CLIA has drawn on its biggest-ever contingent of international speakers to help delegates Navigate, Innovate, and Excel in cruising.
Marking the event’s 10th anniversary, this year’s Cruise360 conference will provide the most comprehensive program ever offered in Australasia.
Attendees will enjoy two days of international insights, practical knowledge and thoughtful panel discussions – all designed to help travel agents thrive in a rapidly evolving industry.
The sold-out event on August 27-28 will begin with the global insights of Bud Darr, CLIA President & CEO, who will give a keynote ‘State of the Industry’ address on his first visit to Australia.
He will be followed by a panel discussion on the landscape within Australasia and the South Pacific, involving regional cruise line heads Peter Little (Carnival Corporation & plc), Gavin Smith (Royal Caribbean International), Ben Angell (Norwegian Cruise Line), Deb Corbett (PONANT Explorations) and Lisa Pile (Regent Seven Seas Cruises).
Other sessions include presentations and interviews on translating global trends into local sales, unlocking growth in the expanding luxury cruise sector, developing business in the fly-cruise market, harnessing emerging opportunities among Gen Z travellers and enhancing bookings through upselling and cross-selling.
A series of panel discussions will combine international leaders with regional experts, offering insight into succeeding in expedition cruising, the trends shaping cruise itineraries, myths and misperceptions in river cruising and how to create successful career paths for the consultants of tomorrow.
A final presentation from brand marketing expert Sue Currie will provide uplifting insights into creating “the brand of you”, explaining how travel advisors can elevate their personal brand and establish lasting client trust.
“Our 10th anniversary Cruise360 Australasia conference will bring together industry leaders and sales experts like never before, giving travel advisors the insights needed to understand the evolving cruise sector and unlock the opportunities it offers,” said Joel Katz, CLIA Managing Director in Australasia.
“Our program has been designed to reach further than ever, giving practical knowledge to suit both seasoned experts and new-to-cruise consultants.”
Cruise360 Australasia Program.
