Armstrong’s panel will discuss ‘Supportive Host Communities and Cruise Ship Tourism’ at NZCA 2018 which will be held at Blenheim’s Marlborough Convention Centre, with the theme ‘Balancing Cruise Growth.’
Early bird registrations are open for the Australian Cruise Association’s 2018 conference in Broome September 12-14 which is expected to attract around 120 delegates and where Armstrong’s replacement, Susan Bonner, will speak about the challenges of operating big ships in the region and the future opportunities for Royal Caribbean’s brands.
Bonner will be joined by Carnival Australia president and the newly appointed chairman of CLIA Australasia, Sture Myrmell. who will also speak about future plans for his cruise brands and will give a global and national view of the industry.
Capt Mike Drake from Carnival Australia will discuss the challenges of infrastructure from a nautical management perspective and discuss where Australia can make changes to increase port calls at regional destinations.
‘We are seeing the regional ports becoming increasingly critical to the growth of the cruise tourism sector in Australia,’ Jill Abel, ceo of ACA, said.
‘We wanted to recognise that in our selection of the destination for our annual conference and look forward to working with Broome on creating a highly successful event.’
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