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CMYK Suits: Joyce/Tesh MDL: 14 Apr Crystalbrook eyes NZ AN EXPANSION to New Marketing Katie Malone told Zealand is “high on the agenda” TD at the Australian Tourism for Crystalbrook Collection, on the Exchange in Perth last week. back of rapid growth in Australia The company is also set to since the brand launched in 2017. announce the appointment of Monday 15th April 2019 The company currently has two a Director of Development and hotels open in Australia, Little Director of Acquisitions this week. Albion in Sydney and Riley in “We’re hitting that next stage Daydream Island is back Cairns, with a combined total of of maturity and putting more 350 room keys and is planning to structure in place,” Malone said. grow to 2,000 room keys by 2022. New Cairns properties, Bailey and Flynn, are set to open in Sep Cover-More policy and Apr respectively, followed by TRAVEL insurance provider, Kingsley in Newcastle in Oct 2020. Cover-More, today announced Another development in Port more than 57,000 Australians Douglas is also proposed at have used its Cancel-For-Any- Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, Reason policy since its launch 12 but a construction date has not months ago. yet been confirmed. The policy has provided “We are big believers in protection for travel investment and growth,” cancellations, medical expenses, Crystalbrook Group Director of lost, stolen or damaged luggage.

DAYDREAM Island (pictured) has today welcomed its first guests back to the resort. Located in the Whitsundays, Daydream Island spans 1km long with coral and sand The ENTIRE world could be yours! beaches lined by palm trees, The island also offers a INSIDE SALES – RESERVATION TEAM MEMBERS WANTED a tropical rainforest and its own Australia’s fastest growing specialist travel wholesaler, Entire Travel Group, is Living Reef and Underwater revitalised pool landscape with looking for smart and passionate professionals to join our team of sales specialists. views across the Whitsundays, Observatory (inset right). We operate an outstanding portfolio of nine leading wholesale brands focused on The resort features 277 rooms coral beaches, gym facilities, destinations across Europe, North America and the Pacific and Indian oceans. Two things and suites with views of either access to non-motorised water set us apart: expertise and technology. activities and will launch a Our travel agent sales support team members all visit the destinations they represent, the tropical gardens, pool or out allowing them to gain an unrivalled depth of local knowledge and first-hand experience. to the ocean. refurbished outdoor cinema Our team also use Australia’s leading wholesale reservation system, enabling streamlined Pictured below left is the overlooking Sunset beach in Jun. bookings and pleasant customer interactions. below is the Infinity’s If you are someone who enjoys the sense of fulfilment and pride that comes from being a Superior King room. Pictured genuine destination expert - and you want to be part of a fun and ambitious team - then we Daydream Island features three Blue Matcha and White Chocolate may have a role for you. cheesecake. new restaurants and three fresh Here’s what we’re looking for: bars including Infinity, the resort’s For more information on the • Excellent time management skills premium dining offering with an property, CLICK HERE. • Someone who can work under pressure and juggle multiple tasks Asian fusion menu. • An ability to work towards and exceed kpi’s The resort is also home to Tonic, • A minimum 12 months experience in the travel industry. a speciality gin bar. And here’s what the job would entail: • Liaising with suppliers and travel agents • Booking international travel packages, flights, accommodation and land based products • Offering outstanding service to all customers • Maximising sales opportunities by listening intently to your client and thinking outside the square

