CLIA has announced its 2025 RiverView conference will be held in Budapest, from March 8-10. The event, the 13th to be held, will include conference sessions, multiple ship visits, a networking trade fair, breakout training sessions and overnight onboard stays.
A total of six river cruise operators will have ships moored in Budapest and available for agents to visit across two days. They are:
* Riviera Travel – MS William Wordsworth
* VIVA Cruises – VIVA TWO
* Scenic – Scenic Opal
* AmaWaterways – AmaSonata
* TUI River Cruises – TUI Skyla
* Riverside Luxury Cruises – Riverside Mozart
All other CLIA river cruise operators will attend, plus a selection of associated suppliers who will be on hand to meet at the trade fair.
A ‘New-to-Selling River Cruise Masterclass’ will take place just before the main programme, on the morning of March 8, which attending agents can pre-register for. It will be held at the Marriott Hotel, Budapest, as will the trade fair and business sessions.
A number of optional short fam sailings to Vienna will be available at the close of the conference, with details to be announced shortly.
Andy Harmer, CLIA managing director UK & Ireland, said: “RiverView is the must-attend date in the river cruise calendar and we’re looking forward to hosting delegates in eye-catching Budapest. We’ve kept activities on the schedule which resonate well with the trade, while the short fam sailings we’ve added will offer further first-hand experience and insight.
“With so much on offer on and off the ships – including updates on river cruise trends, marketing opportunities, new itineraries and tips for attracting first-time customers – this conference is not to be missed for agents with an interest in the sector.
“Demand is always high for RiverView, especially as all aspects of river cruise continue to flourish, so we’d encourage agents to secure their place at the earliest opportunity.”
Previous venue cities have included Cologne, Budapest, Paris, Vienna and Ho Chi Minh City.
Registration will open on September 11. For more information visit cruising.org
