30 Jan 2023
New York City (January 30, 2023) – Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) returned as presenting partner of the IMM North America luncheon, a position primarily held by the organization since the inaugural IMM North America in 2017.
Anne Madison, SVP of Global Strategic Communication and Marketing for CLIA, addressed how the cruise sector's leadership in innovation and engineering is driving the industry's vision and commitment to net zero and supporting the decarbonization of shipping. She explained how younger generations are leading the future of cruise.
"Our commitment to sailing into a better future extends well beyond environmental sustainability. We also include harnessing the power of travel to contribute to conservation efforts, connect people and places, and create positive travel experiences that inspire lifelong cruisers and generations of new-to-cruise travelers to sail responsibly," said Madison.
Nick Wayland, CEO and Founder of TravMedia, said, 'the cruise industry is an important part of the travel industry and was exploding over the past decade until the pandemic. We are delighted to see CLIA back as our luncheon partner at IMM North America. CLIA has captivated the IMM delegation year-on-year with the latest market insights and phenomenal speakers discussing interesting and informative topics that concern us all."
IMM North America 2023 played host to more than 1,000 VIPs, media, and travel industry representatives. Over 500 carefully chosen “A-list” North American media met with PR representatives of 340 international travel brands.
For more information about IMM North America and around the world, visit travmedia.com/imm
Media Contacts for IMM North America:
Nick Wayland
CEO and Founder
+ 1 (347) 884 2237
Dominika Dryjski
Chief Operating Officer
dominika.dryjski@travmedia.com
Lauren Michôd
Chief Communications Officer
Media Contacts for Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
Anne Madison
Senior Vice President of Global Strategic Communications
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About the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
CLIA is the world's largest cruise industry trade association, providing a unified voice for the industry as the leading authority of the global cruise community. The CLIA community includes the world's most prestigious ocean, river, and specialty cruise lines; a highly trained and certified travel agent community; and a widespread network of stakeholders, including ports, destinations, ship developers, and an array of other maritime leaders that provide technical expertise and other products and services to the cruise sector. Together with our members and partners, CLIA supports policies and practices that foster safe, healthy, and sustainable cruise operations; tourism strategies that maximize the socio-economic benefits of cruise travel; and technologies and innovations that protect and preserve our planet. Our commitment to building a better future extends well beyond minimizing environmental impacts to instead harnessing the power of travel to contribute to conservation efforts, connect people and places, and create positive travel experiences that inspire lifelong cruisers and generations of new to cruise travelers to sail responsibly.
To learn more about the advancements our industry is making toward sustainable development goals that make cruise the best way to see the world, please visit cruising.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube with our handle @CLIAGlobal—or on LinkedIn.
About TravMedia
TravMedia is the travel industry's only global media network. Founded in 1999 by Nick Wayland, a former travel editor seeking an easier way to research and report travel news, TravMedia is the one-stop solution trusted by travel PR Professionals and media to network and share press releases and stories, and ideas. The platform has created thriving online communities and has become an essential daily tool for collaborating and developing long-lasting relationships like never before. For more information, visit travmedia.com.
About IMM
TravMedia's IMM is the leading travel industry event for travel brands and destinations to connect with the media. In its 11th year, IMM hosts over 2,500 media and international travel brands annually in six countries. Upcoming IMM events include IMM Germany in Berlin on March 6th; IMM UK in London on March 13 and 14; IMM France in Paris on March 15th; and IMM Asia on October 23rd and 24th, 2023.
