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Jardine resurfacesFORMER Cruise Lines
International Association (CLIA) Australasia commercial director Brett Jardine, who stepped aside earlier this year (TD 17 Jan) has launched a new consulting business, taking on Viking Cruises as his foundation client.
Titled “Cruise Boss,” the new solo venture has been established to “contract to businesses of varying size and style where the cruise industry is a primary focus,” Jardine told Travel Daily.
He is well placed to advise businesses in the sector, with 27 years of experience in the travel industry including almost a decade at CLIA during which Australian cruising has boomed.
Jardine can be contacted on 0419 724 909.
Beijing Capital to BrissieCHINESE carrier Beijing Capital
Airlines has signalled its plans to further broaden its network in Australia, applying to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for slots to Brisbane.
According to its application with the CAAC lodged last week,
Beijing Capital plans to introduce flights to the Queensland capital from Jan, complementing existing services to Melbourne & flagged Sydney services (TD 29 Mar).
The Beijing-Brisbane city pairing is slated to operate four times weekly using Airbus A330s, the same aircraft it flies to MEL.
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BNE Airport inviteBRISBANE Airport is engaging
strongly with the travel trade, with an upcoming Australian-first major event welcoming consultants to showcase its “unique passenger experience”.
The milestone “show and go” activity is being conducted in partnership with Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaii Tourism and Outrigger Resorts - with two lucky participants winning a trip flying to Honolulu.
Places are limited to the first 200 agents to register, with the event the first in what is expected to be an ongoing famil program showcasing new destinations direct from Brisbane, as well as the airport facilities themselves.
Andrew Brodie, BNE gm airline and retail management, said “we recognise the important role travel agents play in choosing where their clients fly from...we thought it was time to welcome travel agents to really experience what we have created”.
He said the facilities had been recognised as among the world’s best, with Skytrax naming BNE as Best Airport in Australia 2016/17.
For details see the cover page.
Qantas daily to ZQNQANTAS today revealed it
will offer a daily direct service between Sydney and Queenstown from Oct using Boeing 737s.
The route supports QF’s winter service to ZQN in Jul/Aug.
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Alitalia into administrationITALIAN carrier Alitalia says it
will continue to operate flight schedules as planned, despite its board unanimously deciding to proceed with the filing for ‘extraordinary administration’.
Overnight, AZ’s unions rejected a restructuring and refinancing industrial plan, which would have included 1,700 jobs being cut.
“The negative vote has determined the inability to implement the relaunch and restructuring of the company,” the carrier said in a statement.
Etihad Airways, which owns a 49% stake in Alitalia, said it was disappointed by the decision.
The Abu-Dhabi based carrier and other Italian shareholders had invested €1,722 million into Alitalia since 2014.
“We have done all we could to support Alitalia...but it is clear this business requires fundamental and far-reaching restructuring to survive and grow in the future,” outgoing Etihad Aviaton Group president and chief exec James Hogan said.
Hogan cited “new marketplace challenges” such as greater
competition from LCCs and the impact of terrorist events on tourism demand “meant further, deeper change was required”.
“Our investment, alongside the other shareholders, has helped to protect thousands of jobs over the last three years.”
He added that “Italy remains an important market for us & we will continue to work with Alitalia as a commercial partners alongside our own presence in Italy”.
Etihad reiterated AZ’s stance for passengers booked on upcoming Alitalia flights, saying they should “proceed with their travel plans as normal”.
MEANWHILE, Etihad Airways Partner member carrier Air Serbia has confirmed it will suspend its second longest route between Belgrade and Abu Dhabi, effective 29 Oct.
The move follows a review of Air Serbia’s 5-year business plan, focussed on strengthening its short-haul European network.
Pax booked on the route beyond 29 Oct will be re-accommodated on services of codeshare partner Etihad Airways.
Indigo DocklandsAUSTRALIA’S second Hotel
Indigo has been earmarked for development in the Victorian capital’s Docklands precinct.
