More people than ever before chose a cruise holiday last year – with some 28.5 million people taking to the seas and rivers. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) revealed a 6.7% increase in 2018 – as a result, the organisation representing cruise lines has revised its forecast for this year to an astonishing 30 million … Read more
Cruise lines are preparing to battle a new government tax on passengers designed to fund environmental measures. The industry lobby group Cruise Lines International Australia (CLIA) sent out a warning this week that a new “biosecurity import levy” will drive up costs for both operators and passengers. The levy, set to be implemented in July … Read more
Agents, marketers and cruise line heads were the winners at the cruise industry awards for Australia and New Zealand 2018 – claimed to be the world’s biggest such event. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia’s awards night attracted more than 500 guests, and Managing Director Joel Katz said this year’s awards were among the most … Read more
Australia’s burgeoning population of cruise passengers will continue to grow next year, according to the ship owners’ body. In a State of the Cruise Industry Outlook report, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) says Australasia continues to have the highest market penetration in the world. Cruise sales will continue to grow next year, meaning even more … Read more
The value of cruise tourism in Australia 2017/18 equated to a staggering $4.8 billion in economic benefits – with $1.2 billion of that figure, coming from passenger spending, according to Cruise Lines International Association’s economic report. On average, an international cruise passenger spends $590 per day pre and post cruise and $215 per day in … Read more
The new head of Australia’s peak cruising body has returned to the attack on how Sydney’s capacity problems are costing jobs and growth. Carnival Australia’s president Sture Myrmell, the local head of seven of the world’s leading cruise brands, was appointed to chair Cruise Lines International Association Australasia, the body representing cruise ship owners. “There … Read more
The Cruise Lines International Association has released some of its predictions for cruise this year. The experts from CLIA have compiled together an annual overview of the behaviours and travel preferences of cruisers this year. CLIA president and CEO Cindy D’Aoust said: “Industry research efforts, like the 2018 Cruise Travel Report, offer valuable insight to … Read more
It was the night when the men and women behind Australia and New Zealand’s cruise industry get the recognition they deserve. More than 500 joined Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia in marking a record year of cruising at the 16th Annual Cruise Industry Awards in Sydney. A total of 19 awards were handed out … Read more
Cruising’s night of nights is just around the corner and CLIA has announced the finalists for its prestigious Cruise Industry Awards. Winners will be announced on February 20. Who would get your vote? Cruise Agency of the Year – Australia Bicton Travel WA Cruise Travel Centre NSW Cruiseabout Kew VIC King William Travel SA Travelrite … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
