CLIA | Cruise Lines International Association Employee Directory
Industry AssociationsDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) operates as a global trade association for the cruise sector, providing a unified voice and guiding framework for its members. It describes itself as the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, with 15 offices across the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australasia. The organization supports policies and practices aimed at a safe, secure, healthy and sustainable cruise environment for more than 24 million passengers annually, with members including ocean, river and specialty cruise lines, travel agents, and cruise industry suppliers and partners such as ports and destinations. It positions itself as a unified global organization that helps members succeed through advocacy, education and promotion of common interests in the cruise community. The association is based in Washington, DC, with a global footprint via its offices. A recent development is AtmosAir Solutions joining CLIA’s Executive Partner Program on April 14, 2026 to advance indoor air quality awareness for cruise ships.