Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has revealed its latest Hall of Fame recipients. The honours were announced yesterday (December 17, 2025), at CLIA's annual Winter Ball, and awarded to:
* Dave
Mills, Iglu
* Paul
Hardwick, Fred Olsen Travel
* Lynn
Narraway, Seabourn
Dave
Mills is chief commercial officer at Iglu and has been at the company since
2003. He was present in Iglu's first commercial cruise deal and has been part
of the product and commercial department ever since. Dave leads all commercial
operations and plays a key role in advancing Iglu’s position within the sector.
Paul
Hardwick is director of retail at Fred Olsen Travel and is responsible for all
B2C business, shops, franchisees, licensees and homeworkers. He has been with
the company for 16 years and has led its expansion, while ensuring it has
become more efficient, both operationally and commercially.
Lynn
Narraway is the vice president UK & EMEA at Seabourn. She leads
trade-partner relationships in these regions, growing the luxury line's market
presence and sales. Lynn has spent over 25 years working for Carnival
Corporation, was previously chair of CLIA UK & Ireland, and is ‘madrina’ of
Seabourn Pursuit.
The awards were presented on behalf of the industry by Iain Baillie, Janet Parton and Eithne Williamson, at the 1920s themed event.
In
addition, industry recognition awards were presented to:
* Lindsay
Haslehurst, World Travel Holdings
* David
Ness, Trailfinders
* John
Wilson, The Travel Network Group
* Jonny
Peat, Advantage Travel Partnership
* Louise
Hunter, Barrhead Travel
Andy
Harmer, CLIA managing director UK & Ireland, said: "This year’s Hall
of Fame inductees represent the very best of cruise. Their leadership, passion
and unwavering commitment to excellence have shaped the sector we know today. We
are proud to honour them, as they continue to inspire colleagues across the
industry and champion its future growth."
The CLIA
Hall of Fame was launched in 2022. Awards are presented annually at the CLIA
Winter Ball. The previous winners are:
· Kay
Greenway and Cruise Britain
·
Catriona Parsons, Hays Travel
· Edwina
Lonsdale, Mundy Cruising
· Tony
Andrews, cruise.co.uk
· Ruth
Marshall, Royal Caribbean
·
Jacqueline Dobson, Barrhead
· Alison
Earnshaw, World Travel Holdings
· Peter
Shanks, Silversea
