YESTERDAY, I had the pleasure of attending the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Carnival Australia and AusAID, recognising an agreement for sustainable economic development in the South Pacific. AusAID is the Australian Agency for International Development and prior to the signing, attendees were briefed on the value cruising...
YESTERDAY, I had the pleasure of
attending the signing of a Memorandum of
Understanding between Carnival Australia
and AusAID, recognising an agreement for
sustainable economic development in the
South Pacific.
AusAID is the Australian Agency for
International Development and prior to
the signing, attendees were briefed on
the value cruising delivers to small South
Pacific communities (having been the most
popular destination for Aussie and Kiwi
cruise passengers for many years).
Also present at the event was the Prime
Minister of Vanuatu who spoke of how
important the cruise industry was to
his country and how their community
genuinely understood the economic
benefit received with each ship visit.
It’s important to note that AusAID’s
involvement in this project with Carnival
Australia is not just about our Government
handing over taxpayer dollars – far from it.
Their role involves cooperation with
Carnival Australia through activity that
is aimed at generating interest and
commitment from locals who are eager to
improve their lifestyle.
Primarily aimed at education and
mentoring around business needs and
opportunities, the funding provided is used
to directly support activity that will have a
flow on effect to your cruise clients when
visiting these South Pacific communities.
So next time you are booking a client on
a South Pacific cruise, take a moment to
consider the contribution you are making
to a more promising future for the islands
we adore – for more, see page three.
