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America. The Great! Agent trade famils a part Discover the most popular destinations in the USA and you could be on your way of NZ focus for Mauritius to winning your own stateside adventure! A growth of 26% in visitor arrivals, albeit from a small base, last year has prompted Air Mauritius and the country’s tourism board to draw up a plan to engage more with travel agents in New Zealand in 2017. James Blake, regional manager Australia and New Zealand with Air Mauritius says the airline will launch a new trade website in the first half of March and is also keen to James Blake get Kiwi agents on famils to the destination for the first time. Santorini:Simply Stunning Blake was in New Zealand this week, visiting wholesalers and other trade partners as well as building up strategies with GSA (general sales agent) Airline Marketing New Zealand. ‘We will be looking at getting somewhere between 12 and 24 New Zealand agents in our next financial year. ‘We had just short of 1000 New Zealanders visit Mauritius last year but we are seeing a marked increase in both arrivals and enquiries so we feel there are definite opportunities to work with the trade here. New Zealanders are looking for different destinations and Mauritius fits that description nicely.’ 0508 396 842 He says indications from the Australian market are that Continued on page 2 ECONOMY BUSINESS * * EUROPE from pp pp NZ 1303 return NZ 5503 return * The fare shown is for travel to Stockholm in low season. Fares also available to other points in Europe, visit : www.thaiairways.co.nz for more info. TRAVELinc Memo 17 February 2017 2 News Love is not making Agent trade famils a part of NZ focus for Mauritius Continued from page 1 Kiwis’ world go round Australia to connect, Virgin Australia is Mauritius… leisure travellers are split between those the codeshare partner. Africa with a di erence Kiwis may love to travel, but they tend heading just to Mauritius and those using On the African continent, Air Mauritius not to travel for love. it as a stopover to or from other parts of flies to Cape Town, Johannesburg, So shows research from House of Travel, Africa. Durban, Dara Salam, Mozambique, which reveals less than 1% of New Zealanders The airline currently flies from Perth to Nairobi and Madagascar. are choosing to holiday for romance in 2017. House of Travel marketing director Ken Mauritius twice a week and from 7 July it Air Mauritius is taking delivery of its Freer says family holidays dominated Kiwis’ will increase that to three times a week, first A350-900 in September, with the reasons for travel. with a fourth service over Christmas and second in October preluding advance ‘Out of more than 12,000 New New Years. It also flies out of Singapore orders for a further four. These will Agents wishing to express interest in a Zealanders who were opting to travel for three times a week and Hong Kong twice be added to an existing fleet of A330s, Mauritius famil should email: either romance, adventure, family or to a week. For clients travelling through A340s, A319s and ATR 700s. [email protected] relax and refresh, only 25 prioritised travel for romance – less than 1%,’ he says. The number of people travelling for Big events con rmed family was high at 72%. Product Update ‘However, time together as a family is for new centre very di erent from time together as a The New Zealand International couple. We were surprised so few Kiwi Convention Centre (NZICC) has secured couples are choosing to invest in quality bookings for two large-scale medical time together in 2017 – even ve years conferences in 2020. WIN ights to ago, travelling to reconnect as a couple The events are expected to bring 15,000 SpainSpain with Emirates was much more common than it is today.’ room nights and $11 million in economic Freer says as travel becomes more bene t for Auckland. accessible for Kiwis, particularly to The conferences are the Royal DATE: Monday, 6 March 2017 destinations traditionally considered o the Australian and New Zealand College VENUE: Grand Millennium beaten track, people are choosing to travel of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) in Mayoral Drive for adventure (13% of those involved in conjunction with the Asia-Paci c Academy the survey, much higher than those on the of Ophthalmology (APAO) and the Auckland hunt for romance). International Agency for the Prevention TIME: 5.30 – 8.00pm House of Travel wants to bring back the of Blindness (IAPB), who will hold back-to- love and is o ering new deals for couples back conferences for ve days. to Fiji, Australia and Bali to encourage Four thousand medical professionals RSVP here more Kiwis to travel for romance this year. from around the world will come to It is also o ering Kiwis the chance to Auckland for the APAO Congress, and 2000 win a trip for two to Paris ying Singapore eye care providers will attend the IAPB Airlines. General Assembly.
CALLCALL NOW NOW Query for India – speak to the best Operator in Australasia 05080508 396 396 842 842 www.exoticholidays.co.nzwww.exoticholidays.co.nz [email protected] [email protected] TRAVELinc Memo 17 February 2017 3 News Big trend? Ultra long haul ying popular The next step in the golden era of travel is ultra long haul flying, says Graham ‘Scroo’ Turner, founder and chief executive officer of Flight Centre Travel Group. ‘Qantas is starting Perth – London, obviously in part to compete with the Middle Eastern carriers,’ he says. ‘The 777-X is on the drawing board and SALES REPRESENTATIVE when that is in service we will see direct THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL services like Sydney – New York and Some of the Flight Centre delegation at Beirut Restaurant in Auckland: Dean Smith, managing Sydney – Melbourne. director – The Americas; Graham ‘Scroo’ Turner, We are seeking to add to our expanding sales team, in Auckland. ‘Carriers like Air New Zealand and founder and CEO; Melanie Waters, chief operating We are looking for a confident, motivated person to promote Qantas will really be able to take advantage o cer; Chris Galanty, managing director - UK THAI to the travel industry throughout New Zealand. of that ultra long haul aircraft and I would Turner was in Auckland this week with The role will be considered as an entry sales position, so a expect to see it around 2022 – 2025. It is other big hitters from the Flight Centre willingness to learn and co-work enthusiastically with our sales not just about distance, it’s efficiency too.’ Group. team is a pre-requisite.
