HOME ABOUT US POLICY AND LEGISLATION MEDIA ROOM PHOTOGALLERY CONTACT MEDIA ROOM CLIA press releases In this section you can find press releases disseminated by CLIA Europe. 2017 July 13 CLIA Europe Presents Results of its 2017 Baltic Study June 29 CLIA Europe 2017 Port and Destination Summit Registration June 25 CLIA Celebrates Cruisings's Crew Members for IMO Day of the Seafarer May 23 Cruise Lines International Association Releases Official Global Passenger Numbers For 2016 May 18 Cruise Lines International Association Summit at Sea 2017 A Well Attended and Productive Event May 3 Andreas Chrysostomou becomes Vice President European Government and Public Affairs At CLIA Europe April 5 CLIA Welcomes Three New Global Cruise Line Members March 30 New Study Shows Cruise Industry’s Leadership In Environmental Performance March 15 Cruise Lines International Association Announces significant increase of European Cruise Travellers in 2016 March 8 CLIA 2017 Summit at Sea to Set Sail from Hamburg on Queen Elizabeth Feb 28 CLIA Workshop on Port Infrastucture Great Success Feb 8 CLIA Held First Executive Partner Conference in London Feb 1 CLIA to hold high-level workshop on port infrastructure Jan 30 CLIA to Host First Executive Partner Conference in london Jan 5 CLIA Strengthens Global Leadership Team 2016 Dec 15 CLIA Releases 2017 State of the Cruise Industry and Cruise Travel Trends Outlook Dec 5 CLIA Names Tom Fecke New CLIA Europe Secretary General Dec 1 CLIA Names New Vice President Public Relations, Europe Nov 22 CLIA Europe Chair announces continued growth of the cruise industry in Europe Nov 22 New Strategic Cooperation Agreed Between Cruise Europe and CLIA Nov 15 Cruise Lines and European Shipowners welcome the revision of the port reception facilities directive Nov14 Cruise Lines International Association Appoints Arnold Donald as New Global Chair Oct 20 Celestyal Cruises' CEO Takes UP CLIA Europe's Helm Oct 18 CLIA Europe welcomes first regional dialogue for the Baltic Aug 10 CLIA today released its 2016 Environment Sustainability Report June 21 Cruise industry continues to deliver positive contributions to Europe's eocnomy June 4 CLIA releases official 2015 global passenger numbers and increases 2016 projections May 18 HELCOM and CLIA jointly organise workshop on cruise industry's future in the Baltic Sea May 10 CLIA hosts 2016 Technical & Regulatory Forum April 18 CLIA to host 2016 Technical & Regulatory Forum April 7 The rise of the river cruise: sail iconic rivers while visiting distinctive corners of the world March 24 CLIA signs United for Wildlife declaration to strengthen defenses against illegal wildlife trafficking March 18 Cindy d'Aoust Appointed as Cruise Lines International Association President and CEO March 16 Europe's Cruise Market Reaches New Record: 6.6 Million Europeans Cruised in 2015 February 25 CLIA Brings Port & Destination Forum Back to London January 28 CLIA to Host 2016 Port & Destination Forum in London January 14 CLIA's Inaugural Summit at Sea on Board MSC Preziosa Brings Together Industry in Unique Platform 2015 Dec 10 MSC's Vago to remain at CLIA Europe's helm December 1 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook: Continued Evolution of Cruise Travel Drives Industry Growth October 19 Global demand for cruising surpasses 22 million passengers, increasing 68 percent in ten years September 10 Europe's tourism stakeholders call on EU Member States to implement a smarter EU Visa Code September 9 CLIA brings together cruise line and port and destination communicty in Hamburg September 9 Europe's cruise industry still growing, but clouds gather over horizon June 25 Cruise industry delivers new boost to European economic recovery June 18 CLIA to host second Port & Destination Summit in Hamburg June 3 CLIA holds first Technical & Regulatory Forum in London May 26 Unlock the potential of the cruise industry in Greece, says CLIA Europe