Revealed this morning, IHG has inked a management deal with Salta Properties to open the 170-room Hotel Indigo Melbourne Docklands in 2019.
The property will feature a large resort-style pool and gym, board & meeting rooms, restaurant & bar, while all guest rooms will have uninterrupted water views.
It will join Hotel Indigo Brisbane Fortitude Valley which opened late last year, and 70 sister-hotels spread around the world.
HWBT signs SimmonsHELLOWORLD Business Travel
has signed Victorian corporate agency Sean Simmons Travel (SST) to its network for three years.
Head of associate, corporate & affiliate networks at Helloworld, David Padman said Sean Simmons Travel has a strong client portfolio that will bring “significant volume to the HWBT network”.
SST director & founder Simmons said he was keen to utilise HLO systems to “drive expansion”.
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Tourism Expo and Tourism Fiji.
FIJI’S tourism industry will be demonstrating its famously warm hospitality this week as it hosts the fourth annual Fijian Tourism Expo.
Tourism Fiji’s showcase event is being held at the Denarau Island Convention Centre at the Sheraton Fiji Resort, where industry representatives are gathering ahead of two days of business sessions.
The 2017 Expo kicks off tonight with a welcome cocktail event and official opening by the Fijian President Major-General Jioje Konrote, hosted at the Waitui Beach Club at the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa.
Tomorrow brings the first of two days of business sessions and scheduled appointments, before a farewell on Friday at the Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay and a weekend famil program.
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Nadi, Fiji NOTHING says “welcome home” like several parking fines.
London’s Heathrow Airport and a local council have launched investigations after a valet firm moved some 275 vehicles to council pay-and-display carparks over Easter, the Evening Standard are reported.
Some holidaymakers returned to discover they had been hit with up to five £60 fines.
Companies offering meet-and-greet services from the airport promise to meet customers at the airport then take their vehicle to a “secure parking facility” and return the car before the owner returns.
Heathrow Airport said it was working with police and the local community to investigate this matter further.
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Odysseus’ local push
MIAMI-BASED travel technology firm Odysseus sees “tremendous opportunity” in the APAC market, president and ceo Monish Luthra told TD during a visit down under this week.
The company “connects the dots” between agencies and suppliers and specialises in cruise and flight, but also covers hotel.
“We have about six to eight new cruise lines going live in the next six to eight months as well so we’re adding a lot of content
within the platform,” he said.In coming weeks Odysseus will
launch a dynamic packaging, allowing users to book a cruise, flight and a hotel, which Luthra believes “is a very big piece for this region”.
Odysseus is also working on a number of improvements, including making the search function 10-20 times faster.
Luthra said what makes Odysseus stand out from competitors is its features which allow clients to better market their product.
Clients can set up defined groups and send differing pricing and marketing messages for each, depending on their relationship.
Pictured in the TD office are: Dave Upton, APAC rep for Odysseus and Monish Luthra, president and ceo, Odysseus.
Novotel South WharfTHE new four-star hotel to
be developed alongside the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre will be branded Novotel Melbourne South Wharf.
Hotel owner and developer, Actions Hotel Group selected the brand for the property, set to open in Q1 2018.
Novotel Melbourne South Wharf will encompass 347-rooms and the Novotel Gourmet Bar and Food Exchange concept.
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King Arthur promoVISITBRITAIN has launched a
“Where Stories Become Legends” digital campaign ahead of the release of the film King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.
In partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures, the push aims to inspire people to book a King Arthur-themed holiday to Britain.
The campaign drives traffic to a page with information on British locations from the film - see www.visitbritain.com/kingarthur.
UA unwinds interlinesUNITED Airlines is discontinuing
ticketing and baggage interline agreements with Emirates, flydubai, Qatar Airways, Saudia and Royal Jordanian from 05 May.
Customers will no longer be able to buy tickets with one segment on United & another on one of the Middle East carriers.
