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His departure is believed to The move will see the departure - Content for the AOT Group will Complete with a guest have been involuntary, saying he of long-time product chief Lindy now become General Manager appearance by singing superstar was “deeply disappointed to have Christian, whose position as - Wholesale Content for the Kylie Minogue, the event was also departed my role”. General Manager Global Product merged entity, with responsibility graced with the presence of His Davidson joined Mantra will no longer exist. for content loading into both Excellency Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Group in 2002 as Group General In an email obtained by Travel Calypso and Tourplan for all Airways ceo, who highlighted Manager - Sales & Marketing of Daily this week, Egglestone wholesale and inbound brands. the ongoing rapid growth of the Peppers Retreats and Resorts, confirms that Christian will leave And a newly created Director airline which is the “envy of the becoming Group GM of Peppers the company at the end of the of Land Contracting role will American carriers who continue two years later. month after more than 30 years. be appointed shortly, with all to attack us - unsuccessfully”. He was responsible for the “Lindy has been a significant three new roles reporting into As well as the Sydney launch overall management and control contributor to the New Zealand Helloworld Executive Director, and the recent debut of Los of Mantra Group’s revenue business, having held roles in Cinzia Burnes, meaning it’s Angeles, later this month QR will functions including sales, air consolidation, retail and unclear what the role of commence flights to Birmingham, marketing and distribution. wholesale,” Egglestone said. Egglestone himself will be as a with other pending new routes The shock departure comes just “In the last five years Lindy result of the restructure. including Boston and Atlanta plus days after the company reported has played a crucial role in It’s also believed other significant a doubling of New York flights. its first half results, with an 11% the creation of a centralised changes within the wholesale That’s not to mention the debut jump in profit and revenue up contracting and loading team, division could be in the wings, of services to Yerevan in Armenia 21% to $307m (TD 24 Feb). and has also been responsible with further announcements and the May launch of flights Davidson was a member of the for wholesale and cruise product expected in the coming days. from Doha to Adelaide - QR’s Mantra Executive Committee. development,” he added. fourth Australian destination. Mantra ceo Bob East declined to Other changes will see Leanne “But this is not the end... provide specific comments on the Chard, former general manager CAPA role for Pearse when I go to ITB next week I departure, telling TD this morning wholesale for the AOT Group, will be announcing another the company “continues to add CAPA Centre for Aviation has 12 destinations that we will return to the business as appointed Stephen Pearse as its properties here and abroad General Manager Wholesale operate, totalling 18 destinations and we continue to adjust our new managing director. in a twelve month period - structure and strategies to remain Pearse, well known to the unprecedented of any full service at the top of our game. 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However, Destination NSW chief executive Matt Moran, welcomed the and Matt Rutherford, VP revenue substantial benefits can be gained officer, Sandra Chipchase guests into the restaurant, whilst management and deployment, from automating offline bookings international development Cunard (Australia). to drive business performance. described the celebrations as a “milestone event on the Sydney director, David Rousham, Below is Cunard Int’l How does this happen? updated attendees on Cunard’s development director, David • Minimise consultant touch calendar”, with tens of thousands points increasing accuracy and of international, interstate and Mediterranean and world voyage Rousham with Chef Matt Moran. productivity. regional NSW visitors expected to offerings. • Simple workflows mean your attend. Pictured (from left) after consultants have more time to Mardi Gras will begin 05 Mar indulging in a delicious feast invest in your business at 7pm, with tickets from parade are: Fred Sparksman, director, • Consultants can process more viewing areas available from the Cruise Marketing Group; bookings - increase revenue Carl Frier, managing director, without increasing overheads Diamond Club and SideShow. • Automation is precise and Visit sydney.com for more info. Cruise1st; Craig Chisholm, chief repeatable - it ensures the executive officer, Ozcruising; Ken processes are consistent across Triffitt, business development clients and consultants. Sebel Kirkton Park manager, Cunard (Australia); • Reduce costs – the true beauty of THE refurbished Sebel Kirkton automating work processes is the Park will be unveiled this Apr, ability to eliminate human errors Capri Easter deal following a $2 million refresh of Tiwi Islands voyage from the system. 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St Regis Dubai suite were welcomed by Traditional Izzy Pinto, Financial Controller, Companion App will then link THE St Regis Rubai has launched Owners and were educated on Tramada – your technology the pre-selected playlists to the its signature Imperial Suite the history of the islands. partner KrisWorld IFE system. offering, which includes three The Northern Territory are The functionality is now bedrooms, a free-standing expecting 22 expedition ships this available on iOS & Android tablets bathtub and adjoining separate year, increasing to an expected 30 via the SingaporeAir tablet app, male and female dressing rooms. expedition ships in 2017. with mobile due to roll out soon. Website: www.traveldaily.com.au | Phone: 1300 799 220 | Fax: 1300 799 221 | Email: [email protected] Page 6 Qatar Airways launches Sydney in style TRAVEL agents, Kylie Minogue, movie stars, TV 150 destinations across the globe. personalities, politicians and the big end of town Travel Daily was there too, and captured these gathered at Sydney’s Dockside Pavilion for a huge exclusive photos of the movers and shakers, with celebration of Qatar Airways’ new non-stop flights lots more at facebook.com/traveldaily. Friday 4th Mar 2016 between Sydney and Doha and onwards to around
ABOVE: David Gasan, Gasan LEFT: Ram Chhabra, CVFR Travel Group; Denisa Mickova, Qatar Airways Investments; “Hungry” Jack Cowin, Adelaide; Phil and Alison Hoffmann, Phil Hoffmann Travel; and CLIA fast food baron; travel industry doyen commercial director Brett Jardine. Les Cassar AM; and John Hartigan, Destination NSW chair.
