Australia’s cruise industry has identified a platform on which all cruise lines operating in the South Pacific region can work together for the mutual benefit of island communities visited. The Pacific Cruise Market Research and Intelligence Report, funded by The European Union, was prepared by Sydney-based CHART Management Consultants. The...
Australia’s cruise industry
has identified a platform on
which all cruise lines operating in
the South Pacific region can work
together for the mutual benefit of
island communities visited.
The Pacific Cruise Market
Research and Intelligence Report,
funded by The European Union,
was prepared by Sydney-based
CHART Management Consultants.
The report covers the scale of
the South Pacific, geographic
coverage, growth and potential.
South Pacific Tourism
Organisation ceo Ilisoni Vuidreketi
said the study sets a course for
the region to respond to growing
economic potential from cruising.
“This report is an extension of
the work being carried out in the
region to support our member
countries set up cruise committees
& create a consolidated approach
to prepare their ports for visiting
cruise liners,” Vuidreketi added.
Information on capacity, source
markets, destinations and issues
& challenges are covered – aimed
at helping nations plan and figure
relevant infrastructure investment
for their own long-term growth.
In addition, island nations will
benefit from learning about how
the cruise industry works & what
facilities and services to provide.
The report also aims to set up
Pacific Island nations to prosper
from the overall success of the
cruise industry in this region.
CLIA Australasia chairman Neil
Linwood said cruise lines were
eager to work with nations to
refine sustainable income streams.
“With good planning,
management and collaboration,
all Pacific island countries stand
to benefit from the growth of
cruising – economically and
socially,” Linwood commented.
A more formal Pacific Regional
Cruise Development Strategy
with a defined course of action is
on track for completion by Nov.