Skift are reporting the decision comes as United complain about airlines competing unfairly by taking “massive govt subsidies”.
Fiji visitors dip 12%THE number of Aussies heading
to Fiji fell by double-digits during the month of Mar, according to the latest data from the Fiji Bureau of Statistics.
Provisional numbers indicate there were 54,407 arrivals to Fiji during Mar, a decrease of 2.8% year-on-year.
Fiji’s largest international market, Australia, slumped 12.3% to 23,489, while UK visitors dipped 5.8% to 1,553.
Despite those drops, there were strong results from the USA (up 15%) and Rest of Asia (up 22%).
For the 12 months to Mar, the number of Australians entering FIji was down 3.6% to 357,954.
Holidays of Australia scaling up
ADELAIDE-BASED operator Holidays of Australia and the World has appointed Cos Matteo as its new national sales & business development manager, as part of an expansion drive supported by a new online booking platform for the trade.
Matteo joins the company from Venture Holidays, and said the company would maintain a strong focus on the cruise, rail and touring segments.
He said the decision to develop a more user friendly online booking platform would help grow the business, backed by the firm’s strong customer service.
“While it’s great to be able to book 24/7, when a travel agent wants to phone us they’ll never be put on hold,” he said.
Other new recruits include product manager Matt Scott and team leader of marketing, digital and social media Dani Parker.
See holidaysofaustralia.com.au.
TIE extends earlybirdTHE organisers of the upcoming
Travel Industry Exhibition & Conference in Sydney and Melbourne have extended the event’s earlybird offer, saving $100+GST on bookings by 12 May - see travelindustryexpo.com.au.
OS wi-fi activationAUSTRIAN Airlines is now
offering on-board internet on short and medium-haul flights, with all 31 Airbus aircraft in its fleet equipped with the service.
Three options are available - FlyNet Message (messages and email) for €3, FlyNet Surf (web browsing) for €7 and FlyNet Stream (streaming) for €12.
The service is provided using Inmarsat GX and Deutsche Telekom technology.
New Botswana levyA NEW Tourism Development
Levy of US$30 is being introduced in Botswana from 01 Jun, South African Airways is advising.
The levy will impact all visitors to Botswana from Australia and is intended to raise money for conservation and tourism development in the country.
It is payable at all ports of entry through electronic payment machines through cash ($US) or with debit and credit cards.
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TravelManagers in Italy with CIT
NINE TravelManagers across Australia recently enjoyed a six-night Italy educational experience, hosted by CIT Holidays’ Carol Scalercio and Melbourne based Qatar Airways sales executive Jennifer Julio.
The group experienced each location like their clients would, something personal travel manager Kylie Lutreell said was “the only way to go.”
“I’m completely confident in combining the Agriturisimo Camiano Piccolo with absolutely luxurious hotels in Florence and Rome knowing this will create a wonderful experience.”
The group enjoyed a morning truffle hunt in Spoleto at Bartoli, as well as local wines and authentic Italian cuisine.
They also explored the Camiano Piccolo estate’s accommodation near Montefalco with its
expansive gardens and buildings that date back to the 16th century before posing for a photo.
Pictured are: Helen Georganas, Kylie Luttrell, Linda Naake, Sylvia Holland, Antonella Damiano, Lisa Skaltsas, Jennifer Julio, Qatar Airways, local ground operator and Mary Anderson in the front: Carol Scalercio, Rosa Frigel and Irena Bryant.
Maldives newsletterTHE Maldives Tourism Office
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Portola Hotel in Monterey, California has introduced a new restaurant called Jacks Monterey as part of its $6 million dollar lobby renovation. There’s a redesigned atrium lobby featuring modern furnishings, pink and sage flora and blue tones throughout the rooms.
Courtyard Atlanta Perimeter Center has unveiled its renovated lobby with updated furniture and a revamped restaurant featuring contemporary light fixtures and new wallpaper. Other enhancements include updated meeting spaces that covers over 121
metres with new carpet, paint and furniture.
