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Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia has announced the finalists for the 19th annual Cruise Industry Awards, to be presented at a sold-out event next month.
A total of 71 finalists from across Australia and New Zealand will be in the running to win one of cruising’s highest honours when the industry comes together for its biggest night of the year on Saturday 15 February.
A record 560 entries were received for this year’s awards, with 11 different categories open for self- or peer-nomination and awards included for both Australian and New Zealand nominees.
Key categories this year include Agency of the Year, Cruise Consultant of the Year, Home-Based Cruise Agent/Broker of the Year, Rising Star, Cruise Champion, Promotion of the Year, and a Media Award.
CLIA Australasia managing director Joel Katz said the awards celebrated the top achievers among the association’s travel agent membership.
“This year’s nominations show a genuine passion for the cruise industry, and that’s a big part of the success we’re experiencing in Australia and New Zealand,” he said.
“The most energetic and engaged agents are also some of the most successful in Australia and New Zealand, so these awards are about recognising their commitment and the prosperity they help bring to the entire cruise community.”
Hosted by entertainer Tim Campbell, the 19th annual Cruise Industry Awards will be held at The Star in Sydney.
Check out the full list of finalists below:
Agency Promotion of the Year, New Zealand
Bon Voyage Cruises & Travel – ‘Love Long Cruises’
Cruise Sale Finder – ‘10 Years of Cruising’
House of Travel Papamoa – ‘Cruising with Princess’
Agency Promotion of the Year, Australia
Megan Catterall, itravel – ‘A Cruise for Rolls Royce Enthusiasts’
My Cruises – ‘My Cruises Amazing August’
Port Lincoln Travel & Cruise – ‘Princess Cruises Are In Town’
Network Promotion of the Year, Australasia
Flight Centre Travel Group – ‘Travel Ideas: Cruise Edition’
MTA – Mobile Travel Agents – ‘Designed Life Experiences’
Travel Associates – ‘Small Ship Cruising’
Helloworld Travel New Zealand – ‘River Cruising with Travelmarvel’
Cruise Month Promotion, Australasia
House of Travel – ‘Cruise Catalogue’
Bicton Travel – ‘Choose Cruise, Book & Win’
Bon Voyage Cruises & Travel – ‘What’s in Port 2019-2020 New Zealand Guide’
Sarah Fenton, MTA – Mobile Travel Agents – ‘Cruise Month 2019’
Media Award
Helen Anderson – “Big Chill” (Australian Gourmet Traveller)
Sally Macmillan – “Times and Tides: Day in the Life of a Cruise Ship” (The Sun-Herald – Traveller)
Susan Kurosawa – “The Spices of Life” (Weekend Australian – Travel + Indulgence)
Rising Star, New Zealand
Shannon Johnson – YOU Travel Feilding
Rebecca Honeyfield – Helloworld Travel Strandon, New Plymouth
Charlotte Chalman – House of Travel Lakers Gore
Jordan Sievwright – YOU Travel Taupo
Rising Star, Australia
Sianna Gesch – Gregor & Lewis Bespoke Travel
Tanya Bancroft – Cruisefinder
Lesleigh Ross – Clean Cruising
Bryan Andersen – My Cruises
Cruise Champion, Australasia
Jeff Leckey – House of Travel
Robyn Sinfield – Home Travel Company
Jean Summers – Clean Cruising
Stacey Ward – Phil Hoffmann Travel
Broker of the Year, New Zealand
Lee Johns – My Travel Broker
Kay Humphries – The Travel Brokers
Andrew Lennox – Flight Centre Travel Broker
Home Based / Mobile Agent of the Year, Australia
Gina Maitland – MTA – Mobile Travel Agents
Jane Eastburn – Atlas Travel Centre
Robyn Sinfield – Home Travel Company
Tracy King – MTA – Mobile Travel Agents
Cruise Consultant of the Year, New Zealand
Lorraine Van Veen – House of Travel Botany Junction
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