The ATE Bonus edition “Please move to your next appointment” is here….filled with tradeshow floor interviews and a special highlight with the new gAyTE Queen of Queensland Monsoon Mossy, AKA Jason Heffernan! Join Ben, Lisa, Nikki and Brian as they take breaks between appointments and at a very happy happy hour to chat with industry legends including Peta Zietsch, Taryn Welsh, Tony Bridgewater, Kate Shilling, Jill Abel, Joel Katz & more!

We have to give a big shout out to our very first sponsor Book Me! Thanks so much to Greg and team for supporting our podcast! We all love working with the team at Book Me, a stellar OTA with lots of great solutions for suppliers and industry! To find out more about Book Me check out their website where you can find out all about their opportunities to support operators here https://www.bookme.com.au/operators/home LEGENDS!

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Get ready for our cheeky, behind-the-scenes BONUS episode of Inside Downunder just in time for ATE!

Recorded out of studio at the Destination Australia Conference, this laidback ep features a fabulous chat with Dingo Hampel (aka Barbara Mitzvah, last year’s Queen of Victoria at gAyTE), plus a heartfelt conversation with Mark Abercromby and his daughter Kate Marinovich from A & A Travel Services.

We wrap with highlights from ATEC’s “Get Ready for ATE25” webinar, thanks to Cairns Adventure Group’s Lisa Chambers and ATEC’s Dave Atherton.

Don’t forget it’s not too late to buy your tickets for gAyTE – a MUST ATTEND event on the ATE calendar. For more info visit https://www.facebook.com/gayteaustralia

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Welcome aboard! In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of cruise tourism in Australia with none other than James Coughlan, the Managing Director & Founder of Shorex Australia. With 25 years of experience in the cruise industry, James is a true expert in inbound cruise tourism and has played a key role in shaping shore excursion experiences across the country.

Join us as we explore the opportunities and challenges in Australia’s cruise industry, from must-visit destinations to the evolving trends shaping the future of cruising and the guest experience. But it’s not just business—James is also a fantastic storyteller, and he shares some incredible behind-the-scenes anecdotes from life on and around cruise ships.

So, whether you’re a supplier to cruise, a cruisling, a travel agent, a DMO, or just love a good story from the high seas, this episode is packed with insights, laughter and plenty of cruise inspo and info. All aboard for an unforgettable chat with James!

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