Record Growth for CLIA Membership

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland made some significant announcements at their annual conference held in Southampton, attended by over 850 trade delegates. Andy Harmer, the Managing Director, highlighted:

• A 10% increase in CLIA membership since May 2024, now totaling nearly 4,300 agencies and 10,000 individuals utilizing CLIA’s resources and training.
• Expansion of online virtual ship tours with 12 new vessels added this year.
• Announcement of a complimentary ‘New to Selling Cruise Virtual Day’ scheduled for July 3, aimed at newcomers to cruise selling.
• The upcoming CLIA Cruise Week from September 15-21, with updates for agents emerging in the following months.

Notable Ships for Conference Attendees:

• Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral
• P&O Cruises’ Britannia
• Oceania Cruises’ Vista
• Princess Cruises’ Sky Princess
• MSC Cruises’ Virtuosa
• Royal Caribbean International’s Independence of the Seas

Andy Harmer stated:

“The cruise sector is thriving, and we’re thrilled to see so many agents, cruise lines, and partners come together to share ideas, learn, and celebrate our progress.”

With these new initiatives, CLIA is steadfast in its commitment to support agents, facilitating their growth in confidence, knowledge, and sales.