CLIA Conference 2026 - Southampton

The conference, the largest annual travel agent event of its kind in Europe and the 18th to take place, will include ship visits, conference sessions, a networking trade fair and a celebratory Sailaway Party.

Pre-Conference Day – Wednesday 3 June 2026

10.00 – 16.00 | Optional pre-Conference opportunity: New to Selling Cruise Sales Day – Southampton (Subject to availability)

2026 will see the return of the popular 'New to Selling Cruise Day', featuring sales training and product updates.

Day 1 – Thursday 4 June 2026

10.00 – 10.30 | Conference Registration (O2 Guildhall)

10.30 – 16.00 | Conference Business Sessions (O2 Guildhall)

16.30 – 19.30 | Networking Trade Fair

Day 2 – Friday 5 June 2026

08.30 – 15.00 | Travel Agent delegates are invited to select their ship visit choice:

• Cunard Queen Anne
• P&O Cruises Britannia

19.30 – 23.59 | Celebratory Sailaway Party (O2 Guildhall)

Day 3 – Saturday 6 June 2026

08.30 – 15.00 | Travel Agent delegates are invited to select their ship visit choice:

• Celebrity Cruises Celebrity APEX
• MSC Cruises MSC Virtuosa
• Regent Seven Seas Cruises Seven Seas Grandeur
• Oceania Cruises Oceania Insignia

15.00 | Close of Conference

Andy Harmer, CLIA UK & Ireland Managing Director, said:

"CLIA Conference is always a highlight in the travel trade calendar and 2026 will be no exception. With a line-up of stunning ships to visit, training opportunities and inspirational speakers, we’ll be giving agents the insight and tools they need to grow their cruise sales. The conference is also the ideal opportunity to celebrate the vital role the trade plays in bringing a holiday at sea to life, and to connect with colleagues and partners from across the industry."

Headline Sponsors

• ABP Southampton
• Mail Metro Media
• Travel Weekly

CLIA Member Agent Exclusive

• CLIA Conference is available exclusively to CLIA Travel Agent members, and you will be required to state your CLIA Agency ID number as part of your registration. As the Conference takes place in the new year, your Agency Membership must remain valid into 2026 to ensure your registration remains confirmed.
• Registration opens Monday 29 September at midday.

This event is open to CLIA Travel Agent members exclusively.

Registration is now open.