| ACA Update 30 Aug 18

WITH Jill Abel, CEO Australian Cruise Association – Cruise is for the birds: We are delighted that Jaime Jackett from the Broome Bird
Observatory will speak at the
closing breakfast at our annual
conference in Broome, taking place
in two weeks’ time.
Each year, we like to hear from an
organisation providing support for
the local communities in which our
conference is being held.
Through this opportunity, we
feel we can make an important
connection between our delegates
and the destination.
The Broome Bird Observatory,
now in its 30th year, facilitates
and supports a range of research
projects on migratory shorebirds
and the local environment. Their
focus is on Roebuck Bay which is
renowned internationally as being
among the top five migratory
shorebird destinations in the world.
From here shorebirds embark on
their long annual migration to
northern Asia and Siberia.
They also run courses and tours to
educate visitors about the area.
As such, the Observatory plays
a key role in the Broome cruise
industry taking guests on
birdwatching excursions and
showcasing Roebuck Bay from a
shorebirds perspective.
It is unique experiences such as this
in remote regional destinations
that make for memorable holiday
experiences for cruise passengers
to Australia.
Our Friday breakfasts are a
wonderful finale to our conferences
and help to inspire, motivate and
educate our delegates leaving them
with a greater understanding of the
important contribution that cruising
can make to a destination.