Australia's $5 billion cruise industry will soon reach TWO YEARS of inactivity. 9News
The industry supports 18,000 Aussie jobs.firms also suffer a knock-on effect."As we approach the two-year mark in our rolling pause in operations, it is understandable that our guests will be very disappointed and frustrated that there is still no agreed restart plan for cruising in Australia," Mr Myrmell said.
But Cruise Lines International Association Managing Director Australasia, Joel Katz said there's "no end in sight" for the industry here. "Almost 5 million people have successfully sailed in countries where cruising has already resumed, with strict and effective health protocols in place.
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