CLIA Launches Cruise Industry TV on YouTube

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Cruise Lines International Association

Feb 06, 2013, 07:00 ET

Online Portal offers Rich Video Content for Numerous Cruise Industry Stakeholders

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today launched a YouTube channel, Cruise Industry TV at youtube.com/cruiseindustrytv to provide visually compelling content on the value of cruising and industry operational practices. To see an introductory message from CLIA President and CEO Christine Duffy, click here.

"Cruise Industry TV highlights the diverse experiences and destinations the cruise industry provides for over 20 million passengers worldwide each year," Duffy said. "It also provides a wealth of information on our industry's operational practices in important areas such as safety, security, health and the environment."

The youtube.com/cruiseindustryTV channel features three primary sections: Cruise Vacationers, Travel Agents, and Industry Practices. The Cruise Vacationers playlist features the latest cruise trends and innovations that create memorable vacations, including footage of the industry's ships and destinations, as well as the latest onboard dining, entertainment, and stateroom innovations. The Travel Agent playlist includes videos that offer tips and features on helping vacationers book their latest cruise and features information from CLIA's travel agent training and certification programs. The Industry Practices playlist includes videos that highlight cruising's operational practices in a wide range of areas.

Cruise Industry TV complements CLIA's robust social media presence, including Duffy's CEO Blog, Twitter feed, and CLIA's cruise fan Facebook and Twitter pages.

ABOUT CLIA
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is the world's largest cruise industry trade association with representation in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australasia. CLIA represents the interests of cruise lines, travel agents, port authorities and destinations, and various industry business partners before regulatory and legislative policy makers. CLIA is also engaged in travel agent training, research and marketing communications to promote the value and desirability of cruise holiday vacations with thousands of travel agency and travel agent members. CLIA's Associate Member and Executive Partner programs include the industry's leading providers of supplies and services that help cruise lines provide a safe, environmentally-friendly and enjoyable holiday vacation experience for millions of passengers every year. For more information on CLIA, the cruise industry, and CLIA-member cruise lines and travel agencies, visit www.cruising.org. CLIA can also be followed on the Cruise Lines International Association's Facebook and Twitter fan pages, and CEO Christine Duffy can be followed @CLIACEO and cruising.org/ceoblog.