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Hello <<First Name>>
In the past week, the number of passengers who have sailed internationally reached 550,000 since cruise operations resumed last year – yet another important milestone for our industry.
Frustratingly, none of these passengers has sailed from Australia or New Zealand and our region is now the only major cruise market in the world where governments have made no progress towards resumption.
Last week’s announcement that Australia’s cruise suspension has been extended for another three months was not unexpected given the government’s warning that travel restrictions are likely to remain into next year. But the absence of any announcement on plans for the future – and the failure to commit to a framework for cruising’s resumption – is a further blow to our industry after months of discussions in good faith.
Recent public comments by Federal Tourism Minister Dan Tehan in support of cruising have been encouraging and reflect the campaigning our sector has been doing alongside that of the wider travel and tourism industry. However, it would be good to see these words translate into a concrete plan, without which 18,000 jobs are in doubt.
CLIA has voiced its alarm at the lack of progress in Australia and is calling on state and federal governments to take real steps forward. We have had further discussions with governments in the past week and will continue to engage persistently as we work to secure a solution. Similarly in New Zealand, the important discussions we have had with the government recently will continue as we push to overcome a lack of political progress.
Our industry’s new health measures are already in place and working successfully in other countries. It’s now time to break the cycle of inaction in Australia and New Zealand and work towards achieving this in our region too.
Stay Safe,
Joel Katz
Managing Director, CLIA Australasia
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The world’s biggest cruise destination has taken a major step towards recovery in the past week as the first passengers set sail in the Caribbean. Travelling aboard Celebrity Millennium on a round-trip from St Maarten, the cruise is the first in a succession of resumptions planned over coming months.
At the same time, cruise lines have announced further resumption plans in the United States where authorities have approved sailings under strict new health protocols for over a dozen ships. Initial cruises are scheduled to begin this month, while others are planned to commence in July and August to destinations including the Caribbean, Mexico and Alaska.
This progress follows other recent successes internationally including the resumption of cruises in the UK, other parts of Europe and in parts of Asia.
Worldwide, more than 550,000 passengers have already set sail since July 2020 in countries where carefully controlled cruise operations have resumed. These sailings have allowed cruise lines to put new COVID-19 health protocols through practical tests, giving further valuable insight as the industry works to uphold health and safety.
CLIA and cruise lines continue to lobby for a pathway towards resumption in Australia and New Zealand, with strict health protocols supporting domestic-only operations while international borders remain closed.
To find out how these health protocols work – and our vision for a domestic-first resumption in this region – download CLIA’s infographic, A Model for Responsible Sailing.
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Register now for the next CLIA Masters Program starting September 20
Redesigned in an online format, the Masters Program will give you the insight you need to forge a unique position in a competitive retail landscape. It takes travel agents into an environment beyond mainstream selling, helping them to pursue new revenue streams and create a unique brand differentiation.
The next CLIA Masters Program will be offered from September 20, 2021. After completing the Masters course and assignment, agents will receive 100 CLIA points and enter the prestigious CLIA Cruise Masters ranks with perks including a higher search ranking on the CLIA Australasia website.
The course cost is AU$350 per attendee. Please note that you may be eligible to claim the course cost as a tax deduction.
Visit our website to find out more about the 2021 Masters Program and its content.
Spaces are limited so don't miss out!
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CLIA'S CRUISE360 AUSTRALASIA
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The Cruise360 Australasia Conference returns to Sydney this year – and will be held at the Hyatt Regency Sydney on Friday 27 August 2021.
There will also be an optional professional development type training session for CLIA travel agents on Thursday 26 August in the afternoon with limited tickets available.
Further details regarding the Conference Program and the content for the optional Thursday afternoon session will be announced shortly. Those that have tickets booked for the Conference will be given priority access to book the Thursday afternoon session, at no additional cost.
If you have not already done so, we encourage you to purchase your early bird tickets now as there will be capacity limits this year due to covid-safe measures.
