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et’s Stay Together by Al Green, Love Will Keep Us Together by Captain &
Tennille, or Come Together by The Beatles – there’s a reason why songwriters keep coming back to the same idea. No doubt they’ve got something other than cruise on their minds, but at this year’s Clia Conference in Southampton, the theme #together takes centre stage. With crucial coordination by Clia UK
& Ireland, the cruise industry is a shining example of what can happen when trade partners work in tandem to grow the overall volume and value of cruise
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sales. It’s the very definition of a win-win situation, so it’s only right to celebrate that sense of togetherness, and look at how it could grow even further in future. In this issue of Travel Weekly Cruise,
you’ll find all the news you need to navigate the Clia Conference, including the timetable, key speakers and what to look out for on ship visits. Plus, there’s a guide to how you can work #together with suppliers to improve your sales, and the latest in onboard entertainment.
Katie McGonagle editor, Travel Weekly Cruise
katie.mcgonagle@
travelweekly.co.uk
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NCL’s new all-inclusive fares, Titan’s call for a second ship and the growth in expedition cruising
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From Cirque du Soleil to Shrek via Boyzlife and Mamma Mia!, we highlight the shows and acts at sea that will wow your customers
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Schedule, key speakers and ship visits at the Clia Conference. Plus the latest news on Clia training modules and Cruise360
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Clia’s Andy Harmer on the secret to the cruise industry’s success in courting UK agents
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Cunard’s Queen Mary 2, Royal Caribbean’s Navigator and Independence of the Seas, and Princess Cruises’ Crown Princess
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How to collaborate and tap into industry expertise to help boost your cruise bookings
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