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Monday 15th April 2019 SeaLink Travel Group - Discover Australia 2019/20 SeaLink Travel Group has realesed its new Discover Australia 2019/20 brochure. The new 32-page SnowHotel success brochure features SeaLink Travel Groups suite of brands and experiences across New South Wales, Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia, Western Australia and for the first time Tasmania. Some new offerings include Captain Cook Cruises six-course Gold Lunch cruises on Sydney Harbour and its first “premium-end” charter and private Super Yacht, “AUSPRO”. Also, Fraser Island in Queensland have added four new packages to its itineraries including Holiday like a Royal, three-day Cool Dingo Tour, three-day Fraser Island Remote Experience and a three-day Self Drive Package. Crooked Compass - Small Group Tours 2019/20 Crooked Compass has released its new 2019-2020 brochure which features a selection of small group tours to Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Latin SCANDINAVIAN and Polar Bentours have “resounding America and Oceania. The program highlights Specialist Bentours last week success” with SnowHotel on include a women’s only 11-day Remarkable presented an Appreciation Award the Kirkenes SnowHotel Arctic Rwanda tour, the seven-day Ambunti Crocodile to team SnowHotel Kirkenes for Snowfun’ four-day tour. Festival in Papua New Guinea, along with the supporting the Bentours brand. After a morning training archaeological delights on the eight-day Land of session with the team, Bentours the Phoenicians tour to Lebanon. presented Anne Koivisto, Sales & Marketing Manager SnowHotel MEL pax decrease Czech interest rise Kirkenes the award. MORE than three million pax THE number of Australians Pictured are Rhea Daniels, Jesse passed through Melbourne visiting regional areas in the Biddle, Rebecca Stokes, Charley Airport in Mar, 2.1% down Czech Republic rose 13% in 2018, O’Neil, Sarah Field, Shanthini on figures during Mar 2018, according to Czech Tourism Board AFL Puvi, Eliza Gale, Anne Koivisto, according to the MEL passenger CEO Jan Herget. Sales and Marketing Manager, performance Mar 2019 report. “The Czech Republic...offers R4 winner SnowHotel Kirkenes; Marina Last month 895,162 people flew fantastic value for money, a Amato, Samuel Manga and internationally from the facility, year-round modest climate, Congratulations Marcus Dunn. 2.4% less than the same time numerous UNESCO sites, national LISA DUNN last year, while domestic travel parks, wineries and breweries, Brand USA record dropped by 1.9%. more than 200 castles and with from Andy’s World Travel The decrease of pax traffic was English widely spoken, it makes DESTINATION marketing attributed to the Easter holiday it a very attractive destination Lisa is the top point scorer organisation for the United period shifting from late Mar in for all Australian travel markets,” for Round 4 of Travel States, Brand USA, has revealed 2018 to mid-Apr 2019, coupled Herget said. Daily’s AFL footy tipping a study by Oxford Economics with a later school holiday period. competition. She’s won shows its marketing efforts are Despite the decrease in pax Crystal on sale $100 travel credit courtesy “generating a high return on volumes, the airport’s financial of Expedia. investment and driving significant year-to-date figures were up CRYSTAL Cruises has opened incremental international compared to the same time last reservations for its 2022 world visitation and spend”. year, with around 28.5 million cruise called Myths, Marvels & The report also states that people flying through Melbourne, Monuments: A Cultural Mosaic. Brand USA has driven strong a rise of 2.1% on the previous Sailing aboard Crystal Serenity, results over the past six years, financial year-to-date figures. Crystal Cruises’ 27th annual including record results in world cruise offers multiple Fiscal Year 2018 (FY2018) for Comedy at Norfolk embarkation and disembarkation Travel Daily AFL tipping international visitor spending, tax options of 86 to 116 nights in competition is sponsored by revenues generated, and total THE Melbourne International lengh in Los Angeles, Miami and Emirates, with the top tipper for the economic impact. Comedy Festival Roadshow is Monte Carlo, all including the season winning flights to Europe. Highlights in the FY2018 (01 bound for Norfolk Island in Aug. full world cruise benefits and Oct 2017-30 Sep 2018) include The comedians from Australia, incentives for guests. 13 million int’l visitors to the USA New Zealand and beyond will join The 2022 world cruise is also who spent US$4.1b on travel and in the fun on 02-05 Aug. available for booking in eight fare receipts with US carriers, and CLICK HERE to see holiday segments of 13 to 19 nights. generated US$8.9 billion in total packages or HERE for entry-only CLICK HERE for more NSW permit LTPS/19/31793 / ACT permit TP 19/02664 economic impact. ticket purchases. information. Travel Daily e [email protected] t 1300 799 220 w www.traveldaily.com.au page 6 ‘MTA - 2019 and Beyond’ series MTA – Mobile Travel Agents’ recent ‘MTA - 2019 and Beyond’ forums were a great opportunity for MTA Advisors to get together and be updated on the latest company developments, training opportunities and innovations now being rolled out. Monday 15th April 2019 More than 350 advisors and suppliers joined with MTA management at the forums in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth. Each event included an opportunity for the advisors to be updated by suppliers at supplier trade events held at each venue, with 45 of MTA’s approved suppliers taking part in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne and 22 in Perth.

CHARLIE Trevena - Rocky Mountaineer, Dana Wilson, Maria Lombardi and Sharelle Walker enjoying MTA BDM Amber Smith, Cei Creighton, Kate Narracott, Jodi Dalton and dinner at the Perth forum held at The Crown. Tracey Olsen, Bedsonline, catching up over a wine at the Brisbane forum. JULIA Campbell with MTA CEO Don Beattie, being presented her certificate for being one of two inaugural ‘MTA Certified Travel Professionals’, to have completed MTA’s inhouse accreditation program, MTA Professional Plus. SUSAN Salmon, Jamie PAULINE Haldane, Jodie Everett Gibbons, Rachel Cleary and Deb Johnston at the supplier and Marina Vera at the trade show in Perth. supplier trade show at The W in Brisbane.

