CLIA UK & Ireland has opened registration for its upcoming Destination Showcase event.
The event will be held in Porto from 6-8 October and will feature sessions with ocean and river cruise destination experts, as well as a trade fair, hosted evening receptions and the opportunity to join local tours and excursions in the city.
The showcase will “highlight the importance of worldwide destination knowledge and how this can be used to support trade sales”, a statement said.
All delegates will be hosted on Norwegian Prima, with additional ship visits on Seabourn Ovation and several river cruise ships.
Registration costs £129pp, while preferential rates for hotel accommodation and flights via TAP Air Portugal will be announced shortly.
CLIA event to offer ‘added insight’
CLIA UK & Ireland MD Andy Harmer said: “Demand from cruisers to explore the destinations they visit has never been higher, so this immersive event is ideally timed to support agents who are looking for added insight.
“Ocean and river cruises offer a hugely diverse range of calls on every itinerary, from bustling city centres to relaxing hideaways, so we’ll be covering the wealth of eye-catching options that are open to cruise customers.
“Porto is a highlight of many ocean and river cruise holidays, which in turn will give agents who wish to sell both experiences a wealth of opportunity.
“The first-hand knowledge they develop also means they can better sell this fantastic cruise hub to their customers as a destination in itself.”
In April, CLIA also added new trade-friendly features and resources to its website to help support agents.