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The move sees the introduction of “i-choose” - giving consultants the opportunity to select between i-compare (the new name for Quicksearch), i-build (an upgrade to Calypsonet) and i-consult (Infinity’s call centre).

A new Brisbane-based pricing and yield team will work to monitor and maintain the best pricing for partners and clients.

The company said Infinity’s non-Flight Centre retail travel agent

partners will also benefit from the changes, with greater access to product and pricing.

The move follows changes to the Quickbeds retail portal (TD 30 Jun) and is now part of Flight Centre’s e-commerce division.

“The new Infinity Group is the Infinity Holidays that you know, but brave enough to be better,” the company said in a statement.

Serko live with HfBSERKO has confirmed details of

its new alliance with Helloworld for Business (TD 16 May) which will see the TMC group provide support services to users of the new serko.travel portal.

Launching in partnership with cloud-based accounting provider Xero, serko.travel gives businesses with up to 150 staff a new way to manage their company travel.

Serko ceo Darrin Grafton said he believes the new service will be “extremely disruptive” because it offers a compelling value proposition to small business.

“I’m delighted that Helloworld for Business shares our vision,” Grafton said.

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The invitation-only bidding system will initially be offered to eligible passengers in Economy Class, who can make an offer to SQ to move to a seat in the Premium Economy cabin.

SQ told members of its frequent flyer scheme, KrisFlyer, the option to bid will be made available seven days before departure and must be in dollars.

Customers can make, change or cancel a bid upgrade at anytime before 50 hours of their flight.

If a bid is successful, the pax will receive an email notification 48hrs prior to departure, at which time the customer is charged.

“This functionality will be gradually introduced across the network, and provide customers another option to upgrade their class of travel and enjoy greater levels of comfort when they fly,” the KrisFlyer memo advises.

ATPI acquires TMC Plan BGLOBAL travel management and

events business, the ATPI Group has continued its expansion into Australasia with the acquisition of Plan B Travel in Melbourne.

Established in 2011 by Clive Sher and Phillip Weinman, Plan B was originally a corporate travel agency before morphing into

one of Australia’s leading travel management companies.

Plan B currently services more than 130 corporate clients, offering travel management solutions & industry technology.

The purchase of Plan B Travel by the ATPI Group follows the buyout of Sydney-based Voyager Travel which also has offices in Melbourne & Perth (TD 20 Jan 14).

Plan B executive chairman Clive Sher said joining ATPI is a “great move for our business to further expand our global reach”.

“ATPI is well-known for its sector specialisms and industry leading technology and their expertise will empower new opportunities for us. We look forward to working with the team to strengthen our client offering and business,” Sher commented.

CEO of the ATPI Group Graham Ramsey said Plan B and its clients “fit well with the ATPI profile and will benefit from the Group’s global expertise, industry leading technology and comprehensive people development”.

Qantas cio departsTHE search for a new chief

information officer at Qantas will commence shortly following the resignation of Luc Hennekens.

Hennekens will leave QF at the end of Sep to pursue a new role with a firm in France, CIO reports.

AC terminate YYZ/GIGAIR Canada is shelving its thrice

weekly Toronto-Rio de Janeiro service, just three weeks after the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games.

According to travel agent GDS displays, AC’s YYZ/GIG service will be dropped on 07 Oct.

Four Points SingaporeSTARWOOD Hotels & Resorts

has debuted its Four Points brand in Singapore this month, opening the Four Points by Sheraton Singapore, Riverview.

The hotel features 476 rooms and is located on Singapore River, opposite the city’s bustling tourist hub, Robertson Quay.

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The East Coast USA mission will include travel agent expos as well as B2B sessions and media events in each city, with Australia a key market for all of the destinations participating.

Metro Travel closureSYDNEY-BASED independent

travel agency Metro Travel Centre has wound up operation, effective 30 Jun 2016.

Established in 2004 as Jetset Travel Marrickville in Sydney’s inner west, Metro Travel Centre was headed by general manager Felicia Georgas and specialised in Greek & European travel for the VFR market, according to the firm’s still active website.

“In 2014 with changes to the Jetset Travel Group model, we saw the perfect opportunity to bring our signature name ‘Metro Travel’ to life by pioneering a new direction forward with our tailor made group and luxury tours,” the website explains.

Despite promoting a range of 2016 tours to Tasmania, Europe and Cairns, email replies confirm the business has ceased trading.

