Christine Duffy has been
confirmed as the special guest
speaker at next month’s 2012
Cruise Industry Awards in
Sydney.
ONE of the most influential people in
cruising, the head of the world’s largest trade
and travel agency association in the cruise
industry, Christine Duffy, will present the
opening address at the International Cruise
Council Australasia’s annual gala event.
Duffy is the president and ceo of North
America’s Cruise Lines International Association
(CLIA), as well as the new global entity uniting
nine regional cruise industry associations.
As the head of this advocacy group, formed
in December, she leads a team with
responsibilities for international technical and
regulatory issues, industry training and
marketing, research, communications and
public affairs.
Duffy said she was looking forward to coming
to Sydney during its busiest cruise period.
“I’m very excited to be visiting Australia to
meet with our member cruise lines and many
other industry leaders to gain a firmer
understanding of the landscape and dynamics
of this strategic global market,” she said.
Announcing Duffy’s attendance this morning,
ICCA general manager Brett Jardine said her
trip was “well-timed”, with ICCA becoming a
member of CLIA’s global body last month.
“We’re delighted Christine can join us on our
special night – it really is wonderful recognition of
the growth of our local cruise industry,” he said.
Tickets are still available for the event, to be
held at the Hilton Sydney on Saturday 9 Feb,
with 15 awards to be presented across seven
categories in the Australian and New Zealand
cruise industries.
Media personality Deborah Hutton will serve
as MC.
To book, go to www.cruising.org.au.
