CLIA welcomes new member
Australian-based Aurora Expeditions has joined CLIA as it looks to expand its presence in the UK and Ireland and across Europe.
Aurora Expeditions specialises in small-group voyages to the Polar Regions and other wild, remote destinations.
A world leader in expedition cruising, it offers passengers the chance to have an intimate experience of the destination, with the support of expert staff and flexible, innovative itineraries.
Craig Upshall, Aurora Expeditions’ UK and Europe sales director, said: "Aurora Expeditions is absolutely delighted to be joining CLIA, this has come at a great time for Aurora, as we prepare for the launch our new ship the Greg Mortimer next year.
"CLIA brings expedition cruising to life through its incredible connections throughout the global cruise community, and Aurora look forward to welcoming the visibility we hope to gain through this."
Andy Harmer, CLIA senior vice-president membership, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Aurora to CLIA.
"The expedition sector is one of the most dynamic elements of the global cruise industry and the addition of Aurora’s expertise in this arena is great news for CLIA travel agents."
Lisa
Lisa joined Travel Weekly nearly 25 years ago as technology reporter and then sailed around the world for a couple of years as cruise correspondent, before becoming deputy editor. Now freelance, Lisa writes for various print and web publications, edits Corporate Traveller’s client magazine, Gateway, and works on the acclaimed Remembering Wildlife series of photography books, which raise awareness of nature’s most at-risk species and helps to fund their protection.
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