NEW YORK -- Communications provider WorldCom will offer
cruise-selling travel agents advanced long-distance phone and data
services, including Internet access, through a joint marketing
agreement with the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).
Under the agreement, CLIA affiliates will have access to
cost-effective communications services and 24-hour support from
WorldCom's service center.
The system will help CLIA affiliates "Streamline their
communications infrastructure, improve services and lower costs,"
according to WorldCom.