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ICCA updates advisory board
A report in Cruise Weekly says that The International Cruise Council has made several changes to its Cruise Agent Advisory Board, the group set up about two years ago to help advise the council on various agency-related issues.
It also gives agents a means of channelling suggestions and feedback to the council.
The board has 8 members – one from each state and territory and they are
** Canberra: Laura Gilchrist, Harvey World Travel Dickson
** NSW: Robert Watson, Cruiseabout
** Northern Territory: Jane Fishlock, Jetset Katherine
** Queensland: Andy von Zeppelin, Zeppelin Travel
** Sth Australia: Michael Pound, Jetset Norwood
** Tasmania: Robyn Sinfield, RACT Travelworld
** Victoria: Paulette Cherny, Voyager Travel Corporation
** Western Australia: Carole Smethurst, Bicton Travel
Report by The Mole and Cruise Weekly
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