The agency was set up by the late Helen Georgas who died suddenly about 12 months ago at the age of just 47.

Analyst starts HLO coverageRESPECTED travel and tourism

financial analyst John O’Shea from Bell Potter Securities has initiated coverage of Helloworld Limited, with his first report rating the stock, currently trading at $3.18 per share, as a ‘buy’.

O’Shea, who is one of the presenters in the seminar program at the upcoming Travel Industry Exhibition in Melbourne next week and Sydney the week after, says “the immediate investment appeal of HLO is centred on the material synergies and cost savings expected to be realised by the new management team over the next two years following the merger with AOT”.

O’Shea’s analysis suggests targeted cost savings within the company are achievable, particularly driven by factors including streamlined head office administration costs and staff changes “including salary rebasing from CEO level down”.

He said the addition of AOT’s inbound division also adds an important growth element to the company particularly given the recent strength in holiday arrivals into Australia.

A GROUP of brave volunteers donned sledge hammers and safety harnesses to test the strength of a new glass bottom bridge in China.

The 430-metre long walkway, due to open to the public this summer, is constructed from reinforced glued glass panels and joins the two sides of the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon.

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A Volvo SUV then drove over the bridge to demonstrate it will be safe for tourists.

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thrice weekly services from Doha to Marrakech Menara Apt (RAK), operating on Wed, Fri and Sun.

Flights QR1395 to RAK fly via Casablanca, but operate on a non-stop basis back to DOH.

Adelaide congress winADELAIDE will play host to

the Australian Dental Congress in 2021 with more than 3,000 domestic and international participants expected to attend.

The event is predicted to add $16m to SA’s visitor economy, providing over 15,000 bed nights and creating 132 jobs.

Oscar van Elten from the Australian Dental Organisation said “Adelaide is the perfect sized Australian city that thinks outside the box for business events”.

The win has been assisted by the Convention Bid Fund and upgrades to the Adelaide Convention Centre.

Tianjin plots AucklandTIANJIN Airlines is looking to

secure rights launch a roundtrip route from its headquarters in the Chinese city of Tianjin to Auckland, New Zealand via Chongqing.

The carrier wants to start the new thrice-weekly service from Dec using an Airbus A330, pending government approval.

The Air Transportation Department of Civil Aviation Administration of China is seeking public comments on the applications until 11 Jul.

Sofitel Melbourne celebration

SOFITEL Melbourne On Collins marked its 20th anniversary on 01 Jul with a French-themed cocktail party in Sofi’s Lounge.

The star of the party was an incredible two-metre high croquembouche in the shape of the Eiffel Tower.

AccorHotels Pacific coo, Simon

McGrath said the property had “set the high standard for Sofitel properties in Australia ever since its opening in 1996”.

Pictured is Simon McGrath with Jacqui Felgate of Channel 7 and Clive Scott, gm Sofitel Melbourne On Collins during the 20th anniversary celebrations.

DNSW China managerDESTINATION NSW has

appointed Nathan Pei as its new regional manager for China, effective immediately .

Based in Shanghai, he will lead the company’s operations in China, including managing offices in Shanghai, Chengdu and Beijing.

Pei is tasked to grow overnight visitation from China to NSW.

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OS summer flight cancellations

AUSTRIAN Airlines says it has been forced to axe 300 flights during Jul and Aug due to the related pilot trainings needed for the ongoing integration of 17 Embraer E-195s into its fleet.

The airline said in order to keep its “principles of punctuality and reliability” it was necessary to streamline their schedule.

OS will thin out flight offerings to destinations it serves several times a day including Bucharest, Prague, Sofia and Zagreb.

Zanzibar green hotelBAKHRESA Group and Verde

Hotels are set to manage the total overhaul of the old Mtoni Marine Hotel in Zanzibar.

The new 142-room, five-star property will be known as Hotel Verde, Zanzibar’s greenest hotel and will be strongly focus on sustainable development.

Women in Tourism at Radisson

AN “AMAZING network” of women joined together for the fifth Women in Tourism Leadership Lunch at Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney last Fri.

Themed the path to leadership, the lunch was emceed by owner of Barking Owl Communications Jill Collins with ceo of the Tourism and Transport Forum Margy Osmond and Fairfax’s md of Life Media & events Andrew McEvoy appearing as guest speakers.

All three speakers gave the 75 audience members tips on leadership, including being good at solutions, staying in touch with your workers, offering a smile and

being open to taking risks.Pictured above is emcee Jill

Collins with Katie Cahill both of Barking Owl Communications.

