THE Australian Cruise Association (ACA) kicked off its 25th annual Conference in Wollongong yesterday, with spirits high ahead of a bumper upcoming season, and the lifting of New South Wales’ COVID protocols. With Wollongong the setting for this year’s Conference, the ACA is backing Port Kembla as a strong option...
THE Australian Cruise Association (ACA) kicked off its 25th annual Conference in Wollongong yesterday, with spirits high ahead of a bumper upcoming season, and the lifting of New South Wales’ COVID protocols.
With Wollongong the setting for this year’s Conference, the ACA is backing Port Kembla as a strong option for a third cruise port to service Sydney and NSW, following the cancellation of the Yarra Bay proposal earlier this year (CW 09 Jun).
The conference is appropriately titled “Full Steam Ahead”, with a range of keynote presentations and panel discussions, which will begin today, to reflect the theme.
The exciting line-up of speakers making up the agenda include Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia Chair Ben Angell from Norwegian Cruise Line; Princess Cruises Senior Vice President Stuart Allison; Royal Caribbean International Vice President & Managing Director Gavin Smith; and Ponant Director of Expeditions & Destination Development, Mick Fogg.
Yesterday also saw conference guests enjoy a deep dive into the local region, including a tour of the bustling port of Port Kembla, a trip to Shellharbour Airport to experience aviation history, and a walking tour of Wollongong’s Blue Mile Pathway.