AccorHotels newly renovated Ibis Sydney Airport has had a $4.5 million refurbishment including full modernisation of all guestrooms and the addition of new corridors and bathrooms with updated fixtures, vanities and amenities. Each of the
200 rooms also features a new Ibis Signature Sweet beds.
Accommodation UpdatesWELCOME to Accommodation Updates, Travel Daily’s Wed feature. If your property has undergone some recent changes you would like to make the industry aware of, send a brief description with an image to [email protected].
New Mandarin Dubai MANDARIN Oriental Hotel
Group has revealed it will open a second property in Dubai, joining Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah Beach which is being constructed.
The new 257-room downtown property will be located on Sheikh Zayed Road and will be part of a mixed-use 63-storey tower, near Burj Park and Dubai Mall.
Blue Mtns green busTHE Blue Mountains Explorer
Bus is the nation’s first tourism operator to be certified under the Australian Govt’s Carbon Neutral Program as 100% carbon neutral.
To achieve certification, Fantastic Aussie Tours calculated fuel emissions, waste, marketing materials and on site energy usage like water and electricity.
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Virtuoso goes off with a bangAUSTRALIAN Virtuoso owners and managers travelled to Honolulu for this year’s annual APAC Forum where they spent a weekend being updated by the luxury brand’s leadership
team on the latest marketing and sales strategies, how to build strong teams, the cruise market, and took a look at how Virtuoso is continuing to strengthen its success as a global luxury brand.
ABOVE: Agents strike a pose!
LEFT: The Virtuoso Asia Pacific Luxury Awards Gala Dinner.
ABOVE: Don Beattie from MTA accepts the award for Destination & Experiences member production.
ABOVE: Gil McLachlan’s Ovation Travel & Cruise won the Hotels & Resorts member growth award.
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With discussions held at The Halekulani, delegates had an open conversation with Virtuoso CEO & Chairman, Matthew Upchurch and enjoyed receptions at Virtuoso partner properties including The Modern Honolulu, The Royal Hawaiian and the Kahala Hotel and Resort.
The events, held over the weekend of 29-30 Apr, also included the annual Virtuoso Asia Pacific Awards for production, growth and engagement where winners included:
ABOVE: Savenio’s Elizabeth Clarke and David Brandon took home the award for Member Production, Cruise.
Cruise : Supplier Production – Seabourn, Supplier Growth – Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Member Production – Savenio and Member Growth – Allure Travel by CTM.
Hotels & Resorts : Supplier Production- Halekulani, Supplier Growth – Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Member Production – Goldman Travel Corporation, Member Growth – Ovation Travel & Cruise Planners.
Destinations & Experiences : Supplier Production – Tauck, Supplier Growth – IC Bellagio, Member Production – MTA – Mobile Travel Agents and Member Growth – Spencer Travel.
Engagement : APAC Supplier- qualia, Hamilton Island and Member - Country Holidays.
ABOVE: Beth Butzlaff and Michael Londregan from Virtuoso present the award for Cruise supplier growth to Lisa Pile and Steve Odell of Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
BELOW: Virtuoso CEO Matthew
Upchurch presents the Hotels &
Resorts production award to a very
Hawaiian Anthony Goldman of
Goldman Travel Corporation.
ABOVE: Penny Spencer from Spencer Travel with her award for Destinations & Experiences member growth.
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WestJet 787-9 orderWESTJET has announced a
definitive purchase agreement with Boeing for up to 20 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
The deal includes firm orders for 10 787-9s to be delivered between Q1 quarter of 2019 and Dec 2021, with options for a further 10 to be handed over between 2020 and 2024.
The agreement aims to compete against Air Canada on long-haul flights from Canada.
As part of the purchase, WestJet is converting 15 firm orders for the 737 MAX into the 787-9s.
Translation servicesTOURISM Australia is seeking
tenders provide written translation services.
