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Hawaii, valued at almost $8,000, The carrier said passenger courtesy of Hawaiian AirlinesAirlines, numbers directly related to the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort resources sector travelling & Spa and Paul Mitchellhell. through Perth Airport has grown This fantastic prize includes return to 2.2 million in 2010/11, with ABOVE: This very lucky group of economy airfares from Sydney to Back-Roads savings further growth expected from Concorde Agency Network travel the Big Island (Kona) via Honolulu BACK-Roads Touring is offering major resource companies agents attended a famil to Phuket with Hawaiian Airlines; four-night an earlybird discount of 7.5% off planning expansion, as well as the and Bangkok recently courtesy of stay in contemporary, oceanview its four day Heart of England tour Gorgon and Wheatstone natural Travel2 and Thai Airways. accommodation complimented by now priced from $1198 when gas projects under way. a private lanai (balcony) and a Highlights of the famil included booked by 15 Dec. 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Based in Sydney, the successful candidate will have strong international and domestic consulting experience, Sabre Travel Daily is looking for an office assistant to work part time CRS knowledge and truly love sending people on their 9am-1pm five days per week. You will be assisting our team dream holiday. You must be an excellent communicator, with a range of duties including reception, banking, post, have proven customer service skills, possess the accounts receivable, coordination and other administrative professionalism and passion required to succeed in the tasks. travel industry, be adept in leading edge technology and The successful applicant will have a sound knowledge of possess great time-management skills. Microsoft Office, good verbal and written communication You will be responsible for achieving individual sales targets skills and an outgoing friendly demanour. and combined team yields and in return for your The position is based in our office in Epping, NSW. knowledge, professional skill and sales ability, we offer a great working environment, competitive salary based on Applications in writing to [email protected] rd experience and qualification, ongoing training and by Friday 23 November 2011. development, industry benefits such as educational and industry reward programs (where applicable). If this sounds like the role for you, please email your resume (in confidence) to Philippa Dudley at Travel Daily First with the news [email protected]
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World. out of planning a few days away”. opportunities to connect to the The carrier is also outfitting its He’s pictured above receiving Destinations include: Adelaide, Air France worldwide network.” Club facilities with free wi-fi. his funky new gadget from TTW’s Ballina Byron, Brisbane, Broome, The extra flights will operate Vic sales manager, Rachel Javier. Cairns, Canberra, Melbourne, with a four cabin B777-200ER Coffs Coast, Fraser Coast, Gold aircraft departing each Wed, Sat Massive Lion Air order and Mon from Singapore. BOEING is celebrating its Toy Story opens in HKG Coast, Hamilton Island, Hobart, biggest ever aircraft order today, HONG Kong Disneyland Resort with a whopping 230 737s - plus has officially opened its new “Toy an option for 150 more announced Story Land” - the first of three Melbourne by Indonesian carrier Lion Air. new themed areas that is part of the park’s expansion project. Sales and Marketing Guests will enjoy the new ‘RC Manager – Sofitel Foshan China Racer’, ‘Slinky Dog Spin’ and ‘Toy SOFITEL Luxury Hotels will open Soldier Parachute Drop’ Eastern Region a new 325 room hotel in Foshan, attractions, while Grizzly Gulch China in 2014, making it the city’s Aspen Parks is an Australian based unlisted property fund Land is set to open in 2012 and with a portfolio of holiday destinations across Australia. We tallest building at 236 metres. Mystic Point will follow in 2013. are one of Australia’s largest resort park operators with a national network of twenty-five (25) properties. Due to national expansion of our Sales and Marketing department we are seeking an experienced Sales and Marketing professional to partner with us in delivering positive outcomes for our portfolio and stakeholders. This key position EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST within our Sales and Marketing Team reports to the National Sales and Marketing Manager. 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Air Australia to Vietnam About 140 stairs are involved, AIR Australia, formerly known and groups will be accompanied as Strategic Airlines, this morning by a guide who will point out confirmed plans to operate flights landmarks as climbers enjoy between Australia and Vietnam, stunning uninterrupted views of with an application for four weekly the Gold Coast. frequencies from key Australian Participants will take home a gateways (TD breaking news). complimentary group photo, a The airline said it plans to SkyPoint Climb Cap and a special launch services by Mar next year. Climb Certificate. Day Climbs will be priced at $99 per adult and $79 per child (12 Capital/Levin 2012 deal Travel Daily recently spoke to Daniel MacPherson, who stars in Channel years and older), while Twilight THE Capital and Levin Hotels in 7’s Wild Boys, the bushranger miniseries which wraps up with a gala final Climbs during sunset cost $129 Knightsbridge, London, have episode this Sunday. MacPherson is best known for his role on per adult and $109 for children. released new package deals for Neighbours where he started in 1988, and he’s also well known as the The experience takes about 90 2012, with low season at the co-host of Dancing With the Stars. He has also featured in The Bill, City minutes, and SkyPoint Climb will Capital priced at $1395 for three Homicide and Tripping Over, and co hosted the Sydney New Year’s Eve be open every day except for nights including full English festivities in 2006-07. In 1999 MacPherson won the Most Popular New breakfast, choice of lunch, dinner Talent - Male category at the Logie Awards and was nominated for Christmas Day once it launches. Most Popular Actor in 2001 and Best Newcomer at the British National The attraction is currently under or afternoon tea and round-trip Television Awards in 2003. construction, and a spokesperson transfers from Heathrow, London for SkyPoint said it’s likely to be City or St Pancras railway station. 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