Chairman May 21 CLIA names Thomas P. Ostebo as President & CEO March 17 European cruise market reaches all-time high: 6.39 million Europeans cruised in 2014 despite challenging economic conditions March 5 Cruise industry welcomes inaugural conference of EU's Pan-European Dialogue between cruise operators, ports and coastal tourism stakeholders March 2 European Shipping Week: Visa Code reform crucial to EU competitiveness February 9 State of the cruise industry: 2015 to see robust growth 2014 November 20 CLIA releases initial Asia cruise trends findings November 12 Raphael von Heereman appinted to become new CLIA Europe Secretary General beginning 15 February 2015 November 12 CLIA enhances and expands Executive Partner Membership Program November 4 EU Tourism Forum: Synergies between cruise tourism and culture can help growth and jobs in Europe November 3 New European Commission: CLIA Europe ready to work together towards more jobs, growth and investment September 18 CLIA Europe ready to enhance cooperation with ports associations September 15 CLIA successfully gathers world's cruise lines, ports and destinations community in Barcelona September 15 Cruise industry continues global growth August 19 CLIA Europe celebrates "interior" revolution in cruising July 31 Announcing European Shipping Week 2015 July 2 CLIA Europe Supports Italian EU Presidency's Focus on Tourism as Key Growth Factor for Europe June 16 Cruise Industry's Economic Contribution Sets All-Time High in Europe May 30 Cruise Industry in Football Frenzy May 19 Cruise Industry at the Forefront of Maritime Innovation April 2 Europe’s Shipping Sector Welcomes New Facilitations for Seafarers under the Revision of the EU Visa Code April 1 Visa Boost for European Cruise Industry March 13 European Cuise Industry Beats New Record: Over Six Million Europeans Cruised in 2013 March 11 CLIA expands resources with National Organization in Italy March 11 CLIA Europe stresses Need for True Partnership Between Regulators and Industry to Boost Europe’s Coastal and Maritime Tourism Sector February 20 CLIA Europe Backs Commission’s New Strategy to Boost Growth and Jobs in Coastal and Maritime Tourism February 5 CLIA Announces Development of Global Ports Committee and Names Bo Larsen Director of Port Engagement and Business Development January 21 Cruise Industry Welcomes Renewed Attention to EU Maritime Policy Under the Greek Presidency January 17 The State of the Industry in 2014: Global and European Growth in Passenger Numbers and Product Offerings 2013 December 3 Cruise industry recognises the European Day for People with Disabilities November 27 CLIA Europe selected to become a member of the European Sustainable Shipping Forum October 24 CLIA Expands with National Organization in Spain October 9 Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio to complete term as CLIA Europe Chairman at year end, passes the helm to Pierfrancesco Vago July 22 The start of the summer cruising season brought a record of 96 cruise ships back to European waters from their winter routes July 9 Cruise Industry maintains robust contribution: Europe Celebrates 5 New Cruise Ships out of 20 orders until 2016 June 25 European cruise industry economic contribution at record level May 30 CLIA Appoints New Director of Government Affairs for the European Region May 21 CRUISE INDUSTRY SPEAKS UP FOR SAFETY, SUSTAINABILITY, JOBS AND GROWTH AT EUROPEAN MARITIME DAY April 22 Cruise industry highlights continuing efforts to protect the environments where it operates March 13 RECORD SIX MILLION EUROPEANS CRUISED IN 2012 March 6 CLIA Expands with National Organization in Germany February 4 Cruise Industry Launches ‘Cruise Forward January 30 CLIA Expands Resources in Europe, Appoints Executives in Global Association Structure CLIA Europe - Rue Montoyer 40 1000 Brussels, Belgium - T:+32 (0)2 709 01 31 - E: info.europe@cruising.org - VAT (BE 0826 711 402)