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Rebecca Gibson |
Wild Earth Travel and the South Pacific Cruise Alliance (SPCA) have joined Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia executive partner network.
Australasian small ship and expedition cruise wholesaler Wild Earth Travel represents numerous CLIA member lines around the globe and hopes to enhance its relationship with travel agents.
“We see CLIA membership as a great opportunity to engage with cruise specialist travel agents who are keen to develop a greater understanding of the niche expedition cruise segment,” said Aaron Russ, Wild Earth managing director.
The SPCA is a Tahiti-based organisation designed to encourage the growth of cruising throughout the South Pacific region. Members of the alliance include American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, New Caledonia, Kingdom of Tonga, Tahiti, Pitcairn and Samoa.
“This is an excellent opportunity to engage with cruise lines and promote South Pacific cruises with cruise specialist travel agents through CLIA’s highly reputable network,” said SPCA president Ollivier Amaru.
Welcoming the new members Brett Jardine, CLIA Australasia general manager, said the expansion of CLIA’s executive partner ranks reflected increasing recognition of the value of the cruising industry and the benefits that CLIA could offer its members
“CLIA membership provides a platform for organisations to build their knowledge and contacts in the cruise industry as well as an opportunity to keep Australian and New Zealand specialist cruise agents informed about their product and services,” said Brett Jardine, general manager, CLIA Australasia. “As the local cruise industry expands, we continue to be encouraged by the growing number of organisations that are keen to connect with us and build their cruise business.”