CLIA Cruise360 Malta - UK & Ireland

CLIA are delighted to announced a Cruise360 event will be held in Europe later this year, open to travel agent members across the continent. Taking place in Valletta, Malta, from October 28 – 30, the event will be the second Cruise360 to be staged in Europe, with the inaugural hosted in Copenhagen in 2017.

CLIA Cruise360 Malta offers the opportunity for professional development through conference sessions, ship visits, networking, and seminars on the latest industry trends. CLIA Cruise360 Malta offers a panoramic view of the cruise industry by bringing together travel agents, cruise line representatives, ports & destinations and industry suppliers.

Whilst the final schedule is still being confirmed, please find the provisional below. The schedule will also include the chance to explore the many attractions of the island's capital Valletta:

Monday 28 October - Approximate start 09.30am

Delegates will have the chance to visit one of two ships: Holland America Line’s Koningsdam or Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Voyager. Evening Welcome Reception, hosted by the Malta Tourism Board.

Tuesday 29 October
Delegates will attend a networking trade fair in the morning followed by a ship visit onboard Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Edge, during which delegates will enjoy our business sessions onboard. That evening, delegates will enjoy some fabulous Maltese hospitality at a sumptuous gala dinner.

Wednesday 30 October
Delegates will have the opportunity to visit Azamara Club Cruises’ Azamara Pursuit on this morning, before the final close of the event. Disembarkation approx. 1pm

Andy Harmer, CLIA UK & Ireland Director, said: “We are thrilled to announce that Cruise360 will be returning to Europe this year. CLIA understands the importance for travel agents to experience cruise destinations and new ships first hand so they can confidently sell cruise and get even more people choosing to book this type of holiday.

“Malta is a growing cruise destination and its Unesco World Heritage capital is a real gem of a city. Delegates will not only have the chance to immerse themselves in this beautiful and historic cruise port with this special Cruise360 event, they will also be able to visit up to three luxury cruise ships and hear from experts both inside and outside the industry.”

Registration for CLIA Cruise360 Malta is available to all CLIA Member travel agents in Europe. CLIA Travel Agent Member Registration is £76.70 per person.

Please note that travel to and from Malta, along with hotel accommodation for the duration of the event, is at your own expense and arrangement. CLIA will share any flight and hotel offers/rates in due course.