MEANWHILE Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney is also celebrating the completion of its $12 million renovations this week.

Travel Daily enjoyed a tour of the revamped rooms complete with new silk fabrics and chrome and metal-blue colour schemes.

The first phase of the renovations, completed in Sep 2015, saw refreshed function and meeting rooms before the hotel’s 336 guest rooms and 28 suites were redesigned.

Helloworld slam dunkHELLOWORLD has signed a

new multi-year sponsorship deal with Basketball Australia which sees the travel company secure naming rights for the Boomers.

Effective immediately, the men’s Australian national basketball team & the upcoming Australian Junior Championships are known as the Helloworld Boomers and the Helloworld Australian Junior Championships.

CEO Andrew Burnes said basketball is a popular sport for all-ages in Australia, adding “the Helloworld Boomers go into Rio as a real medal chance and it’s an exciting time for basketball in Australia.”

The four year pact complements HLO’s sponsorship of Volleyball Australia and the helloworld Volleyroos (TD 18 Mar).

Central Aus tourismTHE tourism industry at Kings

Canyon and in Central Australia are receiving a $500,000 funding injection of Tourism Infrastructure Development Fund grants which are being awarded to tourism businesses in the region including $100,000 to Kings Canyon Resort.

WELCOME to Money, TD’s Tue feature on what the Australian dollar is doing.

ELECTION uncertainty and Brexit have dominated currency trading over the last week - along with expectations that the Reserve Bank will leave interest rates unchanged later today.

The Australian dollar has risen to its highest level against the Euro in three months, and yesterday also rose against the British pound and Japanese yen.

Things are likely to remain on hold until later in the week - at the earliest - until there is more clarity about who will be governing Australia.

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Buffalo launch events division

BUFFALO Tours has announced an expansion into the meetings & incentives markets, creating a dedicated MICE division to support corporate clients & PCOs.

Dubbed Buffalo Events and headquartered in Bangkok, the new team will utilise Buffalo Tours’ 22 years of experience, unique product ranges and connections in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia,

China, Hong Kong and Japan.Managing director Matt Masson

said with its own operations in 11 countries in Asia, Buffalo Events has a “clear competitive edge”.

“Our team of experienced MICE staff is committed to providing excellent customer service and delivering bespoke tailored events that are on point for clients’ needs, while maintaining our commitment to responsible tourism,” regional MICE manager Sarah Randall said.

To celebrate its expansion, Buffalo Tours held a launch event at the Smoke and Mirrors Bar in Singapore, attended by partners and stakeholders.

For more information on the divsion, see buffaloevents.com.

Pictured at the event from left are Matt Masson, managing director Buffalo Tours; Sarah Griffin, sales & marketing director, Buffalo Tours; David Begbie, guest and Sarah Randall, regional MICE manager, Buffalo Tours.

EK LAX capacity jumpEMIRATES has commenced

a new second daily Airbus A380 service from Dubai to Los Angeles, boosting its seat count to nearly 1,000 daily on the route.

Flights EK217/218 feature 14 private suites in First class, 76 seats in Business and 401 in Economy on the lower deck.

“We’re thrilled to continue growing our footprint in Los Angeles...and to be able to provide more flight choices to more customers daily as well as doubling the economic benefits Emirates’ flights provide to Southern California,” said former Helloworld Ltd boss, now EK vp of commercial operations - The Americas, Rob Guerney.

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Cobham QFLink dealCOBHAM Aviation Services

will continue to supply pilots and cabin crew for QantasLink for a further 10 years having agreed to a new contract extension with the Qantas Group subsidiary.

The agreement covers QFLink’s fleet of Boeing 717 aircraft which Cobham has operated since 2005.

“The new contract demands the same ongoing determined focus on the highest level of safety and reliability for our operations while containing further continuous improvement target around the efficiency of everything we do,” Cobham chief executive Peter Nottage said yesterday.

G Adv ups rail touringTRAIN-BASED expeditions

through Bulgaria, Morocco, Spain and Russia have been introduced to G Adventures collection of Rail journeys in 2016/17.

The expanded collection of trips, ranging from a three-day add-on in St Petersburg to a 23-day tour across seven European countries, boost G Adventures’ offering to 24 different itineraries.

