CLIA in Europe

🛳️✨ Cruising is a European success story Discover how the cruise industry is a ‘Made in Europe’ supply chain, driving jobs, innovation, and growth while supporting a vibrant and extensive value chain across the continent. From shipbuilding to a diverse workforce and thriving coastal ports, this report showcases how cruising contributes to Europe’s economy and communities. 🏗️ 👷♀️ 👷 🧑✈️ 👩✈️ 👩💼 📖 Dive into the full story here: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eXafwnpe ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eXafwnpe #WeAreCruise #MadeInEurope #EconomicImpact #Sustainability #NetZero #shipbuilding

📰 Don’t miss this article in CruiseTimes, featuring #CLIA Deputy Director General, Europe, Julie Green, sharing insights on how the cruise sector is working hand-in-hand with destinations to ensure tourism is sustainable, inclusive, and well-managed. 🌍 🗣️ As Julie Green explains: “We are certainly, as an industry, looking to play our part, but it does need to be a holistic approach.” From Dubrovnik to #Kotor, collaboration and open dialogue with local authorities, businesses, and communities are shaping new ways to manage tourism flows, protect heritage sites, and support local economies. 🤝 Cruise tourism is managed tourism, with itineraries planned years in advance, and that brings an opportunity to be part of the solution. Read the full article below to see how ports and destinations across Europe are coming together to create smarter, more responsible tourism models. ⤵️ Full article to read on p. 74: https://lnkd.in/duNTzexz Susan Parker City of Dubrovnik / Grad Dubrovnik Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) #ResponsibleTourism #WeAreCruise

👏 Thank you to everyone who attended Cruise Week Europe 2025 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Your participation and collaboration made this event a tremendous success. ▶️ For those who couldn’t join us this year, we’ve put together a brief video recap showcasing key highlights—be sure to take a look and see why you won’t want to miss Cruise Week Europe next year! ♥️ We deeply appreciate our sponsors for their support in bringing this event to life, and our speakers and panelists for sharing their industry insights and making it a truly enriching experience for attendees. We look forward to seeing you at our next CLIA event! 🌟 PRESENTING SPONSOR 🌟 RINA ✨ PREMIER PARTNER Lloyd's Register 🏠 LOCAL HOSTS Port of Rotterdam Cruise Port Rotterdam Gemeente Rotterdam 🥇 GOLD EVENT SPONSORS🥇 ABB Global Ports Holding The HEINEKEN Company Marlink Titan Wärtsilä 🥈 SILVER EVENT SPONSORS🥈 Belgian Trading & Bunkering (BTB) FINCANTIERI 🥉BRONZE EVENT SPONSORS🥉 DESMI FMT Hempel A/S The Marshall Islands Registry Nederlands Loodswezen ShoreTension TUTTOTONDO GROUP ⭐️ SUPPORTERS OF CLIA ⭐️ DFWIN Wholechain 🛳️ #WeARECruise

🌍🛳️ Looking ahead to Seatrade Cruise Global! Next week, CLIA Vice-President, Ports & Destinations Nikos Mertzanidis will take the stage in two key sessions, shaping discussions on the future of cruise sustainability and port development. ⚓ Moderating – Advancing Sustainability in the Cruise Industry Bringing together senior stakeholders to explore the challenges, solutions, and collaborative actions driving progress across cruise lines, ports, and destinations. ➡️To know more: https://ow.ly/xIZW50VsXgR ⚓ Speaking as a panellist – #CLIA Presents: Issues Facing Growing Ports What does it take for ports to grow sustainably and efficiently? This session will explore the key challenges of port development from both an industry and cruise perspective, highlighting how CLIA supports ports and cruise lines in their growth. ➡️Check out for more information: https://ow.ly/y30u50VsXgQ We look forward to engaging in discussions and meaningful takeaways at Seatrade Cruise Global, stay tuned! 🌊 #STCGlobal #WeAreCruise #PortsandDestinations

🗣️ The cruise industry: A driver of innovation and local business generator 🛳️ “The cruise sector is a catalyst for change in maritime transport,” said Alfredo Serrano Chacón, National Director of CLIA in Spain, at a roundtable co-organised by #CLIA and El Periódico and held at the newspaper’s headquarters in #Barcelona. The event brought together key voices from across Spain’s maritime and tourism ecosystem to explore how the cruise industry is driving progress through innovation, sustainability and strong collaboration with local businesses.   📈 With €6.45 billion contributed annually to the Spanish economy and 49,000 jobs supported, the cruise sector works closely with Spanish companies offering Made in Spain solutions. Many are based in Barcelona and export their expertise around the world.   🌱 Francisco Díaz Castro from Moeve explained how the cruise industry is leading the decarbonisation journey.   👨🏭👩✈️👷 Jordi Floreta from ADELTE Group underlined the need for more high-skilled professionals as innovation in port infrastructure accelerates.   Virginia Quintairos from Intercruises Shoreside and Port Services highlighted the importance of dialogue and planning in managing passenger flows, and pointed to the growing demand for immersive, authentic and responsible travel experiences. 🤝   As Alfredo Serrano also noted, “this is an industry that generates wealth and opportunity for Spain,” and one that continues to move forward with collaboration, technology and talent. 🙌   📰 Read the full article in El Periódico (in Spanish): https://lnkd.in/dn9jZGKP 📸 Maite Cruz #ResponsibleTourism #WeAreCruise

