Cruise moves to highlight impact

THE formation of a new Cruise Suppliers Advisory Group by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) last month is a canny move, with CLIA MD Joel

Katz highlighting the long supply chain impacted by the enforced industry shutdown. The initiative has enlisted representatives of Australia’s farmers, food wholesalers, beverage providers and transport companies in support of plans for a phased resumption of cruise operations in Australia, which are currently banned until at least 17 December. “Many of these suppliers have been devastated by the suspension of cruise operations in a similar way to members of the travel and tourism industry,” Katz said, urging a careful restart involving local cruises only carrying Aussie residents.