“With such a positive outlook for cruise both at home and overseas, our conference provides the industry with the perfect opportunity to come together and ensure we are well positioned to take advantage of future opportunities," she said.
Pre-conference excursions included a tour of the bustling port of Port Kembla, a trip to Illawarra Regional Airport to experience aviation history, a walking tour of the Blue Mile and an Indigenous Stand-Up Paddle Board Tour led by local Dharawal woman Jodi Edwards.
As a member of ACA, Destination NSW attended the conference and this year, proudly showcased NSW food and wine through its sponsorship of the conference gala dinner.
Destination NSW General Manager Policy, Product and Engagement Stephen Mahoney said: "It was great to see the Australian Cruise Association Conference return to NSW in 2023.
"The conference was last held in NSW in 2016, when Sydney hosted the association's 20th anniversary event, and this year Wollongong was an equally spectacular host city."
Destination NSW facilitated familiarisation visits for key shore excursion decision makers. Activities included a Sydney Harbour walking tour with Trip Slow, an Art Gallery of New South Wales visit, a Glenbernie Orchard cider tasting, a Pinot Masterclass at Centennial Vineyards, a trip to Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures for zipline activities and a treetop walk, a beachfront ride with South Coast Bike Hire and an opportunity to view the Illawarra from the skies via a Touchdown Helicopters flight.
* Destination NSW
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