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CLIA: Cruise Tourism is an Opportunity for Greek Travel Agents

Travel agents in Greece should view cruise tourism as an opportunity to increase or diversify their offer, according to Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) Andy Harmer, Managing Director, UK & Ireland.

Posidonia Forum 2023: Expectations High for Cruise Tourism in Greece

Greece is as an important cruise hub in the Mediterranean with great potential for further growth, according to Cruise Lines International Association.

Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum Brings Cruise Industry Leaders Together in Thessaloniki

Over 400 delegates from the global cruise industry are in Thessaloniki, Greece, for the 7th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum.

CLIA: Global Cruise Industry on its Way to Pre-pandemic Growth

At the 7th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in Thessaloniki, CLIA is addressing the major topics, challenges and opportunities that will shape the cruise industry’s agenda in coming years.

Greece Eyes Over €1.1 Billion from Cruise Activities in 2023

Greece this year eyes over 1.1 billion euros from increasing homeporting activity and addition of new port of call destinations, according to CLIA.

Cruise Industry Leaders to Converge at 7th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in Thessaloniki

Top executives and leaders from the international cruise sector will come together at the 7th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum to discuss the industry's challenges and potential.

CLIA – SEA Europe Urge EU to Include Cruise Ship Building in Net Zero Act

Cruise lines, shipyards and marine equipment makers are calling on Europe to include cruise ship building and maritime technology in the Net Zero Industry Act.

CLIA: Demand for Cruise Holidays Continues to Rise

Demand for cruise holidays continues to increase, according to a consumer sentiment survey carried out with 4,500 domestic and international travelers.

Appetite for Cruise Holidays Outdoes Pre-pandemic 2019 Levels

Interest in cruise travel is picking up fast exceeding pre-pandemic 2019 levels, according to data presented during the 5th Adriatic Sea Forum in Bari, Italy.

New EU Border Rules Top CLIA Dialogue

The new EU border rules starting in 2023 and the ways they will affect passenger flows at port terminals topped the agenda of an event of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

Celestyal Cruises Eases Covid-19 Testing Rules, Drops Mask Mandate

Celestyal Cruises has announced the further relaxation of its Covid-19 health protocols for all its sailings.

CLIA Optimistic About Greece Cruise Travel in 2022 and Beyond

Greece is expected to see a significant increase in cruise ship calls from this year, according to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

Cruise Body CLIA at Posidonia 2022 with Sustainability on its Agenda

Representatives of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) attended the Posidonia 2022 shipping event in Greece with a sustainability agenda focused on the momentum of the dynamic resumption of cruise travel.

Thessaloniki Expecting Over 60 Cruise Ship Arrivals in 2022

Thessaloniki is expected to welcome over 60 cruise ships in 2022, the Region of Central Macedonia announced after participating in the Seatrade Cruise Global 2022 event.

Cruise Industry Sailing Toward a Better Future, Says CLIA

As the international cruise industry resumes operations, passenger volume is expected to recover and surpass 2019 levels by the end of 2023, CLIA President and CEO Kelly Craighead said.

Global Cruise Passenger Volume to Exceed 2019 Levels by 2023, Says CLIA

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) sees 2022 as a pivotal transition year for the cruise industry and expects full recovery in 2023.

Cruise Industry has Responsible Tourism Practices High on Agenda, Says Report

CLIA’s annual report produced by Oxford Economics shows the cruise industry’s continued commitment to responsible tourism practices and progress on development of new environmental technologies.

CLIA Appoints Marie-Caroline Laurent as Director General for Europe

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has appointed Marie-Caroline Laurent as Director General for Europe.

UNWTO and Greece to Collaborate on Maritime Tourism Research Centre

Greece will establish the first centre dedicated to measuring sustainable development of coastal and maritime tourism in the Eastern Mediterranean.

CLIA Welcomes Greece’s Cruise Tourism Restart

More than 20 cruise lines are currently scheduled to set sail on cruises around Greece this year, with calls at 45 ports in total.