Australian Cruise Association confirms Board of Management with Port Authority boss as chair

Australian Cruise Association confirms Board of Management with Port Authority boss as chair
Edited by Travel Weekly


The Australian Cruise Association has confirmed its Board of Management for 2025 with Port Authority of NSW’s Philip Holliday remaining in his position as chair for the next 12 months.

He is supported on the executive committee by Brendan Connell, Port of Brisbane, deputy chair and James Coughlan, Shorex Australia as Treasurer.

Kristy Little, Tasports, and Shayne Murray, Cruise Broome, were also re-elected unopposed. They will continue to work alongside Karlie Cavanagh from Inchcape Shipping Services, and Andrew McKinnon from the South Australian Tourism Commission on the board.

“The Board of Management is an ideal representation of our diverse membership,” Australian Cruise Association CEO, Jill Abel said. “Their guidance and counsel will position the Association strongly as we support our membership in developing the right settings for the next phase of growth in the cruise sector.

“We also welcome Gemma Axford to the position of membership and events consultant. Together we look forward to working closely with the Board to deliver our strategic plan.”

The ACA is the co-operative marketing brand for cruise tourism in the Australia and Pacific region and represents a diversity of interests including regional ports, international, national and state tourism agencies, shipping agents, inbound tour operators and companies dedicated to marketing the region as a world class cruise destination.

Feature image: James Coughlan, Kristy Little, Philip Holliday, Jill Abel (CEO), Brendan Connell, Karlie Cavanagh, Shayne Murray (Andrew McKinnon absent).

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