The International Cruise Council
Australasia is one of nine national
cruise industry associations
that have today merged into a
new united force.
THE new organisation, Cruise Lines International
Association (CLIA), has been formed to act as
the voice of the global cruise industry, to
improve coordination and communication, and
to serve as a one-stop resource for the world’s
cruise lines and travel agents.
Under the move, ICCA will be rebranded next
year as Cruise Lines International Association
Australasia (CLIAA).
The body’s eight other members include North
America’s Cruise Lines International Association
(CLIA), the UK’s Passenger Shipping Association
(PSA/ACE), European Cruise Council (ECC), Asia
Cruise Association (ACA), France’s AFCC, Brazil’s
ABREMAR, Northwest and Canada Cruise Assn
(NWCCA) and Alaska Cruise Association (ACA).
ICCA’s Sydney-based Chairman Gavin Smith
and GM Brett Jardine will maintain their roles
and report to the Australasian board as well as
to the new global CEO of CLIA, Christine Duffy.
Smith said the transformation of ICCA
reflected the continuing growth of the cruise
industry, both locally and globally.
“Australasia is the fastest growing cruise
market in the world, with cruise lines from
around the globe sailing in our waters and
carrying our passengers on cruises across the
world, so it makes enormous sense for us to
join with our international counterparts and
create a cohesive global partnership,” he said.
“This new structure will strengthen the
cruise industry’s voice in Australia and NZ and
provide greater resources for the benefit of
our travel agent and cruise line members.”
CLIA will be governed by a Global Executive
Committee, chaired by Howard Frank, Vice
Chairman, Chief Operating Officer of Carnival
Corporation.