The successful firm will offer translation services to maintain digital properties and other translation requirements for Tourism Australia globally.
In its tender request, TA said it was looking for a company with strong service and strong commitment to providing optimum results.
The proposed contract term is two years with an option to extend the term for an extra year.
The tender closes on 05 May.
Paris next for QF 787sAUSTRALIAN flag carrier
Qantas is looking to Paris, with industry insiders reporting Perth to Paris flights will commence late next year with Boeing 787-9s.
The second 787 destination from Perth would be launched with the delivery of the second batch of four 236-seat 787-9s Dreamliners from the middle of next year.
Qantas would not confirm the next per 787 route to media, however Qantas executive manager corporate affairs and communication told New Corp the airline was “excited about the potential of the Perth hub.”
Senior sources in the airline’s pilot ranks have confirmed to AirlineRatings.com a new 787 pilot base would be set up in Brisbane to support a Dallas or Los Angeles-Brisbane-Perth-Paris flight rotation.
MEANWHILE Merrill Lynch has changed its rating on QF to “buy”, because of the benefits the 787 services would bring to QF.
Thomas Cook closuresTRAVEL agency Thomas Cook
Retail will close a further 17 stores and affecting 62 members of staff.
The UK company said it would aim to move staff elsewhere in the business if possible.
Four TC stores and 13 Co-operative travel agencies are part of the closures.
In Feb, TC revealed it was closing 39 shops as part of a review of its retail network following 28 shop closures in Oct last year, affecting 400 staff.
TC is still opening new Discovery stores in busy areas.
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Hilton raises outlookHILTON has reported its first
quarter results for 2017, with the company completing the spin-offs of Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. and Hilton Grand Vacation.
The net income reported for the first quarter was US$75m, while adjusted EBITDA was US$424m, a 16% increase from Q1 2016.
Hiltons reached 7,800 net rooms in the first quarter, representing 20% growth from 2016, while approving 27,000 new hotel rooms for the chain.
Christopher Nassetta, president & ceo of Hilton, said the hotelier was very happy with the way the company has begun 2017.
4 Points HakodateMARRIOTT International has
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The property has 199 rooms including one suite.
It is located 20 minutes from Hakodate Airport.
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Senior High End Retail Leisure ConsultantS. Melbourne - $Competitive + Incentives - Ref 5920KF1Wanting to take ownership of your role with the support of a manager and agency? Bored of fully working on your own? We have the position for you! This growing TMC are offering you the opportunity to work in an established office with your own client base with the added support and ongoing training from an agency with the chance to grow your existing client base. Within your role you will be booking exclusive, high-end travel packages and airfares.For more information, please call Kate on(02) 9113 7272 or click APPLY
Wholesale Travel Specialist Adelaide - $32.5-38K + Super + Fams - Ref 0866NC2 A fantastic chance to join one of the leading travel wholesale specialists in the Adelaide area. We are looking for the perfect Travel Consultant to join this close knit team. You will answer email and phone enquiries relating to a range of bookings for this amazing area, including walking holidays, camper van hire and fly drives. This is a fantastic role if you have excellent personal experience of travelling New Zealand and have a genuine passion for the travel industry.For more information, please call Natalie on(02) 9113 7272 or click APPLY
Specialist Reservation Travel ConsultantPerth - $40-45K + Super + Bonus - Ref 0887NC5This is an awesome opportunity to join some of the leading, award winning wholesalers in the Perth area as a Specialist Reservation Travel Consultant. Have you sold and extensively travelled to Africa or South America or India or Sri Lanka? If so, then we need to speak to you! We have many fantastic roles to start in 2014. These leading, award winning wholesalers are looking for team players with two years front line travel industry experience.For more information, please call Natalie on(02) 9113 7272 or click APPLY
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Travel Recruitment Consultant Sydney, OTE of $82k, Ref: 5432SJ02 Join one of Australia’s leading travel recruitment companies & by utilising your strong travel industry experience & superb sales skills enjoy earning a fantastic salary package with an OTE of $82k. No two days are the same in this diverse role. You will need to be a people person, confident communicator & self motivated. CBD offices with Mon–Fri working hours & a fantastic team environment. Take the next step in your career in a role with the autonomy to run your own desk.