Key attributes for success in the role are: Flight Centre, TAANZ ‘talking’ on awards • A minimum 18-months’ experience in the travel industry. Flight Centre remains open to competing He points out that Flight Centre does • An understanding of agency distribution systems and relationships in the National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) enter a number of awards, such as the New within it. in New Zealand, despite a current stance of Zealand Retail Awards. • Excellent and confident presentation skills to varied group sizes. not being involved, says David Coombes, His comments came when Graham ‘Scroo’ • Outstanding customer service and time management skills. managing director New Zealand. Turner, the founder and chief executive o cer • A self starter with a positive attitude, initiative and a strong He says Flight Centre remains in of Flight Centre Group, was in Auckland this work ethic. discussion with the Travel Agents week. During a media lunch Turner noted • Well-developed computer skills (Microsoft office applications) Association of New Zealand (TAANZ), which that it was important to the group that New and ideally previous usage of a GDS system. • An ability to travel – there will be occasional domestic and runs the awards. ‘Flight Centre is not a Zealand had a strong travel agency presence. international travel. member of TAANZ and taking part in the ‘That’s not only us, but our competitors • Flexibility to work hours which may include after-hours or weekends. awards before being a member is a bit cart as well because it improves the market. The • Applicants must be a Permanent Resident of New Zealand and have before the horse. But we are in dialogue.’ better we are, the better the overall market is.’ their own car and current NZ driver’s license.
For the successful applicant we offer a remuneration package including First shop in New Zealand? a base salary, 4 weeks annual leave, travel benefits, and subsidized superannuation and medical cover. Where was the rst Flight Centre retail Street (both Auckland) and the third in store in New Zealand? Christchurch. Applications should be forwarded by Monday 27th February, by email A video presented to media this But founder Graham ‘Scroo’ Turner is to the Sales Manager, Ian Peddie: [email protected] week, coinciding with the group’s 30th pretty sure the rst shop was just a little bit Applicants who applied for our other recent Sales Representative anniversary here, stated that the rst shop o Queen Street – in Vulcan Lane and called role last year need not re-apply. was in Queen Street, the second in Fort The Flight and Travel Centre. TRAVELinc Memo 17 February 2017 4 News Travelport and Air Canada sign agreement Viva o ers Travelport, a global travel commerce content and ancillaries to travel agencies, musical Latin tours platform, and Air Canada have enabling them to help their customers Jo Saunderson from Viva signed a new, long-term agreement make informed travel choices. Expeditions is excited to be running that establishes a framework for Chris Engle, Travelport’s vice her next ukulele-inspired tour in merchandising, branding, and president Americas, air commerce says October. technology collaboration between the Air Canada was an early adopter of After the success of her recent music two companies. Travelport. tour to Hawaii with a group of fellow Under the full content agreement, ‘This agreement further strengthens ukulele players and music lovers, Travelport-connected agencies in over our partnership in a manner that Saunderson will now head to Mexico 180 countries will get real-time access to promises a robust future with and Cuba, destinations well known for search, sell, and book Air Canada’s fares. expanded opportunities for Travelport their musical flair. Air Canada will also start using agency customers and their travelers The Sounds of Mexico & Cuba Tour At Emporium Hotel are, from left, Peter Carpenter, Travelport’s Rich Content and Branding to personalise their unique travel departs 7 October 2017 and is priced Planet Earth Travel; Cindy Chi, Aspire Travel Group; Vikki Bell, Supreme Tours; Netra Bashyal, (app and website software) to display its experiences on Air Canada.’ from $6976 per person twin share. Travel Corner and Veru Bakshi, Skytravel GTN agents Standard set in Queensland for ServiceIQ Brisbane’s trendy Fortitude Valley The international standard ISO was the first stop on Global Travel 9001:2015 has been awarded to ServiceIQ, Network’s famil to Queensland’s the industry training organisation (ITO) for Whitsundays this week. the service sectors of tourism, hospitality, The group of eight flew business aviation, retail, travel and museums. class on Emirates and spent the ‘This means that we have been assessed first night at the Emporium Hotel in by Telarc, an independent agency, as having Brisbane where they could explore the robust internal systems that align with dining and shopping precinct of the internationally recognised standards,’ says ‘valley.’ Dean Minchington, ServiceIQ chief executive. Yesterday they headed north on ServiceIQ conforms to ISO 9001:2015 Virgin Australia to the Whitsundays’ and is Telarc registered for the provision Blue Horizon Resort and today the of workforce development, skills standard group begins a weekend of sailing, setting, qualification development, and snorkelling and diving with Cruise arranging training across the service Whitsundays. See Tuesday’s Memo sector; as per Tertiary Education for full coverage. Commission Gazetted Coverage. www.ServiceIQ.org.nz TRAVELinc Memo 17 February 2017 5 Europe PORTUGAL Scenic is adding to its European CostSaver cruise programme, which takes in releases deals trips such as this through Portugal CostSaver, operated by Trafalgar, has released new deals on a selection of Europe tours, departing April and May this year. Savings of up to $1,194 per couple are available on holidays throughout the continent ranging from eight to 28 days. The tour prices include airport transfers, a Trafalgar-trained travel director, hotels, sightseeing in major cities, local specialists, all breakfasts and many dinners, air- conditioned vehicles, baggage handling, hotel charges and local taxes. On o er is the 13 day Splendours of Italy, departing 8 April, 2017. This takes guests from Rome to the Bay of Naples, Sorrento, MAGICAL SINTRA & LISBON Venice, Tuscany and Florence and costs • Fairytale castles & Moorish fortifications $163pp per day. of Sintra plus the ‘cork’ convent of Also on o er is the eight day England and Capuchos are highlights of an Scotland Heritage, commencing on 12 April, Deals and a view with Scenic 8 day walking tour 2017. This journey travels through London, • Feature hotels include a restored Windsor Castle, Ben Nevis, Pitlochry, York, and Scenic has discounted offers and new travels between Amsterdam and Basel in 13thC Saturnine convent Grasmere and is priced from $165pp per day. itineraries as part of its 2018 pre-release December, taking in the festive markets • Walks are on stunning coastal The 10 day Croatia and Bosnia luxury Europe river cruising programme. of Germany. This can also be extended by and forested inland trails Herzegovina is another deal, departing on One saving enables clients who book five days in Switzerland. • Ambience of Portugal’s towns and 29 April, 2017. This trip takes guests to the now the chance to pay 2017 prices on all Also new is the 15 Day Imperial Russia, villages with authentic restaurants and delicious seafood Balkans, Zagreb, Dubrovnik and Split and is 2018 departures. Also, solo travellers can which travels from Moscow to Volograd priced from $171pp per day. save 50% off the single supplement on (Stalingrad) and stops at a few lesser- • Cycling option available Tours through Italy are $163 selected departures of 11 days or more. known ports, including Kostroma and a day with CostSaver Those who pay for a journey in full Saratov. CLICK HERE before 31 May this year will secure an Aleisha Fittler, executive general additional $600 off per couple when manager, says cabins are limited for Ph 09 486 7473 booking cruises of 11 days or longer, and the 2018 Europe season, and Scenic [email protected] $300 off per couple for cruises of 10 days anticipates it will sell out. or less. ‘Pre-registration was strong this year so Additionally, this season sees the we encourage agents to book their clients launch of two new itineraries. One is the now to guarantee their preferred travel 12 Day Rhine Christmas Markets, which dates and choice of suite,’ says Fittler. Over 120 European destinations ... now that’s Wunderbar! TRAVELinc Memo 17 February 2017 6 Europe – Americas Bolivian entry Seeing Lisbon and Sintra by foot Lisbon and Sintra, close to Portugal’s the itinerary starts in the ‘swish, charming requirements main airport, is the country’s most coastal village of Cascais’ - a short train ride The Bolivian authorities have visited region. from Lisbon and where Portugal’s most introduced a new regulation regarding Not surprisingly, Lisbon is the starting expensive real estate can be found. yellow fever, advises World Journeys. point for a number of tours including ‘Walkers cross a white sandy beach to Effective 2 March this year, if A Walker’s World’s most popular enter Sintra National Park where beautiful travellers have visited any South Portuguese walk, Lisbon & Sintra eight forest trails lead to Sintra’s stunning American country (except Chile or day self-guided tour. palaces and manor house. The terrain is Uruguay) prior to entering Bolivia, A Walker’s World director Jill Grant says hilly with the steepest climb being up to the 11thC Moorish Castle to walk on the Tom Wardell, Adventure World; Karen McCardle, they must hold a Yellow Fever Canuckiwi; Helen Dobbs, Holland Clarke & vaccination certificate or a letter of original fortifications, a heady experience Beatson; Corey Marshall, Canuckiwi; Wayne Mitcham (Brand USA) exemption, as this may be asked for by with stunning vistas,’ says Grant. officials on arrival. Accommodation on the tour features Adventure World’s World Journeys director Chris Lyons a restored Saturnine convent plus a says most Kiwi travellers enter Bolivia hotel in the heart of Sintra village and LA prize winner overlooking Sintra Palace. from Peru, therefore this will affect a Helen Dobbs from Holland Clarke & The cost is from $1784 share twin, large number of travellers. Beatson in Christchurch was the lucky which also includes a multi entrance winner of two return ights to Los Angeles www.worldjourneys.co.nz/ pass to Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle, at Adventure World’s USA roadshow last destinations/south-america/ Capuchin Convent, and Montserrate Palace bolivia/ week, thanks to American Airlines. in Sintra. Tours operate year round. www.adventureworld.com Pena Palace, Sintra [email protected] Madrid’s got Pride for world event Warner Bros. Madrid will host the largest The festival includes music, ups promotions global event for the LGBT dance, performing arts, plastic Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood community, World Pride 2017, arts, literature, sport competitions, has