The countdown to the cruise industry’s biggest night of celebration has begun, with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today opening nominations for its 21st Cruise Industry Awards.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is indulging in luxury cruising this week, in the fourth and final week of Cruise Month.

Silversea has introduced an all-new Silversea Academy – an exclusive educational platform designed to empower travel advisors dedicated to the world of ultra-luxury cruising.

Last weekend’s Headline sponsor of CLIA Australasia’s Cruise Industry Awards in Sydney was Visit Qatar, a burgeoning destination for cruise visitors that late last year opened a state-of-the-art cruise terminal in Doha, in the weeks leading up to the World Cup.

A week after the announcement of the early-retirement of Steve Odell as Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific for Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises, LATTE spoke with the cruise veteran about his decision, career highs, passing on the baton, and what he plans to do next.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia will put Expedition Cruising in the spotlight next month during its latest online education event for travel advisors.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has unveiled a mid-year membership package that opens the door to the cruise industry’s biggest upcoming events – including Cruise360 Australasia in Sydney next month.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia has confirmed the return of its popular Cruise Port & Destination Virtual Showcase, giving travel advisor members a chance to gain practical insight into top cruise destinations around the world.

Ben Angell, Vice President & Managing Director of Norwegian Cruise Line APAC, has been elected as the new Chairman of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia following the association’s annual general meeting in Sydney this week.

Cruise Lines International Association Australasia has set the agenda for its Ocean Debut Virtual Showcase for 2022.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has confirmed a new date for its Cruise360 Australasia conference, which will now be held in Sydney on Thursday 25 August. The event had previously been planned for Friday 3 March, but was deferred a few weeks ago due to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.

The international cruise industry has called on the Federal Government to provide urgent economic assistance to local Australian businesses left devastated by the suspension of cruise tourism.