CLIA announces Hall of Fame 2025 inductees

 

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has revealed its latest Hall of Fame recipients. The honours were announced yesterday (December 17, 2025), at CLIA’s annual Winter Ball, and awarded to:

 

* Dave Mills, Iglu

* Paul Hardwick, Fred Olsen Travel

* Lynn Narraway, Seabourn

 

Dave Mills is chief commercial officer at Iglu and has been at the company since 2003. He was present in Iglu’s first commercial cruise deal and has been part of the product and commercial department ever since. Dave leads all commercial operations and plays a key role in advancing Iglu’s position within the sector.

 

Paul Hardwick is director of retail at Fred Olsen Travel and is responsible for all B2C business, shops, franchisees, licensees and homeworkers. He has been with the company for 16 years and has led its expansion, while ensuring it has become more efficient, both operationally and commercially.

 

Lynn Narraway is the vice president UK & EMEA at Seabourn. She leads trade-partner relationships in these regions, growing the luxury line’s market presence and sales. Lynn has spent over 25 years working for Carnival Corporation, was previously chair of CLIA UK & Ireland, and is ‘madrina’ of Seabourn Pursuit.

 

The awards were presented on behalf of the industry by Iain Baillie, Janet Parton and Eithne Williamson, at the 1920s themed event.

 

In addition, industry recognition awards were presented to:

 

* Lindsay Haslehurst, World Travel Holdings

* David Ness, Trailfinders

* John Wilson, The Travel Network Group

* Jonny Peat, Advantage Travel Partnership

* Louise Hunter, Barrhead Travel

 

Andy Harmer, CLIA managing director UK & Ireland, said: “This year’s Hall of Fame inductees represent the very best of cruise. Their leadership, passion and unwavering commitment to excellence have shaped the sector we know today. We are proud to honour them, as they continue to inspire colleagues across the industry and champion its future growth.”

 

The CLIA Hall of Fame was launched in 2022. Awards are presented annually at the CLIA Winter Ball. The previous winners are:

 

• Kay Greenway and Cruise Britain
• Catriona Parsons, Hays Travel
• Edwina Lonsdale, Mundy Cruising
• Tony Andrews, cruise.co.uk
• Ruth Marshall, Royal Caribbean
• Jacqueline Dobson, Barrhead
• Alison Earnshaw, World Travel Holdings
• Peter Shanks, Silversea

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