Among the fresh additions is the 14-day Spain & Morocco by Rail trip, priced from $2,599pp, the 10-day Budapest to Sofia by Rail journey which leads in priced at $1,599pp and 22-day London to Sofia by Rail, from $4,999pp.

Managing director Australia/NZ Adrian Piotto said train travel is often a “more leisurely and low-impact pace that also gives travellers greater flexibility in their travels.”

G Adventures global product manager Rachel Wasser said, “In the age of acceleration, slow travel is fast emerging as an antidote to the hectically paced lives that many of us are leading in cities and suburbs”.

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Chinchilla park sellingTHE 4-star Chinchilla Tourist

Park in Queensland’s Darling Downs region is on the market.

Opened in Apr 2013 and about 300kms inland from Brisbane, the park comprises 105 sites, 70 cabins and 35 caravan spots.

The park generated turnover of circa $6m in its first year and was being offered to the market in line with the owner’s plans to sell upon its establishment,” appointed seller, CBRE said.

Maqen Airport opensMAQEN Airport was officially

opened in the Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of China’s Qinghai Province on Fri & is expected to transport 80,000 passengers annually by 2020.

Located at 3,787m, Golog is 440kms from the provincial capital, Xi’ning.

More Marriott nodsCOMPETITION regulators in

Mexico and Saudi Arabia have given Marriott International the green light for its proposed acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts (TD 11 Apr).

The approvals mean China is the only remaining country in which Marriott and Starwood require pre-merger authorisation.

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Agents meet Wallabies legend

ABOVE: A group of Helloworld Branded & Associate members were recently given the opportunity to rub shoulders with legendary past Wallabies captain,

John Eales, before the Wallabies third test against England at Allianz Stadium.

Eales conducted a candid Q&A session with the group and provided interesting insights into aspects of his long-running rugby career.

The group were then led by Eales on an exclusive tour of the Wallabies sheds where they explored the pitch pre-game.

Attending Helloworld agents were Karen Chambers, helloworld Forestville; Glenn Temple, helloworld Bowral - Temple Group; Kyle Cameron, helloworld Miranda; Joanne Intonato, Travel Plans International; Tina Stafford, Travelling Fit, Terrigal; John Mortimer, Travel & More CBD and Josh Halligan, Helloworld host.

AFTA updateFrom AFTA’s chief executive, Jayson Westbury

“OH DEAR”, “How could this be” they say out loud. To the people of Australia, you have spoken in almost perfect harmony, the federal election appears to be like the most

boring weekend soccer match, a tie. It would appear that both the Labor Party and

Coalition will end up with 72 seats in the lower house each. Hardly a great result for the country, but a great result for Labor as they have clearly climbed back from the trenches in this election and done an amazing job in winning back so many seats.

Meanwhile there is an entire cottage industry being created called “The Crossbench”. This new industry may well be the answer the country needs as each of the stall holders start to knit and weave their way into a better position nearer to the throne. By this I mean the independent and minor parties who have won seats in the lower house will hold the balance of power and depending on which leader they like more, Malcolm or Bill, turn one of them into our next Prime Minister.

Deja vu some would say, in that this is how we rolled during the Rudd-Gillard-Rudd years with little to no real policy developed by the major parties and concession after concession being made in order to keep a government in power.

Brexit suddenly looks like a well organised plan compared to the mess we now find ourselves in here in Australia. It will be at least the weekend (09 Jul) before we know the result of the vote counting for both the lower house and the Senate.

And then of course, regardless of who actually gets the keys to the lodge we now have the new Senate. It does appear that one needs to dress or have a hair colour the same as the seats in the chamber in Canberra, as red is the new black.

If we all thought the fun and games of Clive Palmer provided a level of entertainment over the past three years we have not seen anything yet, with Pauline and Jacqui now being the new power brokers of the modern democracy that we hold so dear in Australia.

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NT MTB destinationTHE NT Govt has today released

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HX touchdown NRTHONG Kong Airlines celebrated

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From this month Aeroflot will place its SU code on China Southern Airlines’ services between Guangzhou and Moscow as well as its Guangzhou-Wuhan-Moscow journey.

The deal will provide more options for those travelling between China and Russia.

Pan Pac into VietnamPAN Pacific Hotels Group will

launch its latest branded hotel in Hanoi Vietnam in the fourth quarter of this year.

Located minutes away from the Old Quarter, the 273-key property includes 56 serviced suites, meeting spaces and an all-day dining restaurant.

