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Website: www.traveldaily.com.au | Phone: 1300 799 220 | Fax: 1300 799 221 | Email: [email protected] Page 4 Air NZ year end stats Elements of Byron pre-opening AIR New Zealand has revealed a bumper Dec, reporting consistent jumps in passenger numbers and demand across all categories. Thursday 28th Jan 2016 A 2.8% increase for short-haul pax numbers was recorded, with Cachet spreads wings domestic market demand and HONG Kong-based Cachet Hotel capacity bumped up by 5.7% and Group has announced two new 6.1% respectively, year-on-year. additions to its growing portfolio. Long-haul passenger numbers Through a co-branding deal, spiked 28.8% compared to Dec Cachet will enter the US market last year, with demand up 28.4% for the first time in an association and capacity up 26.3%. with the Westlake Village Inn. Demand on the Americas/ The 17-acre property is located UK route jumped 21.8%, with halfway between Santa Barbara capacity up 24.0% attributed and Los Angeles, with the 141- mainly to the new Houston and room hotel recently receiving a Buenos Aires routes. MORE than 200 invited guests moved to receive such positive multi-million dollar refurb. A significant gain on the Asia/ from the Byron Bay community in feedback,” said Elements of Byron It is now identified as Westlake Japan/Singapore routes was also NSW were given a sneak preview owner Peggy Flannery. Village Inn - a Cachet Hotel. observed, with demand up 41.2% of AccorHotels’ newest property, AccorHotels Pacific chief CHG has also signed its first and capacity inflated by 30.5% Elements of Byron Bay on Mon. operating officer Simon McGrath development in Asia, with the due to the new AKL-SIN route and Guests included operators of congratulated the owners on dual-branded resort project larger 787-9 aircraft in operation major Byron festivals, including delivering “such an exceptional Cachet Resort Wanfeng Valley to from Auckland to Tokyo Narita. Splendour in the Grass, the Falls world-class project that will open in Guizhou province in Oct. Festival and BluesFest, all of positively contribute to the Byron It’s comprised of the 182-room whom had the chance to tour the experience for travellers and the Cachet Resort Hotel and a 71- Avalon Fly Free deal resort to familarise themselves wider tourism economy.” room URBN hotel. BOOK on any of Avalon with the new kid on the block. Elements of Byron is a member Waterways’ new 2017 European “It is our greatest wish to of AccorHotels’ boutique EK Insta milestone or South East Asian river cruises, contribute positively to the MGallery Collection and will EMIRATES has claimed bragging and receive either free Economy Byron tourism experience, so this officially open on Mon 01 Feb. rights in terms of social media flights or a discount of up to 15%. was our chance to kick up our For more details on the hotel, scope, becoming the first airline The fly free deal runs from heels with our friends, business go to elementsofbyron.com.au. to achieve one million followers now until 05 Apr, and applies to partners and local supporters Pictured with Simon McGrath on Instagram having launched the cruises departing 01 Jan and 15 before we open to the public (left) is gm Elements of Byron account in Nov 2013. Jun, 2017. on Monday. We were all very Leon Pink with his wife Kim.

