CLIA UK, Visit Tampa Bay announce events partnership
Cruise Lines International Association UK and Ireland (CLIA) confirmed Visit Tampa Bay will sponsor two of its key 2023 events.
Port Tampa Bay, Florida, is home to three cruise lines – Carnival, Norwegian and Royal Caribbean.
Visit Tampa Bay will sponsor the CLIA Conference and CLIA Cruise Forum.
CLIA Conference is taking place from May 12-14 in Southampton.
The conference remains the largest annual travel agent event of its kind in the UK.
Around 700 industry partners will attend, and includes ship visits, conference sessions, a dinner, and a trade fair.
Visit Tampa Bay will exhibit at the trade fair.
The Cruise Forum is a key event, offering a one-day seminar and networking.
It will take place in December.
Visit Tampa Bay delegates will join both events,
The brand will be displayed across associated assets and online platforms.
“This is a new initiative for us, and we are thrilled to highlight our terrific offering to the UK and Irish cruise market,” said Santiago C. Corrada, President and CEO of Visit Tampa Bay.
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