CLIA has announced details of its 2027 RiverView Conference, which will mark the event’s 15th anniversary with a two-night sailing through three capital cities on the Danube

Taking place from 5-8 March, delegates will be hosted onboard one of three ships – AmaSofia, Riviera Radiance or VIVA TWO – each sailing a two-night cruise from Budapest to Vienna. Delegates will get to experience the other two ships with an onboard lunch and a final overnight stay in Vienna.

Vienna will be the host city for a series of conference business sessions, and will offer delegates the chance to visit four ships as part of a guided tour programme with Avalon Waterways, TUI River Cruises, Scenic and Riverside Luxury Cruises.

For the first time, the conference will call in Bratislava, Slovakia as part of the two-night cruise, where a networking trade fair will take place and local excursions will be offered.

A new ‘Lite’ registration option has also been introduced for 2027. Running from 6-8 March, it offers a shorter schedule based in Vienna. The ‘Lite’ option will include attendance at the business sessions, plus overnight stays on TUI River Cruises and Avalon Waterways, and lunch on Scenic. A supplier networking afternoon will be arranged, and delegates will get the chance to visit a number of the participating river cruise ships.

Andy Harmer, managing director of CLIA UK & Ireland, said: “RiverView is one of the highlights of the cruise calendar and we’re excited to mark its 15th anniversary in such a special way.

“By incorporating a two-night sailing across three of the Danube’s great capital cities, delegates will be able to experience first-hand exactly what makes river cruising so appealing. From life on board and time spent in destination to business sessions and networking opportunities, the programme has been designed to provide agents with invaluable insight and experiences.”

RiverView was held in Amsterdam this year and has previously taken place in destinations including Budapest, Cologne, Paris and Vienna.

Registration will open during CLIA Cruise Week, which begins on 14 September. VIVA Cruises will offer a two-night pre-conference sailing onboard VIVA TWO, with application information available at registration.