appointed Asia Pacific Travel later this year. lectures, children’s activities and Marketing Services (APTMS) to represent Madrid Pride is already one of more. it in Australia and New Zealand. the city’s best known festivals, The hub of World Pride 2017 APTMS will from 1 March implement open to the LGBT community will be the capital’s famous LGBT a sales and marketing plan to assist as well as anyone who wants district, Chueca, and the event will with promotions that will be spread to hit the streets to celebrate, spill out onto the main streets of Madrid will be the host city for World Pride 2017 throughout the travel trade industry. demonstrate and demand diversity. Madrid. It kicks o with an opening ceremony ‘Australia and New Zealand are Attendance grows each year – roughly on 22 June and the main event, the Pride The World Pride event will be one aspect strategic development markets, and 1.5 million people gathered in the capital Parade, will take place on 1 July, before the highlighted at the Spain Product Update we look forward to working with in the 2016 edition to take part in this big closing ceremony the next day. being held at the Grand Millennium in APTMS to grow visitation to our celebration, which has become a major This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Auckland on 6 March from 5.30pm to 8pm. attraction in Los Angeles,’ says studio event for the entire city. rst Gay Pride demonstrations in Spain. To register click here. director of marketing Gary Soloff. TRAVELinc Memo 17 February 2017 7 Paci c Islands A pearler Special at Seabreeze Resort in Samoa New face at Seabreeze Resort in Samoa is giving for families guests who stay five nights one three South Sea Cruises Jesse Wynne is sales The Pearl Resort & Spa, Fiji has an course dinner for two with a bottle of and marketing co- all-inclusive family package for sale wine plus complimentary return airport ordinator at South Sea until 30 April, and for travel until transfers for two and one 30 minute Cruises, working with 31 March 2018. massage per room per stay. marketing manager The package is for three nights in Guests are also invited to have ‘Seabreeze Carl Amos and based guaranteed interconnecting rooms Sundowners’, poolside at Paulini’s Bar Seabreeze Resort has introduced in the New Zealand in the new four-star hotel block. every afternoon at 4pm (excluding Friday, deals available through wholesalers office in Auckland. Dining inclusions are for two adults Fia Fia Culture Night) where they can enjoy Wynne joined South Jesse Wynne and two children – buffet breakfast, a complimentary glass of sparkling wine, include a la carte breakfast daily, nightly Sea Cruises late last one-course lunch and either a beer or soft drink and some hors d’oeurves. turndown service, complimentary mini bar year and comes from an insurance two-course or buffet dinner daily The special is valid for all bookings replenished daily, use of new smart phones background, most recently with Zurich (valid at Riviera, Pacific Bar & Grill made by 20 March 2017, for travel from during guests’ stay, complimentary food Insurance and before that, QBE. or The Deli restaurants), unlimited now to 31 March 2017 and again from platter in room for arrivals after 9pm and As reported in yesterday’s One soft drink and free daily dessert for 1 November 2017 to 20 December 2017. before 7am and complimentary use of glass Minute Memo, South Sea Cruises has the kids. If travelling in high season 1 April 2017 to bottom kayaks and snorkelling equipment. just launched a new island day retreat A daily activity programme for the 31 October 2017 guests receive all of the These bonuses are valued at $1640 per in Fiji – Malamala Beach Club. It will kids is also included, as is the use of above minus the transfers. stay in low season and $1375 per stay in welcome its first guests in mid-2017. all non-motorised watersports. Both the high and low season offers also high season. Prices start at F$547.20 per night in two Premium Garden View The directors of Tanna lived in remote rooms. The package is available Explore the set of Vanuatu’s lm debut Vanuatu for seven months through wholesalers. Vanuatu Tourism Board, Omniche 30 minute aromatherapy massage, and one Holidays and White Grass Ocean Resort are night pre and post at Coconut Palms Resort in o ering a special Tanna deal to mark the a Superior Orchid Room. success of the country’s rst feature movie. The ight leaves from Brisbane and is The special o er, costing A$2199 per available for travel from 5 May to 25 June, person twin share, celebrates Tanna, which 2017, and 4 August to 25 August, 2017. has been nominated for Best Foreign Alternatively, guests can travel from Sydney Language Film at the Academy Awards. for A$2249 per person from 3 May to 28 June, someone in another tribe to form an alliance. The package includes Air Vanuatu return 2017, and 2 August to 31 August, 2017. Terms The directors Bentley Dean and Martin economy ights, airport transfers, ve and conditions apply. Butler spent seven months living in the nights B&B in an Ocean View room at White The lm Tanna is based on a true story about remote tribe in the village of Yakel. While there, Grass Ocean Resort, Yakel village visit, forbidden love, where a woman and a man the duo worked closely with the ni-Vanuatu volcano safari, black magic tour and kava (grandson of the chief) fall in love, but cannot people to ensure the story was captured Premium Ocean View Room at the Pearl Resort & Spa, Fiji tasting, Louniel Beach and waterfall safari, be together as the woman is promised to and told in a respectful and accurate way. Jet Park Need to hire a venue? Our conference centre is state of the art! AIRPORT HOTEL T. +64 9 256 2190 [email protected] www.jetpark.co.nz & CONFERENCE CENTRE
