CLIA Conference 2024

The conference, the largest annual travel agent event of its kind in Europe and the 17th to take place, will include ship visits, conference sessions, a trade fair and a celebratory Sailaway Party.

Wednesday 21 May

10.00 – 16.00 | Two Optional pre-Conference opportunities:

2025 will see two optional pre-Conference opportunities on offer to delegates, available to select at time of registration, subject to availability. The popular 'New to Selling Cruise Day' returns, featuring sales training and product updates, with a new and unique ‘Expedition Summit’ joining the line-up, for those agents wishing to add an extra Expedition Cruise focus to the Conference.

• New to Selling Cruise Sales Day – Southampton (Subject to availability)
• Expedition Summit – hosted onboard Swan Hellenic in Portsmouth (Subject to availability)

Thursday 22 May

10.00 – 10.30 | Conference Registration (O2 Guildhall)

10.30 – 16.00 | Conference Business Sessions (O2 Guildhall)

16.30 – 19.30 | Networking Trade Fair

Friday 23 May

08.30 – 15.00 | Travel Agent delegates are invited to select their ship visit choice:

• Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines - Balmoral
• P&O Cruises - Britannia
• Oceania Cruises - Vista

19.30 – 23.59 | Celebratory Sailaway Party (O2 Guildhall)

Saturday 24 May

08.30 – 15.00 | Travel Agent delegates are invited to select their ship visit choice:

• Princess Cruises - Sky Princess
• MSC Cruises - MSC Virtuosa
• Royal Caribbean International – Independence of the Seas

15.00 | Close of Conference

Andy Harmer, CLIA UK & Ireland managing director, said:

"Our 2025 conference promises to be a standout date in the travel trade calendar. Not only will we showcase an incredible selection of ships, but we’ll also deliver the latest industry insights and practical knowledge through a diverse range of in-person sessions. Every cruise sector will be covered, including ocean, river, expedition, yacht and sailing, making this a truly immersive event for agents. We're seeing unprecedented momentum across the industry, so next year is the ideal time to join us, whether agents are just starting their cruise sales journey or are simply looking to top up their knowledge. We can't wait to welcome trade partners once again."

Headline Sponsors

ABP Southampton

Mail Metro Media

Travel Weekly

CLIA Member Agent Exclusive

• CLIA Conference is available exclusively to CLIA Travel Agent members, and you will be required to state your CLIA Agency ID number as part of your registration. As the Conference takes place in the new year, your Agency Membership must remain valid into 2025 to ensure your registration remains confirmed.