CLIA in Europe

🌍A Vision for Sustainable Tourism in Dubrovnik 🌍 Do not miss the video below of the Mayor of the City of Dubrovnik / Grad Dubrovnik, Mr. Mato Frankovic explaining how the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Dubrovnik and CLIA has been instrumental in tackling some of the city’s most pressing challenges: 🗣️"The Memorandum of Understanding with CLIA was crucial to our efforts. Our primary goal is to guide Dubrovnik back to sustainability, enhancing the quality of service for all visitors. The 'Respect the City' programme was launched of necessity to tackle overcrowding and manage the flow of tourists, particularly within the old city. This multidisciplinary initiative addresses various tourism activities, including cruise tourism, and acknowledges that the key to sustainability is effective tourism management." At #CLIA, we are honored to support Dubrovnik in this endeavor, especially through responsible cruise tourism. 🙌 This partnership has shown that by working together—local authorities, the tourism industry, and communities—we can achieve a shared vision of responsible tourism that maximizes cultural, economic, and environmental benefits. 🤝 As we celebrate World Tourism Day, let’s continue our commitment to responsible tourism that nurtures the places we love, preserving them for future generations. #WorldTourismDay #ResponsibleTourism #Dubrovnik #RespectTheCity #Partnership #CruiseTourism #CulturalHeritage

Great attending the #AdriaticSeaForum in #Ravenna organized by Risposte Turismo #CLIA was there with CLIA Italy National Director Francesco Galietti, PhD, who spoke about the many opportunities offered by the Adriatic Sea—which is expected to handle almost five million cruise passenger movements by the end of 2024—alternative itineraries, and ‘new size of ships’. 🛳️ 🌊 “Most ocean-going ships are small- to mid-size ships, 72% of the fleet. This shows how quickly the cruise demand is evolving and how much diversity exists within the cruise industry” | 💬 Francesco Galietti #ResponsibleTourism #Sustainability #WeAreCruise

📣#CLIA was thrilled to participate in the TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit in Sevilla, Spain last week! 🎤 Speaking on the panel on Cruise Ships and Sustainable Ports: Navigating the Future of Maritime Tourism, Nikos Mertzanidis, CLIA’s Vice-President, Ports & Destinations stated: “These efforts to reduce our impact on the environment must continue with a closer partnership between public authorities and ports and intensify, our determination is total so that cruising constitutes an ever more sustainable way of discovering the world”. Our industry is making clear investments in ships that will be able to use the law to net zero-emission fuel once it is available at scale: ⚓The cruise industry has invested in LNG technology for over a decade to cut SOx and NOx emissions. ⚓Currently, 19 cruise ships are equipped with LNG engines, marking significant progress toward cleaner maritime operations. CLIA member cruise lines are leading the way in sustainable ship design with investments in flexible engines that can use renewable biodiesel, green methanol, and LNG. Ana Lourenco | José Manuel Pagés Sánchez | Francesca Antonelli Ibáñez | Carolina Navarro Correcher #TIS2024 #NetZero #ResponsibleTourism

📰 To read in Cruise Industry News: PONANT Trials Fuel to Reduce Emissions By 90% ♻️ ⛽ Ponant is trialing alternative fuels across its 14-ship fleet as part of its commitment to reducing air emissions. One of the new alternatives being trialed is B100, a biofuel produced from used cooking oils collected in France. 🎯 By investing billions in ships with cutting-edge technology and increasing the use of sustainable marine fuels, the cruise industry is doing its part to achieve the shared goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. 🤝 Collaboration with governments, fuel suppliers, and technology providers is critical to ensure success, and it is supported by valid and verified data to track progress. ⤵️

I’m excited to announce that I will be speaking at #TIS2024 from 23th to 25th October in Fibes – Seville (Spain). Tourism Innovation Summit is the leading summit where #tourism professionals, #destinations, innovators and techies meet each other to share initiatives, experiences and solutions to improve #competitiveness in tourism. 3 days full of #digitalization, #sustainability, #innovation and inclusive solutions are waiting for you. https://lnkd.in/eiFpBkDR

