CLIA lauds WA

CRUISE Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia has welcomed the support for Western Australian travel agents provided by the Government of WA.

Western Australian has allocated $3 million to support agents, with CLIA Managing Director Australasia Joel Katz saying the survival of the vocation was essential to the future recovery of Australia’s travel industry.

Katz highlighted more than 80% of cruise holidays were booked and managed by agents, and called for a longterm plan for the revival of the travel economy.