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CLIA is suing the state of Hawaii over its “Green Fee.” The so-called “Green Fee” was signed into law in May 2025 and would require visitors to pay a tax that would help support “funding for environmental stewardship, hazard mitigation and sustainable tourism.”

The rise of experience as the new luxury is redefining the future of cruise, Cruise Lines International (CLIA) CEO Bud Darr has said at this year’s Cruise360 event – his inaugural visit to Australia.

The number of Aussie cruisers continues to rise and while the vast majority are still opting to stay in local waters, a growing number are heading further afield, according to a new report from Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

The luxury cruise travel market has tripled since 2010 based on the number of ships offering high-end experiences, a new CLIA report has revealed, as it confirmed significant growth is set to continue in that space.

Expedition cruise line HX Expeditions is ramping up its presence in the Australia and New Zealand markets by joining Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) as a Regional Expedition/Ocean Cruise Line member in Australasia.

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has joined Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) as a Regional Member in Australasia, as it homes in on the local market.

Australia and New Zealand’s largest-ever delegation of cruise representatives will attend the Seatrade Cruise Global conference in Miami next month, highlighting the region’s cruise destinations to international industry leaders.

Destination Vancouver has partnered with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) as an Executive Partner in Australasia, aiming to strengthen the city’s presence as a prominent cruise destination.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has welcomed its first intake of Masters candidates for 2025, taking 60 of the region’s top travel agents towards the association’s highest qualification.

CLIA LIVE has kicked off in Melbourne today with the first of eight travel agent training events across Australia and New Zealand, with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) delivering an expanded program for 2025.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) in Australasia announced Riverside Luxury Cruises has become the newest member of, elevating its brand within CLIA’s growing community of travel agents, cruise lines and industry partners.

Cruise line executive Stuart Allison was inducted into the industry’s Hall of Fame at the 22nd annual Cruise Industry Awards for Australasia, recognising his leadership role in the cruise sector for more than 25 years.