Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced the dates for the 12th annual CLIA Conference 2018 which will be held in Southampton on 23 – 25 May 2018 with an optional ship visit on 26 May for agents. 

The three-day event will feature a trade fair, gala dinner and a full day’s conference with speakers from the UK and global cruise industry.

It will also allow agents to network with CLIA member cruise lines, and to experience Oceania Cruises’ Marina; Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess; and Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Silhouette.

Registration will open on Wednesday 27 September 2017. Further announcements will also be made regarding keynote speakers and the theme of the conference later in the year.

Andy Harmer, SVP membership & director, CLIA UK & Ireland said:

“The conference is the largest travel agent event in the UK and is an opportunity to bring the whole cruise community together. The CLIA Conference provides agents with the chance to learn about industry updates and trends, hear from key speakers sharing knowledge about their area of specialism and meet face to face with cruise line representatives and industry partners to better educate themselves and to help to grow their business.”