Top Cruise Trade Associations Ink New Agreement

Seatrade Cruise, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) will continue working together to support the cruise industry.

This week, the three partners announced they have agreed to extend their existing partnership for another 10 years.

Under the new agreement, the groups will continue to collaborate on initiatives, exhibitions, conferences and events, including the annual Seatrade Cruise Global business-to-business gathering.

“This agreement reflects our deep commitment to collaboration across the cruise industry," says Bud Darr, president and chief executive officer of CLIA.

“This next decade will be one of transformation, and we’re proud to move forward together—elevating global awareness of our industry’s innovation, leadership and positive contributions around the world," Darr continued.

The collaborative partnership also represents “opportunities and continued growth for our partners throughout the Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America,” adds Michele Paige, chief executive officer of FCCA.