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WELCOME to Accommodation Updates, Travel Daily’s Wednesday feature. If your property has undergone some recent changes you would like to make the industry aware of, send a brief description to [email protected]. Tune Hotels has again expanded in the Philippines and will open the Tune Hotel Makati in Manila on 17 Jul. The 213-room TRAVELWORLD Hunter Travel $6,000 was raised. property will offer 148 double rooms, 63 Group recently supported the It is understood none of the twins and 2 special needs rooms and is “Chicks with Sticks” charity golf monies raised will be going toward located in the business, shopping and day at Merewether Golf Course the golf course divot repair bill, entertainment district. on the NSW Central Coast. while any dreams by the team of The Shinta Mani Siem Reap, in Angkor Wat The day was full of laughs, from joining the professional golf Cambodia is due to open this week. The struggles in figuring out how to circuit have been curtailed for now. upscale deluxe boutique property showcases reverse the golf cart, to numerous Pictured above, from left, is and embraces contemporary Khmer design air swings - although a champagne “Team Funbags”, a humourous and traditional Khmer culture. The 39-room breakfast may be to blame for that. name for the Travelworld team, property, located within the shadows of The day was all for two very consisting of Rita DiRenzo and Angkor Wat, offers dining and spa facilities serious and important causes, Alex Neale-Fraisse from just steps from the peaceful waterfront and within walking distance to those being the Hunter Breast Travelworld Hunter Travel Group markets, restaurants & artisans of the local township. Cancer Foundation and the alongside Brigette Landy and Swissotel Hotels and Resorts is about to Westpac Rescue Helicopter Camille Williams of Forsythes launch its Swissotel Makkah hotel in Saudi Service, for which a combined Recruitment. Arabia on 01 Jul. The property, the largest in Saudi Arabia, will offer 1,487 rooms and suites boasting views of the Grand Mosque and the EXPERIENCED Holy Kaaba, and will mark the group’s first venture into the Middle East. Guests will be TRAVEL CONSULTANT REQUIRED able to enjoy a wide variety of global culinary pleasures and a multi- functional state-of-the-art business centre. Trendsetter Travel & Cruise Centre, with stores in DXB boom continues Crowne ARU pact both Lane Cove and Longueville, is looking for an PASSENGER traffic at Dubai Int’l CROWNE Plaza has reaffirmed experienced consultant to join our busy Lane Cove Airport exceeded the 4.5m mark its sponsorship deal with the office. for the fourth consecutive month Australian Rugby Union and the in Apr, posting a 7.8% improvement, Qantas Wallabies, extending its Ideally you will have broad competence in all areas the airport has reported. official hotel partnership with the of travel and cruise sales experience will be highly Emirates’ new services to Rio De team until the end of 2013. regarded. You should be self-motivated, and able to Janeiro contributed heavily to a work both independently and as a team member. near doubling of pax movements Velocity millionaire to South America for the year-to- Honesty, reliability and a commitment to delivering MELBOURNIAN Adam Temple date, with the region showing a excellent customer service are essential attributes was the lucky winner of a recent 92.7% year-on-year growth result. as is a focus on your personal profit delivery within Europcar promo, winning 1 million the agency. Velocity frequent-flyer points. QR tax rise Temple was quick off the mark Our store is only 2 years old, spacious and QANTAS is advising agents of an with his winnings, promptly comfortable, and located within the vibrant heart increase of the Canberra QR tax booking a Fijian holiday for himself, of Lane Cove. The right consultant can look forward to $17.36 for sales from 06 Jun his wife and two daughters. to excellent working conditions, a good salary and and travel on or after 01 Jul. bonus scheme, 5 days educational leave plus an MR takes up Amadeus educational contribution annually, and more. Skytrans QLD guide NEWLY launched Mongolian REGIONAL Qld airline Skytrans Airlines has signed a technology Trendsetter Travel & Cruise Centre is an award has released a new Destinations agreement with Amadeus, winning agency and invites suitable applicants to Guide showcasing holiday options providing its fares, schedule & email in confidence to adrienne@trendsettertravel. within the state. availability through the GDS. com.au or call 9428 5900. The brochure features a host of The full-service domestic and packages to six country and two int’l carrier will also utilise the Trendsetter       city regions, including special Amadeus e-Retail system to power events such as the Mt Isa rodeo. ticket sales through its website.

Website: www.traveldaily.com.au | Phone: 1300 799 220 | Fax: 1300 799 221 | Email: [email protected] Page 5 Wednesday 30th May 2012 Saudia into SkyTeam Ezee pact with Viator SAUDI Arabian Airlines has this INDIAN travel search site week rebranded to Saudia after Ezeego1.com has announced a 4RAVEL$AILY officially joining the SkyTeam partnership with sightseeing and (KTUVYKVJVJGPGYU alliance yesterday, becoming the shore excursion site Viator. group’s first Middle-Eastern carrier. Under the deal, Ezeego’s will The move adds SV’s Arabian incorporate Viator’s tour offerings network to the 926 destinations into its web platform to introduce served by alliance members. individual tour products instead of its regular integrated tours. Viator plans to use the tie-up to RJ European fares boost its tour offerings in the ROYAL Jordanian Airlines has Indian and Australian markets. launched fares to 22 European MEANWHILE, former Viator destinations from Australia priced boss Rod Cuthbert has been hired from $1,955 ex Sydney, flying by multi-modal site Rome2Rio to with oneworld partners via act as its interim ceo, as the site Bangkok or Hong Kong & Amman. secures $450,000 in investment TravelManagers unlock India Full details on 1300 855 057. to stimulate further growth.

