CLIA expands trade support with expedition event

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland today (March 20, 2025) hosted 70 delegates from across the trade at its CLIA Expedition Cruise Forum.

Held at the Courthouse Hotel London, the event featured:

• Business sessions, outlining the latest expedition insights and trends
• Product training and networking, via individual cruise lines and associated partners

As part of the day, CLIA's latest expedition partner, ExplorEarth, announced it is hosting a dedicated section on its website - www.explorearth.com/CLIA - exclusively for CLIA members. It will feature a piece by expedition expert and writer Mark Stratton, plus an 'Ask ExplorEarth' section where CLIA members can ask its team sales or product questions. Recommended CLIA partner cruises will also be highlighted.

In addition, CLIA stated a dedicated 'Small Ship Cruising Day' will be held for the trade on May 7. A series of tailored assets, information and webinars will be made available to help agents increase their knowledge and promote the sector, which includes yacht, ship and coastal cruising, as well as expedition vessels.

It follows the recent unveiling of a new ‘River Cruise Day’, which is being held on April 3.

Andy Harmer, CLIA managing director UK & Ireland, said: "I'd like to thank everyone from across the expedition cruise sector who supported us today, and the fantastic feedback and engagement from all the agents who joined us. Expedition travel is thriving and we're excited to help our partners enhance their sales expertise by learning more about the wealth of options at their disposal.

"We're also pleased to reveal plans for a further dedicated cruise day, this time focussing on the wide range of small ships available to sell. I'd encourage all agents to keep an eye out for further details on this, as well as our upcoming event next month where we'll support the trade with all aspects of river cruise sales."