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NEW RESOURCES FOR AGENTS AS GOVT TALKS CONTINUE
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Hello <<First Name>>
Important discussions with government are continuing this week in both Australia and New Zealand, as CLIA and cruise lines push for an urgent pathway forward for our industry.
Working across multiple government agencies and different ministries, this is a complex process and involves detailed discussions. Though we might not expect any significant announcements immediately, we are applying pressure wherever possible and continue to warn of the devastating costs our communities are enduring while cruise tourism is suspended.
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To help travel agents and other stakeholders reinforce our message, CLIA this week refreshed and expanded its #WeAreCruise pages, which include a new fact sheet on our Model for Responsible Sailing. This guide explains the extensive health measures cruise lines have adopted globally and our vision for their implementation in Australia and New Zealand, beginning initially with carefully controlled domestic sailings. Visit WeAreCruise.org to find out more.
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CLIA and our supporters have also been busy in the media this week, appearing on television, radio and in print to highlight the urgent need for a path forward. In Australia this has included Sunrise and Today, and in New Zealand TVNZ.
CLIA is planning other initiatives to raise our voice and be heard in Wellington and Canberra, and we’ll tell you more soon. In the meantime, visit our Facebook and LinkedIn pages to see some of our latest news and help share our messages in your own communities.
Stay safe,
Joel Katz
Managing Director, CLIA Australasia
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Applications for Round Two of the Australian Government’s COVID-19 Consumer Travel Support Program have opened, providing $130 million in support for eligible travel agents, inbound tour operators and tour wholesalers.
Under Round Two, eligible travel agents and tour operators who have received a payment under Round One may be entitled to a second payment, ranging between $7,500 and $100,000. To be eligible the business must:
- Have been operating a travel agent, inbound tour operator or tour wholesaler business prior to the announcement of the closure of international borders, and are continuing to operate that business;
- Have a turnover of between $50,000 and $20 million (or between $500,000 and $200 million Total Transaction Value - TTV) for the 2019 calendar year; and
- Have been in receipt of the JobKeeper extension (28 September 2020 to 28 March 2021).
Businesses found to have received a payment based on TTV in Round One that was greater than they would otherwise have received if the payments for Round One and Two were calculated on turnover, will not be eligible for a Round Two payment.
Further information is available at Austrade.
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Get on board for our Ocean Debut Virtual Showcase
Monday 10 - Friday 14 May 2021
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As the industry works to achieve resumption in destinations around the world, cruise lines are preparing to unveil a succession of spectacular new ships that will help re-energize cruising and offer exciting new experiences for guests.
To highlight the wealth of new cruise ships ready to launch and help drive our industry’s recovery, CLIA Australasia is launching its first-ever Ocean Debut Showcase, a week-long virtual event.
Running each weekday between Monday 10 and Friday 14 May 2021, the showcase will provide travel agents with valuable information about the latest ships and all their new features. Each ship will be profiled in detail, covering ship facts; dining, entertainment and accommodation options; public spaces; new innovative features and designs; and what type of experience guests can expect when they step on board.
Participants will earn three CLIA Accreditation points by completing a short post-event quiz for each cruise line presentation they attend live. In addition, there are five fabulous prize packs to be won, simply by collecting the codeword given during each live session.
To get involved, browse the full schedule of presentations below and register for your preferred sessions. More information on each of the new ships featured in the showcase can be found here.
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SHOWCASE SCHEDULE AND REGISTRATION
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New Ships Featured
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Monday 10 May 2021
1:00pm - 2:30pm AEDT
3:00pm - 4:30pm NZST |
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Tuesday 11 May 2021
1:00pm - 2:30pm AEDT
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Wednesday 12 May 2021
1:00pm - 2:30pm AEDT
3:00pm - 4:30pm NZST |
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Thursday 13 May 2021
1:00pm - 2:30pm AEDT
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Friday 14 May 2021
1:00pm - 2:30pm AEDT
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CAN'T WATCH LIVE?
Register for the sessions you wish to watch and you will be sent a link to watch the recordings afterwards.
