CLIA Gibraltar - Destination Showcase 2024

Our Showcase will again head overseas in Autumn 2024, and this time to the southernmost tip of the Iberian peninsula, as we host an immersive cruise event in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. Cruise guests arriving into the Port of Gibraltar today continue to be drawn by the limestone Rock which dominates the backdrop. From history, architecture and art to wildlife and outdoor experiences, Gibraltar has much to offer.

Destination education will play a key role throughout the event, with business sessions covering this topic as well as the invitation to join local tours and excursions in Gibraltar itself. Delegates will also be welcomed to two ship tours at the Port, with all delegates visiting both Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam and Azamara Quest as part of the event.

The Showcase will be hosted in conjunction with Visit Gibraltar, the marketing brand of the Gibraltar Tourist Board, who will work with us to deliver the event, and provide preferential rates for your hotel accommodation in the city. The full programme commences with a Welcome reception, early evening on Sunday 15 September. The Conference programme closes with a Farewell Dinner on Tuesday 17 September, for travel home on Wednesday 18 September. Both travel to/from Gibraltar, accommodation and personal expenditure for the duration of the event are at the arrangement and expense of individual attendees.

Overview Schedule:

• Sunday 15 September – Delegates travel to Gibraltar / Optional Welcome evening Reception
• Monday 16 September – Morning Business sessions onboard Holland America Line Nieuw Statendam & Tour / Lunch & Networking Trade Fair ashore / Welcome Dinner
• Tuesday 17 September – Morning Ship Visit to Azamara Cruises Azamara Quest / Optional Afternoon Local Excursions / Farewell Dinner
• Wednesday 18 September – Optional Local Excursions / Delegates to depart home

Transfers:

A single return coach transfer will be offered from Malaga Airport (AGP) for those that choose to fly to Spain, on both Sunday 15 September (Malaga Airport to Gibraltar), and returning Wednesday 18 September (Gibraltar to Malaga Airport).

Hotel accommodation:

CLIA rates at a number of hotel options in Gibraltar will be shared shortly. Delegates will need to book independently.

Essential information:

• Plan to arrive on Sunday 15 September and depart on Wednesday 18 September – UK flights operate directly to Gibraltar; or you can fly into Malaga and take advantage of a single transfer (each way). No transfers are offered to and from Gibraltar airport.
• You are responsible for booking your flights and accommodation, for having suitable travel insurance, and for providing CLIA with accurate passport information to give you access to the ships.
• This is open to CLIA member travel agents only.

Date and time:

Sunday 15 – Wednesday 18 September 2024