• 2 min de lectura
• 2 min de lectura
Other speakers include Bermello Ajamil & Partners' Luis Ajamil, Holland America Line's Carole Biencourt and Viking's Stefano Torresi.
June 10, 2026
Bud Darr heads a lineup of top speakers for the Australian Cruise Association annual conference in Brisbane in September PHOTO: CLIA/Roy Borghouts Fotografie
Cruise Lines International Association CEO Bud Darr will be the keynote speaker at ACA 2026 in Brisbane September 2-4.
Darr visited Australia for the first time last year to attend the 10th annual CLIA Australasia Cruise360 conference in Brisbane.
He will be joined by Luis Ajamil, CEO of Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Holland America Line VP Onboard Revenue Carole Biencourt and Viking Director of Port Operations Stefano Torresi.
ACA CEO Jill Abel said these senior executives will bring deep insights into global deployment strategies, regional planning and the evolution of cruise itineraries.
"Brisbane is the perfect host city for this year's conference as we look ahead to the next phase of cruise growth in Australia," Abel said.
"The theme 'Building Value Beyond the Berth' reflects the industry's increasing focus on long-term economic, social and community value and the important role cruise plays in supporting destinations, tour operators and local businesses across the country," she said.
ACA 2026 is supported by Tourism and Events Queensland, Brisbane Economic Development Agency and Port of Brisbane.
Other sponsors include Bermello Ajamil, Bob Wood Cruise Group, CLIA Australasia, Hughes Chauffeur Services, Port of Townsville, Select Fresh Providores and Viking.
Early bird registration is available until July 31.
Fuente: sea-trade cruise
