Agents can now register for the first overseas CLIA Expedition Showcase in Svalbard
The event, which will take place from 16-20 July 2025, will be held in Longyearbyen, thanks to its role as a primary starting point for Arctic expedition departures.
The showcase will include ship visits with AE Expeditions, Ponant, Quark Expeditions and Swan Hellenic, as well as business sessions, local excursions, hosted lunches and two hosted dinners.
Due to the more remote location, CLIA has prepared a packaged registration bundle including return flights from London with SAS Scandinavian Airlines, airport to hotel transfers and four nights accommodation with breakfast. A limited number of places for the Showcase are available.
Andy Harmer, CLIA UK and Ireland managing director, said: “Expedition cruise is going from strength to strength, and last year reported record bookings and enquiry numbers. Our Showcase will be the ideal event for the trade to gain invaluable expedition insight and experience, both onboard and on land.
“With inspirational business sessions and networking opportunities, plus incredible ships to explore, we’d urge agents looking to enhance their knowledge and sales to claim their place now – especially with limited spaces available.”
In addition to the showcase, CLIA is hosting an Expedition Cruise Forum in London on 20 March, with registration opening shortly. The Expedition Cruise Champion hybrid learning programme will also return in the second half of the year, with 35 frontline agents able to take advantage of classroom training, monthly webinars and digital catchups as part of the structured six-month initiative.
Meanwhile, a range of expedition training and learning tools are available on the CLIA website.