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CLIA's 2014 Economic Impact Analysis shows that total contributions of the global cruise industry to the U.S. economy reached a record $46.09 billion in 2014, up 4.5 percent from the previous year

CLIA 2014 Economic Impact Analysis Cruise lines, their passengers and crew spent a record$21 billion in the U.S. in 2014, up 16 percent since 2010 and representing a new peak in U.S. cruise industry expenditures, according to a new study from Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)CLIA's 2014 Economic Impact Analysis, an independent study commissioned by CLIA and conducted by Business Research and Economic Advisors (BREA), shows that total contributions of the global cruise industry to the U.S. economy reached a record$46.09 billionin 2014, up 4.5 percent from the previous year. This includes generating 373,738 U.S. jobs paying more than$19 billionin wages and salaries."The global cruise industry is a critical contributor to the U.S. economy and we see evidence of the industry's positive effect spreading across the country," said Cindy D'Aoust, CLIA's acting CEO."In each of the 50 states, we saw cruise lines purchasing goods or services in support of their operations, and passengers traveling for their cruise vacations. The cruise industry is thriving and making an important economic contribution."Record U.S. EmbarkationsAccording to CLIA's study, more than 11 million cruise passengers worldwide embarked from U.S. ports in 2014, setting a new high and marking the largest increase (11 percent) in ten ...

 Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Europe has issued a statement in response to the recent release of NABU ranking of cruise ships.The ranking examined the planned ship new builds until 2020. It is based on an analysis of recents developments on the European market with a focus on the environmental performance of ships. Decisive were, besides the fuel used, the planned emission abatement technique as well as other emission reducing measures.CLIA commented as follows:“The cruise industry always seeks constructive dialogue with environmental associations like the Naturschutzbund (NABU), and we are open to discussions on environmental protection measures. However, we do call for such measures to be assessed according to fair criteria and scientifically recognized standards. Unfortunately, the NABU Cruise Ranking 2015 and the air quality measurements taken by NABU last year falls far short of fair and scientifically objective assessments.“Supporting environmental stewardship and sustainable practices are among the highest priorities for CLIA members. It is not only the right thing to do for the planet and future generations, it is simply fundamental to the viability of our industry to protect the environment and the beautiful destinations we visit.“While cruise ships account for less than one half of one percent of ...

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has selected Mercy Ships as its Charity of Choice

Economic contribution hits new record but hurdles to growth need to be tackled, says CLIA Chairman Europe's Cruise indusry has delivered a record boost to Europe's economic recovery, a report released by CLIA Europe has confirmed.According to CLIA Europe's 2015 Economic Contribution Report, the cruise industry's economic output in Europe reached a new record of 40.2 billion in 2014, up 2.2% since the previous year, and including 16.6 billion in terms of direct expenditues by the industry.The number of European jobs the industry accounted for in 2014 reached 348,000, 10,000 more than in the previous year, amounting to 10.75 in terms of employee compensation.Europe remains a key player in the global cruise industry map, being the second biggest source market worldwide, the second most popular destination, and the undisputable global leader in cruise ship building.Thus the cruise industry continues to make a valuable contribution to Europe's economy at a crucial time of economic recovery.And yet, a number of challenges are keeping Europe's cruise industry from realising its full potential. These notably include a cumbersome Visa application process for the Schengen Area that is keeping millions of would-be tourists from visiting Europe, and a lack of investment in coastal infrastructure and ...

CLIA Europe stressed the need for greater cooperation in order to unlock the potential of the cruise industry in Greece

  The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has urged Australia to wait the results of a "science- based study" and act with caution before implementing stricter environmental rules , according to Travel Weekly. Mr Bud Darr, senior vice president of technical and regulatory affairs at CLIA, said the industry is “directly and actively engaged” with New South Wales authorities and the Australian EPA on air pollution issues. “We are exploring a range of possibilities with those authorities,” Darr said in a statement. “We encourage those officials to take into account operational considerations and the results of a science-based study they have commissioned before taking any unilateral actions locally or nationally. Mr. Darr said that the sulfur content of fuel has been on the decline and in most cases is below 3.5%. He said in Australia, which imports all of its marine fuel, indications are that the content is about 2.5%. In the past, ships were powered with “residual” fuel left over from distillation of refined products such as gasoline, leaving behind oil with particularly high sulfur levels. In addition to using more refined fuel, ship owners have turned to exhaust gas scrubbers.  Carnival Corp. and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. are among the companies that ...

  The cruise industry has renewed its commitment to protect the environment in which it operates and the ports of call it visits. Each year, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Members innovate to employ policies and practices to further reduce their impact on the environment, often exceeding international regulatory requirements. “Being environmentally conscious and proactive is not just a ’need’ for the industry, it’s a deep desire that is fundamental to how we do business,” said Adam Goldstein, Chairman of CLIA. “Our passengers come to the sea for their vacations because of its beauty and we intend to do all that we can to keep the oceans pristine for generations to come. From the most stringent wastewater treatment policies in the global maritime community to continuous reductions in air emissions, CLIA Members work with regulators and various industry stakeholders to deliver on their commitment to the environment.” Over the last year, CLIA Member cruise lines have continued to implement best environmental practices. Some examples include: Recycling and Reusing: Recycling 80,000 tons of paper, plastic, glass and aluminum Utilizing heat exchangers using steam generated from engines to produce water for onboard use and to heat cabins – which conserves energy and helps ...

  The cruise industry renews its commitment to protect the environment in which it operates and the ports of call it visits. Each year, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Members innovate to employ policies and practices to further reduce their impact on the environment, often exceeding international regulatory requirements. “Being environmentally conscious and proactive is not just a ’need’ for the industry, it’s a deep desire that is fundamental to how we do business,” said Adam Goldstein, Chairman of CLIA. “Our passengers come to the sea for their vacations because of its beauty and we intend to do all that we can to keep the oceans pristine for generations to come. From the most stringent wastewater treatment policies in the global maritime community to continuous reductions in air emissions, CLIA Members work with regulators and various industry stakeholders to deliver on their commitment to the environment.” Over the last year, CLIA Member cruise lines have continued to implement best environmental practices. Some examples include: Recycling and Reusing: Recycling 800,000 tons of paper, plastic, glass and aluminum Utilizing heat exchangers using steam generated from engines to produce water for onboard use and to heat cabins – which conserves energy and helps ...

CLIA released the findings from comprehensive Asia Cruise Trends study