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NZCA 2024 conference venue announced 21st February 2024 /

NZCA 2024 conference venue announced

The New Zealand Cruise Association’s annual conference will take place at Cordis Auckland this year.


NZCA broaches proposed Milford cruise ban with Doocey 20th February 2024 /

NZCA broaches proposed Milford cruise ban with Doocey

The New Zealand Cruise Association says it has met with Tourism and Hospitality Minister Matt Doocey to provide a “comprehensive overview” of the cruise sector.


Regional benefits key in record cruise season – Lloyd 5th December 2023 /

Regional benefits key in record cruise season – Lloyd

The current cruise season will be one for the record books in terms of visitation but it is the benefits that it brings to the regions that are of most value to New Zealand, says Jacqui Lloyd.


Cruise control: New management of passenger impacts passes its first test… 13th November 2023 /

Cruise control: New management of passenger impacts passes its first test…

A new way of managing cruise has had its first test, with pleasing results, says NZCA.


NZ Cruise conference heads to Auckland 6th November 2023 /

NZ Cruise conference heads to Auckland

The 2024 New Zealand Cruise Association conference will be held in Auckland on Thursday 15 August.


“Recognition of cruise is vital” – NZCA’s Jacqui Lloyd to new govt 19th October 2023 /

“Recognition of cruise is vital” – NZCA’s Jacqui Lloyd to new govt

The CEO says she would be “very concerned” if the tourism portfolio was allocated to a smaller party.


NZCA seeks feedback on national cruise strategy 28th August 2023 /

NZCA seeks feedback on national cruise strategy

New Zealand Cruise Association is seeking feedback from the tourism sector to help inform the development of its national cruise strategy.


NZCA Conference: Cruise returning stronger, community engagement essential 21st August 2023 /

NZCA Conference: Cruise returning stronger, community engagement essential

The global cruise industry is bouncing back fast from the pandemic with a record 32 million passengers expected in 2023, says CLIA.


NZCA Conference: Passengers, ships, spend to top pre-Covid this season 18th August 2023 /

NZCA Conference: Passengers, ships, spend to top pre-Covid this season

The industry is seeing a strong recovery with passenger numbers this season expected to exceed the 2018-19 record.


Lyttelton cruise meeting “cathartic” way forward – Heaphy 9th August 2023 /

Lyttelton cruise meeting “cathartic” way forward – Heaphy

The community raised its concerns over the impact of cruise, with some solutions particularly welcomed.


NZCA, ChristchurchNZ attending Lyttelton cruise meeting 8th August 2023 /

NZCA, ChristchurchNZ attending Lyttelton cruise meeting

The New Zealand Cruise Association and ChristchurchNZ will meet tonight with the Lyttelton community to discuss the impact of the cruise season and what they want to see from the sector.


NZ’s first national cruise strategy in development 2nd August 2023 /

NZ’s first national cruise strategy in development

A new national cruise strategy is being developed, which will aim to unify and grow the industry in New Zealand.


“It’ll be one of the largest seasons we’ve ever had” – NZCA’s Jacqui Lloyd 27th July 2023 /

“It’ll be one of the largest seasons we’ve ever had” – NZCA’s Jacqui Lloyd

The association’s new CEO on the strengthening cruise recovery and the challenges and opportunities ahead.


Henare to speak at cruise Conference 11th July 2023 /

Henare to speak at cruise Conference

Tourism Minister Peeni Henare and Ponant chief executive Chris Hall are amongst the speakers at the New Zealand Cruise Association Conference in Christchurch next month.


“I don’t have to be diplomatic anymore” – Kevin O’Sullivan’s parting words 3rd July 2023 /

“I don’t have to be diplomatic anymore” – Kevin O’Sullivan’s parting words

After nearly seven years leading NZCA, the former CEO hands out brickbats and bouquets after departing on Friday.


Stats NZ ditching cruise data “incredibly disappointing” – NZCA… 3rd July 2023 /

Stats NZ ditching cruise data “incredibly disappointing” – NZCA…

Stats NZ is ending its cruise ship traveller and expenditure data just as the industry gets its first season under its belt following the pandemic.


