CLIA Press Releases

CRUISE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS ADOPT NEW MUSTER DRILL POLICY

fax — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:28:56 +0000

Best Practice Identified Through Cruise Industry Operational Safety Review

Thursday, February 9, 2012

LONDON –The global cruise industry today announced a new emergency drill policy requiring mandatory muster for embarking passengers prior to departure from port. The new policy follows the industry’s announcement on January 27 of a Cruise Industry Operational Safety Review in response to the Concordia incident and as part of the industry’s continuous efforts to review and improve safety measures. The Cruise Lines International Association, European Cruise Council, and the Passenger Shipping Association put forward the new policy with the support of their member cruise lines.

MICHAEL MCGARRY ON BOARD TO LEAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS FOR CRUISE LINES INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION (CLIA)

fax — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:28:28 +0000

Monday, February 6, 2012

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced today that Michael J. McGarry has joined the organization as Senior Vice President of Public Affairs. McGarry is a veteran senior executive with extensive corporate, agency, trade association and political experience, most recently serving as Managing Partner for R2M Solutions, LLC, a risk and reputation management firm he founded in Washington, DC.

“I am very pleased to have Mike McGarry join the CLIA team.

CRUISE INDUSTRY ANNOUNCES OPERATIONAL SAFETY REVIEW

fax — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:12:16 +0000

Friday, January 27, 2012

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Untitled Document

In response to the Concordia incident and as part of the industry’s continuous efforts to review and improve safety measures, the Cruise Lines International Association, Inc.

NOMINATIONS FOR CLIA’S EIGHTH ANNUAL CRUISE INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME NOW OPEN

fax — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:36:13 +0000

Program Expanded to include New Inductee Category – Cruise Sales Innovator

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today opened nominations for the eighth annual Cruise Industry Hall of Fame, with 2012 inductees to be honored at a gala dinner April 28 at cruise3sixty in Fort Lauderdale.

STATEMENT FROM CLIA RE: COSTA CONCORDIA

akarba — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:54:53 +0000

Monday, January 16, 2012

Fort Lauderdale, FL

On January 13, 2012, Costa Cruises' vessel, the Costa Concordia, struck rock off the coast of Tuscany, Italy after departing from Civitavecchia, on a seven-day voyage with approximately 3,200 passengers and 1,000 crew members. While the large majority of passengers and crew were evacuated successfully, there was also loss of life and injuries. Costa Cruises and Italian authorities continue to search for passengers and crew that remain unaccounted for. It will be some time before the cause, or causes, of the collision are determined.

LATEST CRUISE SHIP TRENDS RIGHT WRONG THINKING ABOUT SHIPBOARD DINING

fax — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:42:48 +0000

CLIA Member Lines Create Innovative Culinary Experiences with Celebrity Chefs, Exciting Brand Partnerships, Healthy and Sustainable Menus, Gastronomic Enrichment Programs, Greater Choice of Dining Venues and More

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Cruise lines are redefining shipboard dining, shattering myths along the way, and the 16 million vacationers who are expected to have cruised in 2011 would not have it any other way.

THOMAS HOHMAN NAMED CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER FOR CRUISE LINES INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION (CLIA)

fax — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:57:10 +0000

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced the appointment of Thomas C. Hohman to the position of Chief Financial Officer. With more than twenty years in finance, accounting and business operations, Hohman will oversee all finance, administration and IT functions at the association.

CLIA TRAVEL AGENCIES GENERATE MILLIONS IN SALES DURING

fax — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:25:05 +0000

Proactive Physical and Online Promotions Capitalize on Heightened Consumer Awareness for An expected $55 million in New Sales, Over $7 Million in Potential Commissions

Friday, December 2, 2011

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Travel agency members of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) took advantage of the recent week-long National Cruise Vacation Week (NCVW) promotion, reporting an expected $55+ million in sales resulting from NCVW events during the period October 17-23 and virtual promotions throughout October, generating over $7 million in potential commissions.

CLIA CONGRATULATES FIRST ACCREDITED CRUISE MANAGER GRADUATE

fax — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:33:17 +0000

New Milestones for Association’s Certification System as Accredited Cruise Counsellor Graduates top 12,000

Friday, October 28, 2011

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Untitled Document Barely six months after launching the program, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has congratulated its first Accredited Cruise Manager (ACM) graduate.

‘THE WORLD’S LARGEST CRUISE SALE’ HIGHLIGHTS NATIONAL CRUISE VACATION WEEK OCTOBER 17-23

fax — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:47:19 +0000

INCENTIVES OFFERED BY CRUISE INDUSTRY AND OVER 5,000 TRAVEL AGENCIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO INCLUDE SAVINGS OF UP TO 50%, FREE AIRFARES, SHIPBOARD CREDITS, UPGRADES AND MORE

Monday, October 10, 2011

Fort Lauderdale, FL

North American vacationers will have a one-time opportunity to buy cruises at incredible values during "The World's Largest Cruise Sale" October 17-23. That is when 25 cruise line members of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and over 5,000 travel agencies throughout the U.S. and Canada will team up for National Cruise Vacation Week (NCVW).