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Website: www.traveldaily.com.au | Phone: 1300 799 220 | Fax: 1300 799 221 | Email: [email protected] Page 4 Grand Hyatt Dhabi HYATT Corp will introduce the Excite gets to know its agents Grand Hyatt brand to Abu Dhabi when it unveils the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Thursday 29th May 2014 Emirates Pearl next year. $35m Hobart hotel project TASMANIA’S Federal Group is the project was great news partnering with Vos Constructions for Tasmania, with additional in the development of a new 113 accommodation “critical to grow room luxury hotel on the Hobart visitor numbers. waterfront. “It is precisely this kind of The project involves a major investment that is critical to upgrade of Macquarie Wharf ensuring that momentum is EXCITE Holidays invited a group our agents and will always consult Shed 1 in Hunter Street, and is maintained and that Tasmania’s of key travel agents to their Bondi with them in order to make our an extension of the partnership tourism industry continues to Junction office last week for an booking system as user-friendly which developed the nearby grow,” Morrison said. informal information session to as possible,” he added. Henry Jones Art Hotel. Once a development application learn about the B2B wholesaler’s Other agents interested in The property is currently owned is approved it is expected to take future growth plans. participating similar events are by Tasports, which launched a about a year to construct the new Attendees were treated to a encouraged to contact Douglas at national Expressions of Interest hotel. delicious morning tea and while [email protected]. campaign in 2011. getting to know some of Excite’s The cupcakes are pictured As well as hotel rooms, the Mongolia event head office staff, sharing a few prior to being devoured by the project will include 3,000 square branded cupcakes (pictured). group which included (from left) EASTERN Europe Travel and metres of retail space. “Today’s event was a great what Voytek from Travel by Design; the Russian Travel Centre will TTF ceo Ken Morrison said for some of our agents to see Walter, Excite Holidays; Dorothy, co-host agents at a special event what goes on behind the scenes,” Helloworld Mona Vale; Peter, in Canberra at the Embassy of Creswick for groups said national sales manager Peter Excite Holidays; Rosemarie, Jetset Mongolia from 6pm on 10 Jun. Douglas. Hurstville, Karen, Diploma World NOVOTEL Forest Resort The invitation-only ‘Introducing “As part of our ‘made for agents’ Travel; Nohan, Harveyworld Creswick is tempting conference, Mongolia’ event will offer agents promise, we’re keen to continue Travel Circular Quay and Jacqui, event and meeting planners to a chance to learn more about the to build lasting relationships with Excite Holidays. hold events in regional Victoria attractions of the destination. by providing free return coach Consultants are reminded to transfers from Melbourne’s CBD RSVP final acceptances by email Day of the Dead tour to delegates - (03) 5345 9600. to [email protected]. INTREPID Travel has released ENDING 31 May ‘14 a new short break itinerary in Mexico City that incorporates the Fly return to annual ‘Day of the Dead’ festival EuropE run during Halloween. pp from The five-day tour departs on 30 $1,199 Oct and is priced from $760pp. plus SAVE up to 25% on select 2014 Sales & Marketing Executive - NSW Europcar relocation EUROPCAR has relocated its HURTIGRUTEN The Walshe Group, GSA for South African Airways in Australia * primary depot in Sydney City to voyage fares! is seeking a committed and experienced individual for the the Pullman Sydney Hyde Park. above role. The role is required to maintain a regular sales call schedule across NSW to retail and corporate segments The relocation enables Europcar as well as assisting with the development of various to offer benefits to guests of marketing projects on a national basis. loyalty partner, Accor Asia Pacific and its Le Club & Advantage Plus Applicants must possess the following; memberships. • A successful track record in managing a sales territory in an airline/travel industry sales role; Click • Knowledge of airline terminology and processes; Hotel Akura facelift for more • A thorough understanding of the NSW travel trade and LEADING Hotels of the World info! distribution systems; member Hotel Okura has • First-hand experience in contributing to marketing announced plans for a US$980m campaigns and projects; reconstruction which will see • Exceptional written & verbal communication skills. more than 100 keys added. Applications including a cover letter and CV should be sent Planned to open prior to the [email protected] 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the project by COB Friday 06 June 2014. will see Hotel Okura Tokyo close the main building in Aug 2015. 1800 623 267 When it reopens in the spring [email protected] of 2019, the structure will feature discovertheworldcruising.com.au

