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China, Taiwan, Japan, Indonesia, We have game changing Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, enhancements in the pipeline Vietnam and South Korea. around ever greater process The fastest growing automation focusing on key international markets for mobile workflows for consultant demand during the quarter came efficiency as well as operational from Malaysia, China & Taiwan. improvements such as an Brands within the Expedia group itinerary builder that will include Expedia.com, Hotels.com, allow agencies to leverage Egencia, trivago and others. customised templates and develop unique branded Red Gum hiccup itineraries that truly reflect THE formation of the new their brand and clientele. 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GOLF season is well and truly and Gullivers Sport Travel. underway in Australia, with Steven Crowdey, Delta Air Lines’ players of all skill levels from director Philippines, Australia and amateur to experienced making Micronesia praised the Australia time to hit the course. market & the carrier’s partnership Delta Air Lines gathered industry with Virgin Australia on thrice partners and corporate customers daily services from SYD and BNE. earlier this month at Sydney’s Pictured above from left at Bonnie Doon Golf Club for its the event is Phil Kearns, Fox annual corporate golf day. Sports commentator and former A host of Australia’s finest sport Wallaby Captain; Michael Ryan, stars including former Wallaby Active Media Group; Tegan rugby players also attended, with Martin, Miss Universe Australia; reigning Miss Universe Australia Steven Crowdey, Delta Air Lines’ Tegan Martin adding glamour. director Philippines, Australia and ALL is in readiness for the re- Travel Daily’s office in Epping for Players from the travel industry Micronesia; Danny Schroder, BCD opening of The Langham, Sydney a meet-&-greet with our staff. were representing Marriott, Travel Meetings and Incentives next week following an extensive Today’s visit from frontline Hertz, BCD Travel, SkiMax, and Matt Burke, Channel 10 news refurbishment of the property. Langham, Sydney staff included Menzies Aviation, Gate Gourmet reporter and also former Wallaby. For the fourth consecutive porter and iconic pink cab driver, week, staff from the remodelled Michael; chief concierge, Phoebe property made the journey out to White and doorman, David. FC goes Red Centre to R-Adelaide Travelport bids Fitzpatrick adieu

