| Tassie cruise alert

THE Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania (TICT) has called for a five year ban on “mega” cruise ships entering the state, as well as a cap on daily passenger numbers and extra fees for vessels visiting protected areas, as part of a “more sophisticated approach” to the industry.

A resolution was passed backing the measures during this week’s 2022 Tasmania Tourism Conference, with TICT Chair Daniel Leesong telling delegates “we don’t believe Tasmania is suitable for these new generation mega ships…there are more than enough small and medium cruise ships for us to build a vibrant cruise destination”.