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CLIA to hold trade showcase events for luxury and river cruise sectors
CLIA is to hold travel agent showcase events in Manchester and Norwich, focusing specifically on the luxury cruise and river cruise sectors.
The announcement was made at its inaugural Asia River Cruise and Destination Forum, taking place this week in Vietnam and Cambodia.
Andy Harmer, director CLIA UK and Ireland, said: "We are delighted to be bringing these events to UK travel agents in September this year. The events in Manchester and Norwich will be the perfect opportunity to highlight the incredible innovation and breadth of cruise options in the river and luxury sectors of our industry."
Around 70 places will be available at each event.
Details of venue, programme and how to secure a place will be revealed shortly.
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Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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