GREAT Southern Rail and Centre Brighton; Steph Tucker, Infinity Holidays recently hosted Escape Travel West Lakes; Sacha a group of Flight Centre Travel Moody, Flight Centre McLaren FORMER local Travelport boss payments & settlements portfolio. Group employees on a three Vale; Alexandria Kuek, Flight Alex Fitzpatrick was recently As a parting gift, Tracie Rogers night famil to the Red Centre. Centre Bull Creek; Chloe Bridle, farewelled off in style by her and some of the team from The group spent two nights in Flight Centre Colonnades; Joy Australian colleagues with a party Helloworld presented Fitzpatrick Alice Springs, took a tour of the Schrodter-Davis, Infinity Rail; at the company’s local office. with a fully branded cabin bag. West MacDonnell Ranges and David Key, Flight Centre product Announced recently (TD 06 She is pictured above right sat back on an overnight journey support and Ian Holden, Escape Nov), Fitzpatrick will remain with with her succeeding Travelport aboard The Ghan to Adelaide. Travel Toronto. Travelport but will be relocating general manager Pacific Kaylene Pictured from left at Alice In front: Sarah Henry, Escape to the UK next month to take Shuttlewood & managing director Springs station prior to boarding, Travel Sunbury and Tina Raoren, up the role as head of global Asia Pacific Mark Meehan. from left is Belle Pearce, Flight Infinity Rail. Website: www.traveldaily.com.au | Phone: 1300 799 220 | Fax: 1300 799 221 | Email: [email protected] Page 7 Friday 28th Nov 2014 Travel Daily Travel Specials First with the news WELCOME to Travel Specials, Travel Daily’s Friday feature. If your firm has released a travel special you’d like to make the industry aware of, send the details to [email protected]. Celebrating its induction into the South Australian Tourism Hall of Fame, Flinders Ranges’ luxury Rawnsley Park Station has released a Summer Escape package. Two nights in a one-bedroom eco-villa for two people is priced from $895 per couple. The package also includes a 4WD tour, gourmet BBQ pack and is valid for travel to 28 Feb. Phone (08) 8648 0030. The Sarojin is offering a Lady Sarojin Similan islands package, offering a day aboard a the resort’s magnificent cruiser out to the Similan Islands during the day. The seven-night package is priced from (A$4,011.90), valid for stays occurring before 01 Apr 2015. See www.sarojin.com. Abercrombie & Kent is now offering 10% off the price of six-night cruises on Britain’s waterways, aboard the 1936-built classic Magna Carta barge. THE Africa Safari Co recently Pictured overlooking Victoria Valid for departures on 05, 12 and 19 Apr 2015. Phone 1300 590 317. treated this group of agents on a Falls during the famil from left are fabulous famil through Southern Linda, Rachel, Sharlene, Rhonda, Rocky credit extended Wellcamp signs SITA Africa, with participants visiting Chloe, Keira, Leah, Kerry, Theresa, Livingstone, the Hwange National Rebecca and Brodie. CANADIAN rail operator Rocky COMMON-USE passenger Park, Victoria Falls and the Mountaineer has enhanced its management cloud systems from Okavango Delta. Insight Gallipoli space bonus credit deal (TD 08 Oct) for aviation technology provider SITA Properties enroute included the many departures in Apr and May. have been installed at Brisbane LIMITED availability remains on Zambezi Sun, Elephant Eye Lodge, An additional $400 credit is on West Wellcamp Airport. Insight Vacations’ 2015 Gallipoli Camp Hwange, Victoria Falls offer, up to $1,600 per couple on SITA AirportConnect Open will Anniversary escorted journeys, Safari Lodge and Sandibe Camp. new bookings made by 19 Dec. be used for check-in & boarding. priced from $3,350ppts. Highlights included some Options include the 22-day brilliant game viewing in the Splendours of Turkey and Greece Okavango and a visit to Impalila trip departing Istanbul on 21 Apr, WIN with Island on the Namibian side of which has a 12-day Turkey only the Zambezi River. option, and the 12-day Gallipoli Air Mauritius Anniversary and Aegean Cruise, Dubai seaplane tours available in Superior, Premium and Premier cabin categories. A COLLECTION of luxury touring See www.insightvacations.com. experiences will be introduced for leisure & corporate/MICE visitors to Dubai by luxury seaplane Africa deadline looms charter operator Seawings. SCENIC Tours is reminding the Dubbed Seawings Lifestyle, the trade just over a month remains unique grouping of experiences to take advantage of Earlybird will see yachting, wildlife drives, deals for 2015, with savings of up This month Travel Daily is giving the travel industry a chance to win a trip to walking tours and dinner cruises Mauritius, courtesy of Air Mauritius and Sun Resorts. to $2,000 per couple available. able to be packaged together The prize includes: Deals expire for sale on 31 Dec. with 40-minute seaplane tours. • 2 return economy flights between Fine dining, desert excursions Perth and Mauritius (excluding taxes) • 4 nights staying Long Beach resort and spa treatment packages are JAL/UL codeshare • Breakfast daily slated for future rollout. A NEW codeshare relationship Everyday TD will ask a different question about Mauritius. 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JUMP SHIP & COME ONBOARD EUROPE GURUS - HUNGARY FOR A NEW ROLE? RETAIL & WHOLESALE TRAVEL CONSULTANT WHOLESALE TRAVEL CONSULTANT SYDNEY NORTH SHORE – SALARY PACKAGE UP TO $55k SYDNEY – SALARY PACKAGE UP TO $55k OTE This is the rare & exciting opportunity to join this growing This boutique agency is looking for a talented European cruise company’s retail or wholesale team. Located in specialist to join their social team. This is your chance to sell Sydney’s North Shore, you will enjoy booking the best cruise their unique luxury tour product throughout a beautiful, lines to exciting worldwide destinations from Cuba to Alaska historic and romantic continent full of culture; from Alpine and everything in between. You will be rewarded with a top Switzerland to Budapest to Morocco and beyond, no two salary, additional bonuses, generous famils and ongoing days will be the same. Based in the CBD, will be rewarded support and development. If you have 2 years travel with a top salary package, on-the-job training and amazing consulting including cruise exp and a passion for cruise, educationals. If you are tech savvy, well-travelled and have a apply now and set sail with one of these fantastic roles! positive go get attitude, WE WANT YOU!

