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ICCA Appoints New Chairman and Board Members
The International Cruise Council Australasia has appointed Karen Christensen as Chairman following its Annual General Meeting in Sydney on November 27).
Ms Christensen replaces outgoing Chairman, Richard Cranmer, from Discover the World, who will remain on the Board as Treasurer.
The announcement marks a return to the Cruise Council for Ms Christensen, who was Council General Manager for 10 years before joining Silversea Cruises in 2006, where she now holds the position of Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand.
The new Board also features two other new appointments with Complete Cruise Solution Director of Sales Don Clark elected as Vice President Training, replacing Cathy Tees from Trafalgar Uniworld, and Viking River Cruises Managing Director Australia/New Zealand Teresia Fors elected Secretary. Ms Fors replaces Complete Cruise Solution’s Ken Byers.
Meanwhile, Travel the World Managing Director Andrew Millmore remains as Vice President Membership and Marketing.
The Cruise Council also voted today to create a board position for a New Zealand-based member, with a ballot to be held in New Zealand by mid-December.
Council General Manager Brett Jardine said he welcomed the chance to work with the board’s new members to continue to boost the profile of the Council and the Australasian cruise industry.
“With cruise capacity growing worldwide and a sharper consumer focus on great value holidays, the time has never been better for travel agents to make sure cruising is part of their ongoing business mix,†Mr Jardine said.
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