TWO-TIME Dancing with the Stars winner Luke Jacobz (pictured) will take charge as emcee of next month’s Cruise Industry Awards spectacular, Cruise Weekly can reveal.
The veteran Aussie actor, famous for starring roles in Home & Away, McLeod’s Daughters and as host of The X Factor, will join 500 cruise industry professionals to celebrate the year’s top performers in the sector.
Jacobz is also seen regularly on Channel 7’s Sydney Weekender travel and lifestyle program.
The cruise industry will converge at The Star Event Centre on 08 Mar for its annual gala dinner and awards, with 75 finalists (CW 16 Jan) set to do battle across 15 tightly contested categories.
Awards to be presented will include Agency of the Year, Cruise Consultant of the Year, Home-Based Cruise Agent/Broker of the Year, Rising Star, Cruise Champion, Promotion of the Year and many more.
“This year’s awards night will celebrate the achievements of our travel agent members with an energy and showmanship to rival our cruise line entertainers,” CLIA Managing Director Joel Katz said.
“Jacobz is a brilliant fit for a night that promises to reflect the same excitement we create for our guests at sea.”
More than 800 nominations were received for the 2025 gala event, highlighting the calibre of expertise across the cruise sector in Australia and New Zealand. ML