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TFE Hotels has launched a partnership with Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer to promote the Travelodge Sydney Airport, which opened last week. Thanks to the tourism bodies As part of the collaboration, of Nashville and Memphis, you Wednesday 20th September 2017 guests who book by 01 Oct for can get down to your grass roots stays until 25 Jan, will be awarded with a free double pass to OLD up to 1,000 Velocity bonus points. CROW MEDICINE SHOW with Air Canada crowns champions This is on top of the usual two VALERIE JUNE. Touring Sep – points per $1 spent at Travelodge Oct 2017. AIR Canada was on hotels around Australia and NZ. There are two pairs of tickets hand as the major CLICK HERE for more. up for grabs for each concert in sponsor to present Brisbane (28 Sep), Melbourne (01 the winning team SHE Surfs Sri Lanka Oct) and Sydney (03 Oct). the iconic Goodall Tennessee is the global Cup at the recent SHE Surfs has teamed up with destination of choice for an Australian Westside Yoga for ‘Earth to Ocean’, authentic experience rooted in League Grand Final. a new offering in Sri Lanka. blues, bluegrass, country, gospel, Taking place at For the first time, men will be soul, rock’a’billy and rock’n’roll O’Brien Group Arena allowed to sample a taste of at the crossroads of history and in Melbourne, the fitness, adventure and spiritual renown scenic beauty. match was contested skills that they can take home and To enter tell us in 25 words or less by Canberra Brave use in their everyday life. your favourite music experiences. and The new retreat will be based in Send your entries to who won the cup. the seaside town of Kabalana. [email protected] Air Canada will CLICK HERE for more info. start flights to SM Hockey mad Canada and Vancouver from Wharf appointment MEL on 03 Dec. WHARF Hotels has appointed Pictured: AC sales James Bevans to the position of manager - Leisure group director rooms. Rick Pomery and Bevans brings 25 years in Melbourne Ice leadership roles to the position, Lliam including experience with Hyatt, Webster. The Peninsula and Raffles. Valerie June

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Wednesday 20th September 2017 HA schedule change HAWAIIAN Airlines’ local ticketing agent Aviation Online advises the carrier’s procedure on location in for ticket reissue due to schedule Hawaii changes has been updated. Effective immediately, tickets THE Australian and NZ travel Judy Atha, Mastercard Travel Today’s issue of TD is coming to that need to be reissued due to trade contingent attending the Solutions; Charis Ricafuente, HTA; you courtesy of Hawaii Tourism involuntary adjustments because 2017 Global Tourism Summit last Valerie Okamoto, Hilton Hawaiian Authority & Hawaiian Airlines. of time and/or flight number night joined almost 50 Hawaiian Village; Josephine Tedrowe, THE 2017 Global Tourism Summit changes, or misconnection, must suppliers for a Welcome & Doubletree by Hilton and Jacqui officially opened this morning at state ‘NIL ADCOL’ followed by the Networking reception. Walshe, The Walshe Group. the Hawaii Convention Center endorsement of “FOC REISSUE Hosted at the DoubleTree by Front row: Andrew Yell, Excite in Honolulu with a welcome Hilton Alana in the Penthouse Holidays and June Pagdilao, address by HTA president & ceo SKDCHG” in the endorsement box. Suite, Hawaii Tourism Authority Hawaiian Hotels & Resorts. George D. Szigeti. In the instance of schedule More than 1,500 suppliers and changes by Hawaiian Airlines’ (HTA) country managers Kerri delegates from around the world transTasman interline partners Anderson (Australia) and Darragh will converge over the next three Qantas, Virgin Australia, Emirates Walshe (NZ) welcomed the 20 days to network and discuss or China Airlines, a waiver code Aussie and Kiwi delegates over business opportunities. of “SYD0864 SCAL”, followed by ‘Mahalo’ drinks. Sustainable Tourism is the the normal endorsements of that “Everyone has played a LAST theme of the second annual fare must be reissued. significant part in the Australian summit, while event topics and Aviation Online emphasised and NZ markets…you’ve started CHANCE trends important to the future of to agents “do not use the word to make a difference in the Hawaii’s tourism industry will be INVOL to reissue due to schedule marketplace and created those FOR BEST discussed including culture, eco- change” - more HERE. relationships which are very tourism, innovation and tech. important to us,” said Walshe. PRICES After a series of appointments SQ PER book cook The recently renovated at the B2B sessions this afternoon, DoubleTree by Hilton Alana is ON  the evening will conclude with SINGAPORE Airlines will offer ideal for business travellers, EUROPE a reception at Outrigger Hotels its Book the Cook dining service located at the entrance to Waikiki & Resorts’ newest venue, the for Business class passengers on and a short stroll to The Hawaii Maui Brewery Co., located at RIVER its four daily flights from Perth to Convention Center, Ala Moana the Holiday Inn Resort Waikiki Singapore, commencing 01 Oct. Beachcomber. Center and Waikiki beach. CRUISING More info on the service HERE. The property opened its new Trees Restaurant & Bar this Find out why a year and features a 24-hour Host Agency is a fitness centre, heated pool, herb EARLYBIRD better way to garden and 10 meeting rooms OFFERS END support your home accommodating up to 200 guests. 30 SEPTEMBER based business Pictured above back row is: Eric Armenti, Doubletree by Hilton; Kerri Anderson, Hawaii Tourism Oceania; Michael Wilding, Doubletree by Hilton; JoAnn Your own Brand & Logo | Fully editable Website Erban, Roberts Hawaii and Casey Marketing | Technology | Accounting Support Ballao, Speedi Shuttle. Middle row: Clinton Yamashita, Doubletree by Hilton; Jennifer join.yourtravelcentre.com.au Cabasag, Queen Kapiolani;