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www.stockgiant.net TRAVELinc Memo 17 February 2017 9 NewsNew Zealand New tourism Family day to discover Mount Hutt Big days for The Discover Mt Hutt family open day appointments will be on 4 March 2017. inbounders Hamilton & Waikato Tourism It celebrates Mt Hutt’s second award Registrations are now open for the (HWT) has two new directors with for best New Zealand Ski Resort, at the inbound sector to attend the 2017 RTONZ the appointment of Malcolm Phillipps same time helping Canterbury charity (Regional Tourism Organisations of New and Karleen Turner-Puriri to the HWT Māia Health Foundation raise funds Zealand)-Inbound Trade Event. board. Both are Waikato-based. for a future-proofed rooftop helipad at The event will be held on Tuesday 4 and Turner-Puriri, with Waikato and Ngāti Christchurch Hospital. Wednesday 5 April 2017 at the Heritage Hotel in Auckland. There are 27 Regional Maniapoto affiliations, is a business Sightseers, walkers and bikers (with Mt Hutt’s family day Tourism Organisations (RTO’s) participating development analyst with particular their bikes) will get a ride up Mt Hutt’s will be on 4 March and they’ll meet with inbound experience in the Māori economy and massive six-seater chairlift to the summit where, weather permitting, they will from the air, Christchurch Helicopters will managers during one-on-one individual tourism, business transformation and appointments. entrepreneurship. She holds a Bachelor get views of the Southern Alps and be operating scenic flights. Canterbury Plains. They will then be able The charge is $20 per person or $40 for Both days are exactly the same, so of E-commerce and post-graduate inbound senior sta , product managers diploma in management studies and is to descend back on the chairlift or walk a family. The admission price includes or bike down from the summit. free travel on the chairlift all day. Eftpos and decision-makers are invited to attend completing her MBA. the day most convenient for them. There will be a giant slip & slide set up will be available. The road opens at 9am Phillipps, who runs his own strategic This event is hosted by the RTO’s and is a for kids near the Magic Carpet Learners with the Summit 6 chair lift running from marketing consultancy, has more than free event for the inbound attendees. 20 years marketing experience, including area, a BBQ run by the Lions, plus other 10am – 4pm. Methven Travel will be as chief marketing officer at 2degrees. He refreshments, as well as live music. For running a bus service and bookings are To register click here. has a background in communications, those who fancy watching the proceedings essential; 0800 684 888. media and digital environments and has held various governance roles. Crowdfunding New Cambridge accommodation He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Kelly Rd Cambridge Lodge is on track accommodation choice at Kelly Rd Administration, is a member of the NZ for edible park to open in April 2017, adding 22 rooms and will be set in a safe, sheltered Institute of Directors and a Fellow of the The Ōtākaro Orchard has launched a new to the accommodation inventory in courtyard. Located on Great New Zealand Chartered Institute of Marketing. crowdfunding campaign with the hope of Cambridge. The region continues to scenic touring routes ‘the Thermal raising $2 million to construct a fruit/veg/ experience high demand, especially over Explorer Highway’ Kelly Rd is near the herb community park, cafe and local food special event and high season periods. Avantidrome, St Peter’s School Cambridge, information centre in Christchurch. As part of the Waipa Home of Te Awa Cycleway and Te Awa Retirement The rst stage of construction (building Champions, Kelly Rd Cambridge Lodge Village (under construction). It is within the edible park) will soon commence. This will celebrate the Waipa’s walking distance of Cambridge Township. park will feature a heritage orchard and distinguishable high performance Each room will have a super king bed, multiple herb and vegetable beds, as well culture - particularly in equestrian, cycling kitchenettes and reflect a story of its own. as space for educational workshops and an and rowing, as well as many others. Guests will have access to cycle wash amphitheatre for public gatherings One and two bedroom suites and down and storage facilities and on-site Malcolm Phillipps Karleen Turner-Puriri and events. studio apartments will make up the free parking. TRAVELinc Memo 17 February 2017 10 Cruising Sailing the Uniworld’s SS Catherine Investigation on Med’s coast Emerald Princess SeaDream Yacht Club’s SeaDream A spokesperson from Princess Cruises II will this April sail the entire western has advised that the Emerald Princess is Mediterranean coast from one of fully operational and continuing sailing the oldest cities in the world, Malaga from Sydney as scheduled following the in Spain’s south, to Monaco in the tragedy on 9 February where a worker Mediterranean’s far north. died while onboard. After leaving Malaga, with history The ship was docked at Port Chalmers dating back some 2800 years, SeaDream near Dunedin when the incident occured. II will take eight nights from 28 April Uniworld addresses trends The spokesperson has thanked the New calling into port cities such as Cartagena, Zealand authorities and Port Chalmers and