bosses are calling for a more 'co-ordinated' approach to boost the $5.6 billion industry as the new season kicks off.
Cruise Lines International Association Managing Director in Australasia Joel Katz said while the number of port calls ships would make in Australia would be up three per cent, action was needed. Plus paperwork that allows foreign ships to sail in Australia has only been extended until December 31, 2026."We're saying to the federal government, we need a core recognition of the value that cruise delivers to Australia," Katz told 9News."While the numbers have been really robust, we are seeing that future deployment announced for our region are flattening.
"There doesn't seem to be any kind of coordinated approach to dealing with cruise by government agencies, ports.