ABOVE: Qatar Airways ceo Akbar Al Baker welcomes guests to the event. LEFT: Pop music icon Kylie Minogue wowed the crowd.
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LEFT: Even the Qatar Airways cabin crew wanted to capture the special moment. Website: www.traveldaily.com.au | Phone: 1300 799 220 | Fax: 1300 799 221 | Email: [email protected] Page 7 The Tailor seals aircraft agreeement. Travel Specials ADELAIDE-BASED luxury inbound operator The Tailor has WELCOME to Travel Specials, Travel Daily’s Friday feature. If your firm Friday 4th Mar 2016 announced a joint venture with has released a travel special you’d like to make the industry aware of, air charter company Pegasus Air, send the details to [email protected]. Xu joins AAT Kings which will see it able to offer a host of new options for clients. Economy Class airfares to Dubai flying Emirates departing major hubs AAT Kings has appointed MD Drew Kluska said the JV Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane are on special from $1,498. Hannah Xu to the newly created would operate an 8-passenger Services operate on its A380 aircraft, with the travel period between 15 role of Senior Sales Manager, Pilatus PC-12 aircraft which can Mar - 10 Jun & 03 Oct - 23 Nov - www.emirates.com/au. Greater China, effective from the cruise in luxury at 30,000 feet and One Ocean Expeditions is offering complimentary charter flights beginning of this week. “land on just about any air strip in between gateways Edmonton and Ottawa for bookings from now until Xu will be based in Shanghai Australia”. 01 Apr, on sea departures to the Canadian Arctic - CLICK HERE. and work to expand product He said thanks to the aircraft’s distribution, strengthen trade Beyond Travel has announced special industry rates on selected speed and versatility, travellers partnerships and secure new departures on a range of small ship voyages through Croatia. The eight- will be able to experience a opportunities. day round trip Adriatic Classic cruise from Dubrovnik is available to agents variety of Australian highlights - for $750 + tax plus companions can travel for $895, call (02) 9080 0451. such as Sydney, Uluru, the Great Captain Cook Cruises has announced early bird savings of up to 35% off Maasai Mara prices Barrier Reef, Kangaroo Island and its Vivid cruises which allows passengers to experience Sydney’s festival THE Kenya Wildlife Service has the Barossa Valley - in a single of lights from the harbour. The trips will include dinner and drinks. Vivid announced reduced entry fees for itinerary. Sydney runs from 27 May to 18 Jun - book at captaincook.com.au. primary parks including Maasai “The Pilatus PC-12 is going to Mara, effectively immediately. transform the whole concept of Prices have been discounted to private air charter in Australia”. Visit Zurich comp winners US$70 per adult per day (from The new aircraft is now available SWISS from US$90), with other parks to for private charter, with several International bring entry fees down to as low Air Safaris to be unveiled in the Airlines and as US$60 per day. coming weeks - thetailor.com. Visit Zurich have announced Sasha Chiro from RoundAbout Travel WIN WITH TEMPO in Adelaide and Sue Pothecary from Holiday Planet in Perth as the winners of the ‘Visit Terms & conditions Terms This month Travel Daily, Tempo Holidays and Taj Hotels are giving readers the chance to win a trip from two to India, on Tempo Holiday’s 8 day Incredible Royal Escape - with Taj Hotels. The prize includes 7 nights accommodation, Zurich’ booking incentive promoted in Travel Daily in transfers and comprehensive sightseeing Oct and Nov last year. throughout, valued at up to $8,400. Chiro and Pothecary will To win, have the most correct answers and the independently fly SWISS most creative answer to the final question. Send and spend a week in Zurich your entries to [email protected] in May, complete with a companion. Q4. Tempo Holidays’ brochure advises the Taj Mahal is The winners are pictured closed on which day of the week? getting psyched for their Hint: day 5 upcoming trips.
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