CLIA Travel Agent Members can purchase tickets online now. For all other ticket purchase enquiries, please contact Marita Nosic (mnosic@cruising.org)
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The social media event for entrepreneurs and business owners
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Does this sound familiar to you?
- No or inconsistent cash flow right now during uncertain times
- No or little time and $$ for marketing
- Little to no $$ for self or professional development
- Feeling stuck and not sure of the next steps to move forward in your business?
Then this event is for you!
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Brought to you by the creators of The Travel Bootcamp, Create & Dominate is for anyone wanting to grow their business using organic social media.
During this 4-hour live virtual event, you’ll learn how to:
- Foster an audience of superfans
- Nail your unique brand story formula and increase your brand exposure
- Generate new business opportunities
- Turn followers into customers
- Supercharge your brand exposure to boost cashflow for your business
- Grow an engaged social following
When:
Saturday 19 June 2021
8am-12pm AEST / 10am-2pm NZST
OR
Tuesday 22 June 2021
4pm-8pm AEST / 6pm-10pm NZST
Full price tickets, including VIP upgrade, valued at US$136pp.
CLIA members can join at the special rate of only US$48.50 and receive a complimentary VIP upgrade worth US$39 – that’s a total saving of US$87.50
Use code: CLIA-50 to secure 50% off your ticket plus free VIP upgrade
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SPOTLIGHT ON CLIA TRAVEL AGENT MEMBER BENEFITS
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Promote Your Credibility
Promote your association with the global cruise community in all your communications, on your website and in marketing materials with the official CLIA Member logo.
Consultants with a CLIA certification can also promote this all-important credential with a valid Accredited, Ambassador or Master Consultant logo.
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CLIA Australasia Travel Agent Rewards Program
Travel agent members will be able to receive bonus commissions and rewards with a combined indicative value of over $1500 under the new CLIA Australasia Travel Agent Rewards Program for 2021.
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To the consultant who has achieved new certification status in the last week
CLIA Australasia Accredited:
- Melanie Wynne, RAA Travel, AU
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NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
NCL’s Super Sale
For a limited time your clients can save $250 on all cruises to destinations including Europe, Hawaii, Asia & more. Plus they’ll also receive all 5 FREE offers, including a free beverage package.
Download the marketing toolkit here.
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PONANT, YACHT CRUISES & EXPEDITIONS
New Episodes Available!
The Kimberley Coast, the Arctic, Australia’s West & South Coast, Tasmania, the Ross Sea and the South Pacific… PONANT want to help you create your clients’ Wanderlist and share with you some of their brand new episodes of the PONANT 10’s Series.
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OCEANIA CRUISES
Don’t forget to complete our short online survey to help us understand more about your business and how we can best support you. To thank you for your time, you could win a $250 gift card – simply complete the survey then tell us in 25 words or less where you are most excited about travelling to when international borders open up again. T&Cs apply.
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PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISES
Are your client’s looking toward their next French Polynesian adventure? Download your Paul Gauguin Cruises 2022 Toolkit, filled with content, sales tools and training to get your clients ready to discover the charms of the South Pacific! Create your Pro Area account or log in now to download your toolkit.
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REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES
View our latest Europe 2022 brochure and inspire your clients to Upgrade in Europe with a FREE 2-Category Suite Upgrade before 30 June 2021. For your hard copy, please contact LuxurySalesANZ@rssc.com
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MSC CRUISES
We are so happy to announce: MSC Splendida becomes the next MSC cruises ship to welcome back guests with a four-country East Mediterranean summer itinerary.
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MERCY SHIPS
- CLIA'S CHARITY OF CHOICE
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If more people like Tresor had access to the medical help they need, people could be given the gift of sight, providing hope for futures of families. Thanks to the compassion and generosity of people like you, Tresor was able to have the quick 20-minute cataract surgery he needed and is now able to see again.
Every gift received before June 30th will have double the impact, thanks to the support of a small group of generous Australian donors.
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#WEARECRUISE
#READYSETSAIL
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