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CLICK & ACT: JOIN OUR
READY, SET, SAIL CAMPAIGN
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Hello <<First Name>>
Today our industry steps up the fight for a resumption of cruising in our region, issuing a rallying cry for supporters to get behind our new Ready, Set, Sail campaign.
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To launch the campaign, CLIA has created a new online action centre at www.ReadySetSail.com.au which allows you to message politicians quickly and easily. With a few clicks, users can generate instant emails to local MPs and key Ministers or personalise a message to tell of their own story.
The aim is to reinforce CLIA’s lobbying efforts and highlight the impact the cruise suspension has had on thousands of local businesses and 18,000 workers. While the initial campaign targets political leaders in Australia, we are also continuing to lobby in New Zealand and encourage our Kiwi members to keep in touch with their own local parliamentarians.
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The suspension of cruising has already cost our region more than $5 billion and these losses can’t be stemmed without government action. CLIA and its cruise line members have outlined extensive new health protocols to governments and have held detailed discussions about our vision for a careful and responsible resumption of domestic cruising. After months of talks, the time has come for governments to agree on a path forward.
CLIA and our cruise line members continue to work tirelessly on achieving a resumption, but we need your support. Visit www.ReadySetSail.com.au now and help show politicians how critical cruising is to our local communities and economy.
Stay Safe,
Joel Katz
Managing Director, CLIA Australasia
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CLIA has been working with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to include the cruise industry’s vision for a resumption of domestic cruising in its new ‘Reopening Australia’ document, which outlines measures for reviving the national economy in the wake of COVID-19. This document has been shared with the Prime Minister and other senior government ministers.
The document provides extensive recommendations to government on how to achieve stronger economic and jobs outcomes while continuing to manage health risks, particularly as Australia extends its vaccine roll-outs.
As well as making recommendations on domestic tourism, ACCI highlights the cruise industry’s extensive new health protocols and sets out priorities for resumption. In particular, it recommends the Australian Government:
- Re-commence domestic expedition cruises (such as those that normally operate in the Kimberley or Queensland coast) irrespective of whether the vessel is Australian or foreign-owned and flagged, as the first stage of cruise restart. This is an important component of domestic tourism recovery, particularly in regional NT and WA communities usually serviced by these expedition ship operators.
- Finalise the framework for broader cruise resumption as soon as possible, so that cruise lines and the extensive supply chain can begin planning for the pathway to cruise restart in the second half of 2021 to provide certainty to the more than 18,000 Australian jobs supported by cruise, and the more than $5 billion in economic activity cruise delivers across multiple travel, tourism, and supply sectors.
To read the report, visit the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
See also CLIA’s infographic, A Model for Responsible Sailing.
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Limited placements available for June 7 start
CLIA’s elite Masters Program is back - reinvented for the new era and primed to advance your sales and marketing skills to the highest level.
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.
Previously conducted at sea in an annual on-board conference, this year’s Masters Program will be structured as a six-week online course, offered twice during the year. Open to CLIA member agents who have achieved Ambassador status, the program will provide an opportunity to attain CLIA Cruise Masters status, the highest qualification for CLIA cruise specialists.
The CLIA Masters Program will begin on June 7 and will be offered again from September 20, 2021. After completing the Masters course and assignment, agents will receive 100 accreditation 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 inaugural Ocean Debut Showcase is well-underway this week as we hear from 14 CLIA cruise lines that collectively have 19 new cruise ships set to debut in 2021.
The showcase runs through to Friday 14 May and participating cruise lines 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.
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REGISTER FOR THE LAST 2 DAYS!
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Thursday 13 May 2021
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Friday 14 May 2021
1:00pm - 2:30pm AEST
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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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CELESTYAL CRUISES
Three Continents Cruise
UNBELIVABLE PRICES. ALL INCLUSIVE FROM $949p.p. With low $99 deposits. Offer valid till 30th June.
Visit celestyal.com/au
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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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MSC CRUISES
We are happy to announce the launch of our Red Sea cruises starting at the end of 2021.
MSC Magnifica will homeport in Jeddah, one of the largest cities of Saudi Arabia. In addition, MSC Virtuosa will see her end of 2021 programme in the Arabian Gulf.
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REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES
Invite your clients to Upgrade in Europe in 2022 with a FREE 2-Category Suite Upgrade, Up to 25% off Selected Sailings and 50% Reduced Deposits* . Plus you’ll earn a $200 Gift Card*. Book by 30 June 2021.
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CLIA EXECUTIVE PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
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Journey Beyond were thrilled to launch the Journey Beyond Experience Hub in early April, providing agents with a direct link to product guides, rates, timetables, images, flyers, Experience Learning – a new interactive training program, and more!
Accessible through the Journey Beyond Rail Expeditions, Rottnest Express and Cruise Whitsundays Online Booking Engines, this platform will provide you with the tools you need to become Journey Beyond product experts.
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Agents who are not yet set up to sell Journey Beyond experiences are invited to click here to set up their account today.
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#WEARECRUISE
#READYSETSAIL
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