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SUCCESS OVERSEAS SHOWS WHAT’S NEEDED IN AUSTRALASIA
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Hello <<First Name>>
Last week’s announcement that Canada will end its cruise suspension on November 1 is another big step forward for the global cruise industry, but it leaves Australasia isolated as the only major cruise region in the world not making progress towards resumption.
Like Australia and New Zealand, Canada has taken a very conservative and risk-averse approach to cruising, but they have also worked closely with our industry to develop a detailed plan for recovery. By contrast, the Australian and New Zealand governments have made no progress towards establishing a framework for future cruise operations, despite the availability of comprehensive new health protocols.
In recent weeks we’ve seen clear signs that our Ready, Set, Sail campaign is being heard and local Members of Parliament have begun acknowledging the need to plan a cruising revival. But we still need more reinforcement, so CLIA is urging Australian travel agents and industry supporters to join the latest phase of our campaign and arrange personal meetings with their local MPs.
The aim is to put politicians in front of the people most affected by the cruise suspension and show them the personal impact of our industry’s crisis. Check out our Meet Your MP Toolkit to download resources that will help you get involved and tell politicians your personal story.
Across the Tasman, we’re working with the New Zealand Cruise Association to continue discussions aimed at achieving solutions that are right for New Zealand, and we’ll update you on this wherever we can.
Though several locations in our region are currently in lockdown, we still need urgent action from governments to prepare for the future. Please join us in showing how many thousands of people depend on a successful and responsible resumption of cruising.
Stay Safe,
Joel Katz
Managing Director, CLIA Australasia
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Some of the world’s northernmost ports have been joining the cruise revival in recent days, bringing economic opportunities back to communities in remote locations.
This week Scotland joined the UK’s cruising revival, allowing a return of ships to ports around its coast including spectacular isolated islands like the Shetlands. It follows the UK’s initial revival of cruising in May which has until now focussed on destinations within England.
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With this month’s revival of cruising in Alaska, the US city of Seattle is now enjoying an economic boost as the home port for Alaskan departures. The Port of Seattle will see 84 round trip voyages to Alaska before the end of October 2021, hosting ships from Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Carnival Cruises and Silversea.
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And in Iceland this week, Crystal Cruises introduced its new expedition yacht Crystal Endeavor which set out on its maiden voyage from Reykjavik. The inaugural departure marks the start of a series of five sailings round-trip from Reykjavik to exploring Iceland’s dramatic coast.
Worldwide, almost 600,000 passengers have set sail since July 2020 in countries where carefully controlled cruise operations have resumed.
CLIA and cruise lines continue to lobby for a similar pathway towards resumption in Australia and New Zealand, with strict health protocols supporting domestic-only operations while international borders remain closed.
To find out more, download CLIA’s infographic, A Model for Responsible Sailing.
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Unfortunately, next month’s Cruise360 Australasia Conference has been postponed because of the continuing uncertainty around the current covid outbreak in Sydney.
All ticket holders will be contacted directly once we have the new Cruise360 Australasia date confirmed.
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CLIA will be hosting a virtual Cruise Forum for members on Friday 27 August, to bring the wider cruise community together and provide important updates for our travel agent community. Session details and registration will be available in coming weeks.
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CLIA still plans to recognise a Cruise Champion at the Cruise360 Australasia Conference. Whilst a new date for Cruise360 is still to be confirmed, we will continue to accept nominations for a CLIA travel agent who has embodies CLIA’s mission of educating, advocating and promoting the cruise industry.
To nominate yourself or an industry-peer, please download the form and send your nomination to info-aus@cruising.org.
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SPOTLIGHT ON CLIA TRAVEL AGENT MEMBER BENEFITS
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Resources & Tools
Access valuable tools and downloadable resources via the CLIA Members Hub to help you sell cruise.
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CLIA Australasia Travel Agent Rewards Program
Travel agent members will be able to receive bonus commissions and rewards under the new CLIA Australasia Travel Agent Rewards Program for 2021.
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To the consultants who have achieved new certification status in the last week
CLIA Australasia Master:
- Cheryl Ryan, 123 Travel (AU)
- Sue O'Donovan, Mimosa Cruise & Travel (AU)
CLIA Australasia Accredited:
- Brodie Fitzgerald, Cruise Travel Centre Green Hills (AU)
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OCEANIA CRUISES
Explore our new ship’s luxurious suites and staterooms in a new teaser video. Vista will set new standards for comfort and residential-style luxury with all-veranda accommodations and a new category of Concierge Level Veranda Staterooms dedicated to solo travellers. Find out more here.
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SILVERSEA CRUISES
To inspire your client’s next adventure, Silversea has launched its 2022 brochure of global voyages. It presents an unparalleled range of experiences in over 900 destinations across all seven continents. The voyages have been crafted by destination experts to immerse your clients in a world of discovery and absolute luxury.
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PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISES
Are your clients 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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MSC CRUISES
We are excited to be partnering with Fincantieri to build a state-of-the-art mega cruise terminal in Port Miami. Due to be completed by December 2023, it will handle up to 36,000 passengers per day and is capable of hosting the latest-generation ships.
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REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES
Invite your clients to experience Ultimate Alaska with a FREE 3-night pre- or post-cruise Vancouver land program, secured with 50% reduced deposits* on select 2022 sailings.
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PONANT, YACHT CRUISES & EXPEDITIONS
Your clients can explore the unique and varied sights that the Australian East Coast has to offer on PONANT’s 2022 Australian itineraries - from incredible reefs and islands in Queensland, to stunning bays and rugged coastlines in New South Wales, plus Tasmania’s wildlife and history.
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NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
Be Rewarded for Your NCL Bookings
Join Partners First Rewards and receive a $50 or $20 gift card for every booking you make with NCL.
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#WEARECRUISE
#READYSETSAIL
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