| ACA Update 27 Oct 21

WITH Jill Abel, CEO, Australian Cruise Association – Positive outlook:
Further positive advances
for tourism as states start to
re-open with Victorians now out
of lockdown and border openings
announced for Qld and Tas in mid-
Dec and SA on Nov 23.
Very importantly, the Australian
Government has accelerated the
re-boot of international travel
with Australian citizens and
permanent residents allowed to
depart overseas from 01 Nov.
Cruise is now also finally on
the agenda with increasing
momentum around discussions
with Government, and we could
see an announcement in the
next week or two on an industry
re-start.
We need to remember that it
will take 60-90 days to get ships
back into Australia, but this is
tremendously exciting progress.
Great news on the membership
front too, as Captain Cook Cruises
has re-started their dining and
explore experiences on Sydney
Harbour just in time for Christmas
and NYE bookings.
On the western seaboard,
we are delighted to welcome
Southern Ports, Bunbury and
Esperance – as new members.
Citing the “positive, ongoing
economic impact that cruising
has on regional communities,”
the important group will
complete the Association’s ports
representation in Australia.
Like many tourism
organisations, Southern Ports is
interested in providing education
and advice around cruise restart
to give confidence to their
communities.