Ft. Lauderdale, FL, March 9, 2008 - Christine Pappin of Cruises Inc was one of a record 2,200 travel professionals who met in Ft. Lauderdale March 7 – 9 for CLIA’s 4^th cruise3sixty conference. This annual trade show puts Education at center stage with offerings of General Sessions, CLIA Seminars, Product & Destination Workshops, Cruise Line Product Updates, Ship Inspections, and other workshops for the travel professional.

Pappin, who has attended all four of the cruise3sixty shows, remarked that this was once again a very Valuable, Productive, and Educational experience.   "Providing accurate and current information about cruise destinations and cruise products is a cornerstone of the service I offer to my clients.   Cruise3sixty allows me to maintain my CLIA certification and obtain up-to-date information on the various cruise product offerings" said Pappin.  "It also allows me to network with the icons of the cruise industry as well as my fellow travel professionals."

About CLIA
The nonprofit Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is North America’s largest cruise industry organization. CLIA represents the interests of 24 member lines and participants in the regulatory and policy development process while supporting measures that foster a safe, secure and healthy cruise ship environment.  CLIA is also engaged in travel agent training, research and marketing communications to promote the value and desirability of cruise vacations and counts as members 16,000 travel agencies. For more information on CLIA, the cruise industry and CLIA member lines and travel agencies, visit www.cruising.org.

About Cruises Inc.
Operating for more than 25 years, Cruises Inc. has nearly 500 independent contractors worldwide. The original and most successful host agency program in the cruise travel business, Cruises Inc. arms agents with the industry’s leading booking technology, comprehensive training and world-class marketing tools. Cruises Inc. offers innovative and exclusive programs including Cruises Inc. Rewards, Honeymoon Cruise Registry, Company and Member Cruises and much more.  For more information about a cruise vacation visit  www.cruisesinc.com/cpappin and sign up for the weekly eNewsletter or call Christine Pappin, your Cruises Inc. Specialist, at (630) 837-7295 or toll free ( 800) 697-9515.