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Sydney shows off NSW extends leasing code Today’s issue of TD SYDNEY has put on a show for Travel Daily today has six THE NSW Government has to assist some travel agency Qantas’ centenary, lighting up the pages of news including our today announced an extension of businesses, along with a two-year Harbour Bridge in Sydney like a PUZZLE page. birthday cake for the airline. the National Cabinet Mandatory payroll tax cut and a permanent The showpiece was completed Code of Conduct for small increase in the payroll tax with illuminated candles that business commercial leasing, threshold to $1.2 million. Welcome, travellers were blown out by a Qantas 787 with landlords who provide rent The tourism sector will also WELCOME to Country is set to as it did a low-level flyover at reductions through to 28 Mar welcome a NSW Budget plan launch as the first not-for-profit 1,500 feet (TD yesterday). 2021 to eligible retail tenants able for $500 million in Out & About online marketplace for indigenous More than 1,300 LED tubes, 126 to access land tax relief. digital vouchers, giving $100 to tourism experiences. LED fixtures and 38 searchlights The measure is expected each New South Wales resident Set up to empower Aboriginal were lit up for the occasion - view to spend on eating out and and Torres Strait Islander tourism a video of the big moment HERE. VA no longer listed entertainment activities. operators and communities to MEANWHILE AFTA has also Australia has finally create sustainable economic and VIRGIN welcomed small business support passed into private ownership, wellbeing outcomes, Welcome EY to fly to Israel programs in South Australia with all of its shares this morning to Country already has nearly 90 offering grants of up to $10,000 - ETIHAD Airways has announced transferred to US private equity bookable experiences attached, for more details see page four. a new route to Israel, flying daily firm Bain Capital. including indigenous art, cultural to Tel Aviv from 28 Mar 2021. The Deed of Company performances & talks, food The launch of the flights follows Arrangement, which was Wait a mo-ment gatherings, all-terrain vehicles, the Israel–United Arab Emirates negotiated by Bain with the THE Travel Industry Hub will scuba diving and more. normalisation agreement, and airline’s administrators Deloitte, be pausing a “mo-ment” on a Welcome to Country will launch the signing of the Abraham also becomes effective today and men’s health webinar this Thu, 02 Dec with a free virtual event Accords in Washington on 15 Sep. Virgin Australia Holdings Limited International Men’s Day. directed by indigenous actor and EY has now become the will be removed from the Official Travel entrepreneur Walter board member Rhonda Roberts. first Gulf carrier to operate List of the Australian Securities Nand will host the session. Visit www.welcometocountry. commercial flights to/from TLV. Exchange at 4pm AEDT. Sign up by CLICKING HERE. com for more details.

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Travel Daily e [email protected] t 1300 799 220 w www.traveldaily.com.au page 1 Tuesday 17th November 2020 Jetstar aviation sale Great Ocean spend JETSTAR and Tourism Australia Asia Pacific aviation unites THE Victorian Govt has injected have teamed up to launch the THREE major aviation lobby critically important in limiting $44.1m into improving visitor Return for Free airfare sale, which groups have joined forces to urge health risks and supporting a facilities along the Great Ocean will see 400,000 return trips governments in the APAC region timely recovery of int’l air travel. Road, including the extension of discounted across 51 domestic to implement more strategic “The air transport sector, the Great Ocean Road Coastal routes, leading in at just $65pp. measures when it comes to the which accounts for 3.1% of Trail from Fairhaven to Grey River. The sale kicks off today at 3pm aviation sector and curbing the Asia Pacific GDP and supports (AEDT) and will run until 11.59pm spread of COVID-19. nearly 50 million jobs, urgently Cara covers more (AEDT) Thu 19 Nov, with valid The Association of Asia Pacific needs regional coordination travel periods from Feb onwards. Airlines (AAPA), the International mechanisms to overcome the COVER-MORE has appointed Air Transport Association unprecedented damage to the Cara Morton to be its new Global Bunnik rolls it back (IATA) and Airports Council travel and tourism sectors, CEO, where she will oversee the International Asia-Pacific (ACI including the widespread loss of company’s reach in all markets, BUNNIK Tours has launched its Asia-Pacific) have signed a joint livelihoods” the groups argue. including the Asia Pacific. The Places We’ll Go campaign, declaration calling for a more Morton has been made which will see travellers able to “targeted, balanced, transparent Tourism NZ interim permanent after been appointed book from a range of 2022 small and flexible” approach to air interim CEO back in Jun (TD 04 group trips at 2020 prices. travel, citing measures such as Chief Executive Jun), and prior to that she was Highlights include a 27-day “prolonged border closures” TOURISM New Zealand has the company’s Group Chief Spain, Portugal & Morocco as counterproductive to the appointed Rene de Monchy as its Operating Officer. journey from $11,795pp, and a recovery of the industry. interim Chief Executive Officer, “Since taking on the role of 23-day Southern Italy, Sicily and The trio of industry bodies officially replacing the outgoing interim CEO, Cara has quickly Malta trip from $10,995pp. stated they are collectively Stephen England-Hall (TD 29 Oct) demonstrated bold and All adventures have committed to preventing the from 11 Jan. courageous leadership, steering incorporated health protocols spread of the virus through De Monchy is currently the and navigating the business in developed in consultation with “globally accepted and mutually company’s Commercial Director exceptionally challenging times,” the WTTC and CATO. recognised COVID-19 testing and has been with Tourism New said parent group Zurich Regional For more info, CLICK HERE. protocols”, which they claim are Zealand for the last five years. CEO, Asia Pacific Jack Howell. 2022 SUPER EARLYBIRDS EUROPE RIVER CRUISING Rhine, Main & Danube, France and Portugal Rivers