For more information please call Sarah on (02) 9119 8744 or click APPLY now.
Media Corporate Travel Consultant Sydney, Up to $63k + Super, Ref: 2843PE1Do you want to work for a corporate and leisure travel management company that seeks to provide genuine best-of-class personal service? My clients are seeking an experienced corporate travel Specialist to join their domestic team. You will be awarded with a portfolio of accounts. Not only will you have the time to build rapport & nurture your clients, but you will enjoy being part of this energetic, passionate & caring team. You will be valued & respected as well as being rewarded for your work.
For more information please call Paul on (02) 9119 8744 or click APPLY now.
Product ManagerBrisbane, $65-70k, Ref: 2832CN1This role involves demonstrating managerial skills within the cruise industry and utilising your extensive cruise product knowledge! You will need to have strong interpersonal skills with flair in negotiating contracts to assist with growing business and thinking outside the box when it comes to new ways to attract business. We are looking for current experience as a Product Manager with an amazing personality. You will be striving towards KPI’s, negotiating and managing products.
For more information please call Chandini on (07) 3123 6107 or click APPLY now.
Online Cruise ConsultantMelbourne, Attractive Salary Package, Ref: 2783HC1Great opportunity on offer to further your experience within the Travel Industry and specialise in Cruise. Step away from face to face consulting with this Online Travel Consultant position with a leading international travel company in Melbourne. If cruise is your forte and you enjoy working in a busy environment with opportunity to utilise your cruise travel experience, mentor colleagues around you, a fantastic team and continue in your career development then this role is the one for you.
For more information please call Hannah on (03) 9988 0616 or click APPLY now.
Wholesale Travel ConsultantSydney, Circa $45k + Super, Ref: 2828SO3A fast growing and national award winning wholesale destinations management company are recruiting for a number of additional consultants to join their busy office. You will be designing tours that introduce travellers to the amazing complexity of the culture and environment of South Asia. You will be receiving incoming calls and discussing options for their dream holidays and then plan and sell the perfect solutions. Based in conveniently located offices in North Sydney near the station.
For more information please call Sasha on (02) 9113 7272 or click APPLY now.
Group Booking AdministratorBrisbane, $50-60k + Super, Ref: 2840SZ1If you come from a wholesale, groups or corporate background, we would love to see your application. My client is a multi-award winning tour operator and prides themselves on providing exceptional customer service to the Australian market. You will be responsible in assisting with contracting for third party suppliers, coordinating and producing tour documents and assist in product and group tour itinerary development. Step away from full time consulting & work behind the scenes.
For more information please call Serena on (07) 3123 6107 or click APPLY now.
Corporate Travel ConsultantMelbourne, Attractive Salary Package, Ref: 2787HC1Our client, an international TMC, is on the look out for motivated travel consultants who are looking to take their career to the next level. If you are looking for a company where you can enjoy career progression, recognition, rewards and fantastic bonuses, then this is the opportunity you’ve been searching for. This corporate travel role would suit an experienced, strong sales retail consultant or a corporate travel consultant wanting to earn more and be challenged in their career!
For more information please call Hannah on (03) 9988 0616 or click APPLY now.
Travel Administrator Sunbury, $50-55k + Super, Ref: 2825HC1A rare opportunity has become available for a Travel Administrator is based in the Sunbury area. You will be preparing tour quotations and itineraries in an accurate and timely manner and booking tours where quotes are successful, and finalising itineraries. They are looking for a candidate with a high level of attention to detail. This is an amazing role that is located in the Sunbury area meaning no more city commute! The successful candidate will be rewarded with a great salary.
For more information please call Hannah on (03) 9988 0616 or click APPLY now.
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