Clia has partnered with online platform ExplorEarth to expand its amount of resources on expedition cruising.
ExplorEarth provides expert information on expedition and small-ship adventure cruises, including river, and connects travellers to approved partners.
The partnership will see quarterly ExplorEarth content published on the Clia website exclusively for members, a new ‘Ask EE’ option on the Clia website where agent questions will be answered by experts from both organisations and a dedicated episode on Clia’s Cruise Podcast.
Jos Dewing, ExplorEarth co-founder and chief executive officer, will also speak at Clia’s expedition events.
Andy Harmer, managing director for Clia UK & Ireland, said: “ExplorEarth is a fantastic expedition cruise resource, and we’re looking forward to helping highlight the wealth of information they offer.
“Demand for expedition cruise has never been higher, so now is the ideal time to explore the incredible options the sector presents, whether customers are interested in travelling to polar regions, tropical destinations or remote islands.”
Dewing added: “Having previously sat on their expedition working group, I am excited to partner with Clia again.
“ExplorEarth was created to find new clients for agents in expedition and small-ship adventure cruises. Leads can be hard to find, so our platform focuses on doing the hard work and matching prospective bookers with our partners.
“We work with some of the best photographers, guides and travel writers and are gaining fascinating insights into booking behaviours and customer interests that we are excited to share with Clia members.”