Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia has unveiled a strong line-up of local and international cruise industry professionals for the second Cruise3sixty Australasia conference in February.
General Manager Brett Jardine said CLIA’s global President and CEO Christine Duffy would open the event, while Norwegian Cruise Line Executive Vice President International Sales Andy Stuart would make the keynote address.
A further 20 industry leaders from around the world are set to join a series of panel sessions and presentations covering topical issues such as growth trends, cruise marketing and sustaining a booming source market.
Royal Caribbean Regional Vice President (and CLIA Australasia Chairman) Gavin Smith, Carnival Australia CEO Ann Sherry, and Silversea Cruises Asia Pacific and Europe President Steve Odell will join Mr Stuart to offer their views on the industry as part of a special cruise industry leaders panel.
Other confirmed speakers include Google Australia’s Head of Travel Ross McDonald, Aqua Expeditions CEO Francesco Galli Zugaro, Star Cruises Vice President Sales Braydon Holland, Senior Vice President International Sales Windstar Cruises Dan Chapelle, Vice President International Sales Holland America and Seabourn Mark Kammerer, Princess Cruises Vice President Australia Stuart Allison, Vice President Commercial Royal Caribbean Sean Treacy, Senior Vice President Australia P&O Cruises Tammy Marshall and Vice President Australia Carnival Cruise Lines Jennifer Vandekreeke.
A full list of speakers and the latest program can be seen at www.cruise3sixty.com.au or www.cruise3sixty.co.nz
The conference will be held at The Star in Sydney on Friday February 27, the day prior to CLIA’s annual Cruise Industry Awards, with tickets selling fast.
Mr Jardine said more than 500 delegates were expected to attend.
“With the calibre of speakers lined up for 2015, it’s evident just how important the Australasian market is,” Mr Jardine said.
“Cruise3sixty is fast becoming the must-attend event for the local cruise industry and we look forward to seeing it grow bigger and better in the years to come.”
Major sponsors at the conference include World’s Leading Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Scenic Tours, Avalon Waterways, Norwegian Cruise Line, Great Southern Rail and eNett.
Tours of Sydney’s cruise terminals will be offered from The Star on Saturday February 28 for those wanting to see the upgraded Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay, and also White Bay.
For more information visit www.cruising.org.au in Australia and www.cruising.org.nz in New Zealand.
SOURCE CLIA