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SABRE Travel Network & British Ocean Park is in the final stages THE latest addition to The MEANWHILE, LH will launch its Airways have signed a long term of a major redevelopment which will Leading Hotels of the World’s first A380 superjumbo service global distribution pact, which include three resort hotels and even portfolio of properties, Trump from Frankfurt to Johannesburg enables Sabre connected agents more attractions - see SoHo New York, will open its on 06 Jun as a charter flight to globally to access BA’s fares and www.oceanpark.com.hk. doors tomorrow for the first time. NO visit to Hong Kong is complete the 2010 FIFA World Cup. inventory via the GDS. The property features 391 without some retail therapy, and our rooms and suites. famil group spent some time yesterday exploring the various Econom shopping options available. Vic. 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Travel DailyAU Quick, Meridian Travel Vic with First with the news speakers named to attend ATEC’s Symposium 2010 held this month. Blake. To enter the competition, all ABOVE: The you have to do is send us a Affordable NZ group rode the picture of your most creative AAT KINGS has released an tram to the top ‘Bier & Schnitzel’ combination. ‘Affordable New Zealand’ package of Hong Kong’s to celebrate the recent launch of Send entries to: Peak, where [email protected] their new brochure. they visited The 17 day tour leads in at CLICK HERE FOR TERMS & CONDITIONS Madame $3,349 ppts ex SYD, $3,379 ex Tussaud’s wax MEL, $3,420 ex BNE, $3,555 ex museum and ADL & $3,949 ex PER, for travel enjoyed a meal beween 01 Oct and 30 Aug. at the Art Deco restaurant. HKTB’s Simone Chan is pictured with another tall, beautiful NATIONAL SALES MANAGER Australian, SYDNEY BASED Nicole Kidman. Reporting directly to the Australasian Sales Manager ABOVE: It’s Angelina, Brad...and Angelina? Kylie Fidler from Trans Managing and motivating a team of inside and on road sales staff World Travel in Melbourne channelled her Hollywood alter ego at to achieve and exceed sales targets Madame Tussaud’s Raise the company profile by strategic relationship building Writing and executing strategic sales plans RIGHT: Another Maximising business while meeting and exceeding national sales targets highlight of a Managing accountable expense budgets busy day was a sightseeing sampan To succeed in this role you must be self motivated and achievement oriented with proven ride in Aberdeen. experience in motivating a team to deliver sales results on a national level. Excitement was Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and management skills are essential with established industry relationships from a minimum of 5 years industry experience. added with a few A well developed knowledge of computer systems is required. close shaves, and the group was Please forward your CV and covering letter to [email protected] with the position title in the subject line by Friday, 23 April 2010. also able to get a close-up aquatic PLEASE NOTE: Applications will not be accepted via recruitment agencies before the closing date. look at the famous Jumbo floating restaurant. The Events Authority launch Million NZ pax sale JETSTAR has released a ‘Thanks a Million, New Zealand’ fare of NZD$19 one way on Jetsaver Light Travel DailyAU First with the news across its NZ domestic network. The sale expires midnight Fri Thu 08 Apr 10 Page 6 for travel 12 Oct-15 Dec. EDITORS: Bruce Piper and Guy Dundas E-mail: [email protected] )NDUSTR Y !PPOINTMENTS