TARA Morgan, Deb Duncan, Rosemary Metcalf, MTA BDM Clare Kearns, Lynne Wells, Elizabeth Keller and Clare Johnstone having a laugh at the Melbourne forum held at IHG The Rialto. MTA BDM Amber Smith, Nadia Murphy, Bettiann Gain, Sue Basedow enjoying a relaxing dinner at The W in Brisbane.

SARAH Fenton with MTA CEO Don Beattie being presented her certificate in Sydney, as one of two BELINDA Millar, Olivia FORTY-FIVE suppliers ENJOYING the Sydney Forum, inaugural ‘MTA Certified Johnson and Belinda Paul at joined in the trade show held at The Langham, are Tamara Travel Professionals’. the Melbourne forum. at The W Brisbane. Buongiorno and Julie Evans.

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Monday 15th April 2019 AA MAX update A&K solo China deal AMERICAN Airlines has ABERCROMBIE & Kent announced it will extend its (A&K) is offering solo travellers cancellations of flights on its a 50% discount on the single fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft supplement on select 2019 through to 19 Aug. departures of its China & Cancellations will impact 115 Yangtzee Small Group Journey. flights per day. The 13-day trip starts in Beijing and conditions Terms and includes a cruise on board all- This month Acacia Africa and Travel Daily balcony Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer are teaming up to give two agents a 14-day through the Three Gorges. Southern African Magic open age Small Group The departures are: 14 Jun, 28 Safari. You can also take a friend for 50% off Jun, 12 Jul, 02 Aug, 16 Aug and the tour price. 30 Aug. Visit www.acacia-africa.com for your chance to win a trip to Africa. To win, answer each question correctly and have the most creative NRL Rovos 30% off final answer. Send your entries to [email protected] GREAT Train Journeys is offering 11. YES or NO – Does Acacia have a blog? R5 winner 30% discounts on selected Rovos Hint: CLICK HERE Rail itineraries up until 31 Dec, to Congratulations mark its 30th anniversary. Agents will be able pass the TrekAmerica deal Scenic sculptures VICKY savings on to clients travelling AGENTS can secure savings of SCENIC World in the Blue WOOLNOUGH on a range of tours including the up to 30% on TrekAmerica and Mountains has opened an from Travel Beyond four-day Victoria Falls Journey, for Grand American Adventures (GAA) exhibition of works by local itineraries booked by 26 Apr. and international artists called Group 01 Oct to 31 Dec departures. Trek and GAA are offering a 10% Sculpture at Scenic World. Vicky is the top point discount on top of their Easter sale Now in its eighth year, the scorer for Round 5 of Travel Kingfisher’s refresh to agents who quote “trade10” exhibition will run until 12 May Daily’s NRL footy tipping FRASER Island’s Kingfisher Bay when making bookings online, and features 25 works from 27 competition. She’s won Resort is undergoing a renovation over the phone or by email, for artists, along with a program of $100 travel credit courtesy backed by the capital investment trips leaving before 30 Sep. free public events. of Expedia. of the property’s new owners, Prices are from $44 for adults, SeaLink (TD 21 Feb). $24 for kids & $119 for a family. The property has completed YOTELAIR open a revitalisation of its staff TRAVELLERS transiting through accommodation and is Singapore’s new Jewel Changi Excite campaign Airport will be able to catch up on EXCITE Holidays is offering Travel Daily NRL tipping now moving to a complete competition is sponsored by refurbishment of one of its dining lost sleep and freshen up in one agents 500 bonus reward points Emirates, with the top tipper for the venues, Seabelle, ahead of the of 130 cabins at the YOTELAIR. for every night booked and paid season winning flights to Europe. peak season in Aug. Officially opened today, the for in Utah until Sun 28 Apr. The venue will be renamed hotel is offering guests overnight The promotion is part of Excite’s to Sand and Wood and offer a and day stays, with shower and latest Think Big campaign, run in lighter, more modern look. gym packages to be introduced in conjunction with the Utah Office The investment will also see the the coming weeks. of Tourism. resort draw on SeaLink’s expertise For more information, head to Excite has launched an eight- NSW permit LTPS/19/31793 / ACT permit TP 19/02664 to add to the product experience. www.yotel.com. page destination guide for agents.

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