THE cruise industry’s best performers were
recognised at the annual Cruise Industry
Awards in Sydney on Saturday night.
The Australian Cruise Agency of the Year, for
the second time, was Phil Hoffmann Travel,
Glenelg (SA).
Runners-up were Our Vacation Centre, Gaven,
(Qld) and Cruiseabout Turramurra (NSW).
Cruiseabout’s agent Robert Watson was
named Australian Cruise Consultant of the Year.
The winner of the Neil Frazer Award for an
Outstanding Contribution by an Individual was
APT director Geoff McGeary, who has worked
in the industry for 50 years.
Emma Blacklow, of RACT Travelworld Hobart,
received the Rising Star Award.
New Zealand Cruise Agency of the Year was
Cruiseabout Parnell (gold), followed by
Auckland’s Cruise Republic and Lets Cruise.
NZ Cruise Consultant of the Year was Cruise
Republic’s Sarah Goldfinch.
Hosted by the International Cruise Council
Australasia, with TV personality Deborah Hutton
as MC, the event was attended by 400 guests.
Speaking at the awards, president and CEO of
Cruise Lines International Association, Christine
Duffy congratulated travel agents for the role they
have played in the growth of the local industry.
