Cruise Lines International Association is further expanding its global reach, announcing today the formation of two new branches in CLIA Southeast Asia and CLIA North Asia. The move is described as a “significant transition for the Asia Cruise Association,” which has spearheaded cruising growth in the region since it was...
Cruise Lines International Association is further expanding its global reach, announcing today the formation of two new branches in CLIA Southeast Asia and CLIA North Asia.
The move is described as a “significant transition for the Asia Cruise Association,” which has spearheaded cruising growth in the region since it was created in 2009 under founding chairman, the late Rama Rebbapragada of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.
CLIA Southeast Asia will be chaired by Carnival Australia ceo Ann Sherry, with board members including Carnival Asia executives Paul Chong and William Harber.
Jennifer Yap, Royal Caribbean’s md for Singapore and Southeast Asia, will be the body’s secretary.
Royal Caribbean managing director Asia China, Dr Zinan Liu will chair CLIA North Asia, focusing on infrastructure, advocacy and “the promotion of cruise to travel industry communities in the region”.
CLIA ceo Christine Duffy said the transition of the Asia Cruise Association into CLIA Southeast Asia and CLIA North Asia was perfectly timed as Asia “comes to the forefront as one of the world’s most dynamic emerging regions for cruise”.
“CLIA member cruise lines are already deploying more ships in Asia, opening up more destinations and customising their onboard offerings to cater to their Asian guests,” she said.