Valencia and Barcelona in Spain, Collioure Uniworld Boutique River Cruise wave of offerings. Uniworld provides solo Dunedin communities for their care and and Sanary-sur-Mer in France, and the Collection is addressing four key travellers with a variety of all-inclusive consideration following the tragedy. French Riviera’s glamorous Saint-Tropez ‘The cruise line has focused on caring for trends in its 2017 – 2018 programme itineraries that venture everywhere from and Nice before sailing into Monaco’s the crew member’s family and at the time - multigenerational travel, solo travel, Europe’s major cities, to the smaller, less casino capital of Monte Carlo. of the accident, it expressed its gratitude wellness travel and a younger, adventure- travelled villages. Carrying a maximum of 112 guests to guests on the cruise for their patience served by 95 crew, the mega-motor-cruiser’s seeking generation of river cruisers. Wellness travel has had a big impact and understanding, and especially the prices for the eight nights begin from ‘The nature of the travel industry is one over the years. Uniworld offers onboard crew for continuing to provide care and US$4287pp twin share including award that is constantly evolving,’ says Ellen yoga and other exercise classes and a service as they came to terms with the winning cuisine, selected wines, spirits and Bettridge, president and chief executive Travelling Lite menu of healthy culinary loss of a much respected colleague,’ says bar drinks, power and sail water-sports, golf officer of Uniworld. options plus a guided Go Active onshore the spokesperson. simulator, tness centre, port charges and In 2016, Uniworld increased the programme. The Transport Accident Investigation taxes, and even sta and crew gratuities. number of multigenerational family According to a recent study, travellers Commission is currently conducting www.seadream.com departures from five to 13, including aged 18-35 are not only interested in an investigation to discover the itineraries for arts and crafts lovers, river cruising but also respond more circumstances of the incident. SeaDream in Monte Carlo active families, thrill seekers, foodies and strongly than generation X and baby A spokesperson from the Commission history buffs. boomers to most of the attributes of river says the investigation is expected to take Uniworld’s Generations programme cruising, including the convenience of 12-18 months and that the process will includes activities like hiking, cooking docking in the heart of a city and ship be done carefully to ensure the truth classes and language lessons, as well as amenities like onboard entertainment is discovered. The ndings will then be a visit to the BMW factory in Regensburg, and dining. examined to help prevent this sort of white-water rafting, biking to Monet’s Uniworld has announced U BY accident from happening again in the future. garden at Giverny and a culinary UNIWORLD – a brand for adventure The Bermuda authorities, where the ship treasure hunt. seekers 18-40 years old – set to launch sales is registered, have been informed of the A trend to solo travel has caught the in March 2017 and begin sailings early 2018. investigation. eye of the industry and sparked a new uniworld.com
THE ONLY AIRLINE OFFERING CHILDREN’S FARES BETWEEN AUCKLAND & PORT VILA TRAVELinc Memo 17 February 2017 11 NewsAfrica – Australia New GC food and wine tours New Mercure Gold Coast Food and Wine Tours is a put the Gold Coast on the map as a foodie for NSW new business that provides walking tours destination, with food tourism one of Tamworth’s newest four and a half-star of the Burleigh Heads, Broadbeach and our fastest growing markets,’ says hotel, Mercure Tamworth, was opened Surfers Paradise. Inglis-Turner. recently by Barnaby Joyce, the Deputy Prime Accredited tour guide and business On tours people can explore ‘hidden Minister of Australia. owner Karen Inglis-Turner recently gems’ and foodie secrets within the The three-storey, 52-room hotel will be launched the company to cater for the region and meet the bakers, baristas and operated by Wests Entertainment Group in growing interest in the region’s food brewers behind the service. partnership with AccorHotels. Poke in to and wine. www.goldcoastfoodandwinetours. Barnaby Joyce says, ‘This $12 million ‘High quality dining experiences have com.au investment recognises the opportunity Gira e Manor Tamworth o ers as a regional city and creates World Journeys says interest in Gira e 35 local jobs, as well as a brand new hotel for Manor (Nairobi, Kenya) has been growing, LEGO Land at Dreamworld Australia’s country music capital.’ requiring clients to book early, as this small, The hotel is located within the League boutique property has just ten rooms. The first official LEGO Store in Olympic-sized swimming pools and is Club’s precinct on Phillip Street, which o ers The Manor is on 12 acres of private land Australia and the biggest in the home to a two by three metre LEGO food and beverage outlets, entertainment within 140 acres of forest. During breakfast Southern Hemisphere has joined mosaic, stations for kids to make their venues, a stadium as well as gaming and and dinner the resident herd of Rothschild Dreamworld in the Gold Coast. own minifigures, and the LEGO ‘Pick a conferencing facilities. gira es sometimes poke their long necks into Ten life-size Stormtroopers and Brick’ wall. the windows in the hope of a treat, before a seven-foot Hulk stand in front of The new stand-alone precinct also retreating back to their forest sanctuary. the shop, and 20 ‘brick specialist’ features a Jelly Belly store and The Therefore sticking around for breakfast employees are there to assist kids with Park Patisserie & Grill, which will open is advised, otherwise clients may miss this customising their own LEGO set. this month and can be accessed via the incredible gira e interaction. The shop has enough LEGO to fill two theme park and externally. World Journeys’ eight day Fly Around Kenya safari features a stay at Gira e Manor, or it can be added into any East African itinerary. Partnership displays ANZAC history CLICK HERE for details. The Australian Outback Spectacular show The show’s general manager Shane has a new partnership with the Australian Phillips says this partnership will add Stockman’s Hall of Fame (a memorial) and authenticity to the guests’ experiences. the Outback Heritage Centre in Longreach, ‘The pieces in the WW1 Centenary Museum Queensland. have been put together especially for us by This o cial friendship has allowed a WW1 curator David Marcel and feature a combination Centenary Museum attraction to be added of objects, images and open displays following Advertise your job vacancy in The Memo. Two insertions qualify for a FREE listing on our website and facebook page. to the Australian Outback Spectacular, the fascinating and courageous journey of our providing guests with greater insight into ANZACs. It is a touching military tribute that is Contact Cherie on 027 540 3300 or the ANZAC journey. not to be missed.’ [email protected]
Great service. Great people. CLICK HERE TEL AVIV FROM 26 MARCH 2017 Great fares. TRAVELinc Memo 17 February 2017 12 Asia Into the foothills Macao rises to the challenge of bustling tourism industry The foothills of the majestic Macao is embracing its booming The Parisian – one of many new Fifth Hotel Tower opens this year. This hotels cropping up in Macao Annapurna mountain range, selected as tourism industry with new attractions hotel comes after the 2015 launch of its one of the must see tourist destinations and improved infrastructure to sister resort, Studio City. by the local tourism entrepreneurs, is complement a growing number of hotels, To meet tourist demand on the street, being promoted by Exotic Holidays. shops and eateries. pedi-cabs numbers will be increased Rahul Sharma, managing director Visitor numbers to the Portuguese and positioned in key locations to of Exotic, says foothill experiences enclave last year rose to 31 million. The provide holidaymakers with more free offer panoramic views of dozens of number of New Zealanders visiting 20-minute rides. the Great Himalayan Range, with Macao grew by 1.2% in 2016 to 13,572. Meanwhile, the historic Taipa village different trek routes including the Macao also last year welcomed the has undergone a festive treatment with Pokhare Bagar-Ghar- Ghorepani, opening of Cotai hotel-resorts The the addition of new restaurants and Ghandruk - Ghorepani and Nagi - Parisian and the Wynn Palace, which indoor and outdoor art galleries and Ghorepani. boosted hotel room numbers to more than super rich – is also timetabled to open street performances. The Ghorepani Pun hill trek is an 37,600 – an increase of 13.9% on 2015. this year. The hotel, designed by New And construction continues on the ideal trek for a short trip to the lower The number will be further boosted in York architect Peter Marino, will have above-ground multimillion-dollar Light elevations of the Annapurna region. mid-2017 with the opening of the five- 200 multi-level luxury suites with a blend Rapid Transit light rail system which will This trek leads guests to lush valleys, star MGM Cotai. This development will of 17th-century French Renaissance and ultimately link the major holiday resorts. cascading waterfalls, dense forest and bring an additional 1400 guest rooms Baroque décor. This link, spanning 35.6km, is set to open colorful villages. and suites to the destination. Another 780 guest rooms, suites and in two years time. The key highlight of this trek is the trip The ‘seven-star’ THE 13 – a $1.3 billion top-storey villas will be added to the www.visitmacao.com.au to Poon Hill. Sunrise from Poon Hill is property neighbouring Coloane for the Cotai Strip when the City of Dreams’ www.macaotourism.gov.mo one of the most amazing experiences as clients can take in the incredible panoramic view of the Annapurna Explore the Silk Route with A&K By the beach range Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna Abercrombie & Kent is offering two Ancient Trade Routes of Central Asia Berjaya Langkawi Resort reopened (8091m), Fishtail (6997m), and hosted journeys across the Silk Routes of Hosted Group Journey, priced from The Beach Restaurant this month Annapurna South, Himchuli, and more. western China and Central Asia – a path A$11,995 per person. after extensive renovations. Exotic’s Nepal holiday starts from that has connected the Mediterranean Uzbekistani guide Victoriya Yalanskaya Perched on the beach, the restaurant $1977. and China for 2000 years. will host this trip, taking guests around is open-air and features Indian and CLICK HERE for details. First is the 10 day Ancient Silk Road Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, as well as western dishes. A bar has been added Hosted Group Journey with A&K’s the ancient cities of Samarkand, Bukhara to the new restaurant as well. Trekking in the Australian managing director Sujata and Khiva. Annapurna Foothills Raman. This trip is priced from A$10,995 The trips run from 6 to 16 May, 2017, The Beach Restaurant reopened this month per person, with a maximum of 18 guests, 16 to 30 September, 2017, and 7 to and runs from 3 to 12 September, 2017. 21 October, 2017. Travellers leave Beijing to start the Travellers can save A$1000 each when trip in Dunhuang, visiting the ancient they combine A&K’s Ancient Silk Road cities of Urumqi, Turfan and Kashga Hosted Journey and its Ancient Trade along the way. Routes of Central Asia Hosted Journey Also on offer is A&K’s 15 day The on the 30 September, 2017 departure. TRAVELinc Memo 17 February 2017 13 Asia
