CLIA MD for UK & Ireland Andy Harmer sat down with Rob Scott Vice President for Sales and Marketing & Brand for P&O Cruises to discuss how as a brand they have evolved and putting the holiday maker at the center of their strategy. Rob also shares exciting details about existing and upcoming partnerships including Gary Barlow, Wallace, and Gromit. 2024 and beyond looks to be a hugely exciting time for agents looking to learn more about P&O cruises as well as how agents can get on board ships to see the amazing ships for themselves ..read more

Andy Harmer talks with Eithne Williamson (Vice President of Princess Cruises UK and Europe). Eithne tells as all about her journey into her current role at Princess Cruises whom she joined in 2022 as well as what makes Princess Cruises special. As an exciting 2024 builds up speed Eithne has lots to share about "Princess Medallion" as well as what’s instore for guests on "Sun Princess" when she sets sail in the Med in February. Listen out for exciting news about agents looking to see "Sun Princess" in the UK ..read more

CLIA favourite Janet Parton joins Andy Harmer to talk about her new role of VP Business Development UK, Europe & Australiaat Celestyal Cruise as she makes her switch from River Cruise back to the Ocean Cruises sector. After recent announcments from Celestyal Cruises in terms of fleet updates and also new exciting destinations as well as switching to an all year round cruising company ..read more

Andy Harmer caught up with Shane Riley (vice-president of international sales and marketing) for Virgin Voyages in Portugal to talk about the importance of the UK, Virgin Voyages returning with a ship to the UK, expanding across Europe, Australia and beyond with unique itineraries. Importance of the trade as well as his feelings of having what he describes as “pinch myself moments” from when he first joined Virgin Voyages. 2023 has been a bumper year for award wins which looks set to continue in 2024 ..read more

Learn more about the range of CLIA Member Cruise Lines available to UK & Ireland customers as Adele Foster talks with Andy Harmer ..read more

Andy Harmer caught up with Luke Smith (Director, International Sales) for Carnival Cruise Line during recent travel agent event. Luke shares his views on the importance of attending agents events as well as exciting updates to the current fleet. Plus, find out more about the first Seacoaster (BOLT) which is set to launch passengers into new speeds never experienced at sea ..read more

In this episode Andy Harmer talks with Royal Caribbean’s Head of Sales UK, Torey Kings-Hodkin as she shares some great insight into her role, what separates the different classes of ships across the Royal Caribbean fleet and shares some experiences from her recent Fjords cruise. Looking ahead to 2024 with two ships set to welcome passengers in 2024 there’s lots to find out and Tori reveals what they can look forward to, she also mentions their Perfect Day private island which brings the experience on the ship onto the island ..read more

As they prepare to celebrate their landmark year Andy Harmer talks with Richard Downs (Chairman & Founder) and Dave Mills (Chief Commercial Officer) about the journey from selling Ski holidays and how they took the opportunity to become one of the largest cruise selling agencies in the UK from their launch back in the late 90s ..read more

Andy Harmer talks with Nabil Maillard, Ponant cruises UK and Emerging Markets Sales Director about their ambitious plans in both the small and expedition sector as well as what they are doing in terms of sustainability as a brand ..read more

In the first of four live recordings to feature on the CLIA Cruise Podcast we hear the insights and views from an inspiring line-up of cruise leaders recorded during the CLIA Forum 222 panel discussion on diversity and inclusion. The panel contained Edwina Lonsdale, owner of Mundy Cruising, Jo Rzymowska, Celebrity Cruises’ EMEA vice-president, Ryan Uhl, chief strategy officer at Mail Metro Media, Shane Lewis-Riley, Virgin Voyages’ vice-president of international sales and was moderated by Lucy Huxley, Editor-in-chief of the Travel Weekly Group ..read more