Washington DC, 2017-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — National Travel Agent Day is May 3, 2017 and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is celebrating the more than 25,000 CLIA-member travel agents globally that help to navigate the many cruise choices for passengers. When it comes to cruise travel, travel agents truly are the matchmakers helping to connect vacation seekers with the best cruise vacation experience. In fact, last year more than 82 percent of cruise vacations were booked with the help of knowledgeable cruise travel agents.
“Travel agents play a vital role in the vacation experience, acting as a cruise line matchmaker, planning guide, budget advisor, and travel consultant for travelers,” said Cindy D’Aoust, president and CEO, CLIA. “Agents offer an unmatched service to both first-time and seasoned travelers in providing a stress-free travel experience.”
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For more information about booking a cruise with a CLIA-certified cruise specialist, please visit http://cruising.org/cruise-vacationer/plan-a-cruise/clia-agent-finder.
About Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) – One Industry, One Voice
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, providing a unified voice and leading authority of the global cruise community. The association has 15 offices globally with representation in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australasia. CLIA supports policies and practices that foster a safe, secure, healthy and sustainable cruise ship environment for the more than 24 million passengers who cruise annually and is dedicated to promote the cruise travel experience. Members are comprised of the world’s most prestigious ocean, river and specialty cruise lines; a highly trained and certified travel agent community; and cruise line suppliers and partners, including ports & destinations, ship development, suppliers and business services. The organization’s mission is to be the unified global organization that helps its members succeed by advocating, educating and promoting for the common interests of the cruise community. For more information, visit www.cruising.org or follow Cruise Lines International Association on CLIA Facebook and Twitter pages.
SOURCE: CLIA
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Sarah Kennedy – Manager, Public Relations & Marketing
Tel: 202-759-9313 | Cell: 703-628-7389
skennedy@cruising.org
Christina Perez – Specialist, Public Affairs
Tel: 202-759-9326
cperez@cruising.org
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