June 3, 2025
The overall market is growing, according to a new CLIA report
The number of Aussie cruisers continues to rise and while the vast majority are still opting to stay in local waters, a growing number are heading further afield, according to a new report from Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).
Read More…May 21, 2025
CLIA has recorded 97 vessels operating in the luxury cruise space in 2024
The luxury cruise travel market has tripled since 2010 based on the number of ships offering high-end experiences, a new CLIA report has revealed, as it confirmed significant growth is set to continue in that space.
Read More…April 30, 2025
The luxury and expeditions cruise operator is prioritising the local market
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has joined Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) as a Regional Member in Australasia, as it homes in on the local market.
Read More…March 31, 2025
More than 30 organisations from both countries will attend the Miami event
Australia and New Zealand’s largest-ever delegation of cruise representatives will attend the Seatrade Cruise Global conference in Miami next month, highlighting the region’s cruise destinations to international industry leaders.
Read More…March 9, 2025
The champagne corks were popping in Sydney on Saturday night
The achievements of Australasia’s top travel agents supporting the cruise sector were honoured at the 22nd annual Cruise Industry Awards which took place in Sydney on Saturday night.
Read More…February 18, 2025
The actor and presenter will take the mic at the sold-out event next month
Actor and television presenter Luke Jacobz has been named as the host for this year’s 22nd annual Cruise Industry Awards, set to take place on 8 March at The Star, Sydney.
Read More…February 3, 2025
The French river cruise specialist is bolstering its ANZ presence
CroisiEurope has joined Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia, with the new partnership set to showcase the French river cruise specialist to CLIA’s 6,000-strong travel agent membership across Australia and New Zealand.
Read More…January 15, 2025
CLIA travel agent members can snap up a bargain between now and the end of February
CLIA travel agent members can now access an exclusive earlybird rate, as ticket sales opened for this year’s two-day Cruise360 Australasia conference.
Read More…November 27, 2024
Industry is harnessing its creativity and resilience to navigate the doom and gloom
Ongoing economic uncertainty is failing to dampen the cruise industry’s momentum, with the sector fast evolving to better reflect the changing nature of luxury travel, says CLIA Australasia Managing Director Joel Katz.
Read More…November 27, 2024
The new partnership aims to make it even easier to work with the expedition cruise line
Albatros Expeditions has highlighted the importance of the Australian and New Zealand travel community as it signed a new partnership with CLIA to strengthen its local presence.
Read More…June 22, 2020
New video series addresses cruise industry questions
CLIA has launched a video Q&A series on Facebook for its travel advisor members, addressing some of the most commonly asked questions about the cruise industry in Australia and New Zealand.
Read More…November 12, 2018
New ‘Cruise Champion’ to be recognised
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia has announced enhancements for the 2018 Cruise Industry Awards with a refreshed award slate and an updated nominations and judging process.
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