Andy Harmer

CLIA UK & Ireland has announced Orlando Ashford, president of Holland America Line, and Steve Born, chief marketing officer of Group Voyagers as two of the keynote speakers at the…

Australia’s cruise industry continues to operate at full capacity and has united with other tourism sectors in planning for the recovery of communities impacted by fires. Cruise Lines…

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK and Ireland has revealed its speaker line up for this year’s River Cruise Conference, taking place in Amsterdam from 10-11 November.…

The 2020 Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) conference will take place on 26-28 April in Southampton, CLIA UK and Ireland has announced. Known as the ‘official conference…

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced that it will host its first-ever cruise conference dedicated to Irish travel agents on 20 November in Dublin. The cruise…

Cruising Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland is urging the cruise industry to join a charity bike ride to raise money for the Family Holiday Association (FHA). Taking…

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced that the number of ocean cruises taken by British and Irish passengers last year reached over two million for the first time.

CLIA UK & Ireland has announced it will host a series of luxe cruise showcases events this October events this October, visiting three UK cities in three days.

With all the Brexit talk going on, CLIA UK & Ireland reassures UK and EU citizens that the cruise industry will continue to grow and remain strong.

We have our eyes not just on the road. But also the air and the sea. The newly launched cruise news round up is your weekly guide to the must-know in the cruise industry.

CLIA UK & Ireland has launched the UK River Cruise review 2017 which reveals another year of record growth in 2017 for the river cruise sector; passenger numbers rose by 21%, and total…

Australian-based ‘adventure company’ Aurora Expeditions, has joined CLIA as it looks to expand its presence in the UK, Ireland and across Europe.

The British cruise market saw another year of growth in 2017 with a record 
high of 1,971,000 cruise passengers setting sail on an ocean cruise, 
representing an increase of 4.3%, against…

Agent registration has opened for three key CLIA UK and Ireland events in autumn.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), one of the cruise industry’s largest trade associations, will be launching a luxury cruise showcase on 15-16 October.

Cruise Baltic made a strong impression at the annual Cruise360 trade show this week. Putting the spotlight on trade and how it intends to support TAs with the knowledge of how best to…

I was speaking to a reporter this week who was a complete novice in all things cruise, who was rather amazed at quite how significant the size our industry is; and indeed how…

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has confirmed that Andy Harmer, director of CLIA UK & Ireland, will take on a new European role next year. Commencing on 1…

CLIA UK & Ireland has unveiled plans for a social media campaign to increase awareness of river cruises. CLIA UK & Ireland River Cruise Weekend will take place from 26-30…

"It is World Travel Market this week in London, when the capital becomes the focus of the international travel industry.  And just like all modern industries the travel sector is…

"I recently spent a week's holiday on an amazing cruise ship in the Mediterranean. The ship delivered on every aspect of comfort, service, dining and entertainment - and served as a…

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has confirmed the cruise industry’s direct expenditure in the UK was GBP2.49 billion last year, representing a year-on-year increase of…

CLIA UK & Ireland's has been recognised for its training standards by City & Guilds. The association's 'Oceans to Opportunities' online programme for travel agents has been…

The opening ceremony for London 2012 made us all incredibly proud of the heritage and culture that Britain brings to the world. Our history is something that not only brings much flag-waving…

Andy Harmer's weekly ACE column for Cruise News UK It was wonderful to go to Canary Wharf last week to visit and dine on-board the Caledonian Sky.  Formerly known as ‘Hebridean Spirit’,…

Andy Harmer's weekly ACE column for Cruise News UK It was wonderful to go to Canary Wharf last week to visit and dine on-board the Caledonian Sky.  Formerly known as ‘Hebridean Spirit’, she…

CRUISING’S UNIVERSAL APPEAL It was wonderful to see the Cunard photo last week of President Bush and wife Barbara on-board Queen Mary 2 as they fulfilled their ambition of a transatlantic…