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CUSTOMER SERVICE CONSULTANT CORPORATE CONSULTANTS MELBOURNE (INNER) - SALARY PACKAGE TO $53K (DOE) MELBOURNE - SALARY PACKAGE TO $70K+ (OTE) Tired of the general public wasting your time, requesting Tired of living pay to pay? Wish you could live comfortably every brochure on the shelf? Move to an online travel and not be worried about your financial situation? Join the

company today where you can service client’s requests via leaders in corporate travel today and you could soon be phone and email. Earn a sensational salary, enjoy varied earning an executive salary! This is your chance to move hours and also have the opportunity to earn additional across to the best paying corporate TMC in Australia. Have bonuses to increase your monthly wage! Galileo is essential your choice of working on SME or large market accounts, together with international travel consulting experience. Car with multiple positions available. Consultants are averaging is also a requirement. This position is for an immediate start in excess of $70K+. Min 18mths international corporate so apply today and secure your Christmas holiday leave! consulting experience required. Apply today!

DON’T GET LEFT BEHIND IN THE NEW YEAR WHOLE LOT OF OPPORTUNITY IN WHOLESALE! TRAVEL CONSULTANTS WHOLESALE TRAVEL CONSULTANT AUSTRALIA WIDE PERTH – SALARY PAKAGE TO $60K (OTE) Don’t sit around waiting patiently for your job to get better – Have you been dreaming of moving into a wholesale role? it’s up to you to make a difference in your career! Contact AA We have an exciting role in Melbourne that will see you Appointments and we will help you explore your options. working for a global orgainsation. Step behind the scenes Whether you love being in the city or out in the suburbs, and assist loyal travel agents to book holiday packages to working for global TMC’s or small boutique agencies, we will worldwide destinations. Working in a fun team environment, find the perfect role for you! We cater for all sectors of the you will be offered a sensational uncapped commission industry through to executive level recruitment and have structure, the chance to attend a fun annual conference and time to speak to you today. Send in your CV and see where join sensational famils. Call us today to find out more. AA Appointments can take your travel career! You would be crazy to miss this opportunity!

HAVE FUN This AT WORK! SICK OF FACE TO FACE CONSULTING? INTERNATIONAL WHOLESALE This CONSULTANT TRAVEL CONSULTANTS BRISBANE CBD – $55K OTE INNER BRISBANE – TOP $$$ The atmosphere in this office is funky, vibrant and has a An amazing opportunity exists to join a fun, dynamic team serious buzz about it. You’ll love stepping into this fun office located in the inner suburbs of Brisbane. You will be each day whilst having the chance to earn serious dollars consulting via phone & email only and selling a range of booking a variety of international destinations. You will need international and domestic destinations whilst using your to be motivated, passionate, hungry for success and above strong fares knowledge. A top salary, travel discounts, casual all really love selling travel. In return you will be rewarded working environment is yours to enjoy plus no cold calling! with not only great $$ but enjoy fantastic career progression, All you need to be in the running is 2 years consulting educationals and more. All you need is min 12 months experience, strong GDS and fare & ticketing knowledge, industry experience and great customer service skills. great customer service & be able to work a 7 day roster.