Nominations are now open for the 24th Annual Cruise Industry Awards for Australasia, with CLIA members invited to put themselves or their peers forward across 15 categories.

Entries will remain open until November 20, with 10 categories available for peer or self-nomination.

The awards will be presented at a gala event at ICC Sydney on February 13, 2027.

The program recognises travel advisors, agencies and networks across Australia and New Zealand, with categories covering sales performance, customer service, business growth, promotions and emerging talent.

Joel Katz, CLIA Executive Director Australasia, said the awards were designed to recognise the contribution travel advisors make to the cruise sector.

“We want to hear about the achievements that deserve acknowledgement, whether through exceptional sales performance, outstanding customer service, innovation, business growth or an impactful cruise promotion,” Mr Katz said.

Categories include ‘Cruise Agency of the Year’, ‘Cruise Consultant of the Year’, ‘Home Based Cruise Consultant of the Year’, ‘Cruise Broker of the Year’, ‘Rising Star’ and several promotion awards across Australasia.

The awards are open to current CLIA travel agent members in Australia and New Zealand.

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