| Cruise future looks strong

Cruise future looks strong

THE short- and medium-term prospects for cruise are looking strong according to Travellers Choice Managing Director Christian Hunter (pictured).

RCI celebrates its culinary royalty

CULINARY royalty graced Sydney Harbour on Fri when famed British chef Jamie Oliver entertained industry guests aboard Royal Caribbean International’s (RCI) Ovation of the Seas as she kicked off her 2023/24 Australian season.

VV’s new CFO

VIRGIN Voyages (VV) has named former Virgin America exec Peter Hunt as its new Chief Financial Officer, taking over from Erin Williams, who oversaw VV’s recent US$550m capital raise (CW 08 Sep).

AQV 2025 season

AMERICAN Queen Voyages (AQV) has released its 2025 River Collection, ranging from six to 17 days aboard American Queen, American Countess and American Empress.

Cruise is booming

VIRTUOSO has earmarked “small ships” as “big possibilities” in this year’s Luxe Report.

Porthole 13 Nov 23

WHAT better kick off to a conference than a welcome gathering on a floating event space in a beautiful location?

CW Supplier Update – Be among the winners – nominate now for the CLIA Awards!

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CLIA’s 21st annual Cruise Industry Awards are a chance for dedicated travel agents to gain the recognition they deserve.

Nominations are now open, allowing CLIA members to put themselves forward or nominate a colleague for the cruise industry’s biggest accolades.

Each award helps recognise the critical role Australian and New Zealand travel agents have played in cruising’s comeback. They bring recognition for travel agencies as well as valuable industry standing for individuals.

Importantly, the awards honour more than just sales – there are categories for Rising Stars, creative Cruise Promotions, and Champions of the Cruise Industry. Any CLIA member is a potential candidate.

Nominations close 30 November 2023. For more information, visit CLIA Cruise Industry Awards.

CW for Mon 13 Nov 2023

HAL having a ball, Travellers Choice bullish on cruise, RCI partnership still Oliver-ing, Virgin’s big hire, and more.

CW for Fri 10 Nov 2023

Norwegian’s world record, RCI announces Europe 2025, Aurora’s big offers, Windstar commits to environment, and more.

NCL sets Walk for Wellness record

NORWEGIAN Cruise Line’s (NCL) Walk for Wellness has wrapped up with a world record for the Longest Distance Achieved by a Team of Travel Professionals in One Month (CW 01 Sep).