🌍 Join us for the InventU Fuel Evolution Summit! 🎤 Panel Discussion: What Will Power Shipping in the Next Decade? Our expert panelists will delve into crucial topics, including: • Shipping is off track for 2030 targets—what's next? • How can we reduce GHG emissions today? • Collaboration: Key to cutting emissions and driving growth. • Will consumers pay more for sustainable shipping? Moderator: 👤 Julie Green Deputy Director General, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Panelists: 🔹 Capt. Samir Fernandez – CEPSA 🔹 Frederic Meyer – TotalEnergies Marine Fuels 🔹 Dr. Christoph Schladör – Carnival Maritime 📅 Date: December 4-5, 2024 📍 Location: Cardo Brussels Autograph Collection Hotel, Brussels, Belgium 🚀 Register today and join industry leaders in shaping the future of sustainable shipping! https://bit.ly/3XMMJ27

🌍 Successful Destination Assessment for Kotor, Montenegro! 🌿🏰 We are excited to announce the completion of a key milestone in sustainable tourism for the beautiful city of Kotor! Through a collaborative effort with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), #CLIA, the Municipality of Kotor, and the Port of Kotor, this assessment sets the stage for a brighter, more sustainable future. 🗣️ "We believe that collaboration is key to responsible destination management. Cruise tourism brings positive social and economic benefits to communities, and we want to help destinations manage tourism responsibly so that they remain great places to live and to visit", says Julie Green, CLIA Deputy Director General, Europe. The assessment, conducted between September 2023 and July 2024, involved extensive local engagement, setting a strong foundation for Kotor’s sustainability goals while respecting its UNESCO World Heritage status. 🌿🏔️ We are proud to be part of this journey and look forward to supporting Kotor as it grows into a more sustainable and vibrant destination for all. 🤝 ➡️ Follow the link to read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/ertKbKph Vladimir Jokic | Dr Ioannis Pappas #GSTC #Kotor #ResponsibleTourism #CruiseTourism #UNESCO

🌊 CLIA Cruise Week Europe 2025: Charting the Course for the Future of Cruise Innovation 🛳️   Join us at the Innovation Showcase during CLIA Cruise Week Europe 2025 in Rotterdam (13-14 March 2025)! 🌍 This is your chance to present groundbreaking innovations in maritime technology, design, and hospitality directly to cruise line executives, ports, shipbuilders, and other key industry stakeholders.   🎯 New for 2025: 💡Products First: Showcase your most innovative product or service with direct approval from CLIA to ensure a high-impact display. 🗣️ Exclusive Workshops: Learn how to sell and collaborate with cruise lines, ports, and shipbuilders through workshops featuring Chief Procurement Officers. 🪪 Full Summit Access: Enjoy the CLIA European Summit, plus evening networking events like the opening night reception and “Party at the Port.”   ✅ Why Exhibit? ⚓Direct access to decision-makers from 95% of the world's cruise lines. ⚓Equal marketing advantage with turnkey stand options. ⚓Exclusive workshops with Chief Procurement Officers to help you sell smarter. ⚓Network with top cruise industry leaders at the CLIA European Summit and evening events.   Don’t miss your chance to shape the future of the cruise industry! Secure your exhibition booth today and bring your innovations to life.   Follow the link to secure your space and explore the future of cruising: https://lnkd.in/ej36bC8y   Port of Rotterdam, Cruise Port Rotterdam, Gemeente Rotterdam, Mai E.   #CLIAInnovation #CLIACruiseWeek #MaritimeTech #FutureOfCruise #InnovationShowcase

PONANT is trialling alternative fuels across its 14-ship fleet as part of its commitment to reducing air emissions. ♻️⛽ One of the new alternatives being trialled is B100, a biofuel produced from used cooking oils collected in France. 💡The cruise industry is at the forefront of exploring sustainable marine fuels, including biofuels and other advanced approaches such as biodiesel, methanol, ammonia, hydrogen, and electric batteries. #NetZero #WeAreCruise

📢 Attention all researchers, the shipping industry, academia, governmental officials, port administrations, and marine companies!  🛳 Join us at the International Public Health Congress on Maritime Transport and Ports 2024: Innovations in infectious diseases control and occupational health, co-organized by #CLIA and the EU SHIPSAN Scientific Association. ️ 🗓 When: October 18-19, 2024 📍 Location: Historic city of Naples, Italy 🇮🇹 Don't miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and explore recent research findings, new scientific evidence, novel innovations, and approaches for planning public health actions in the framework of green maritime operations. 💻 To register for the congress, secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/dpRTMZAS  🔗 For more information about the congress, visit the website below: https://lnkd.in/dbsSQ4PV #SHIPSANCONGRESS2024 #shippingIndustry #PublicHealth