All Aboard with James Coughlan!

All Aboard with James Coughlan!

From Inside Downunder by Ben Woodward, Nikki Giumelli & Lisa Chambers

March 9, 2025 · 57 min · Season 2 · Episode 1

About this episode

This episode features an interview with James Coughlan, exploring the cruise tourism industry in Australia.

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!   We’d love it if you connect with us:   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/inside_downunder Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/InsideDownunderPodcast Do you want to…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ben Woodward, Nikki Giumelli, Lisa Chambers

Guest: James Coughlan

Topics covered

  • cruise tourism
  • Australia
  • shore excursions
  • guest experience
  • industry trends

Keywords

  • cruise industry
  • tourism
  • shore excursions
  • Australia
  • guest experience
  • trends
  • storytelling

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Shorex Australia

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