ALBATROS Expeditions has partnered with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), joining as a ‘Regional Cruise Line’ to support its local presence.
The partnership brings Albatros into CLIA’s wider Australian cruise community, made up of cruise lines, travel advisors, and executive partners representing ports, destinations, tourism operators, and industry suppliers from around the world.
CLIA Managing Director Joel Katz said the addition of Albatros to the Association’s membership highlights a growing interest in expedition cruising and its place within the wider tourism industry.
“Albatros Expeditions is part of an innovative class of expedition cruise lines catering to travellers who want close-up encounters with rich cultures, pristine landscapes and extraordinary wildlife,” Katz said.
“Expedition cruising is one of the most dynamic and exciting areas of cruising, and we’re delighted to have Albatros Expeditions join our community at such a time of innovation and development in this sector.”
Albatros Expeditions Sales Director Craig Upshall said the cruise line looks forward to an even stronger collaboration with the Australian travel trade, and the CLIA community.
The Australian travel community plays an important part in delivering guests to the cruise line, he added.
“Albatros Expeditions is excited to join CLIA, recognising the crucial role that trade engagement and travel agents play in shaping the future of the cruise industry,” he said.
“We look forward to collaborating and contributing to its growth and innovation.”
“As we look forward to developing our online booking tool in 2025, this will bring our product closer to our travel partners, making it easier to book and work with Albatros.”
The cruise line recently welcomed a new Chief Executive Officer, Jakob Lunoe (CW 22 Nov).
Albatros’ new head has a background in senior positions in the tech sector, with particular expertise in digital transformation and customer engagement. MS