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WELCOME 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]. Wednesday 20th September 2017 Following an extensive enhancement, Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire will introduce its 10 years of TM, DriveAway pact new restaurant Wild Carrot on Fri. The venue will offer country views through floor-to- ceiling windows and feature an open kitchen. A private dining area seating up to 25 guests will be available & an outdoor terrace. The library has also been redone. Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach, which opened in Jul, is introducing a selection of dining and drinking options. Cafe Makase is inspired by Balinese street food and Pottery Cafe offers local specialty coffees, teas and chocolate. There’s also a cocktail bar called the Tree Bar and pool bar Cave Pool Lounge. Bali volcano activity Viking additions BALI’S Mount Agung has VIKING Cruises has added released white smoke, prompting two new ocean itineraries to its local authorities to change 2019 line-up, the 11-day Russia the alert to level three out of & the Baltic Sea and the 13-day maximum four and set a safety Iceland’s Majestic Landscapes. DRIVEAWAY Holidays recently APT Outback brox parameter around the crater rim. The Russia cruise from celebrated its decade long The volcanic ash does not affect Copenhagen to Stockholm will partnership with TravelManagers APT has released its new the Besakhi temple & Asian Trails operate during Apr, May and Jul by presenting the network with a Outback Wilderness Adventures Indonesia has advised aside from and the new Iceland addition Partnership Award. 2018 brochure, featuring a range Mount Agung trekking itineraries, from Bergen to Reykjavik is The accolade also recognised of new itineraries. its tours are operating normally. available in May, Jun and Aug. the well above average year-on- New additions include the 12- day Best of the Corner Country, year growth in sales made by the group over the past decade. a 4WD journey of outback South “TravelManagers is privileged Australia, Queensland and New Corporate Travel Consultants to have exceptional, strong and South Wales. QBT A member of the Helloworld Travel Group effective relationships with key Tours range from the eight-day suppliers such as DriveAway Uncover Maralinga & the Eyre • Seeking Corporate Consultants Holidays at both national and Peninsula 4WD Remote Journey • Working in our central Melbourne, Adelaide, locations • Opportunity to work with Australia’s best Corporate clients state levels,” said TravelManagers’ to the 14-day Essence of The Outback Remote Journey. • Participate in a high earning incentive program – your productivity executive gm Michael Gazal. drives the outcome Blake Wiggins, bdm NSW & ACT, Earlybird “Superdeals” are ______available until 15 Dec. DriveAway Holidays, is pictured Your proficient, knowledgeable and pleasant approach to business travel right presenting Gazal and CLICK HERE for the online brox. has always been your selling point; and that is what sets you out as a Sandra Reucker with the 10-year QBT Corporate Consultant. partnership award. 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Travel Daily e [email protected] t 1300 799 220 w www.traveldaily.com.au page 8 Voyages offers a Bush Tucker Journey VOYAGES Indigenous Tourism recently hosted two events in Melbourne and Sydney for its trade partners to celebrate a successful year and thank its key partners for all of their support. Ayers Rock Resort’s Bush Tucker Journeys program ambassador Mark Olive was in attendance and entertained the crowd as he explained some of the fascinating tastes of Australia following the launch of Bush Wed 20th Sep 2017 Tucker Journeys at the resort. Bush Tucker Journeys is a comprehensive program of native flavour experiences and tastings celebrating Indigenous culture and food, which has been incorporated in the menus for guests to enjoy in the 14 dining options offered at Ayers Rock Resort. Another exclusive fine dining experience recently launched is Mayu Wiru, which will commence nightly at Ayers Rock Resort from 22 Oct – 24 Mar. Mayu Wiru, meaning ‘beautiful flavour’ in Pitjantjatjara, is a premium intimate dining experience, combining fine dining with Bruce Munro’s acclaimed desert installation Field of Light. Trade guests were also excited to learn of the return of the Lost Camel Hotel scheduled for opening in mid-2018, offering a further 100 rooms at Ayers Rock Resort.

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JESSICA Duesing, NTCB, and DAVID Thomas of Grand Circle, Bridget Griffiths Allison Portus, Unique Concepts. of Voyages and Roger Clulow, also of Grand Circle. PETER Graham, Voyages; Garry Bryant, Southern World; and Sandra Feustel, Pan Pacific Travel.

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