Statements by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) on tourism management measures in Greece | Reactions to the government | Cruise contributed €1.4 billion in 2022

The cruise sector is a success story for Greece, contributing €1.4 billion to the economy in 2022. CLIA has long been calling for more investment in port infrastructure and working with destinations to implement efficient planning for cruise ship berthing. This is the line of reasoning it reacted to the Prime Minister’s statements at this […]

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Repeated commitments on passenger limit in Cruise and inclusion of new Greek destinations in the CLIA – Minister of Maritime Affairs meeting

CLIA highlighted its recommendation for a comprehensive holisticmanagement approach for highly popular ports and destinations, which remains essential to protect the local citizens and the guest experience  CLIA confirmed the strong interest of cruise companies in enriching their itineraries with additional Greek destinations Represented by Marie-Caroline Laurent, Director General of CLIA in Europe, and Maria Deligianni, CLIA’s Regional […]

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Collaboration on sustainable cruise tourism discussed with local authorities during CLIA visit in Santorini

CLIA representatives and the Mayor of Santorini agreed on a joint way forward for future cruise tourism on the island. CLIA supportive of Mayor’s intention to implement the daily cruise cap. Cruise industry calls for holistic approach to destination management on the island. The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA),  reinforced the importance of dialogue as […]

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CLIA meets Mykonos local authorities to discuss top priorities for sustainable growth and responsible management of cruise tourism

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) meeting with the Mayor of Mykonos and the port authority to discuss priority areas for cooperation. In the same time,  CLIA announces it is conducting study with Oxford Economics on economic impact of cruise tourism on the island. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice of the global cruise […]

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Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) presents at G7 Transport Ministerial Session on Maritime Connectivity

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), represented by its European Chairman, Mr Pierfrancesco Vago, participated alongside the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), in the G7 Transport Ministerial Session on Maritime Connectivity on 13 April 2024. At the meeting, Mr Vago expressed the cruise industry’s solidarity with the wider maritime sector on the imperative to ensure seafarer […]

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Jason Liberty, President and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, Named Chairman of CLIA

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading authority of the global cruise industry, announced that Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty has been appointed Chairman by its Board of Directors. Jason Liberty succeeds Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of MSC Cruises S.A. who served in the role since January 2021. “On behalf of the […]

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CLIA welcomes the completion of sustainability destination assessments in the Greek cities of Corfu and Heraklion

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, welcomes the completion of sustainability destination assessments in the popular Greek cruise destinations of Corfu and Heraklion. The project, co-funded by CLIA in partnership with the two municipalities and port authorities, was conducted by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), using the GSTC […]

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CLIA at Posidonia 2022 with a sustainability agenda on the momentum of the dynamic cruise resumption

With the 27th Posidonia welcoming the global maritime community back to Athens after four years, focusing on the “hot” issues of energy transition, the green agenda, the post-pandemic landscape and the operation of the supply chain amid geopolitical challenges, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) could not miss the world’s leading shipping event. Especially at […]

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CLIA Releases 2021 Environmental Technologies and Practices Inventory and Oxford Economics Environmental Report

Annual report shows continued commitment to responsible tourism practices and progress on development and implementation of new environmental technologies Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice of the global cruise industry, released today the CLIA Global Cruise Industry Environmental Technologies and Practices Inventory and associated Environmental Report produced by Oxford Economics (OE).  The report, […]

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City leaders in Corfu and Heraklion and CLIA co-fund destination assessments by the GSTC

City leaders in Corfu and Heraklion have teamed up with GSTC and CLIA to assess the sustainability status of each city and to map out a plan for a future of sustainable tourism. The destination assessments of Corfu and Heraklion, to be co-funded with CLIA and conducted by the GSTC, will provide benchmark data, and […]

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