Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has lined up a stellar list of cruise leaders for a Virtual Cruise Forum.
In lieu of the postponed Cruise360 Australasia Conference in Sydney, the 27 August forum will provide essential updates for the region’s cruise community, as it navigates a path towards a recovery.
CLIA announced speakers for the online event, which has an international and regional focus.
It includes Kelly Craighead – CLIA Global President and CEO, Gianni Onorato – CEO, MSC Cruises, Ellen Bettridge – President & CEO, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, Annie Chang – Director, Cruise Development, Singapore Tourism Board and Sture Myrmell – CLIA Advocacy Committee Chair and President, Carnival Australia.
Further speakers will be announced soon.
The Virtual Cruise Forum is open to all CLIA Australasia and Asia members at no charge and features live panel discussions and interviews.
"At a critical time for our industry, this online forum will give travel agents valuable insight that will help ensure they benefit from cruising’s recovery," CLIA Managing Director Australasia Joel Katz said.
"It has never been more important for our cruise community to unite around our common goals."
Topics include a State of the Industry update on cruising’s road to recovery; how the cruise sector is working to rebuild confidence; and how travel agents can achieve new relevance as cruise specialists.
