New service responds to growing demand for niche cruising with a focus on sustainability and local culture GAC Norway has launched a new shore excursion service covering all of Norway,…
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The Bahamas Maritime Authority Announced as Presenting Sponsor for CLIA’s Business on the Bay
The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) is proud to serve as the Presenting Sponsor for Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) Business on the Bay event during Seatrade Cruise Global 2025. As a CLIA Diamond Member, The…
PSTF 2025 Speakers Announced! The cruise industry convenes in Crete The event’s 1st Newsletter brings exciting news about PSTF speakers and participants: PSTF Newsletter The 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum is…
Cruise lines meet with East Med Stakeholders at Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum The 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum (PSTF 2025) is set to bring together an elite assembly of global…
Strong line up for Cruise Week Europe 2025 with spotlight on sustainability, innovation and resilience
Brussels, 20 February 2025 – Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading authority of the global cruise industry, announces a strong line up of Government Ministers, cruise line CEOs, and…
Crisis management and tourism are deeply intertwined, a reality that becomes even more apparent during challenging times. Despite the resilience the tourism industry has displayed in recent years, it remains…
Coastal Powerhouse Summit 2025: Driving Innovation and Sustainability in the Solent
Maritime UK Solent is delighted to announce the inaugural Coastal Powerhouse Conference, set to take place on March 26-27, 2025, at ABP’s iconic Ocean Terminal in Southampton. The conference will…
This new class notation marks a significant advancement in maritime safety and passenger comfort. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has introduced its first class notation for fin stabilisers. For decades, fin stabilisers…
The Port of Rønne plays a central role in the green transition in the Baltic Sea and functions as an important part of the infrastructure between Bornholm, the rest of…
Silverstream and Carnival Corporation expand partnership with new installations to drive efficiency
New deals to install Silverstream’s air lubrication technology will support Carnival Corporation’s decarbonisation goals with projected fuel savings and emissions reductions LONDON, 13 January 2024: Maritime clean technology leader Silverstream Technologies…
Cruise industry looks ahead to European Cruise Week 2025 in Rotterdam, in partnership with local and regional leadership
Brussels, 9 January 2025 – Registrations are open for the highly anticipated CLIA Cruise Week Europe 2025, taking place in Rotterdam from 12-14 March 2025. Held in Europe’s largest seaport,…
MSC CRUISES commences first winter season in Greece with call of MSC Sinfonia to Piraeus – Cruise line new present year-round
Piraeus, 18 November 2024 – MSC Cruises today commenced its first winter season in Greece, marking the first time the cruise line serves this region year-round. MSC Sinfonia will call…
Take a cruise to beautiful mediterranean destinations directly from Piraeus this winter season with MSC Cruises
Piraeus, 7 November 2024 – MSC Cruises is embarking on its first Winter season from Greece, with weekly departures from Piraeus (Athens) to beautiful Mediterranean destinations. MSC Sinfonia will sail…
Cruise Lines International Association names energy and transport leader as director general in Europe
CLIA announces appointment of Director General for Europe (Euro) Samuel Maubanc brings deep experience in climate policy and government relations leadership to the top job for CLIA in Brussels 5…
1.11.2024 06:45:00 | Port of Roenne A/S – Cruise tourism on Bornholm has great support among the island’s residents, who see it as value-creating and positive that cruise ships come to…
THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE Brief Update No 24/006 Date: 30 – Oct – 2024 STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G.…
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Statement regarding the meeting with the Prime Minister of Greece, held on 22 October 2024
Athens, 25 October 2024 – The meeting between CLIA and the Greek Prime Minister, Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, underscored our mutual commitment to cooperate on the sustainable development of the cruise…
The LUXURY TOURISM Conference 2024 took place in the Cyclades Island of Santorini, the number one Greek Destination. The Conference took place at the Nomikos special conference centre at the…
by Theodoros Kontes, director MAJESTIC INTERNATIONAL CRUISES INC., Honorary President, Union of Cruise ship Owners & Associate Members On Friday 11th October, during the recent Malta Maritime Summit 2024 at…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Carnival’s floating complexes have reached record levels of profitability in the third quarter, allowing the second upgrade to profit guidance in just…
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Statement regarding Specific Tourism Management Measures in Greece
We appreciate the Government’s desire to ensure a balanced and sustainable tourism in Greece. We welcome the Minister’s comments on the importance of port infrastructure to improve tourism flows, and the wish to promote new destinations,…
Heraklion to Host 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in May 2025, Marking a First for Greece’s Largest Island
Heraklion to Host 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in May 2025, Marking a First for Greece’s Largest Island Leading Cruise Industry Event to Address Over-Tourism and Explore New Mediterranean Destinations,…
Wärtsilä and Royal Caribbean Group sign Lifecyle Agreement to accelerate sustainability goals
Wärtsilä Corporation, 16 September 2024 at 11 EEST – Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a five-year Lifecycle Agreement with Royal Caribbean Group covering 37 of the company’s cruise ships. The agreement is…
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Statement regarding Tourism Management Measures in Greece
The cruise sector is a success story for Greece contributing 1.4 billion euros to the economy in 2022. CLIA has long called for more investment in port infrastructure and worked…
Cruise industry annual environmental technologies and practices data shows continued progress toward environmental sustainability goals
Washington, 6 September 2024 – Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice of the global cruise industry, today released its annual Global Cruise Industry Environmental Technologies and Practices Report,…