Great News! 🔌 ⚡ This marks a significant step forward in advancing sustainable solutions. 💡 With an Onshore Power Supply (OPS), cruise ships can switch off their engines and connect directly to power from the shore, reducing emissions by up to 98%, depending on the energy mix. As part of the EU’s Fit for 55 programme, all major European ports will be required to provide shoreside electricity by 2030. 🙌 #NetZero #WeAreCruise

🛳️ With Southampton being the busiest cruise port in Northern Europe, #CLIA, alongside Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard) hosted a delegation of local politicians onboard Queen Victoria last week. 🗣️ Attendees joined a roundtable with representatives from seven cruise lines, and heard about their operations locally, and the thousands of jobs that rely on a strong cruise presence in Southampton. 🟢 The delegation discussed the industry's pursuit of net zero and heard first-hand from the ship's Environmental Officer about their work to make the ship more efficient. 🔌 With Southampton being the first port in the UK to have #OnshorePowerSupply, there was a discussion about the need for there to be more than one berth in the port. ♻️ Guests then went below deck, visiting the engine control room, the ship’s recycling facilities, and the Bridge. Thank you to Cunard for hosting and your incredible hospitality. Thank you also to Satvir Kaur MP, Darren Paffey MP, Lorna Fielker and the other local representatives who joined us for the visit. Associated British Ports Maritime UK Solent Simon Ashwell

🛳️ CLIA at Croatian Ports Days: Advancing Sustainable Cruise Tourism & Maritime Transport 🌍 At Croatian Ports Days, CLIA is proud to contribute to key discussions on the future of sustainable cruise tourism and maritime transport. Julie Green , CLIA Deputy Director General, Europe, and Martyn Griffiths, CLIA Public Affairs Director, highlighted how collaboration and innovation are driving the industry forward. 🤝 🔹 Julie Green emphasized the power of partnerships in driving sustainable tourism: 🗣️“The best solutions come from working together—engaging with ports, destinations, and communities to ensure tourism continues to be a positive force for all.” She highlighted Dubrovnik as a model for responsible cruise tourism, where strategic partnerships have helped balance visitor flows, support local businesses, and preserve cultural heritage. She also underlined the industry’s investment in solutions like shore power, advanced wastewater treatment, and alternative fuels. 🔹 Martyn Griffiths addressed EU policies shaping the maritime and tourism sectors. He highlighted the Maritime Industrial Strategy’s role in fostering innovation, investment, and a strong European shipbuilding sector, as well as the importance of EU Port Strategy, sustainable transport investment, and responsible tourism development. Through partnerships and engagement, we continue working towards a sustainable future for cruise tourism—supporting destinations, local economies, and environmental progress. 📜 #CLIA remains committed to responsible tourism. Learn more about our guiding tourism principles and our 2019 Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Dubrovnik / Grad Dubrovnik which set the foundation for collaborative action: 🔗CLIA Guiding Principles for Responsible Tourism: https://ow.ly/nuV550Vqipn 🔗 MoU with the City of Dubrovnik: https://ow.ly/Fh2050Vqipo JELKA TEPSIC Dubrovnik Port Authority #ResponsibleTourism #MaritimeIndustrialStrategy #CroatianPortsDays

What a great initiative to give furniture a second life! ♻️ This recent donation of over 4,400 chairs, armchairs, and stools to DER HAFEN HILFT! e.V. is a perfect example—ensuring that these items are reused rather than discarded, benefiting people in need from Hamburg to Ukraine. The cruise industry is committed to sustainable solutions, creating a positive impact in the communities we visit and beyond. 👏 A great step towards a more circular economy!⤵️ #WeAreCruise

📰To read: Malta announces shore power agreement with Carnival Corporation—a step that will see fully electrified cruise berths developed under the country’s shore-to-ship initiative. ⚡🔌 According to the Maltese government, the move will modernise the country's maritime infrastructure and allow cruise ships to plug into the local grid while in port—cutting emissions and reducing their carbon footprint. As reported by Cruise Industry News, Prime Minister Abela also highlighted the economic contribution of cruise tourism: around €88 million annually, with nearly €40 million directly spent by passengers during their visits. 💶 This is another reminder of the value of close cooperation between cruise lines, ports, and policymakers to accelerate shore power deployment. 📊 Key figures to keep in mind: 146 CLIA cruise ships are OPS-ready—over half the fleet. This grew 20% in a year and will reach 238 ships by 2028. 🎯OPS is crucial for meeting FuelEU Maritime goals and reducing costs under EU ETS. 🔗 Read the full article via Cruise Industry News: