CLIA’s Cruise360 showcase will be held in Malta’s capital city Valletta this autumn.

The event, which takes place from 28-30 October, will be the second Cruise360 to be staged in Europe, following the inaugural hosted in Copenhagen in 2017.

Agents will be able to take part in conference sessions, ship visits, networking and seminars on the latest industry trends.

On Monday 28 October, delegates will have the chance to visit one of two ships: Holland America Line’s Koningsdam or Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Voyager.

The following day will include a trade fair and a ship visit to Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Edge. Delegates will then have the option to fly home or stay another night to visit Azamara Club Cruises’ Azamara Pursuit.

CLIA UK & Ireland director Andy Harmer said: “We are thrilled to announce that Cruise360 will be returning to Europe this year. CLIA understands the importance for travel agents to experience cruise destinations and new ships first hand so they can confidently sell cruise and get even more people choosing to book this type of holiday.

“Malta is a growing cruise destination and its Unesco World Heritage capital is a real gem of a city. Delegates will not only have the chance to immerse themselves in this beautiful and historic cruise port with this special Cruise360 event, they will also be able to visit up to three luxury cruise ships and hear from experts both inside and outside the industry.”

CLIA will also hold a second 2019 event for CLIA Irish travel agents. This will include a ship visit and trade event.

The Dublin Cruise Showcase will take place in Dublin on Princess Cruises’ Crown Princess on 13 September.

Registration for Cruise360 and the Dublin Cruise Showcase opens on 22 May and is available to all CLIA travel agents in Europe. Visit www.cruiseexperts.org for more information.