CLIA reports record membership take-up as events continue to sell out

CLIA UK & Ireland has reported that its membership is 4% up on 2023, a record breaking level for the association.

Accredited agents, those who have completed a minimum of the first level of CLIA training courses, are also up 22% year-on-year.

All three of the association’s main events in April and May are also now sold out. These include an Expedition Cruise event in Dublin and an Expedition Summit in Greenwich, which are both onboard Seabourn Venture, as well as a River Cruise Dinner in Glasgow.

The CLIA Conference, which be held from May 23-25, will have more than 800 agents attending.

Andy Harmer, CLIA UK & Ireland managing director, said: “It’s amazing to see these levels of interest from agents in terms of industry networking, engaging with all cruise sectors including expedition and river, and gaining first-hand product knowledge.

“2024 will be a landmark year for the industry, with the trade riding on the crest of a wave, and I’d like to thank everyone for their positivity and enthusiasm as we further go from strength to strength.”