The International Cruise Council Australasia is the peak body representing cruise lines operating in the Australian market. ICCA general manager Brett Jardine is a regular contributor to Cruise Weekly, with a dedicated column in the Thursday (travel industry update) issue each week.
Below are Brett's most recent contributions to the newsletter.
Thu 16 May 13
IF YOU are an expert in your field, it certainly adds to your credibility when you can show your potential clients how you have achieved your status! The CLIA Cruise Accreditation Program (formerly ICCA) has been established since 1996 and is a way to recognise dedicated consultants who develop extensive cruise industry knowledge and superior selling skills.
Thu 09 May 13
WIDELY reported in global trade media circles are behind the scenes activities that cruise lines get involved with.
Thu 02 May 13
There has certainly been plenty of positive media coverage around this week’s release of the 2012 Australian Cruise Industry Report.
Thu 18 Apr 13
AQUA Expeditions joined us at CLIA Australasia recently, so what do they have to offer as a niche river cruise operator.
Thu 11 Apr 13
AS OF today, there are 20 new cruise ships on order to be built in ship-yards around the world over the next four years.
Thu 04 Apr 13
This year is the 4th year we will be taking a group to Cruise3sixty – the world’s largest cruise conference for travel industry professionals.
Thu 28 Mar 13
THE port of Sydney is booming according to data from Sydney Ports, which shows ship visits increased by 30% last year and a further 30% this year to a total of 265 visits.
Thu 21 Mar 13
As has been widely discussed in recent weeks the ICCA is now the official Australasian chapter of a new global cruise industry association – CLIA.
Thu 14 Mar 13
Social Media has arrived - and we can't ignore it anymore.
Thu 07 Mar 13
Whether you're a cruise agent employed by a travel brand, or have branched out on your own, the way you do business (your job) is closely reflected to that of a small business owner - bringing in clients, servicing their cruise needs, and monitoring your progress against KPI's and targets.
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