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RJ opens lounge night for the price of four package getting in early to take advantage ROYAL Jordanian has opened its at the Shangri-La Rasa Sayang High Life winners of earlybird specials, which include new Crown Class lounge at Queen Resort & Spa, for travel ex Syd TRAVEL.COM.AU has won two discounts of up to 10% when Alia Int’ Airport, Jordan. between 10 Oct-13 Nov, for $2055. return Economy class flights from booked 12 months in advance. The lounge will benefit the The deal includes return Sydney to Papeete & two night’s Many itineraries in the Canada carrier’s frequent flyer program’s airfares with Malaysian Airlines to luxury accommodation at the and America brochure are Platinumn, Gold and Silver card Penang via KUL, return transfers, Sheraton Resort Tahiti, in Papeete cheaper than last year’s offering. holders and oneworld’s Emerald and is available until 01 Oct. for participating in ‘The High & Sapphire card holders. For more info contact Viva!. 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Tours include the You will be responsible for developing business growth new 33-day Grand Indian Panorama, which starts strategies and creatively working to implement these within from $6710 ppt, and the 27-day Indian Flavours your territory. package, which starts from $6088 ppts. Private car The successful candidate will possess: touring, luxury rail and tailor-made product is also • A good knowledge of the travel industry included - see www.tempoholidays.com. • At least 3 years sales experience • Proven ability to develop business growth strategies Broome and The Kimberly Holidays - Wilderness • Excellent customer relationship skills Cruises & Rail Expeditions • Well developed communication and negotiation skills This 2009/10 brochure features a number of great • Strong computer literacy cruises, expeditions and packages. Deals include a • A commitment to the company team and a desire to help combination of the new ‘Platinum Class’ aboard others be successful The Ghan and a cruise from Darwin to Broom about In return we offer: Orion. For your copy, call Broome and the Kimberly Holidays on 1300 357 057. • Competitive remuneration • Opportunity to access travel industry benefits Caravanning Australia - by Lee Atkinson • Supportive management This new brochure profiles 50 destinations across • Potential for future career opportunities within the entire all states and the Northern Territory. It includes global APT group info on planning your trip, different types of Applications close: COB Thursday 28th August 2008. caravans and motor homes, tips on towing, plenty Please send CV’s with a covering letter to: of photos and maps and much more. Caravanning [email protected] Australia is available for $29.95. For more info email [email protected]. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER SAS looks to TRAVEL DAILY EXCLUSIVE Northern winter SCANDINAVIAN Airlines has Travel DailyAU reported “an increasing interest” First with the news for its Northern winter schedule Mon 25 Aug 08 Page 6 that kicks in on 27 Oct. EDITORS: Bruce Piper and Guy Dundas Celebrity Interview with SAS passengers will have the E-mail: [email protected] option of travelling on the Kylie Gillies seasonal Bangkok-Stokholm route, Red Centre adventure a new Copenhagen-Delhi route & a PEREGRINE Adventures is seasonal Copehagen-Dubai route. reminding agents to register now Lars Olofsson gm SAS Australia for the chance to win a trip to & NZ said “We see a strong demand Uluru for their office. for the Bangkok-Stockholm service The agency with the highest which provides a great alternative number of new bookings made for customers who prefer to between 01 Jul - 30 Sep will win arrive in Europe in the evening.” return airfares to Alice Springs, “Our winter program is very two nights accom, activities and dynamic and we expect it to work meals - register at sendustouluru well in this market” he added. @peregrineadventures.com. Nett economy class fares to Australia Stockholm, via Bangkok, are magazine priced from $1,499 plus taxes. TRAVEL and tourism partners of Visit www.sassalesinfo.com. Tourism Australia are being invited to advertise in a magazine EY shipping luggage showcasing the best of Australia, ETIHAD (EY) is launching a new as seen in the much hyped Baz luggage service aimed at lowering Luhrmann film Australia. the price of excess baggage fees. The Australian will produce the Operated by Etihad Crystal Cargo, magazine on 01 Nov & is offering the service allows luggage from rates for tourism partners starting customers travelling on an Etihad at $5K for a quarter page ad. flight (which contains personal The purpose of the Australian This month Travel Daily catches up with Seven Network presenter, Kylie Gillies. belongings) to be shipped with an magazine is to inspire readers to Gillies has worked as a sports presenter on Weekend Sunrise and often filled in on “estimated time of arrival” at see the movie & then the country. the weekday Sunrise when one of the other presenters was away. special rates, lower than excess. For info call (02) 9361 1728. Her most recognised role was on Sportsworld where she was the sports news presenter. Last year Gillies took on a permanent role with Larry Emdur as co-host of Seven’s The Morning Show on weekdays following Sunrise. Each year Kylie is involved in covering the Australian Tennis Open and the Melbourne Cup Carnival and she has just returned from Beijing where she worked on Seven’s Olympic coverage. State Manager NSW Travelscene American Express Kylie, what is your favourite holiday What three features do you look for Travelscene American Express is a franchise network of over 600 travel destination? when choosing a hotel? agents across Australia including 80 agents specializing in the corporate I would have to say Noosa Heads in A great pool, a room bigger than you travel market. Established in 2003, the alliance between Travelscene and Queensland. We spend most of our can swing a cat in and a place where American Express leverages the global strength of the American Express Christmases there. they make you feel really special. brand for buying power. The Travelscene American Express brand is built What is one of the most memorable trips Who is one person you wish you could on respect, trust and integrity executed by local leaders with a global you have been on? sit next to on a plane? vision. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a talented state The family had magical times at the end Larry (hang on - cross that out) manager to come and join the team and drive the business for NSW. of 2006 during a fantastic tour of George Clooney...and he doesn’t have In this role you will be responsible for managing, directing and executing Europe. It was one of the best holidays to actually talk. In fact, it’s better if he the sales and marketing strategies, tactics and programmes for the ever taken. doesn’t talk at all. Travelscene American Express membership network. Along with What is one thing you can’t leave home What is one item you would like to see increasing the total travel billings, locations in force and market share of without? added to an airline menu? preferred partners and in-house businesses in order to increase the Larry...of course! More champagne! revenue and profitability of the TSAX agency network and maximise the What is the most common item you Name one place you are not hurrying revenue of Stella Travel Services Group. leave at home? back to. To be successful in this role you will need to possess the following I don’t usually leave them at home but I am not a big fan of farmstays, so there attributes: on my trip to Beijing, I had to leave my won’t be any plans to organise one of • Financial & commercial acumen. children behind. these holidays anytime soon. • Experience in a senior sales leadership role Do you have a travel tip you can provide And finally, where are you planning on • The ability to build equity into a brand and also drive sales in a our readers with? travelling to next? pressurised retail environment week to week I love to use zip-lock bags to store things After being away from my family while in • Experience in the Retail industry and / or Franchise industry in - everything is nice and tidy when my Beijing, I think I’d better stay home for a • Experience working with and managing executive relationships and smaller items are stored away. while. other external suppliers • External – establish and develop good working relationships with Win a $50 Coles Myer Gift Card Preferred Partners Travel Daily is giving away a $50 Coles Myer Gift Card. • The ability to manage and develop the sales team For your chance to win, be the first to email the correct answer • Ability to present to large groups to the below question to - [email protected]. If you are looking for an exciting and high profile role within Travelscene Kylie Gillies is first cousin to which American Express then this could be the position for you. For further Silverchair band member? information or to apply for this position please send your CV to [email protected]

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