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LAST week, AFTA CEO Darren we are most pleased Rudd met with the majority by the recent of the National’s leadership announcement team in parliament, from the South as well as a Australian considerable Government, who will portion of provide a second the Shadow cash grant for small Cabinet and businesses in South key members Australia that of the Liberal continue to be Party. impacted by COVID-19 and this Additionally, Darren both met includes travel agents. and spoke with, on numerous The announcement was made FEDERAL Minister for Finance, milestone as we join two new occasions, key government last Mon 09 Nov as part of the Trade, Tourism and Investment openings in Australia this year,” agencies that are working on the South Australia State Budget Simon Birmingham was on said the hotel’s General Manager modelling to inform government 2020-21 and following our hand to cut the ribbon to the Sarah Goldfinch. so that they can make a decision ongoing dialogue with office of recently relaunched Crowne Plaza Upon cutting the ribbon, as to whether to provide a travel the Hon Steven Marshall MP, Adelaide yesterday. Minister Birmingham hailed the sector financial support package. Premier for South Australia. The 329-room property, housed hotelier for pushing ahead with The week’s meetings included Applications for the $10,000 within Adelaide’s tallest building, the project during a difficult in-depth discussions, and a cash grant have opened and we features transformed lobby and chapter in the country’s history. working lunch with the Deputy encourage all SA members to public spaces, with all rooms “A big congratulations on your Prime Minister, the Hon Michael APPLY before the closing date benefiting from floor-to-ceiling official opening, it’s a wonderful McCormack MP. of 14 Dec. Additionally, for the windows, Chromecast streaming step forward but it’s a real Darren also met with the Hon first time, theGovernment has capabilities, plush bedding and testament to your own resilience David Littleproud MP, Deputy introduced a $3,000 cash grant espresso pod machines. and courage during the course Leader of the National Party and for eligible businesses that do Amenities at the new hotel of this year, you have managed Pat Conaghan MP, member for not employ staff, including include a rooftop heated infinity to adapt to the ever changing Cowper NSW. sole traders and partnerships, pool with city views and a 24- plans and re-invent and innovate Pat has been instrumental in operating from a commercial hour fully-equipped gym. in terms of the market segments championing the cause of travel premises and suffering financial Conferences and events are that you’re targeting and be in a agents across the National Party, hardship as a result of the also a big focus for Crowne Plaza position to be able to celebrate the Conservative Party and pandemic. Adelaide, offering companies today,” he said. through the media. AFTA has also produced a 450m² of flexible events space. Pictured: Sarah Goldfinch, Furthermore, we continue to short survey for South Australian “It is a new era for the Crowne Simon Birmingham and owner of work constructively with the members related to the cash Plaza brand with all new design the Crowne Plaza Adelaide Theo state & territory governments grant and we ask that you innovations, and quite the Samaras celebrate the moment. to secure funding support and complete this HERE. INTRODUCING THE Free ferry rides SYD blasts airlines SEAROAD Ferries has SYDNEY Airport’s GM of TRAVEL DAILY TRAINING announced it will allocate $1 Aviation, Rob Wood, has accused ACADEMY ‘HUB’ million worth of free tickets Qantas and Virgin Australia of to Victorians as a reward for stockpiling slots at the aviation diligently adhering to strict hub, potentially stifling the Your one-stop home for restrictions during lockdown. recovery of the travel sector. travel industry training. To say thanks, the company is In a submission to the ACCC, More modules added across 2020 asking the state’s residents to Wood said slots at the airport and 2021. take a free trip to a seaside town were in short supply, and that such as Queenscliff or Sorrento the two carriers were hanging between 23 Nov and 31 Jul. on to them with no intention, or Register HERE for free tickets. current ability, to utilise them. Travel Daily e [email protected] t 1300 799 220 w www.traveldaily.com.au page 4 Unscramble HOW many words can you make out of these nine letters? Every word needs to include the centre letter, have four letters or more and not be a proper noun or a plural. You can only use each letter once.

