CLIA: Steering the Cruise Industry’s Future
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, is entering a new leadership phase focused on responsible growth .
New Global Leadership
Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc , has been named the new Chair of CLIA’s Global Executive Committee for a two-year term (2026-2027). He succeeds Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Group .
Strategic Priorities: Weinstein’s mandate focuses on safe and reliable operations, responsible growth , and deepening relationships with ports and destination partners. A key priority is the industry’s commitment to achieving its greenhouse gas reduction goals and the long-term ambition of net zero emissions by 2050 .
Regional Recognition: At the regional level, CLIA Australasia recently announced finalists for its 23rd Cruise Industry Awards, drawing a record number of nominations. This highlights the continued vibrancy and professionalism of the travel agent community in one of the world’s key cruise markets .
The world’s top global tourism organizations are not just maintaining the status quo; they are actively reshaping it.
CLIA is setting a clear course for the cruise industry’s net-zero future.
The message is clear: global tourism governance is consolidating, collaborating, and becoming more strategic than ever before.
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