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CLIA AUSTRALASIA CRUISE360
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The Cruise360 Australasia Conference will return in 2021 to the Hyatt Regency Sydney on Friday 27 August 2021
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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CLIA TRAVEL AGENT REWARD SPOTLIGHT
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BOOKING CRUISES?
Earn rewards (bonus commission, rebate or a gift voucher) for one eligible cruise booking made between 1 Jan and 31 Dec 2021 from each of the participating CLIA Cruise Lines.
Earn your membership fee back many times over with the potential to earn rewards totalling over $1,500 for every CLIA Travel Agent!
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Receive a $50 gift card on balcony or mini suites, a $100 gift card on Haven on all open voyages departing in 2022 or later |
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Receive a $50 gift voucher (3 or 4 nights) or $100 gift voucher (7+ nights) on any 2021 or 2022 voyage |
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Visit the CLIA Members Hub for a summary of all reward offers available.
Select here for Participating Cruise Lines.
*Rewards are valid for one new eligible booking per cruise line made between 1 Jan and 31 Dec 2021 only. Please refer to individual reward T&C available in the CLIA Members Hub.
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CLIA MEMBER PARTNER WEBINAR
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Worldwide Luxury & Iconic Rail Holidays with Railbookers & Amtrak Vacations
Tuesday 27 April 2021 at 11am AEST / 1pm NZST
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Join Jim Marini - Vice President of Global Strategic Partnerships and Sharleen Wright - Australia & New Zealand Business Development Manager from Railbookers & Amtrak Vacations for an Exciting, Informative and Interactive Training Webinar on Worldwide Luxury & Iconic Rail Holidays.
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PONANT, YACHT CRUISES & EXPEDITIONS
Let your clients embark on an epic exploration of Australia’s Southern coastline, sailing both Fremantle return and Fremantle to Hobart. Guests will have the chance to discover Esperance’s pristine beaches, the beauty of the Recherche Archipelago, and the famous wine and gastronomic experiences of McLaren Vale.
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OCEANIA CRUISES
Book a new-to-brand guest on any sailing departing in 2022 or 2023 between 12 and 30 April, 2021 and receive an AU$150 or NZ$150 Visa gift card. Find out more about what’s in it for you and your clients and read the full T&Cs in our incentive flyer.
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PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISES
Paul Gauguin Cruises invites your clients to embark on an 11-night voyage to discover the Society Islands and Cook Islands. Guests will set sail on board
Le Paul Gauguin, for an unforgettable journey to discover the islands of Papeete, Huahine, Aitutaki, Rarotonga, Bora Bora, Taha’a and Moorea.
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NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
With NCL’s Break Free Bonus, your clients can book any stateroom and receive all 5 Free Offers (including a beverage package and specialty dining package) and US$200 free onboard credit - that's up to US$3,100 in total value!
Book their future cruise by 30 April and pay only $149 with reduced deposits.
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REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES
Free Extended Explorations promotion continues through April, allowing your clients to extend their stays both before and after select voyages, plus they’ll enjoy a 50% reduced deposit when booking. Space is limited so secure your client’s voyage and desired Free Land Programmes before 30 April 2021. Download the toolkit to generate interest in our luxurious inclusive holiday experience.
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CLIA EXECUTIVE PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
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With over 25 years’ experience, Creative Cruising is Australia’s leading independent cruise wholesaler. Offering expertly curated air, land and sea holiday packages to a network of national retail agents.
Proudly Australian owned and operated, Creative Cruising is ATAS accredited, IATA accredited and a CLIA Executive Partner.
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Creative Cruising offers cruise holidays around the world with over 50+ leading cruise line suppliers, covering mainstream, large ship to smaller, boutique, expedition and luxury cruising, all in one place!
Creative Cruising offers live API feeds to Cruiselines, hotel and airline suppliers as well as provide a white label service. With all this and under 5 minute call waits to a fully CLIA accredited Reservations team, experience it for yourself and contact Creative Cruising today!
Visit www.creativecruising.com.au.
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#WEARECRUISE
#READYSETSAIL
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