CLIA launches Cruise Month and opens Australasian industry awards

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has launched its October Cruise Month initiative, with this week’s theme focusing on the growth and innovation within the river cruising sector. The campaign aims to highlight the diversity of inland waterway travel and encourage engagement through CLIA-certified travel agents via social media and specialized training webinars.

Simultaneously, CLIA has opened nominations for the 24th Annual Cruise Industry Awards for Australasia. The awards, which recognize excellence among travel advisors in Australia and New Zealand, feature fifteen categories ranging from agency of the year to outstanding customer service. The winners will be announced at a gala in Sydney on February 13, 2027.