NZCA puzzled by claim cruise a burden on Christchurch ratepayers 8th June 2023 /

NZCA puzzled by claim cruise a burden on Christchurch ratepayers

A claim from Environment Canterbury that cruise is impacting public transport in Christchurch has left the cruise industry bemused.


Record NZ cruise season ahead with Disney, Virgin maiden sailings 23rd May 2023 /

Record NZ cruise season ahead with Disney, Virgin maiden sailings

Next season will see newcomers Disney and Virgin make their maiden sailings to the country.


Summer cruise ends, 1100 port calls expected for 2023-24 26th April 2023 /

Summer cruise ends, 1100 port calls expected for 2023-24

The 2022-23 cruise season is wrapping up with the arrival of Celebrity Eclipse in Auckland today.


NZCA’s O’Sullivan sets sail for retirement, Lloyd to take helm 27th March 2023 /

NZCA’s O’Sullivan sets sail for retirement, Lloyd to take helm

The CEO will retire in June after nearly seven years leading the cruise association.


Cruise navigates NZ’s extreme weather, offers support to hard-hit regions 17th February 2023 /

Cruise navigates NZ’s extreme weather, offers support to hard-hit regions

Port calls at Napier remain off the itinerary while Hawke’s Bay and East Coast count the cost of Cyclone Gabrielle.


Wednesday Letter: Cruise highly responsive to Covid, safer than most other environments 2nd November 2022 /

Wednesday Letter: Cruise highly responsive to Covid, safer than most other environments

NZCA’s Kevin O’Sullivan says the measures taken by the industry make cruises safer from Covid than many other land-based settings.


Christchurch to host 2023 Cruise Conference 14th October 2022 /

Christchurch to host 2023 Cruise Conference

The New Zealand Cruise Association will hold next year’s Cruise Conference at the Christchurch Town Hall.


Summers exits NZCA chair, heralds ‘new beginnings’ for cruise 19th August 2022 /

Summers exits NZCA chair, heralds ‘new beginnings’ for cruise

It’s been a long three years but the future of cruise looks strong, she tells the industry’s annual conference.


The value of cruise to NZ tourism? Relationships, experiences, sustainability 19th August 2022 /

The value of cruise to NZ tourism? Relationships, experiences, sustainability

“The value of passengers who come through the distribution channel should not be underestimated,” says GTNZ’s Anna Black.


NZ must be smart with cruise rules – PONANT’s Sarina Bratton 18th August 2022 /

NZ must be smart with cruise rules – PONANT’s Sarina Bratton

The French operator’s APAC chair urges the govt to take a practical approach and criticises proposals to cap visits to Fiordland.


Cruise conference set to ‘Make Ship Happen’ 17th August 2022 /

Cruise conference set to ‘Make Ship Happen’

Around 220 industry professionals are converging on Auckland for the first NZ Cruise conference since 2019.


“It’s a very emotionally charged day” – NZCA’s Debbie Summers 12th August 2022 /

“It’s a very emotionally charged day” – NZCA’s Debbie Summers

P&O Cruises’ Pacific Explorer berths in Auckland, marking the restart of cruise in NZ.


Cruise counts down to first ship visit in August 27th July 2022 /

Cruise counts down to first ship visit in August

P&O Australia’s Pacific Explorer will be the first cruise ship with international passengers to visit NZ.


PONANT’s Bratton to deliver keynote at NZCA conference 22nd July 2022 /

PONANT’s Bratton to deliver keynote at NZCA conference

Business leader and cruise company founder Sarina Bratton has been announced as the keynote speaker for the New Zealand Cruise Association Conference 2022.


Cruise lines up 900+ NZ port bookings, prompting even operator nerves 12th July 2022 /

Cruise lines up 900+ NZ port bookings, prompting even operator nerves

The first four cruise ships arriving from October could bring more than 13k passengers to the regions.


