Cruise Associations
MedCruise at the Forefront of Seatrade Europe 2025
The 2025 edition of Seatrade Europe, held in Hamburg from 10 to 12 September, marked a significant opportunity for MedCruise to reaffirm its leading role in the cruise landscape of the Mediterranean and its adjoining seas. The Association participated in the event with a strong and structured institutional presence, actively contributing to strategic discussions, presentations, […] Read more
European Cruise Ports Strengthen Cooperation
At Seatrade Cruise Europe 2025, held in Hamburg, the leading European cruise port associations reaffirmed their strategic collaboration, while also presenting the findings of a major joint survey on the impact of cruise tourism on port destinations. The event marked a key opportunity to reflect on sustainability, innovation, and resilience in a constantly evolving industry. […] Read more
CLIA: The annual environmental technologies report
The global cruise industry continues to make significant strides toward environmental sustainability. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading organization representing the cruise industry, has recently published its annual Environmental Technologies and Practices report, analyzing progress made by its members from 2018 to 2024. The report highlights how cruise lines are investing in technological innovations […] Read more
GPH: the new cruise investment plans
Global Ports Holding announced an ambitious program of international investments during the Seatrade Cruise Global event held in Miami on April 8, 2025. This initiative, defined by a multimillion-dollar commitment, aims to consolidate and further develop the company’s network of ports, anticipating the future needs of the expanding global cruise industry. The conference, entitled “Shaping […] Read more
CLIA: A Growing Industry with Strong Global Impact
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released its annual report on the state of the cruise industry, highlighting a vibrant and dynamic sector shaped by contemporary travel trends, a growing variety of offerings, and innovative experiences that meet the increasingly broad and diverse demands of consumers. According to Bud Darr, President and CEO of CLIA, the […] Read more
Anglo-Eastern Univan Group Joins CLIA
Anglo-Eastern Univan Group, a global leader in independent ship management, has officially announced its membership in the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) as a Gold-level Maritime Executive Partner, further solidifying its commitment to excellence in cruise ship management. CLIA is the official trade association of the cruise industry and represents the most authoritative voice of […] Read more
CLIA and ExplorEarth: A Strategic Partnership
The expedition cruise market is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by travelers’ increasing interest in exclusive experiences in remote and unspoiled destinations. To meet this demand and support the industry, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has announced a new partnership with ExplorEarth, an innovative platform dedicated to expedition cruises and small-ship adventure […] Read more
CLIA Joins the Visitor Economy Advisory Council
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading global trade association representing the cruise industry, has been officially included in the Visitor Economy Advisory Council, the UK Government’s advisory body for the tourism economy. This council serves as a key point of dialogue between the tourism industry and UK Government Ministers, providing strategic guidance and […] Read more
MedCruise: Elections and New Responsibilities
Last September 2024, during the 65th General Assembly of MedCruise in Malaga, elections for port representatives took place. This Association of Mediterranean cruise ports is now present in 22 countries across three different continents. With the start of the new term, new members of the Board of Directors have been elected, taking on new roles […] Read more
Charles Bud Darr Returns to Lead CLIA
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced that its Global Executive Committee has appointed Charles Bud Darr as President and Chief Executive Officer, a position he will take up on February 3, 2025. Bud Darr returns to CLIA after serving from 2010 to 2017 as Senior Vice President of Technical and Regulatory Affairs, succeeding […] Read more