The International Cruise Council Australasia has announced the reappointment of Royal Caribbean Cruises Regional Vice President Asia Pacific Gavin Smith as its Chairman for 2013.

Meanwhile Carnival Australia CEO Ann Sherry has joined the board, taking up one of the two existing Deputy Chairman positions, alongside long-serving board member Andrew Millmore, who represents Compagnie du Ponant.

Ms Sherry replaces Carnival Australia Director of Sales Don Clark.

APT CEO Chris Hall remains Treasurer while Viking River Cruises Managing Director Teresia Fors will continue as Secretary. 

Tony Smith from Francis Travel Marketing, representing Holland America Line in New Zealand, has been retained as the New Zealand representative on the Board.

Announcing the 2013 Board following the Council’s AGM in Sydney today, ICCA General Manager Brett Jardine said the appointments did not require a membership vote as all individuals had been nominated unopposed.

“As the popularity of cruising grows in Australia and New Zealand, so too does the work of the Board,” Mr Jardine said.

“The industry has a big year ahead in 2013 and I’m delighted that the Council will go into the New Year with such strong representation on its Board.”

ICCA 2013 Board: (l to r) Tony Smith, Andrew Millmore, Ann Sherry, Gavin Smith, Chris Hall, Brett Jardine (absent Teresia Fors)