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The cash bonus is in addition to “We are excited about the exposure to travel agents, and some wholesalers, around the credit card the regular 10% commission for chargeback recourse, which is being pushed by the airline Administrators. move, as it will ensure all our twin share or sole occupancy. clients are benefitting from the I noted the article in the national newspapers about this yesterday. most comprehensive, efficient There is little that a travel agent can do about stopping the chargeback and best-value technology Cambodia bus scams if the customer proceeds, however, banks will only provide the chargeback once, so if you are caught up in this mess make sure you are available,” the firm said. DFAT is warning travellers to be talking to the bank in advance to ensure that you can minimise your own TravelEdge previously had an 11 wary of “opportunistic crime” in exposure. year partnership with Sabre as its Cambodia, including the more What is important to establish is if the ticket was issued, have the preferred GDS. common practise of travellers funds been passed on to Air Australia and how was the ticket paid for. having items taken from their Unfortunately, all this will take some time to be worked out as with stored luggage compartments on any mess, but in the end I do fear that many agents will get once again Ski NZ - OnePassNZ buses, especially between Phnom caught up holding the baby and the bathwater at the same time without NEW Zealand’s eight top ski Penh and Siem Reap. the bath. field operators have united to The Administrator has issued a frequently asked questions sheet, offer an interchangeable pass which has been posted on the home page at www.afta.com.au and as that can access 2,230 hectares of oneworld fare update more information becomes available we will continue to pass this on. lift-serviced terrain in the nation. QANTAS is advising that new For those agents that are IATA agents, I know that BSP link has been The OnePassNZ will access ski slightly higher fare levels will be suspended for Air Australia and this will again take some time to get areas in Cardrona Alpine Resort, introduced for the oneworld Visit sorted out, so please make sure that you continue as normal with your Treble Cone, Snowpark, Snowfarm, North America Fares for sales and settlements to IATA as any adjustments will be treated as a default. The Ohau, Mt Dobson, Roundhill and marketing on 01 Apr 2012. last thing anyone wants is to compound the problem. Porters Ski Area, and it can also Also effective immediately, the The situation will be closely monitored and I will make sure that be loaded with snow dollars to cancellation and change fees have whatever AFTA can do to assist, will be done. use on ski gear rentals & lessons. risen from US$100 to US$150. Thank you to the many that have sent me emails about particular examples and problems, this has all assisted greatly in understanding the many challenges ahead of SALES us all in relation to this collapse. EXECUTIVE Busy Jan for Brisbane Kirra Hols CHC focus BRISBANE Airport achieved its KIRRA Holidays is drumming up JAL is seeking candidates for the position of SALES EXECUTIVE for its city strongest int’l passenger growth business for earthquake ravaged office at 22 Market Street, Sydney. for the 2011/12 financial year in Christchurch with a range of The role includes: Jan, with over 400,000 travellers initiatives launched to lure visitors • Communication and promotion of the JAL product to agents • Presentation of the JAL product at travel shows/expos passing through the Qld hub. back to the New Zealand city. • Implementation of sales promotion & advertising strategies Int’l arrivals were up 5.7%, The tour operator says its 2012 • Management of existing corporate clients driven by the Asian market, while Ski brochure promotes the winter • New business development domestic arrivals grew a healthy resorts of Methven and Mt Hutt; • Organisation of overseas educational tours. 12.1% - the first time in around 4 it’s pushing ‘Discover Coach Tour’ We are seeking a sales professional capable of maintaining and years domestic numbers have in partnership with Tourism New development business relationships with agents and corporate accounts. reached double-digit growth. 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Inclusions: 2 nights accommodation in a Standard Room at your choice of either Desert Gardens Hotel or Sails in the Desert Hotel Full buffet breakfast daily Return Ayers Rock Airport transfers Complimentary use of the resort shuttle
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* Conditions apply, accommodation subject to availability at time of booking. Valid for new bookings and travel until 31 March 2012. Offer valid for bona fide travel industry employees. A minimum 2 night stay per room applies, on early check out the regular Industry Rate will be charged. Rate is based on 2 adults sharing a room and includes full buffet breakfast daily. Children 12 years and under stay free when using existing bedding. Normal child menu pricing applies. Extra person rate applies for a rollaway bed. Quote INDUSTRYSALE at time of booking. All prices are quoted in Australian dollars, inclusive of GST. Payments can be made via EFTPOS, cheque, direct electronic funds transfer or credit card. Credit card transactions incur a 1% surcharge. Fees apply to accommodation cancelled inside 72 hours of travel date. Your booking acknowledges that you have read and accepted the Voyages General Booking Terms & Conditions and Conditions of Carriage. Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia Pty Ltd ABN 82 146 482 591.