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Website: www.traveldaily.com.au | Phone: 1300 799 220 | Fax: 1300 799 221 | Email: [email protected] Page 5 Int’l Rail Euro add-ons Agents peaking in ! MELBOURNE-BASED rail firm International Rail has expanded its product portfolio, adding a new range of sightseeing passes, airport rail transfers and more. Thursday 29th May 2014 Add-on product options which can be sold before departure are available in countries including the UK & , , , osi’s orner , , Denmark and Today’s update is brought to you by Poland, saving customers valuable Rosie Holidays time lost queuing in peak season. The Venice Vaporetto pass is an Welcome to Rosie’s Corner! example of the products. In this edition, we review Fiji It allows users one, two or Airways’ new Sydney-Suva three days of unlimited access to service and highlight some of transport while in Venice, and is the properties in Pacific Harbour priced from $40 per person. that are easily accessed from Suva Airport. THIS lucky group of agents were extraordinary Swiss culinary New Capt Cook ferry In early May Fiji Airways whisked away to Switzerland delights at Quai 61 in Zurich A SECOND $2.6m catamaran launched its new Sydney to recently for a week where they and the 14 Gault Millau rated has been added to Captain Cook Suva flight - with two direct explored some of the best sites Brasseries Les Trois Rois in Basel. Cruises fleet on Sydney Harbour services per week each Monday and Friday, on a Boeing 737-700. the country has to offer. The agents are pictured at ‘The by parent firm SeaLink Travel Grp. The airport is located in nearby Their week-long itinerary Top of Europe’ on Jungfraujoch, The 116-pax Mary Reibey joins Nausori town, about 40 minutes included visits to Basel, the the Sphinx which sits 3,571m the recently launched Elizabeth from Suva, and only 70 minutes Lake Geneva region, Interlaken, above sea level. Cook and will operate ferry from Pacific Harbour, providing Jungfrau, Lucerne and Zurich. Back row from left are Jessie charter services from 02 Jun. easier access to the region than A variety of Swiss activities Brown, New Travel Two further state-of-the-art travelling approximately two were thrown in, such as e-bike Centre; Akane Hirano, QBT; Glenn catamarans will also be added to hours from Nadi. riding through the unspoiled Slobodzian, Tempo Holidays; the Captain Cook Cruises fleet in Known as the adventure capital verdant countryside in Interlaken, Nigel Rodighiero, Rail Plus; Jacki Sydney in Jun and Dec this year. of Fiji, Pacific Harbour offers making snow-angles atop Mount Boyd, Qantas Hols; Kate White, great activities including Fiji’s Titlis after crossing Europe’s Globus and Belinda Johnstone VTIC conference only zip lining experience, white highest suspension bridge and a from Flight Centre. REGISTRATIONS for Victoria water rafting and kayaking, toboggan ride in Lucerne. In front is Birgit Weingartner as well as fantastic snorkelling Tourism Industry Council’s Vic Participants also sampled some from Switzerland Tourism. and shark diving! The Uprising Tourism Conference in Geelong Beach Resort is a great-value, on 14 & 15 Jul are being accepted 3-star beachside property until 07 Jul - CLICK HERE for more. with lovely bures set within landscaped gardens. Nearby, Visit Mid East savings The Pearl South Pacific Resort RACQ Travel Product & Demand Manager is a boutique 4-star resort with 12 Month Contract THE oneworld airline alliance is celebrating the commencement beautiful rooms, lovely pools This diverse role will manage all aspects of our product suite including of services at Hamad Int’l Airport and an 18-hole championship golf course. product selection, optimisation and supplier negotiations, will work in Doha by member partner Qatar closely with our marketing team to manage demand levels across all Airways by offering a 15% price Pacific Harbour is also the of our distribution channels, and will have responsibility for launching access point for Beqa Lagoon, and building our new online travel sales channel. cut on Visit Middle East passes. Customers can take advantage where the award-winning 5-star You will: Royal Davui Island Resort is of the discounted prices for • Develop and manage all travel product offerings via negotiations located. This resort is perfect tickets purchased between 27 with product suppliers for a private, luxurious holiday, • Develop and manage the marketing strategy for Travel in May and 24 Jun. and features 16 split-level villas, conjunction with internal marketing team The Visit Middle East pass must each with a private plunge pool • Coordinate all demand generation activities, including budgeting be purchased in conjunction and sweeping views over the and expenditure by liaising with the travel business and internal with an international flight to the lagoon. The resort does not stakeholders region by a oneworld member • Manage a small team of two staff members cater for children under 16, and & can be used on flights to 33 is the ultimate in adults-only What we’re looking for: destinations in 12 countries relaxation. • Prior travel industry experience with a strong track record in within the Gulf, Levant & . product, marketing and e-commerce For more information or to • A self-starter. Someone who is capable of pro-actively addressing make a booking, call Rosie and solving problems. Boeing purchase Holidays on 1300 133 524. • Excellent knowledge of domestic and international products BOEING has announced the • Proven commercial and sales forecasting skills acquisition of AerData Group, Apply today with your resume and a covering letter quoting a Dutch firm which provides reference number 14/118w to [email protected]. integrated software solutions for For more information, please contact Debbie Thrupp, lease management, engine fleet Executive Manager Travel on 07 3872 8610. planning & records management. Website: www.traveldaily.com.au | Phone: 1300 799 220 | Fax: 1300 799 221 | Email: [email protected] Page 6 Driveaway is sizzling Louvre Indo growth Floriade 2014 dates PEUGEOT Lease prices of 30 THE parent company of Golden CANBERRA’S annual floral days or more have been reduced Tulip and Premiere Classe hotel festival has been confirmed to in a new Super Sizzling Summer brands, Louvre Hotels Group has take place from 13 Sep to 12 Oct. Sale from Driveaway Holidays for announced plans to increase its Floriade this year celebrates its Thursday 29th May 2014 2014 pickups booked by 06 Jun. portfolio in Indonesia by up to 30 27th year, with this year’s theme hotels in the next three years. revealed as ‘Passion.’ Golden Tulip was introduced to The ticketed Floriade NightFest Industry Appointments the Indochina market in 2012 and will return this spring, spread will expand to seven this year. over five nights from 24-28 Sep. Ten Premiere Classe properties WELCOME to Industry Appointments, Travel Daily’s Thursday feature are in the pipeline in the country. which has the latest job appointments from across the industry. If you “The rise of access through fast Rumours weddings have just appointed someone to a new position and would like to update RUMOURS Luxury Villas & the industry, send us an email at [email protected]. developing airline infrastructure means the movement of people Spa in Rarotonga has introduced Mark Windsor has been hired as the new General Manager Contracting at for business and leisure has never a commissionable wedding The AOT Group. Windsor brings more than 25 years industry experience been greater and in this we see packages for travel agents. to his new role and was most recently with the Globus Family of Brands. a great opportunity to establish Each wedding experience incl a marriage application and licence, Richard Howarth has been named as the new General Manager Sales, partnerships to manage high service of wedding coordinators, Marketing and Entertainment at Sydney casino property, The Star. quality hotels throughout the country,” ceo Pierre-Frederic celebrant or minister and more. Spicers Retreats has appointed Cameron Matthews, one of its Executive Roulot said yesterday. CLICK HERE for the full details. Chefs, to the role of General Manager at its Clovelly Estate property. Matthews will maintain his current role in addition to the GM duties. Set to open later this year, the 34-villa Chedi Club Jimbaran Bali has its WIN A TRIP FOR TWO TO HAWAII maiden General Manager in Walter Hess, this week appointed by GHM. Throughout May, Travel Daily is giving readers the chance to win a fabulous holiday to the island Oahu, courtesy of Hawaii Tourism, Harbourside property Pier One Sydney Harbour has welcomed Kim Outrigger Reef on the Beach and Hawaiian Airlines. Mahaffy as its new General Manager. Mahaffy will take command of the Marriott International Autograph brand property and brings experience The prize includes: with other group hotels including JW Marriott and Renaissance. • Two return economy tickets on Hawaiian Airlines between Sydney or Brisbane to Honolulu, Oahu; Star Ratings Australia has appointed a new Communications Coordinator in Gillian Fernandes, who has recently commenced in her new role. • Five night stay at Outrigger Reef on the Beach in Ocean View Room plus breakfast for two; Former GM of the InterContinental Sydney, Wolfgang Grimm, has • Round-trip shared transfers between Honolulu Airport and become one of the managing owners at the Crown Lanta Resort & Spa, Outrigger Reef on the Beach. located near Krabi in Thailand, taking over from Siam @ Siam Hotels. Every day Travel Daily will ask a different Hawaii-related question Fiji native and hotel industry veteran Hudson Mitchell has taken on the – just read the issue and email us your answer. There will be 22 role of Director of Sales at the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa. questions in total, which will also be posted on our website. At the end of the month the subscriber with the most correct entries The Gold Coast’s Palazzo Versace has appointed Kel Constantine as its new Marketing Manager and Renay Logan as Director of Sales - MICE. and the most creative response to the final question will win this fantastic holiday to Hawaii. Canada one-off trip No Vacancy line up Email your answers to: [email protected] A NEW 17-day Great Canadian WOTIF.COM executive gm of Q.21: Are meals & Summertime in the Rockies Asia Daniel Finch & Mantra Group itinerary has been released by Indonesia’s senior vp operations & beverages Insight Vacations on 25 Jun 2015. & development Michael Burchett included in your The one-off departure operates have been named as two speakers Hawaiian Airlines from Toronto to Vancouver and for the upcoming No Vacancy fare from Aus to includes the Calgary Stampede, Southeast Asia conference. Honolulu? Orca whale watching and a grizzly The one-day program is bear river safari in Jasper NP. focused on data, distribution, Hint: www.hawaiianairlines.com.au It is priced at $8,870ppts and hotel development & expansion, Click here for more info and terms & conditions guests can also extend the trip pricing, internet trends, sales, by adding an optional seven- product, competition and more. day Alaskan cruise, priced from It is being held in Bali on 29 Aug $2,400ppts - phone 1300 727 767. at W Seminyak - more HERE.

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