Seatrade Cruise News is part of the Informa Markets Division of Informa PLC

This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. Registered in England and Wales. Number 8860726.

Uniworld executive becomes CLIA's Trade Relations chair

d81e59f2560d1f286c80a083015e2802
Kristian Anderson - will lead CLIA group that helps travel agencies and agents increase consumer, media and industry awareness about the merits of cruising
Kristian Anderson, SVP global sales at Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, has been named chair of Cruise Lines International Association's Trade Relations Committee.

He succeeds Vicki Freed, SVP sales, trade support and service for Royal Caribbean International, who chaired the committee in 2017.

Anderson will lead the committee consisting of senior leadership within the sales and marketing divisions of CLIA member lines. The group helps travel agencies and agents increase consumer, media and industry awareness about the merits of cruising and the association's commitment to safety, security, health and sustainability.

CLIA's Marla Phaneuf, VP industry relations, called Anderson an 'avid supporter of industry growth.'

Anderson leads Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection’s sales force. Previously he was SVP and general manager at Silversea Cruises, where he oversaw the American markets for four years.