The Ireland Cruise Conference will be held on 26 November 2020, industry trade body Cruise lines International Association (CLIA) announced today.

The full-day event, held in Dublin, is open to all Irish agents and includes a trade fair and conference sessions with industry experts and high-profile speakers.

CLIA UK & Ireland director Andy Harmer said: “We are delighted to announce that the Ireland Cruise Conference will be returning this year. The event offers a fantastic opportunity for Irish agents to connect directly with cruise lines and learn about the latest news, trends and updates in the ever-changing cruise industry.

“The Ireland Cruise Conference is a must-attend event for agents who are eager to increase their cruise sales and expand their knowledge of the sector. With an undeniable growing demand for cruises in Ireland, the event aims to help equip agents with the key information they need so they can feel confident in selling the right cruise to the right customer.”

In 2019, more than 100 delegates heard from Patrick Ayree, a BBC TV presenter and biologist who talked about his career in wildlife film making and his experiences from the first time he went on a cruise holiday.

He was joined by Debbee Dale, who covered some of the sales techniques needed to grow sales; and cruise line executives who shared their insight and expertise on the growing sector.

Details of the venue and speakers will be released in the build-up to the event, with registration opening later in 2020.

For more information, visit cruiseexperts.org/clia-agents/uk-ireland-events/.