Emerald Cruises Names CLIA’s Kelly Craighead As Godmother For Emerald Sakara
Kelly Craighead, president and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association and vice chair and executive director of the Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation, has been named godmother of Emerald Cruises’ newest ship, Emerald Sakara. The ship will enter service in August and have her naming
Cruise Industry Commits to Pursue Net-Zero Carbon for Global Cruising by 2050
The prime voice of the global cruise industry, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), has released the results of its 2022 Global Cruise Industry Environmental Technologies and Practices Report. The report specifies the significant progress towards reaching the industry’s goal of net-zero
CLIA Calls Out New CDC Cruise Ship Guidelines
Your favorite oversight entity has a new plan for cruising, but some in the industry are already raising concerns about how well it will work. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a new COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships which not only seems to ignore the latest societal tre
Cruise Deal of the Week – December 31, 2021
Happy New Year! As we enter 2022, things are definitely looking up for the cruise industry despite the rise of the Omicron variant and uncertainty elsewhere across the travel realm. This week felt like a step backwards in some ways as the CDC raised their warning for cruise passengers despite cruise
CLIA Tells CDC It’s Time to Cruise
When it comes to cruising, nobody knows more than CLIA. The Cruise Lines International Association is the world’s largest cruise industry trade association which represents 95% of global ocean-going cruise capacity. Today, the organization called on the Centers for Disease
Royal, Norwegian Enter Historic Collaboration
Two of the biggest names in cruise are collaborating for the first time ever on new health and safety standards for the cruise industry. Royal Caribbean Group and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings are working with leading public health experts to oversee the new protocols and standards aimed at keeping
Cruising Will Return…But When is the Question
I’m not one to moan about inconveniences, but take away my life’s passion and I’m likely to go off the deep end. Take away the ability to cruise to the four corners of the earth and you will definitely hear from me. Not to cast blame on anyone in particular or throw caution to the […]
State of the Cruising: What’s to Come in 2019
It’s that time of the year again! Cruise Lines International Association (also called CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry trade organization, released their annual 2019 State of the Cruise Industry which takes a look the latest cruise trends in the industry for the upcoming year. No
October Means It’s Time to #ChooseCruise
The air is crisp, the leaves pop with color and the aroma of pumpkin spice wafts just about everywhere you go. There’s plenty of reasons to love October, but it’s also the kickoff for the Cruise Lines International Association’s #ChooseCruise campaign. A leading voice in the cruise industry, t
The Caribbean Is Open for Business
The Caribbean Is Open for Business Cruise News – Oct. 16, 2017 During a media call this morning, Caribbean cruising’s biggest-bigwigs provided post-hurricane updates on the region’s various islands, including some of its most popular ports of call. On the call were Arnold Donald, chair of
Cruise Industry Celebrates 2017 Plan a Cruise Month
Cruise Industry Celebrates 2017 Plan a Cruise Month Cruise News – Oct. 2, 2017 October is Plan a Cruise Month — a worldwide movement to learn more about cruising and how to plan and take a cruise vacation. The campaign, created by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading au
New Study Finds Cruising Popular Among Men and Millennials
New Study Finds Cruising Popular Among Men and Millennials The new Cruise Industry Consumer Outlook, conducted on behalf of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, found that men and millennials are more interested in taking a cruise
CLIA Releases 2017 Cruise Trends Forecast
CLIA Releases 2017 Cruise Trends Forecast Cruise News – Dec. 22, 2016 Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, has released the 2017 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook, which details a steady pace of cruise travel interest and
Celebrate Your #CruiseSmile to Win Cruises
Celebrate Your #CruiseSmile for a Chance to Win a Cruise Each Week in October Cruise News – September 30, 2016 Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry trade association and leading authority of the global cruise community, has announced that October
Asia Cruises: No Signs of Slowing Down | Cruise News – August 11, 2016
State of the Asia Cruise Industry: No Signs of Slowing Down Cruise News – August 11, 2016 Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, has released the findings of the new, comprehensive 2016 Asia Cruise Trends study that reveals the
Five Faves: Women Cruise-Line Presidents
For International Women’s Day, We’re Celebrating 5 Women Cruise Line Presidents! Today is International Women’s Day — a day to “celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women.” So what better time to applaud five rockin’ women who are at the helm of your fa
October Is National Plan a Cruise Month! | Cruise News – Sept. 24, 2015
October Is National Plan a Cruise Month! Cruise News – Sept. 24, 2015 Show your #CruiseSmile to win one of 31 cruise vacations! Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the unified voice of the global cruise community, has announced October is National Plan a Cruise Month. Through the c
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – June 12, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs June 12, 2015 Small-ship operator Un-Cruise Adventures has released its full deployment schedule for 2016, with nine ships offering adventure and river cruises in Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, Columbia and Snake Rivers, Mexico, Hawaii, and new for 2016, the Galáp
Deals of the Week: CLIA Cruise Week Brings Savings…and more – Cruise News, Oct. 3, 2014
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2014 Brings New Ships, Exotic Destinations, says CLIA
The 2014 State of the Cruise Industry forecast from the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) predicts a good year for cruising, of course, but there are some also some juicy tidbits in the report. CLIA’s 63 member lines are expecting 21.7 million passengers this year. That’s up
