The International Cruise Council Australasia has appointed Karen Christensen as Chairman following its Annual General Meeting in Sydney today (November 27).

Ms Christensen replaces outgoing Chairman, Richard Cranmer, from Discover the World, who will remain on the Board as Treasurer.

As river cruising continues to grow in popularity, the International Cruise Council Australasia has welcomed another major European river cruise operator, Scenic Tours, to its membership ranks.

The growing popularity of cruising in Asian waters has prompted the Hong Kong Tourism Board to join the associate member ranks of the International Cruise Council Australasia.

The International Cruise Council Australasia has welcomed the Virgin group of airlines, including Virgin Blue, V Australia and Pacific Blue, into its associate member ranks as an Airline member.

Cruise holidays are continuing to surge in popularity with a record 263,435 Australians taking to the water last year, according to the latest industry statistics.

Specialist Europe River Cruise operator Viking has joined the ICCA as their latest full Cruise Line Member.

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The annual cruise industry awards were held on Saturday 19th January 2008 to announce winners of various categories across the cruise industry for 2007.