cruise industry

Passenger movement charge budget announcement will cost industry $520m – AFTA

The Federal Government decision to generate an extra $520M over the 5…

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Crystal Cruises collapse leave travellers, agents out of pocket by millions

Following the collapse of its parent company and a series of pirate-like…

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National Cabinet promises to work with cruise industry despite ban extension

Australia's cruise ban has been extended for another two months, and CLIA…

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Travel agents’ national day of action highlights cruise industry struggle

Travel agents took to the streets earlier this week, just like they…

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Royal Caribbean axes Ovation of the Seas’ Aussie sailings until end of March 2022

With no clear pathway toward a resumption of cruising in sight for…

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CLIA to host Virtual Cruise Forum, ACA announces new conference dates

Are you a front-row regular at the CLIA and ACA events? Well,…

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“Fortune favours the bold”: NCL boss urges agents to double down

Harry Sommer has encouraged agents to be bold and "make a name…

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CLIA’s campaign for cruise restart sees 40,000 emails sent to Aussie politicians

The cruise industry’s peak body appears to have successfully carried out its…

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CLIA creates new avenue for agents to lobby politicians on Australia’s cruise restart

Have your numerous attempts to highlight the plight of cruising to your…

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P&O Cruises Australia extends operational pause

Much like Travel Weekly's monthly wine budget, P&O's pause in operations has…

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CLIA takes Cruise Masters Program online

Has your cruise knowledge evaporated during the pandemic? Well, CLIA’s offering you…

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CLIA LIVE returns to take on post-pandemic era

The association has brought back its live education series to clue members…

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Ponant appoints BDM for New South Wales and the ACT

The luxe cruise line has hired a new local BDM … as…

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Viking extends cruise suspension

Víking er kontinuing til pause sinn kruise operations. Or, for those who…

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Carnival Cruise Line and P&O cancel Aussie sailings, as Costa Cruises readies for restart

This story is a bit like a pair of mismatched socks, in…

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Tourism Minister outlines international travel expectations, says Aussies “should be confident” to book cruises

Dan Tehan tackled a number of burning questions about travel during his…

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Princess Cruises offloads another ship

Captain Stubing and the rest of The Love Boat crew would no…

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CLIA names new global chairman

There’s been a major change in CLIA’s boardroom, and we’re not talking…

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Royal Caribbean to sell Azamara brand for more than $260m

While many cruise companies are offloading some of their ships to stay…

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Scenic names new boss of global cruise operations

Scenic staff reportedly used traditional nautical lingo in welcoming their newest colleague…

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CLIA calls for cruise ban to be replaced by newly proposed measures

The association has been busy making sure the government sticks to its…

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CLIA highlights impact of cruise pause on locals with new video series

The peak cruise body has opted for a video series over the…

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Royal Caribbean posts $2.3 billion quarterly loss, but 2021 bookings “trending well”

With its global cruise operations having been suspended since March, Royal Caribbean’s…

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Small is the new big, says cruise company MD

This cruise company boss reckons post-COVID travellers will be more attracted to…

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“Hang in there with us”, CLIA’s global chairman tells agents

Travel Weekly got to speak with Adam Goldstein during CLIA’s recent media…

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Carnival to scrap 13 ships from fleet, as demand continues for 2021 sailings

The cruise giant is set to say "bon voyage" to more ships.…

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Cruise industry marks International Day of the Seafarer

Travel Weekly's editor is celebrating International Day of the Seafarer by watching…

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Agents invited to ask CLIA’s Joel Katz their burning cruise questions

Want to know more about the current state of cruise and how…

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CLIA’s dire warning to the government

CLIA has warned of dire consequences if Australia's cruise suspension continues beyond…

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US Congress launches investigation into Carnival’s handling of COVID-19

This follows the company's announcement that it will begin to gradually reintroduce…

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CLIA works to rebuild trust in cruising post-coronavirus

The cruise industry is getting ready to welcome guests back on board…

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“Where is the cruise industry’s coronavirus response?”: Agency boss fires up at CLIA

Don't be fooled by the positive vibes emanating from the accompanying photo.…

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Carnival president slams NSW government’s “bitterly disappointing” treatment of cruise industry

Sture Myrmell says the state government is not only putting remaining crew…

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Aussies advised to “reconsider” cruising, as whole of Italy enters lockdown

DFAT is advising Aussies to think twice before taking an overseas cruise…

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Cruise industry sets course for Brisbane in 2020

Cruise lines are already dry-docking their fleets to give them a lick…

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Dubrovnik partners with CLIA to preserve cultural heritage in face of overtourism

As the city drowns in Game of Thrones fans and history buffs,…

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“There is no justification”: cruise industry slams new tax

To feel the full effect of this story, Travel Weekly suggests imagining…

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Cruise industry honours top achievers

Thought were were a good chance of winning at the Cruise Industry…

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Carnival Spirit Cruise Director: “It’s more of a lifestyle than a job”

Meanwhile, the only 'lifestyle' our job has given us is a caffeine…

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