Australian-based full-service tourism representation agency, Linkd Tourism, has been appointed by the Port of Seattle to provide Cruise & Stay representation in Australia and New Zealand.
In 2019, the Port of Seattle will have 213 sailings and will host 1.2 million cruise passengers and Linkd Tourism will position the Port as a gateway for Australian and New Zealand Cruise & Stay passengers to explore the USA’s Pacific Northwest.
“The Cruise & Stay concept is a vital element of the Alaska cruise experience and many cruisers don’t realise the tourism opportunities that can be found in our corner of the Pacific Northwest,” said Patti Denny, the Port of Seattle’s International Tourism Development Manager.
“Seattle offers urban excitement, tempting cuisine, world-class wines and delicious coffee. For those that can stay longer, our three national parks, volcanic mountains, rainforests, wild Pacific beaches, historic seaport towns and orca whales are truly unique. Equipped with the experience and enthusiasm of the team at Linkd Tourism, the Port of Seattle is eager to begin a journey of educating and influencing the Australian and New Zealand cruise market about the many treasures of Washington State.”
The Port of Seattle will launch into the market with a sales mission in late August, coinciding with CLIA’s Cruise 360 event in Sydney.