ABOVE: These TravelManagers The group, pictured above with WIN A HOLIDAY TO HAWAII were recently treated to an India’s iconic palace behind them, May 1st is Lei Day in Hawai‘i, a day that honours island culture, insider’s tour of India, allowing consisted of, back row, Naomi the Aloha spirit and the Hawaiian tradition of friendliness. It also the group to view the destination Liss, Maree Oxford, Jill Wilkinson, marks the start of summer in Hawai‘i, the perfect time to visit! in a unique light to ensure they Diane Craig & escort Mushir Khan. Travel Daily left as experts on the subcontinent. Front row: Anita Thomas, Total To celebrate the spirit of this Hawaiian holiday, is giving one lucky reader and their partner the chance to win a A key highlight was a visit to a Holiday Options; Tracy Cosgriff & fantastic five-night holiday to Hawai‘i courtesy of Hawai’i marble factory to learn about the Lovely Perez, Adventure Destination. Tourism, Hawaiian Airlines and Trump International Hotel. secrets of Taj Mahal calligraphy. This amazing prize includes two return economy airfares to The group also saw traditional Metro Sabre switch Indian architecture and enjoyed a Honolulu from Sydney with Hawaiian Airlines and five nights METRO Hotels has reported a accommodation in a Deluxe One Bedroom Suite at Trump meal at the Chunda Palace where jump in bookings of more than International Hotel. they were greeted by the Prince 70% following a recent decision Travel Daily of Chunda and the Maharaja. Each day will ask a Hawai‘i-related question – just to list its rates and availability read the issue and email us your answer. At the end of the month with the Sabre GDS network. the subscriber with the most correct entries and the most TAA excellence gongs The group has also announced creative response to the final question will win this fantastic MEDIA personality Deborah the turnaround time for rates to Hawaii holiday. Hutton will MC the Tourism be loaded has been slashed from Email your answers to: [email protected] Accom Awards in Sydney on 26 Jul. over a week to just one day. Over a hundred finalists are nominated for a variety of Specials on Silversea Q.22: Which prestigious awards, with the full UP TO US$1,500 in onboard Hawaiian Island is list available at bit.ly/ahaaward. credit is available to guests the best for Whale booking voyages on Silversea’s Supplier Silver Wind or Silver Shadow ships Watching? Updates on the 18-day Greek Isles or 27-day Alaskan voyages. Hint! Visit www.hawaiitourism.com.au/traveltrade WELCOME to Supplier All-inclusive cruise only packages Updates, Travel Daily’s new start at $7,436ppts, if booked by Click here for more information regular feature. 30 Jun - phone 1300 306 872. Agents can now access the latest special deals and Hot Onsen spring deal promotions being offered JAPAN Airlines has launched its JAL Onsen Mile program, a tie-up by suppliers, simply by allowing members to earn points CLICKING HERE. through a range of Japanese hot Supplier enquiries for notices: springs and pamper treatments [email protected] available through Onsen Hotels.

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Online Product Executive Market leaders in online bookings Sandra’s Top Job Air, Hotel & packaged products Salary to $65K Special Interest Co-ordinate marketing briefs, ensuring competitive pricing Consultant - Sydney right across the product range. Knowledge of airfares via Sabre highly regarded, mid office systems skills a bonus. Selling Soft Adventure Travel Sandra Chiles Call or email Ben Carnegie for more details Earn up to $50K + super Full or part-time considered, Mon-Frid Team Leader - Online System Support Does the Galapagos Islands, Gorillas in Rwanda Sydney CBD based role and the spiritual experience in Bhutan ring bells? Extensive GDS knowledge is essential Discover how adventure travel can be done with Salary to $65K inc OTE style by selling fantastic travel products that attract Lead an established customer support team that trouble- the more sophisticated traveller. shoots technical issues for online and home based travel agents. Strong management skills will be required. This boutique soft adventure agency has a dedicated Call or email Ben Carnegie for more details team helping both agents and direct clients. The role could be full time or split into 2 part-time roles Account Manager - Travel Technology eg. 3 days each. Innovative Global Company Sydney CBD, state of the art offices Experience selling Sth America, Antartica & Arctic, Salary to $95K inc OTE West Africa and Asian destinations plus airfares & The time is now to join one of the world’s leaders in Travel ticketing knowlege is essential. Attention to detail Technology. Work with a company that is connected to almost plus the ability to upsell is required for this role. all the major players in every market you can imagine! Call or email Ben Carnegie for more details Call or email Sandra Chiles for more details

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Corporate Groups Flights Coordinator Corporate Travel Consultants Sydney - Up to $65K + Super - Ref 2011 Sydney - Packages Up To $70K - Ref 1546 Want a new challenge in your travel career? An experienced travel URGENT OPPORTUNITIES - We have a number of roles across Sydney’s industry professional is needed with solid experience in dealing with CBD & suburbs within leading travel management companies & group travel. This is a fantastic opportunity to step away from repetitive niche independents. If you are an passionate & experienced travel reservations into an exciting and diverse position. A competitive salary professional with an international or corporate travel background, is available depending on experience and the chance to work with a then we want to speak with you. Each opportunity offers something stable, secure and growing corporate company where your efforts are unique and different, so you’ll be spoilt for choice when deciding recognised with realistic career progression. which opportunity would be the right career step for you. For more information call Cliff on (02) 9113 7272 For more information call Cliff on (02) 9113 7272 or email [email protected] or email [email protected]

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