CLIA Calls for Nominations for 2017 CLIA Hall of Fame Cruise Industry Awards

The Cruise Line’s International Association’s Annual Hall of Fame Cruise Industry Awards recognizes individuals and organizations whose efforts and accomplishments represent a significant contribution to the cruise industry. Members of CLIA, including individual agent members, travel agencies and cruise lines, are encouraged to submit their choices by February 24.

Award Categories Include:

Elite Cruise Counsellor of the Year – Awarded to an individual travel agent who has demonstrated their commitment to professional development through achievement of Elite Cruise Counsellor or Elite Cruise Counsellor Scholar Status, as well as impacted the travel agent landscape through contributions of their agency.

Travel Agency Innovator – Given to a CLIA Travel Agency Member who has demonstrated innovation in their approach to promoting cruise travel and growing cruise and travel sales.

Lifetime Achievement Award – Awarded to an individual from any aspect of the cruise industry who is an advocate for cruise travel and has made positive contributions to the cruise industry.

Those chosen for induction will be honored at a gala event on April 22, 2017 at CLIA’s Cruise360 Conference. Cruise360 will be held April 18-24, 2017 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center.

Visit www.cruising.org/awards