CLIA

"We genuinely believe cruise companies are driven to protect the seas and the earth." That's a direct quote from Jamie Sweeting, from Conservation International, on a CLIA PR video shown at the Seatrade 2008 State of the Industry.

I wrote it down exactly because I thought it was so ridiculous.

March 27, 2007 -- Terry Dale, President and CEO of the Cruise Line Indistry Association (CLIA) today presented testimony to Congress on the question of crime and safety aboard cruise ships. The transcript of his testimony follows

WASHINGTON, Dec.

NEW YORK, June 19, 2003 - Cooling fall temperatures herald hot cruise deals as some cruise lines reposition ships for winter sailings and others offer extraordinary autumn itineraries, according to Cruise Lines International Association, which represents the North American cruise industry.

NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2002 -- This year will be the biggest year ever for new
ship introductions; however, the superlatives won't stop there.

NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2002 -- With more ships slated to enter service in 2002 than in any other single year in the history of the cruise industry, the new year is shaping up to be a significant period for the North American cruise lines.

NEW YORK, May 8 -- Hundreds of shades of blue water have long attracted visitors to Bermuda and the Bahamas. One of the best ways to count the various shades is to arrive in the islands by cruise ship.

NEW YORK, Dec. 28 -- Cruise Lines International Association
(CLIA) member lines will introduce 11 new ships in 2001 -- a glittering fleet
of vessels that places a high premium on personal choice and comfort, with
more dining and relaxation options than before, and more cabins featuring
ocean views and private balconies and state-of-the-art operational equipment.

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 1996 -- Only a few weeks into 1996, and already business is sailing in for the cruise industry, according to an informal survey conducted by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).