The Cruise Lines International Association LIVE is heading to Brisbane for its first Australian event of 2026, bringing together 27 cruise lines for two days of travel agent training.
The Brisbane event is one of eight scheduled across Australia and New Zealand this autumn, allowing travel agents to learn from multiple ocean, river and expedition cruise lines in the one forum. Other upcoming events will be held in Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Auckland and the Gold Coast, exclusive to CLIA members.
CLIA Australasia director of membership & events Marita Nosic said this year’s CLIA LIVE would help travel agents better understand the nuances that define each brand’s character and appeal.
“CLIA LIVE has been designed to help travel agents learn more about each operator and stay up-to-date with their latest initiatives, whether their interest is ultra-luxury, family-friendly, expedition or river cruising,” Nosic said. “This year’s theme is ‘Find the Perfect Cruise Match: Discover the Personality Behind Every Brand’, so our aim is to help travel agents interpret the distinct character of each cruise line and apply it to the different needs of their clients.”
CLIA LIVE takes a two-day seminar format and is aimed at both new-to-cruise travel agents as well as experienced cruise specialists looking to update their knowledge. Events are mostly booked out, with just a few places remaining on the Gold Coast on 19 to 20 May.
