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Cruise Body CLIA Calls for Measures to Protect Seafarers from Security Threats

CLIA attended the G7 Transport Ministerial Session on Maritime Connectivity and stressed the need to ensure seafarer safety, considering current security threats in the Red Sea and elsewhere.

CLIA Sees Cruise Demand Growing, Expects 35.7 Million Passengers in 2024

Cruise travel is emerging as one of the fastest-growing and most resilient tourism sectors.

CLIA to Welcome Global Leaders for ‘Cruise Week Europe’ Event in Genoa

A strong line up of government ministers and cruise line global CEOs will attend CLIA's Cruise Week Europe event next month.

CLIA Navigates Greek Maritime Students Through World of Cruising

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) organized an educational cruise ship visit for postgraduate students of the University of Piraeus onboard the MSC Splendida in Piraeus.

CLIA: Cruise Lines Continue to Invest in New ‘Green’ Ships

New data report by CLIA confirms step change in cruise industry uptake of new environmental technologies.

CLIA to Host Innovation Expo and European Summit in Genoa

CLIA Innovation Expo and European Summit to focus on innovation, sustainability, and community in Genoa, Italy.

Celestyal Cruises Expands Global Commercial Team with Two Senior Appointments

As part of its investment in key markets, Celestyal Cruises has appointed two senior members - Tobias Klitsch and Beth Hulett - to its commercial team.

Upgraded Ports of Patra and Piraeus to Enhance Greece’s Transport

Upgraded infrastructure and planning at Patra and Piraeus ports are expected to boost Greek economy.

Celebrity Cruises Appoints Greek Brothers as Co-captains of its Fourth ‘Edge’ Ship

Celebrity Cruises has appointed Greek brothers Dimitrios and Tasos Kafetzis as co-captains of the Celebrity Ascent, the company’s fourth ship in its “Edge” Series, debuting winter 2023.

Cruise Lines are Confident of ‘Extraordinary’ 2023 Despite Rising Costs

The resilience of the cruise industry in 2022 and its future challenges for full recovery in 2023 were among the main topics of the International Cruise Summit in Madrid.

Piraeus Port Authority Makes Cruise Tourism a Top Priority

The Piraeus Port Authority is moving ahead with actions to establish Greece’s largest port into a major homeport in the Mediterranean.

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.

Op-Ed: ‘Covid-19 Gave the Cruise Industry the Opportunity to Foster Significant Improvements’ – Giorgos Koumpenas

Giorgos Koumpenas, the president of the Union of Cruise Ship Owners & Association Members, shares his vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Deep Waters for 2020 Greece Cruise Travel Due to Covid-19

Greece's cruise travel sector all but “drowned” in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic which resulted in a 94% decrease in passengers, according to the Greek Cruise Ship Owners Union.

Op-Ed: Cruise… The Day After

Ioannis Bras, the founder and CEO of Five Senses Consulting that specializes in cruise development for ports and destinations, takes a look on how the Covid-19 pandemic will hit the cruise industry.

Greece Allows Cruise Ship Short-term Berthing at Ports

The Greek government has agreed to allow cruise ships to carry out short-term berthing at ports in Greece under strict safety rules.

Sustainable Santorini Cruise Tourism Tops Minister – CLIA Europe Talks

Ways to facilitate cruise tourism to Santorini were discussed between Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and CLIA Europe's Maria Deligianni.

More Greek Destinations in Cruise Company Plans, Says CLIA

International cruise companies are looking to include more Greek destinations in their future itineraries, says the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

CLIA: Global Shipping Gets Proactive for the Environment

The shipping industry is taking proactive measures to safeguard the environment, according to a report by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

Adriatic Sea Region Expecting Over 5.5m Cruise Passengers in 2019

The number of cruise passenger movements in the Adriatic Sea is expected to rise by 7.3 percent to a record 5.52 million in 2019, says recent data.
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