The Gibraltar Tourist Board are delighted to host the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Destination Showcase. The world’s largest cruise trade association are on the Rock for an immersive 2-day conference in which destination education will play a key role.
The Cruise Lines International Association, Clia, has moved to reassure the industry's trade after a “rogue wave” hit Viking Polaris killing one passenger, and injuring four others on a cruise in Antarctica. The accident on the expedition ship took place on November 29, a couple of weeks after two people died during a Zodiac excursion on a Quark Expeditions sailing in the polar region.
A dynamic, interactive and constructive workshop on how to tackle implementing the forthcoming International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s Polar Code has just concluded and fittingly, the workshop took place at London’s home of exploration, the Royal Geographical Society, Kensington.
New data released by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) show that worldwide, cruise industry expenditures generated 117 billion dollars in total economic contributions, supporting the employment of 891,009 full-time equivalent employees with total wages of 38.47 billion.
In commemoration of Earth Day, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) highlighted on Tuesday the extensive efforts of the cruise industry and CLIA member lines to preserve and protect the environment.
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced this week that its Board of Directors approved the adoption of a “Cruise Industry Passenger Bill of Rights” detailing CLIA members' commitment to the safety, comfort and care of guests in a number of important areas.