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Website: www.traveldaily.com.au | Phone: 1300 799 220 | Fax: 1300 799 221 | Email: [email protected] Page 5 No Vacancy theme Botanica info sesh Emirates ups CMB BOOKINGS are open for the GARDEN tourism specialists EMIRATES is adding a new fifth NO VACANCY Accommodation Botanica will host a series of daily service between Dubai and Industry Conference on 15 Mar. information sessions aimed at Colombo, Sri Lanka. The theme of the 2016 event is helping travel agents grow their The extra capacity will come on Thursday 28th Jan 2016 ‘White Noise’ - more HERE. businesses. line from 01 Aug using Boeing The event will be held at major 777-300ER aircraft, operating World Journeys - 12 months in Oz city centres including Brisbane, every day except Wed, adding Sydney, Melbourne and Perth another 2,520 seats on the route. NEW Zealand based across Feb and Mar. travel company World To attend, call 1300 305 202. Journeys will shortly mark Aussies skiers to NZ its first anniversary of active RECORD numbers of Australians promotion in the Australian Fiji Airways SFO tick headed to New Zealand during market, this week describing The US Dept of Transportation last year’s winter season, Tourism its debut as “very successful”. has given Fiji Airways approval to New Zealand has confirmed. Director Chris Lyons made commence services from Nadi to Holiday arrivals in Queenstown a visit to Sydney to celebrate San Francisco (TD 24 Dec). jumped 14% & participation in a the occasion and said he was FJ plans to operate the seasonal snow sport rose 15% for Jun-Sep. blown away by the take up by service from Jun-Aug & Dec-Jan. local travel agents. TAM A350 in service “We’ve been truly humbled Explorer exploration by how wonderful the TAM Airlines has inaugurated response has been from ROYAL Caribbean’s Explorer of commercial services using its first the Aussie travel trade the Seas vessel takes centre stage new Airbus A350 XWB aircraft. and are really grateful for on a TV special that airs tonight The debut flight operated from those agents that have on the Nine Network at 7:30pm. Sao Paulo/Guarulhos to Manaus. welcomed us, taken the time Former Getaway host Natalie TAM is the launch customer in to understand our value The brochure offers a selection Gruzlewski will go behind the the America’s for the A350 XWB. proposition and work with us,” of Group Journeys, Hosted scenes on the mega cruise ship. Lyons remarked. Journeys and Special Interest He said bookings from Aussie Journeys, with guests able to consultants spread the World customise the style and star- Journeys’ portfolio, “with FIT for rating of accommodation. both Japan and Canada being A brand new website has also very strong. We already have recently been unveiled - see WANT TO WORK many loyal clients”. www.worldjourneys.com.au. FOR AN AWARD WINNING World Journeys ‘World 2016’ Lyons is pictured in Sydney Tailor-Made Journeys brochure is displaying the latest World WHOLESALE TRAVEL COMPANY? now in market. Journeys brochures. AREA SALES MANAGER QLD SOUTH REGION Travel Consultant aCompetitive salary package Full Time aCompany car and allowance to spend across our travel brands Byron Bay The right candidate will be attuned to the needs of the retail leisure market and 50-55k possess the following: aMinimum 2 years of business development experience in retail, corporate or TripADeal is one of Australia’s fastest growing travel companies, currently wholesale travel seeking experienced Travel Consultants for our Concierge Booking team. aExcellent written, verbal and presentation skills Selling everything from international flights to hotel packages, tours, aAn ability to build and nurture relationships cruises and much more, the successful candidate will be a friendly team aBusiness acumen with an ability to affect change player with outstanding communication skills and a great phone manner. You’ll be extremely organised with at least three years’ recent experience Backed by an established Sales Department you will receive the resources and in a retail travel agency using Galileo and preferably Crosscheck Travel. support needed in order to succeed. Working in a dynamic fast-paced environment, the ability to prioritise, problem solve and perform under pressure will be highly regarded. Most importantly, you are a people person who prides yourself on delivering COULD THIS BE YOU? exceptional service to every single customer. Our ideal candidate will have To apply, forward your CV and covering letter to [email protected] great product knowledge and love nothing more than helping people plan with the position title in the subject line by Monday 8th February, 2016. their perfect holiday! This is a full time position based in Byron Bay.

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Website: www.traveldaily.com.au | Phone: 1300 799 220 | Fax: 1300 799 221 | Email: [email protected] Page 6 Starwood growth TripAdvisor app reijg HM China launch STARWOOD Hotels & Resorts TRIPADVISOR has today AIR Seychelles will launch a new Worldwide has achieved its fifth announced the launch of a weekly return service between consecutive year of increased Windows 10 app across desktop, Male and Beijing Capital Int’l hotel deals in North America. tablet and mobile. Airport from 02 Feb, utilising 254- Last year the company The app will be available in seat Airbus A330 aircraft. Thursday 28th Jan 2016 secured 92 new deals across the 47 markets and will feature a continent, an increase of 44% Near Me Now tool to navigate Travelport at over the previous year. travellers to nearby points of “Our strong growth in North interest using their phone’s GPS. America played a significant part “The new TripAdvisor in Starwood’s record-breaking Windows 10 app offers users a growth last year, fuelled by comprehensive resource to help notable increases across our them plan and book their trips,” brand portfolio, particularly our director of mobile partnerships, select service and our luxury TripAdvisor Rory Kenny said. brands,” the company’s president The TripAdvisor app is already of global development Simon available on iOS & Android and Turner said. has been downloaded 215 million Starwood has surpassed its times, making it the world’s most 600th hotel milestone with 42 popular travel app. new openings in 2015. “We see continued growth Park Trek discount momentum in 2016,” Turner said. BOOK a Park Trek Tarkine Wilderness Walk before 29 Feb to Design NY addition 37 new planes at EK TRAVELPORT treated its receive 20% off. customers to a day at the EMIRATES is set to add 37 new DESIGN Hotel will open its 221- The five-day walks include full Australian Open in Melbourne aircraft to its fleet worth $14.5b room 11 Howard hotel in New accommodation, all transport, last week, where they enjoyed as it expands operations in Asia. York’s SoHo district in Mar. meals and guides. watching top talent in the tennis EK will receive 21 Airbus A380 The hotel design is modelled on The tour, which takes in world from Travelport’s corporate superjumbos and 16 Boeing 777s “new-Nordic minimalism”. Tasmania’s wilderness, starts and box seats. in the year ending Mar 2017, at 11 Howard will also serve as a finishes in Launceston. Pictured above is Mark Reddy, the same time retiring 26 jets cultural hub for SoHo locals. For more info CLICK HERE. Travel Beyond; Shane Barr, The including a mix of A330s & A340s. Appointment Group; Tim Lane, The airline has 247 aircraft in Travel Beyond and Ryan Davis, operation and 257 on order. Travelport.