TECNZ, NZ Cruise conferences open for registration 1st June 2022 /

TECNZ, NZ Cruise conferences open for registration

Tourism Export Council of New Zealand and New Zealand Cruise Association have both opened registration for their annual conference.


NZ losing cruise with still no advice on maritime border – NZCA 5th April 2022 /

NZ losing cruise with still no advice on maritime border – NZCA

The PM says the govt is yet receive advice on reopening NZ’s maritime border.


NZCA, CLIA launch campaign to spur govt action on maritime borders 23rd March 2022 /

NZCA, CLIA launch campaign to spur govt action on maritime borders

NZ is one of the last significant destinations that does not have solid plans to revive cruise, say industry groups.


NZCA to reconnect cruise, tourism industries with eye on October 18th March 2022 /

NZCA to reconnect cruise, tourism industries with eye on October

The association will tour the country in May to prepare the regions for a hopeful restart of cruise in October.


NZ Cruise urges “fast clarity” from govt after P&O cancels Auckland 24th February 2022 /

NZ Cruise urges “fast clarity” from govt after P&O cancels Auckland

The New Zealand Cruise Association is calling on the government to say when the industry can restart after P&O Cruises Australia cancelled its 2022 Auckland season.


NZCA’s Debbie Summers: Cruise now one of the safest holidays 25th January 2022 /

NZCA’s Debbie Summers: Cruise now one of the safest holidays

The association’s chair on the efforts to get cruise going again in NZ and why Q4 2022 remains the target, despite Omicron.


Cruise demand for NZ “strong”, bookings steady for 2022-23 20th January 2022 /

Cruise demand for NZ “strong”, bookings steady for 2022-23

Demand for cruises continues to be strong globally, including for passengers planning to cruise in New Zealand waters, according to the New Zealand Cruise Association.


NZ Cruise sets 2022 conference venue, date 16th December 2021 /

NZ Cruise sets 2022 conference venue, date

The New Zealand Cruise Association will hold next year’s Cruise Conference at Auckland’s Aotea Centre.


NZ Cruise welcomes Ruby Princess finding 9th December 2021 /

NZ Cruise welcomes Ruby Princess finding

The New Zealand Cruise Association says a New Zealand Customs’ investigation has confirmed that the Ruby Princess and its local port agents made appropriate health declarations when the ship visited New Zealand in March 2020.


NZCA strategy targets trans-Tasman bubble cruises in 2022 12th July 2021 /

NZCA strategy targets trans-Tasman bubble cruises in 2022

The New Zealand Cruise Association wants rapid testing in place and safe bubble cruising for larger ships with reduced guest numbers in 2022.


NZ Cruise “shocked, bewildered” at Le Lapérouse treatment 1st February 2021 /

NZ Cruise “shocked, bewildered” at Le Lapérouse treatment

The denial of visas to 61 crew tarnishes NZ’s cruise friendly reputation, says NZCA.


Domestic cruises get go ahead – NZCA 12th October 2020 /

Domestic cruises get go ahead – NZCA

Christchurch-based travel agency Heritage Expeditions has secured permission to begin domestic cruises in New Zealand, says the New Zealand Crusie Association.


NZ loses 70k cruise guests, 262 port visits due to Covid 31st August 2020 /

NZ loses 70k cruise guests, 262 port visits due to Covid

More cancellations are expected but there is also hope for a domestic-only season, says NZ Cruise.


Hopes for Kiwis-only cruises stalled by Covid outbreak 19th August 2020 /

Hopes for Kiwis-only cruises stalled by Covid outbreak

The New Zealand Cruise Association says progress on a domestic-only cruise season has been pushed back by the latest Covid-19 outbreak and delayed election.


NZ Cruise lambasts Govt, launches recovery plan 25th June 2020 /

NZ Cruise lambasts Govt, launches recovery plan

The Government’s ban on cruise ships in New Zealand waters is “purely political” and a bid to calm “nervous communities”, the New Zealand Cruise Association told it members Wednesday.