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Penny Henderson and Liz Anderson of Sundowners Overland… the increase in interest from New Zealand consumers has been marked On the Silk Rd with Sundowners Overland Agents urged to ‘overcome the fear’ and sell overland experiences The amount of consumers who say ‘I visits five UNESCO World Heritage didn’t know we could do that’ convinces sites, travels through remote deserts and Penny Henderson, who represents crosses three countries – Turkmenistan, Sundowners Overland and Tucan Travel Uzbekistan and Iran. in New Zealand, that many agents are Henderson is convinced that many SPONSORS still hesitant to promote and sell niche agents don’t promote these trips enough, adventure experiences. often to their detriment. ‘The increase in Henderson and Sundowners Overland interest has been marked and people are KEY DATES Melbourne-based general manager Liz looking at solid expenditure for some of Anderson were constantly busy at Flight these journeys.’ Self Centre’s Travel Expo in Auckland over She says the trips tend to appeal Nominations the weekend, often with 14 or 15 people to people of many age groups and 27 March–7 April listening in at once. demographics, from mature, experienced Ticket Sales ‘People see the things like the Trans travellers seeking something truly 24 April Voting Mongolian and Trans Siberian train different to young adventurers. 8–19 May (2 journeys and say that it’s always been on ‘For young clientele wanting to get to weeks) their bucket list but they had no idea how London, this is well worth considering. Finalists to do it,’ says Henderson. From Beijing to Moscow costs about Public Judging Anderson adds that the legendary $2000, and that covers accommodation, 31 July–3 August Silk Road itinerary, 16 days travelling transport and tour guides in the visited Auckland Event a family of brands from Tashkent to Tehran, is probably cities. They are buying their own food, 30 September generating the most enquiries of all at but they are paying local prices, not the moment. It utilises two private trains, tour prices.’ TRAVELinc Memo 17 February 2017 14 News MYSTERY PERSON Accor scores big with rugby league contract AccorHotels has been named the Official Accommodation Partner of the Rugby League World Cup 2017 (RLWC2017) taking place in Australia, Amid the spirituality and incense smoke, the famil group gather at the Tao Temple at Lukong (from left): Mann Travel’s Santosh Kumar; Sid Sharma from China Airlines; YOU Travel’s Susan McAtear; Victoria Vital, Planet Earth New Zealand and Papua New Guinea Travel; Daniel Bloom eld, Target Travel; Fine Travel’s Irene Field; Nigel Seidelin, First Travel Group; Amy Maas; from 27 October to 2 December, 2017. Stephanie Worsop; YOU Travel’s Gina McCarthy; House of Travel’s Andrew Phillips and Elleysen Tan from Elite Travel This partnership means AccorHotels (Pullman, Novotel, Mercure and ibis) Taiwan tourism buddies up with Kiwi trade will accommodate teams, officials It’s a mystery A 14-strong famil hit Taiwan yesterday It comes on the back of a similar agent/media and tournament organisers in every morning, leaving a China Airlines’ ight at famil held in September last year. China Airlines Who is this mystery person on the Australian and New Zealand host city. Taoyuan International Airport in Taipei to account manager Sid Sharma says positive In addition, this deal extends to left, photographed at the Momentum boardYour a personal colourful magazine bus for Taichung. feedback fromYour that personal trip promotedmagazine the two twice a week twice a week the Women’s Rugby League World Hub opening in South Auckland last The 90-minute ride MEMOto Rainbow Village was organisations to invite more KiwisMEMO back this year. week, hob-knobbing with the Prime the rst stop on a six day itinerary, which will Andrew Phillips from House of Travel Cup in Sydney from 16 to 26 Minister Bill English. take in the 2017 Taiwan Lantern Festival in Whangarei is on this week’s trip. As a rst-timer November, with the final in Brisbane If you recognise this person, and Yunlin, Formosan Aboricinal Cultural Village to Taiwan, he says he’s on the hunt for attractions on 2 December, 2017. we have a funny idea that he works and a boat ride on Sun Moon Lake. that will be a particular pull for New Zealanders. RLWC2017 games will be held in with an airline, send his name to The trip, organised by the airline in ‘In 16 years in the industry, I can count on Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, conjunction with the Taiwan Tourism Bureau, one hand the number of people I have sent to Hamilton, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, [email protected]. Your personal magazine Your personal magazine Remember to put Mystery Person in is inlinetwice a withweek moves by the destination to Taipei so I am lookingtwice forward a week to seeing what Darwin, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney be considered an up and coming tourism it has to o er as a fresh transit pointMEMO option for the subject line. 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