WELCOME to Industry Appointments, Travel Daily’s Thu feature which has the latest job appointments from across the industry. If you have just appointed someone to a new position and would like to update the industry email [email protected]. Driveaway Holidays has promoted NSW Area Sales Manager Caroline Raffoul to the new position of Reservations Manager. She THE Travel Authority celebrated by The Sting Divas and Opera by takes on the role with over 5 years experience at DriveAway. the launch of its latest division Disguise. Travel Managers has announced that Karen Dowling is replacing recently, The Events Authority, at Pictured from left are The Sarah Weaver as Business Partnership Manager for Queensland for Sydney’s Doltone House recently. Travel Authority’s Sarah Bush, the next 12 months while she is on maternity leave. Karen has over More than 100 high profile Sharn Parker, Jessica Cross, Uschi 20 years experience within the travel industry. industry and corporate identities Howard, Sue Barton, Louis attended the glittering launch Dimitropoulos and Maryanne Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced the celebration and were entertained Osborne, entertaining the crowd. appointment of Julia Swanson as Director of Convention Sales with the Bureau. She has extensive experience in business events, WIN THE ULTIMATE sales, business development, public relations, sponsorship, WIN THE ULTIMATE marketing and sales delivery. SYDNEYSYDNEY WEEKWEEKENDEND SYDNEY WEEKEND Anantara Hotels, Resort and Spas have named John Rogers as General Manager of Desert Islands Resort and Spa by Anantara, located in Sir Bani Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.

Breakfree on George Hotel in Sydney has announced Andrew Lockie as Hotel Manager. He brings to the position extensive experience within the Sydney hotel industry.

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To enter, please send in your best Sydney Secret. This can be anything from a local restaurant, walk, art ABOVE: The Easter period saw exhibition or place to grab the best coffee! the launch of Virgin Blue’s first Nothing like OZ hits Extra points for creativity will be awarded. flights to Christmas Island and TOURISM Australia has received Cocos (Keeling) Island last week. more than 15,000 unique visits to Samantha Pearson of Virgin Blue Airlines says her best Sydney Pictured above are some of the its new brand ‘There’s Nothing secret is - Miro’ Tapas Bar Restaurant (76 Liverpool St, Sydney) crew onboard the inaugural Like Australia’ campaign website “There is a fantastic little Spanish restaurant in the city that Emrbraer E190 flight. which launched last week. does amazing Tapa’s and Sangria. Order a jug of Sangria and TA says that nearly 300 news some food to share with your best mates at Miro’ Tapas Bar IATA’s 66th AGM articles about the campaign have Restaurant”. THE International Air Transport already been broadcast in print Association will hold its Annual and via online media channels. Email your responses to: [email protected] General Meeting in Berlin, From 12 Apr, TV commercials CLICK HERE FOR TERMS & CONDITIONS Germany from 06-08 Jun. about the promo will air on Ch. 9.

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OVER INDULGE IN LUXURY! IN NEED OF A SEA CHANGE? NICHE MARKET- TRAVEL CONSULTANT RETAIL TRAVEL CONSULTANT BRISBANE SUBURBS – SALARY PKG TO $45K + DOE GOLD COAST – FABULOUS SALARY PACKAGE Our client is a renown luxury boutique travel agency, In need of a change of scenery? Working in this boutique specialising in tailor made holiday packages throughout the agency will see you in walking distance to pristine beaches world, 5* Cruising, escorted tours and adding a touch of luxury and fantastic cafes and shops. No longer will your day be full to personalised Itineraries. You will enjoy working in a boutique of mundane requests, instead you will be booking high end suburb, with a high number of repeat and referral clientele. luxury travel. You will also enjoy a strong portfolio of The team is very experienced selling international & FIT travel corporate clients. To join this award winning team you will and they offer the best famils to their staff! No staff turnover in need a min 3 years travel consulting experience and CRS this agency! Min 5 years experience required. qualifications. Apply today and escape the hustle and bustle! Ten days of unsurpassed luxury... You could be one of 14 people selected from Australia and New Zealand to take part in a luxury Oman Tourism famil this October. Together with exclusive airline partner Emirates Airlines, Oman Tourism invites you to participate in our 2010 incentive challenge. Firstly, you'll need to complete the Oman online training academy (yourworkshops.com.au). Then, simply secure two or more land bookings via our participating wholesalers – with flights to Oman via Emirates Airlines – and you’ll be in the draw to win a trip exploring Oman in luxurious style for ten days and nine nights. See the Conditions of Entry below for more details on how you could win this amazing adventure. For more information on the incentive contact Oman Tourism on [email protected]

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