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Subject: TRAVEL

Cruise Industry Offers Incentives and Experiences to Help Solo Travelers Fall in Love with Cruise Travel


WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwired - February 08, 2017) - While Valentine's Day may put a spotlight on couples, there's another great relationship on the horizon - singles and cruise travel. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world's largest cruise industry trade association, is celebrating the season of love by highlighting tips and benefits for travelers interested in going solo to discover a love of cruising.

"Recently, the travel industry has seen a growing trend in solo travel and the cruise industry is responding," said Cindy D'Aoust, president and CEO, CLIA. "Cruise lines now offer a variety of incentives, benefits and experiences designed with single cruise travellers in mind to ensure they also have the chance to discover the amazing benefits of cruise travel."

From pricing discounts to specially tailored cruises, to events and activities designed specifically for singles, a variety of cruise lines offer benefits, rewards, and exclusive programs for solo cruisers:

  1. Cruise Matchmakers: When it comes to finding the best cruise for singles, travel agents can truly be matchmakers, helping solo cruisers find the best cruise line and experiences. Today, there are more than 25,000 CLIA Certified Travel Professionals globally. Travel agents specializing in cruise travel for singles can be found at cruising.org by using the Cruise Agent Finder.

  2. Single Incentives: In an effort to welcome solo travellers, there are cruise lines waiving the typical single supplement or offering single studio staterooms.
  1. Studio Staterooms: Cruise lines also offer studio rooms designed specifically with solo travellers or for those looking for a private room.
  1. Making Connections: Before setting sail, join discussions on cruise forums exclusively for solo cruisers for a chance to meet others travelling on the same cruise. For example, many cruise travellers use the forums on Cruise Critic (http://boards.cruisecritic.com) to make connections and meet others travelling individually on the same cruise.

  2. Singles Exclusive Events and Experiences: Boredom will be far from any single cruiser's mind as many cruise lines offer activities and excursions specifically tailored to solo travelers.

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 23 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.


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