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Website: www.traveldaily.com.au | Phone: 1300 799 220 | Fax: 1300 799 221 | Email: [email protected] Page 7 Farmer says ‘namaste’ to AI Chongqing to BKK CHINESE carrier Chongqing Airlines has launched its first international service to Bangkok, flying thrice weekly to the Thai capital beginning early Feb. Thursday 28th Jan 2016

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WELCOME to Industry Appointments, Travel Daily’s Thursday 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]. Rydges Hotels and Resorts has announced a series of key management appointments ahead of the Feb debut of its new location in Brisbane, Rydges Fortitude Valley. Francesco Trucco will take over the role of Executive Chef, Food and Beverage Manager; Isaac Zietek as Food and ULTRAMARATHON runner Pat Opera tix sales soar Beverage Manager and Scott Levey has been appointed as the Rooms Farmer checked into Air India’s TICKET sales for Sydney’s opera Division Manager. non-stop Dreamliner service last season last year saw a 41% jump Renee Guttman will commence as Royal Carribean Cruises’ new Chief week, en route to conquering compared to the same period Information Security Officer, effective Mon. Guttman joins RCC having his cross country run from the previous year, recording formerly established information security programs for Fortune 500 Kanyakumari to Kashmir. 54,968 visitors from 125 different companies, most recently as the Vice President of Information Risk and Pictured above is Pat Farmer countries. member of the Office of CISO at Optiv. readying for his trip with Air “Opera Australia is an India’s Australian sales and CBRE Hotels has promoted Ryan McGinnity to lead the firm’s Hotels internationally-renowed opera division in Western Australia. The position will see McGinnity direct marketing manager, Marie company, so to see tourist sales CBRE Hotels’ strategic direction in the WA hotel, leisure & pub market. Anderson. on the rise is wonderful,” said He replaces industry stalwart David Kennedy. Opera Australia’s artistic director, Two key planners have been added to Virgin Hotels’ growing Hikers gon’ hike Lyndon Terracini. management team. Dan Mathewes will commence as the group’s Chief THE proportion of bushwalkers Opera Australia was listed as Financial Officer, while Thayer Thompson has been named the General and hikers has “sky-rocketed” the third busiest opera company Counsel and VP, Commercial. in the world, according to a over the last five years, with Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) has announced recent report commissioned by active Aussies planning holidays Don Welsh as its new CEO for Choose Chicago. Welsh has more than around engaging in their outdoor Bachtrack. 35-years of industry experience, having formerly held CEO positions pursuits. at both the Seattle Convention & Visitors Bureau & the Indianapolis According to latest research by Boeing boosts 737 Convention & Visitors Association. Roy Morgan, regular hikers were consistently more likely than the BOEING will boost its AS Atlanta bound Dragonair rebrand? production of 737 aircraft to 57 average Australian to nominate ALASKA Airlines will resume CATHAY Pacific Group is outdoor activities, with 81% more per month in 2019 citing “robust demand for narrow bodies”. services between Portland and planning on rebadging its regional likely to visit National Parks or Atlanta between 04 Jun-27 Aug offshoot Dragonair as ‘Cathay forests, and 135% more likely to The aircraft manufacturer has announced it will also reduce following a 20 month hiatus. Dragon’, according to South go bushwalking. Flights will operate on a daily China Morning Post which cited CLICK HERE to view full study. 777 production down to just 8.37 units per month from next year. basis, with AS utilising Boeing “sources familiar with the matter”. MEANWHILE, Boeing has Next Generation 737s. The title Dragonair was founded UA doubles mileage blamed stalls in the air cargo in 1985 by Hong Kong-based IN CELEBRATION of its 30 market as the main reason for FJ ambassador textile magnate Chow Kuang Piu. year anniversary flying between lowering its production of the It’s understood the rebranding FIJI Airways this week named would include new livery. Australia and the US, United 747-8 aircraft to 0.5 per month, rugby coach Ben Ryan as its Airlines will double the award from Sep this year. official brand ambassador. miles earned on any of its “While we remain confident Ryan has been in Fiji since 2013, Unisys renews pact services flying via Sydney or in the 747-8’s unique value- recruited to coach the country’s GLOBAL info technology firm Melbourne to LA and San Fran. proposition...we’re taking the Vodaphone Fiji 7s team. Unisys has inked a four-year deal The offer will run from 01 Feb to prudent step to further align As ambassador, Ryan will with 16 international airlines 31 May, 2016. production with current market work alongside FJ on a series of operating to and from New To register or for more requirements,” said Boeing vice initiatives to raise the profile of Zealand, to continue providing information visit united.com. chairman Ray Conner. the carrier & ties with Fiji Rugby. baggage reconciliation systems.

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Terms and conditions: Offer is subject to availability and applicable for new bookings only. Valid for bookings made before 31 March 2016 for travel 10 April to 15 September 2016. Black-out dates apply. Offer is applicable to all room and suite categories. Offer is per night twin-share in a Hayman® Lagoon Room including daily breakfast in Pacific, use of the One&Only Fitness Centre, non-motorised watersports and selected resort activities. One&Only Hayman Island reserves the right to withdraw the offer at any time. Rates are subject to change without notice. Further terms and conditions apply. Hayman® is a registered trade mark of Mulpha Hotel Pty Ltd (ACN 070 662 627) and used under licence.

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