CLIA’s annual river cruise conference will return to the city of Amsterdam for the 2019 edition.
The conference – which last year was held in Paris – will take place over two days from 10-11 November. CLIA travel agent members will be joined by senior industry figures and event sponsors to learn about new developments and trends within the sector.
There will be a combination of conference sessions, one-to-one meetings with senior cruise line executives, a trade fair and ship visits.
CLIA UK & Ireland director Andy Harmer said: “Much has changed in the river cruise sector since the first CLIA river cruise conference nine years ago, but continued growth and innovation have been constants. The unprecedented growth we’ve seen over recent years has been driven by the industry pushing the boundaries of what is available both on board and ashore, creating entirely new river cruise experiences.
“At the centre of this growth is the support from travel agents, who gain knowledge and experience with each passing year by utilising CLIA’s training resources and events such as the much-anticipated conference.
“This is a very exciting time for the river cruise industry and although we are seeing a healthy increase of passenger numbers year on year, there is still a huge potential for agents to attract new customers, both experienced cruisers and those who are yet to cruise.
“Delegates at the conference will hear about the latest selling tips and learn about the latest innovations and trends directly from industry experts, in turn helping agents to increase sales and drive the continued growth of this sector.”
Registration is open now. CLIA travel agent members can register for their place via www.cruisexperts.org.