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New Zealand: Pushing Cruise Lines Out! Carnival Corporation Exec Dishes on Behind the Scenes Chat

Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy
Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy
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👁️ 20K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 4:54
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Carnival Corporation has a message for New Zealand the country is difficult to work with and it's responsible for pushing Cruise Lines out

Theresa Lloyd was speaking on the future of New Zealand's Cruise panel at the conference when she clarified that cruise lines have not been lured Away by other markets but forced out because of the cost of doing business in the country

that cost increase is evidence of a government that has completely lost touch with anything to do with the cost of doing business in their own country

Cruise Lines will just move their ships to other environments that are friendlier towards those trying to do business

Creator's Tips & Advice

Monitor cruise line announcements for changes in itineraries due to policy shifts
Consider alternative destinations if New Zealand's fees increase costs

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy are cruise lines leaving New Zealand?
QHow will increased border processing fees impact the cruise industry?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing4½ Sad BaconBooking Process2½ Sad BaconPort Destination3½ Sad BaconItinerary Route3 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Auckland3½ Sad Bacon
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#cruise #cruisenews #newzealand In this video, we dive into the rising tensions in New Zealand’s cruise industry, sparked by a controversial 88% increase in border processing fees. Carnival Corporation’s Teresa Lloyd openly criticized New Zealand’s government at the recent New Zealand Cruise Association Conference, warning that these sudden cost hikes are driving cruise lines away. As port fees in Auckland are also set to rise, the future of cruising in New Zealand looks uncertain, with potential reductions in cruise capacity and fewer options for travellers. No Patreon or paywall here! Support my work and channel by booking your next cruise on my website: www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au Shop my Amazon Cruise Essentials here: https://www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au/cruise-essentials Join my private Facebook group for cruise deals, tips and advice - the more members we have, the better we’ll get! www.facebook.com/groups/CTGdeals Follow me on Facebook and Instagram: www.facebook.com/thecruiseandtravelguy www.instragram.com/thecruiseandtravelguy Support the channel with a slogan tee: https://thecruiseandtravelguy.myshopify.com