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Cruise Lines International Association
(CLIA) welcomed the revival of the
cruise tourism industry in Greece on the
occasion of the publication of the Cruise
Industry 2022 Outlook Report.
A ccording to Marie-Caroline leading the way in environmental sustain-
Laurent, director general for
ability and destination stewardship,” said
Kelly Craighead, president and CEO of
CLIA Europe, “the return of
cruising in Greece is a welcome
boost to the more than 11,000 people CLIA.
employed in the Greek sector, as well as “Coastal and maritime tourism is an
those whose livelihoods depend upon the important economic driver, and we con-
industry, including travel agencies, hotels, tinue to work in partnership with cruise
tour guides, port operators and many oth- destinations so that communities thrive
er service providers across the country.” from responsible tourism.
“CLIA oceangoing cruise lines have Our members are also investing in new
welcomed more than 6 million guests on technologies and new ships and pursuing
board since resuming operations in July the goal of net carbon neutral cruising by
2020. While our focus on health and safe- 2050,” added Craighead.
ty remains absolute, our industry is also
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