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📺 CLIA Currents Live returns for the 40th edition of Seatrade Cruise Global! Don't miss our first episode of this year's coverage, as co-hosts Mike Faust and Heather Wyatt share some exciting highlights from CLIA's exclusive Business on the Bay event, including The Hon. Ginger M Moxey, Minister for Grand Bahama, Member of Parliament (PLP), Pineridge, who shares some of the history and fun of Junkanoo and its importance to Bahamain culture. 🇧🇸 Later this week ➡️ We'll speak with CLIA's new President & CEO Bud Darr on his State of the Cruise Industry keynote address + lots more from all around the 40th edition of Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami Beach — stay tuned! 🛳️ #WeARECruise #STCGlobal

🧳 Although cruise represents just 2% of international travel, its economic impact is substantial. The industry supports 1.6 million incremental jobs, highlighting the value cruise travelers bring to the destinations they explore. 🛳️ #WeARECruise

Accessible tour excursions are on the rise, with 45% of cruise passengers booking one during their most recent voyage. No matter your accessibility needs, Cruise opens the door to endless possibilities!! 🛳️ #WeARECruise

🎉 We had an amazing time last week at CLIA's annual Business on the Bay celebration at the beautiful Pérez Art Museum Miami! It was the perfect way to kick off an exciting week at Seatrade Cruise Global! 🥂The evening brought together more than 1,000 guests, including representatives from CLIA Cruise Lines, Executive Partners, and Seatrade VIPs. From great conversations and festive music to incredible food and drinks, it was a night to remember—and continues to be an event we look forward to every year. 🌴 It’s better to do business on the bay! Thank you again to all our sponsors, including: Bahamas Maritime Authority | Presenting Sponsor The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation | Presenting Sponsor The HEINEKEN Company | Hospitality Bar and Exclusive Event Beer Beverages Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau | Entertainment PortMiami | Entertainment Sponsor SMS International Shore Operations | Logistics Sponsor American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) | Photo Gallery Castrol | Lounge Sponsor Procell InSite by The Duracell Company | Lounge Sponsor KENT® Precision Foods Group | Lounge Sponsor AROS MARINE | Supporter of CLIA NatPower Marine | Supporter of CLIA Global Ports Holding | Registration Sponsor Thank you to our Diamond Reception sponsors: Procell InSite by The Duracell Company | Diamond Reception Presenting Sponsor RINA | Diamond Reception Presenting Sponsor 🛳️ #WeARECruise

The cruise industry is making significant investments in sustainability, with 32 pilot projects and collaborative initiatives currently in progress. These efforts include partnerships with sustainable fuel producers and engine manufacturers to test innovative fuels and green technologies. 🛳️ #WeARECruise

👏 We were honored to have our President & CEO Bud Darr in attendance this weekend for the christening ceremony of Norwegian Cruise Line’s new Norwegian Aqua! Joining with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. President & CEO Harry Sommer and Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association CEO Michelle Paige for the ceremony, we were thrilled to celebrate the arrival of our member’s newest ship. ▶️ The Norwegian Aqua is one of several new ocean-going CLIA member ships debuting this year, featuring a range of innovative technologies that are supporting greater sustainability at sea through emissions reductions, energy conservation, waste management, and a sea of sustainable practices. 🛳️ #WeARECruise

▶️ Claus Ulrich Selbach, Vice President Exhibitions – Maritime and Technology at Hamburg Messe, announced in coordination with CLIA President and CEO Bud Darr that CLIA will be partnering with Seatrade Europe, taking place 10–12 September 2025. ⭐ CLIA is also excited to announce the return of the Ports and Destinations Dialogue prior to Seatrade Europe in Hamburg, Germany, on 8–9 September 2025. Back by popular demand, this event will feature engaging plenary sessions and one-on-one appointments. Stay tuned—more details on both events coming soon! Also, look forward to CLIA’s partnership with SMM, scheduled 1-4 September 2026! 🛳️ #WeARECruise

🎬 That's a wrap on CLIA Currents Live at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025! Our final episode of this event features an exciting announcement with Claus Ulrich Selbach from Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH, an industry update from all the way "down unda" with CLIA's Joel Katz, and some electrifying insights with Michelle Potorski...and the Battery Changer?...from Procell! 👏 Thank you for joining Mike Faust, Heather Wyatt, and Stephen Porter for our CLIA coverage of the 40th edition of Seatrade Cruise Global! We also want to extend a special thank you to all our CLIA and Novak Birch colleagues who have supported the production of CLIA Currents Live throughout the week — teamwork makes the dream work! So, until next time, this is CLIA Currents Live...keep on cruisin'! 🛳️ #WeARECruise

Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Louis E. “Lou” Sola and CLIA President and CEO Bud Darr just concluded a one-on-one conversation that provided a thoughtful and insightful look into the cruise industry. Appointed Chairman by President Trump in January 2025, following his tenure as Commissioner since 2019, Chairman Lou Sola contributed a unique blend of personal perspective and extensive maritime expertise to the discussion. Chairman Sola noted that the federal government and the Federal Maritime Commission have learned valuable lessons from the COVID pandemic and are now better equipped to adapt in ways that support and strengthen the cruise industry. He also emphasized the cruise industry’s critical role in supporting economic growth, stressing the importance of job creation. The dialogue between Chairman Sola and Bud Darr provided a rare opportunity to hear two maritime leaders share their insights on the path ahead. Many thanks to Chairman Louis E. “Lou” Sola for generously sharing his insights and contributing meaningfully to this important conversation. 🛳️#WeARECruise #STCGlobal

🔢 Chris Mastrippolito, CLIA Director, Global Research, co-hosted 'CLIA & Oxford Economics In Partnership With Seatrade Cruise Research Update' with Christian Savelli, Director, Cruise Analytics, Tourism Economics at Oxford Economics Company. 🤝Together, they presented research that highlighted both industry challenges and positive trends, such as a well-managed, modestly growing order book and a balanced fleet size composition. Among the key findings Chris shared: 🛳️ 34.6 million ocean cruisers sailed in 2024. ↪️ About 70% of those that have never cruised told us they are open to taking that first cruise. The session concluded with a thoughtful and engaging Q&A discussion. This represents just a portion of the valuable insights Chris presented, if you missed the session and would like more information on the research done please visit: https://lnkd.in/ejnnUbfd