Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has appointed Hugh Cavill as Director of Government Affairs in Australasia, shoring up the sector’s presence with policymakers and stakeholders across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
Based in CLIA’s Sydney HQ, Mr Cavill will work closely with cruise line leaders and industry stakeholders to represent the Australasian cruise sector to governments and the wider business community.
He joins CLIA with extensive experience in state government, tourism and transport with senior policy and strategy advisor roles for several NSW Ministers including former NSW Deputy Premier Paul Toole.
Mr Cavill also served as a past advisor to former NSW tourism ministers Adam Marshall and George Souris and assisted with the NSW Cruise Development Plan.
CLIA Managing Director in Australasia Joel Katz said the appointment reinforces the sector’s standing among governments and destinations in the region.
“The international cruise industry is a major generator of employment and economic opportunities in Australasia and our engagement with governments will be increasingly important as we work to develop sustainably into the future,” Mr Katz said.
“Hugh brings a great deal of skill and experience that will help focus attention on our industry’s economic importance, tourism contribution and leadership in pursuing a net-zero maritime sector globally.“
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