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THIS stadium is colloquially stadium is located, and also known as the bird’s nest due to involved consulting with a artist its design, however that isn’t its from the same nation. official name. The outside of the stadium, The stadium cost US$428 million with its seemingly random steel to build and was constructed by a frame, was designed so that the Swiss architecture firm. supports for a retractable roof The design of the building was could be easily hidden, although created by studying ceramics the roof was never actually built. WE’RE sure that most people effects of monopoly in simple from the country where the Do you know where this is? can recall an argument they’ve terms, but it wasn’t until 1935 had over the game Monopoly, when the Parker Brothers sold but it’s time to put those the very similar Monopoly that feelings of resentment aside and the game gained popularity. Pub quiz embrace your inner property Today, Monopoly is one of the 1. Lufthansa’s primary hub is at which airport? mogul with Play Monopoly Day most popular board games played on Thu 19 Nov. around the world. 2. Is Christianity or Islam the more observed religion in The game originated in 1903, If board games make you see Lebanon? when anti-monopolist Elizabeth red, you can also celebrate 3. Mauritius is an island nation located in which Ocean? Magie createing the game, called Baklava Day today (17 Nov), Landlord’s Game, to explain the 4. What was the port of registry for the Titanic? or else indulge your caffeine single tax theory of Henry George. addiction with Espresso Day on 5. The Catskill Mountains region in New York is famous for The game demonstrates the Mon 23 Nov. being a hotbed for what style of entertainment? 6. What airline pioneered the first airport lounge? ANSWERS 16 NOV 7. The Parritjima Festival takes place in which Australian town? Whose flag is this: Iran 8. How many boroughs are there in London a) 32 b) 38 c) 43 9. Griffith Observatory offers fabulous views of which city? 10. What is the most populous city in Texas?

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Tuesday 17th November 2020 Asiana acquired Aussie arrivals up KOREAN Air, backed by parent JUST over 12,300 Australian group Hanjin KAL, has announced citizens arrived on our shores plans to purchase fellow South from overseas during the month Korean airline Asiana Airlines for of Oct, a 47.8% increase on the ₩1.8 trillion (A$2.22 billion). previous month, the latest data Korean Air said it would provide from the Australian Bureau of the struggling Asiana Airlines Statistics suggests. with a significant initial cash Of the total 24,700 arrivals for TOURISM and Events called Off the Rails Ale. investment in order to secure its the month, the largest non- Queensland (TEQ) CEO Leanne Representatives from Visit viable operation for the rest of Australian group were Kiwis, Coddington (pictured right) was Sunshine Coast, Destination the year, with the motivation for representing 9.9% of all arrivals, accompanied by a band of key Gympie Region, Tourism Noosa, the move attributed to a need while more than one in 10 of all Queensland tourism officials on Fraser Coast Tourism and Events, to stabilise the broader aviation inbound travellers arrived on the Sunshine Coast this week, as Gympie Regional Council all sector in South Korea. temporary visas. they showed their support for joined the TEQ chief for the “Given the crisis the airline The same report showed that an the embattled region and learned important tourism event. industry is currently facing, it is estimated 47,000 departures took more about its many tourist unavoidable to restructure the place in Oct, with 11,900 being attractions. entire market, including Korean Australian citizens. Part of the fact-finding mission MONEY Air, Asiana Airlines, the low Compared with the previous saw Coddington jump aboard cost carriers such as Jin Air,” a month, total departures were Gympie’s iconic Mary Valley WELCOME to Money, TD’s Tue feature on what the Australian spokesperson for Korean Air said. down by 5.6%. Rattler, a not-for-profit historic rail experience that chugs its dollar is doing. way through the many sites AU$1 = US$0.731 of the Mary Valley such as the Amamoor State Forest. THE Australian dollar rose by a Highlights on board the train solid margin overnight following a second positive result from ©Tourism Australia ©Tourism trip included culinary delights supplied by celebrity chef Matt a COVID-19 vaccine trial this month, which also boosted Golinski, who designed a menu markets across the world. to compliment a new craft beer Drug company Moderna launched by local brewer Graham announced its vaccine tests had Kidd, a brewsky appropriately been 94.5% effective, adding to the optimism created by Pfizer, which revealed a 90% success ASEAN ticks bubble rate in its trials recently. LEADERS from 10 ASEAN Wholesale rates this morning. countries have agreed in principle US $0.731 to create a Southeast Asia-wide UK £0.554 travel bubble in the future. NZ $1.059 The plan was formally Euro €0.617 Keep your clients inspired discussed during regional summit Japan ¥76.51 meetings held late last week, Thailand ß22.08 with keep dreaming... with Indonesian President Joko China ¥4.811 South Africa 11.209 A weekly e-magazine with destination Widodo confirming the intention, suggesting the bubble could be Canada $0.965 features, puzzles and more. up and running by Q1 2021. Crude oil US$42.78

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