcase four vessels
This year’s CLIA River Cruise Conference will include four ship visits and an overnight stay onboard, organisers have revealed.
Goldstein steps up as CLIA global chair
Adam Goldstein succeeds Arnold Donald, president, Carnival Corporation, who served has CLIA global chairman since January 2017.
CLIA unveils commitment to cut carbon emissions sharply by 2030
Cruise Lines International Association has announced a global cruise industry commitment to reduce the rate of carbon emissions across the industry fleet 40 per cent by 2030.
CLIA reveals £10b cruise impact on UK economy
The cruise industry generated more than €10 billion for the UK economy in 2017, representing around 22 per cent of the cruise industry’s ‘total output’ across Europe.
CLIA searches for new leader as D’Aoust departs
Cruise Lines International Association has begun the search for new leadership after Cindy D’Aoust said she would step down at the end of the year.
CLIA claims near €50bn contribution from cruise sector to European economy
The cruise industry contributed a record €47.86 billion to the European economy in 2017, according to new figures released by Cruise Lines International Association in its updated European Economic Contribution Report.
Boardley takes up CLIA leadership role in Europe
Cruise Lines International Association has announced Thomas Boardley will join the organisation on October 1st, as secretary general, CLIA Europe.
Roberts appointed CLIA UK chairman
CLIA UK & Ireland has appointed Tony Roberts, Princess Cruises’ vice-president UK and Europe, as chair. He succeeds Stuart Leven, vice-president EMEA and managing director of RCL Cruises, who has served as chair for the past 18 months.