Pan Pacific Hanoi will be the group’s second property in the country after PARKROYAL Saigon.

Longer Ghan seasonGREAT Southern Rail has

extended its six month season of the Ghan Expedition.

The new journeys are now on sale, with departures available from 03 May to 25 Oct 2017.

In celebration of the extended journeys, Great Southern Rail is offering savings up to $1,200 per couple on adult fares for 2017/18 bookings when reserved more than six months in advance.

To book, phone 13 21 47.

Orbit World Travel launch event

STAFF from Orbit World Travel, previously World Travel Professionals (TD yest), let down their hair and celebrated their rebrand with four events held in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth on Fri.

Hundreds of clients and suppliers attended the launch events which featured delicious food and a mix of Aussie and Kiwi beers.

Pictured above is the Melbourne team getting

into the spirit of the new brand; whilst below is Niall White, group strategy director, Orbit World Travel NZ and Michael Chase-Smith, executive director Orbit World Travel Australia.

Million dollar fish regoREGISTRATIONS for the

Northern Territory’s Million Dollar Fish competition are now open.

The contest - which last year attracted more than 43,000 registrations from 62 countries including 28,500 from interstate and 14,600 Territorians - will this year offer an extra $160,000 of bonus prizes.

To register or for more info, visit milliondollarfish.com.au.

DoubleTree OkinawaDOUBLETREE by Hilton Naha

Shuri Castle in Okinawa, Japan has this week officially welcomed its first guests.

The 20-storey property offers 333 rooms with panoramic views of the city; three restaurants; a Sunset Lounge bar which sits on the top floor; and six banquet rooms suitable for conferencing and events.

DoubleTree by Hilton Naha Shuri Castle is Hilton Worldwide’s third operating hotel in Okinawa city.

Travel Post launchLUXURY Escapes has launched

the first issue of its quarterly print publication, Travel Post.

Produced by Hardie Grant Media, the 16-page publication is packed with travel content from the top performing stories from the company’s masthead publication Luxury Escapes Magazine.

Travel Post will be distributed through cafes and hotels with the first issue to feature stories on Vietnam, Ubud and Hobart.

PNG DFAT adviceSMARTRAVELLER is warning

travellers to Papua New Guinea to exercise a high degree of caution as student protests have led to violence and damage to property.

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Inbound Travel Operations ManagerMelbourne, $65-75k Salary, Ref: 2365KF1Leading Inbound Travel Company in Melbourne are currently seeking an Inbound Operations Manager. The main purpose of this role is to ensure that all operations for your clients are completed in a timely manner from start to finish. You will develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all suppliers and service providers. You will oversee logistical movements and be the go to person for your team to resolve issues on the ground. An outstanding opportunity for the right person!

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Travel Consultants with a PortfolioAdelaide, Excellent Packages Available, Ref: SO121205Consultants can balance a great work life by utilising the flexibility of being able to work in both the office and from home when necessary. If you have built a base portfolio of clients and are looking to grow this, then my clients can support this across various locations in Adelaide and be able to provide a supportive environment for growth. You can work completely autonomously or interactively with other consultants, to create your own success enabling flourishing future.

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Digital Marketing Manager Brisbane, Salary Negotiable, Ref: 2328SZ1If you are a marketing specialist & have experience in working autonomously and meeting deadlines then look no further. You will have a flexible working environment where you will be given the option of working a couple of days per week from your home office. You will be looking after the company website, social media sites and a database of over 20,000 customers. Our clients are looking for someone who is able to manage themselves and come up with ideas for different marketing campaigns.

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Travel Consultant | Japanese SpeakingSydney, $40-50k + Super, Ref: 2326HC1My client is looking for a Japanese Speaking Travel Consultant to join their team in Sydney. This is a great opportunity for a travel consultant to join one of the leading inbound companies. Main duties include responding to phone and email enquires and providing accurate information to clients. You will be trained on new products destinations. In return you will receive a competitive salary depending on experience plus super and the chance to work for a leading travel company.

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After Hours Travel Consultant Melbourne, Fantastic Package on Offer, Ref: 2133KH1 Located in a modern office, you would join a team of travel professionals providing the best customer service to clients needing assistance with their booking. This is an After Hours role and so you will have some flexibility with your shift hours. This role isn’t just another corporate opening, this is the chance to work for a company that has a huge reputation in Australia. Further to that, this role offers a rewarding environment and the chance to progress your career! Interviewing Now!

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