Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia’s executive partner ranks have reached new heights with Virgin Australia joining the association this year.
In welcoming the airline as a new member, CLIA Australasia General Manager Brett Jardine said CLIA membership was a valuable asset at this time of growth.
“The awareness of cruising in Australasia continues to go from strength to strength and by bringing key players together through the association, we are able to deliver extensive benefits to our members and the cruising public,” Mr Jardine said.
Virgin Australia’s General Manager Global Sales Shirley Field said membership was an important step for the airline, which services many cruise embarkation ports in Australasia.
“Like the cruise industry, Virgin Australia’s network extends across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands so it makes sense to foster greater coordination through CLIA Australasia,” Ms Field said.
“A strong partnership between Virgin Australia and CLIA Australasia is good news for our customers as it enables us to work more closely to provide a seamless experience for our guests.”
Virgin Australia will be among the 45 companies exhibiting as part of this year’s Cruise3sixty conference on February 27.
For more information visit www.cruising.org.au or www.cruising.org.nz
SOURCE CLIA