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Seasoned journalist takes on new CLIA Australasia role

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Travel trade journalist Jon Murrie will initiate communications and public relations strategies
Jon Murrie, a journalist with more than 25 years’ experience in the travel industry, has taken up the newly created position of communications director with CLIA Australasia.

Murrie was previously managing editor at Business Publishing Group and was a senior consultant with now defunct MG Media Communications which specialised in travel and tourism accounts.

Public relations strategies

He will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic communications and public relations strategies across Australia and New Zealand.

‘This is a new dedicated position, designed to support our members even further as the cruise industry continues to expand in Australia and New Zealand,’ CLIA Australasia & Asia md Joel Katz said.

‘We’re looking forward to working with Jon as we intensify our focus on building cruising’s reputation, influence and support among key stakeholder audiences,’ Katz said.