Cruise Lines International (CLIA) UK & Ireland has announced it will host a free ‘Rediscover’ event in Dublin on June 15 for the trade.
The one-day session will focus on updating and refreshing agents’ ocean and river cruise knowledge, as well as providing product updates and industry insights.
CLIA will host the event, with cruise line sponsors on hand to deliver speed training, answer questions and network.
Sessions are open to all CLIA agent members, who can register for the event now. Lunch will be provided. The venue will be confirmed shortly.
CLIA has also announced details for its 2022 conference, which will be themed #LoveCruise. The conference will be held from May 20-22 in Southampton. It is the largest annual travel agent event of its kind in the UK and Ireland, and will include a trade fair, daily conference sessions and a gala dinner.
The first day of the conference will offer the chance to visit MSC Virtuosa, followed by a trade fair. The second day comprises a visit to P&O Cruises’ Iona, with an evening gala dinner. The final day will be held onboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas.
Andy Harmer, managing director CLIA UK & Ireland, said: “With the Ireland cruise season under way, and travel continuing to open up, now is the ideal time for agents to register for a ‘Rediscover’ session. They can build on their existing expertise, as well as pick up the latest news and insight from our sponsors, so they are well ahead of the game when it comes to selling cruise.
“Meanwhile, the annual CLIA conference will recognise the potential our industry offers for growth and the new business openings for Irish travel agent partners. It will also outline the opportunities for those holidaymakers, who have yet to cruise, to take their first holiday on the oceans and rivers.
“We’re looking forward to further supporting Irish agents alongside our industry partners.”
For more information, visit www.cruising.org
