CLIA IN EUROPE
As the leading authority of the cruise industry, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) provides a unified voice for the global cruise community, which includes the world’s most prestigious ocean, river, and specialty cruise lines; an expansive group of maritime leaders who provide technical expertise, products and services to the cruise sector; leading ports, destinations, shipyards; and the largest network of travel professionals who specialize in cruise travel.
Together with our members and partners, CLIA supports policies and practices that foster safe, healthy and sustainable cruise operations; tourism strategies that maximize the socio-economic benefits of cruise travel for communities; and technologies and innovations that are helping advance the global fleet of cruise ships to be more energy efficient and environmentally focused than ever before.
CLIA’s global headquarters are in Washington, DC, with regional offices located in North and South America, Europe, the UK and Ireland, and Australasia.
Find out more on our site and meet our team across Europe below.
Mayor of the City of Dubrovnik, Mr. Mato Franković on Responsible Tourism
WATCH: Do not miss the video of the Mayor of the City of Dubrovnik, Mr. Mato Franković explaining how the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Dubrovnik and CLIA has been instrumental in tackling some of the city’s most pressing challenges.
Going net zero: how the cruise industry is charting a more sustainable future
WATCH: CLIA cruise companies are pursuing more efficient ships, alternative fuels and digital technologies, as they navigate towards net-zero carbon cruising by 2050.
Quick links to our key content across Europe
Towards net zero
The cruise industry supports the long-term objectives of the EU Green Deal and is committed to pursuing net carbon neutral cruising in Europe by 2050. We are driving innovation to help achieve these commitments.
Economy
CLIA publishes regular reports analysing the economic impact of the cruise industry on economies. Over 400,000 jobs across Europe are supported by our industry.
Responsible tourism
We work in partnership with cruise destinations around Europe as part of our vision to be leaders in responsible travel.