CRUISE Lines International Association (CLIA) has set a course for the sector’s future at a series of G20 events this week in India. CLIA outlined cruise’s advances in sustainability, putting the sector on the agenda as governments discuss the future of world tourism. At a series of events held in...
CRUISE Lines International Association (CLIA) has set a course for the sector’s future at a series of G20 events this week in India.
CLIA outlined cruise’s advances in sustainability, putting the sector on the agenda as governments discuss the future of world tourism.
At a series of events held in Goa, CLIA set out the cruise industry’s vision for responsible operations, including its industry-wide commitment to net-zero carbon cruising by 2050.
Managing Director Joel Katz, gave a keynote presentation to G20 Tourism Working Group representatives on Mon, explaining the strength of cruise’s global revival and key issues affecting its future direction.
On Tue, Katz addressed key Indian ministers, government officials, and stakeholders on making the country a hub for cruise tourism.
He explained how close collaborations between cruise lines, governments, ports, destinations, and other industry stakeholders can maximise economic benefits for local communities while fostering tourism in a managed, sustainable way.
On Wed, Katz joined a public-private sector dialogue looking at the importance of travel and tourism to G20 economies, co-organised by India’s Ministry of Tourism, in association with the World Travel & Tourism Council and UNWTO.
The dialogue involved representatives from G20 governments and private sector leaders in round-table discussions about their priorities and opportunities for greater public-private collaboration.
“Cruising is undergoing a renaissance worldwide,” Katz explained.
“It is an industry with enormous potential, and it’s an industry that is moving forward with a clear vision for sustainable and responsibly managed operations.
“Cruise lines are investing heavily in new ships, new technologies and new propulsion systems that are already making a huge difference as we head towards zero-carbon cruising by 2050,” he said.
Katz added the cruise industry is committed to reducing emissions and protecting the marine environment, as well as taking a leadership role when it comes to responsible tourism on land.
“As a planned and scheduled form of tourism, cruising offers great opportunities for destinations and cruise lines to work together”.
