Record seven ships for Longyearbyen expedition showcase

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) will bring its 2027 Expedition Showcase back to Longyearbyen from Friday 2 July to Tuesday 6 July, with a record seven ships taking part. Applications open on Thursday 5 November, Selling Travel reported.

The ships from 66 Expeditions and HX Expeditions are new to the event. The other ships come from AE Expeditions, Polar Latitudes Expeditions, Ponant, Quark Expeditions and Swan Hellenic.

Delegates will attend business sessions, product training and selected dinners, and will make hosted visits to the ships. This is the third showcase, and the two earlier ones were also held in Svalbard.

CLIA has put together a package for delegates. The package includes SAS Scandinavian Airlines return flights between Oslo and Longyearbyen, transfers to and from the airport, and a four-night stay with breakfast included. Delegates arrange their own travel to and from Oslo.

Andy Harmer, Managing Director of CLIA UK & Ireland, said the event gives travel agents a chance to deepen their understanding of this niche area of the industry. He added that they can also meet the companies that run expedition cruises and see both the vessels and the destination for themselves.

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