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Website: www.traveldaily.com.au | Phone: 1300 799 220 | Fax: 1300 799 221 | Email: [email protected] Page 4 Emirates defends in- Ritz-Carlton Perth unveiled flight phone calls passengers flying on Emirates have made more than 1 million in-flight mobile phone calls since Thursday 27th Mar 2014 the carrier started offering voice connectivity in the skies six years SYD “best” airport ago, the Gulf carrier has stated. More than 16 million sms Sydney Airport has been messages have also been sent in- ranked by passengers as the Best flight from EK aircraft since 2008. facility in Australia at the Skytrax Responding to the US Dept 2014 World Airport Awards. of Transportation’s request Announced overnight, Sydney for comments on planned was followed by Brisbane, changes in the US to permit PED Melbourne, the Gold Coast, (personal electronic device) calls, Adelaide and then Perth, locally. Emirates said the response from However, leading the Australia/ pax for the service “has been Pacific region as a whole was overwhelmingly positive.” Auckland International Airport. Western Australia Premier Tan Sri David Chiu said the firm EK said only two negative On the global stage, Singapore Colin Barnett yesterday confirmed was “privileged” to have been complaints have been registered, Changi Airport took top honours. the state government has chosen selected to build the project that which included “hundreds” of Also in the Top 10 ‘World’s Best Asia’s Far East Consortium as the “will bring the river to the city.” disappointed pax who were Airport’ ranking for 2014 was preferred proponent to develop “I expect it to quickly become unable to access the mobile voice Seoul Incheon, Munich, Hong the Ritz-Carlton in Perth. an iconic part of Western connectivity service due to the Kong, Amsterdam Schiphol, Tokyo The $350 million two-tower Australia’s tourism landscape,” he type of aircraft they were aboard. Haneda, Beijing Capital, Zurich, Vancouver & London Heathrow. project at the Perth Waterfront is quoted saying to Fairfax. (above) will see the return of the The development also includes Ritz-Carlton brand to Australia a range of high-end and family after a 15-year hiatus. oriented F&B outlets. Slated to open in 2018, the In Dec, the WA Govt revealed Ritz-Carlton Perth will consist a 350-room Westin Hotel will be of a 204-room hotel and a 420 built in Perth’s CBD, earmarked to HAWAI’I one-, two- and three-bedroom open in 2017 (TD 24 Dec). residential tower adjacent. “This 5-star luxury hotel will Bunnik trade portal SALE create a signature address at A BRAND new agent website Elizabeth Quay and will have a has been rolled out to the trade Fly to O’ahu substantial positive effect on today by Bunnik Tours featuring tourism in Perth and Western Return flights with Hawaiian Airlines a host of fresh dedicated agents Australia,” Barnett said. • 4 nights in Waikiki • Reduced rates tools and resources. Far East Consortium chairman • FREE Wi-Fi • FREE Waikiki Trolley The bunniktours.com.au/agents portal provides information on Greek ferries uptick promos & incentives, upcoming fr * pp $1,439 Excite Holidays says it has webinars, training tools and a witnessed “huge” demand from function to build customised agents for Greek Island ferry flyers with Bunnik logos. Fly FREE to a tickets since the commencement To access the site, use ‘agent’ as neighbour island! of the selling season this month. the username and 1300 125 007 CEO George Papaioannou said for the password. 3 nights at * this year’s booking trend showed The Big Island fr pp $259 agents were making reservations QT, MCA partnership earlier than in 2013. QT SYDNEY has been appointed He reiterated that the benefits as official partner of the Australian CALL 1300 665 470 OR CLICK FOR MORE INFO for booking with Excite prior to Museum of Contemporary Art. arrival “eliminates the stress and The deal will see QT guests gain hassle usually involved in trying access to private tours & viewings to acquire ferry tickets when in of upcoming exhibitions at The *Conditions apply. Freestyle Holidays is operated by Pinpoint Travel Group Greece.” Rocks based museum. SUPERTOURSUPERTOURSUPERTOUR 201420142014 CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW YOU COULDCOULD BE JOININGJOINING US JapanJapanJapan Website: www.traveldaily.com.au | Phone: 1300 799 220 | Fax: 1300 799 221 | Email: [email protected] Page 5 Sydney agents party with stars osi’s orner Today’s update is brought to you by Rosie Holidays
Thursday 27th Mar 2014 Welcome to Rosie’s Corner! In this edition, we take you to the German strike impact Mamanucas. Ground staff, maintenance workers and baggage handlers The Mamanucas are a chain of islands dotted just off the at nearly all airports in Germany coast of mainland Fiji near have carried out a planned strike, Nadi and Denarau. The islands leading to the axing of around sit within a large lagoon 600 flights alone by Lufthansa making it a sought after PRESIDING over an area of only Visit West Hollywood executive and its Germanwings subsidiary. location amongst travellers 1.9 square miles, West Hollywood vp sales and marketing Bill Hynes Industrial action was led by the seeking near-perfect white packs a mighty punch in terms of gave a hint to those looking for Verdi trade union, campaigning sand beaches and turquoise sights to see and things to do. the famous Pink’s Hot Dogs stand for a 6.7% wage increase. waters. Getting out to the A delegation representing Visit in Los Angeles to try Carneys in Strikes disrupted operations islands is made simple with West Hollywood last night invited West Hollywood instead, who self at Cologne-Bonn, Dusseldorf, South Sea Cruises catamarans a select group of Sydney travel promote as “Probably the best Hamburg, Stuttgart, Hanover, operating daily services from agents, wholesale representatives hot dogs & hamburgers in town.” Munich and Frankfurt airports. Denarau Marina to the islands. and industry partners to a funky Hynes is pictured third from Other carriers affected included There are loads of resorts to soirée at the equally funky QT right with the visiting delegation, airberlin, TUIFly and Condor. choose from, the Mamanuca Sydney Hotel to say thanks for the which comprised Andy Keown, It follows strikes at Frankfurt Islands can cater to every type ongoing support and interest. Visit West Hollywood; Jaimie Du Airport last month (TD 24 Feb). of visitor including families, The message of the evening Bois, Visit West Hollywood; Shane honeymooners and even thrill was also to continue to showcase Barr, The Appointment Group; Shangri-La world 1st seekers. West Hollywood as an easily Lisa Crampton, Sunset Marquee; For families, Castaway Island Hong Kong-based hotelier walkable destination, with plenty Alan Johnson, Ramada Plaza West (4.5 star) is the most popular of famous attractions and a very Hollywood and Emma Jenkins Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts says of them all. This picturesque flat, easy to navigate terrain. from The Mondrian. it will become the first global resort offers 174 acres of lush hotel brand to do away with print tropical gardens, crystal clear newspapers in favour of digital waters and beautiful beaches. formats for guests. 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Website: www.traveldaily.com.au | Phone: 1300 799 220 | Fax: 1300 799 221 | Email: [email protected] Page 6 AAT Kings SA touring Australian day tour, short Skyscanner set for Oz office break and guided holiday firm Travel meta- AAT Kings has launched an search website expanded range of day touring Skyscanner is Thursday 27th Mar 2014 options in Adelaide in partnership continuing to with the SeaLink Travel Group. see a strong DiscoverAmerica.com The tie-up will see AAT Kings performance in consumer drive boost its range of self-operated the Australian products from city tours to add market, with A GUIDE promoting the United new local excursions to Kangaroo plans in train to States has been distributed as a Island, Barossa Valley and more. phase in a local supplement in Fairfax newspapers SeaLink Travel Group ceo Jeff operation. today - the latest marketing push Ellison says the introduction of The presence by DiscoverAmerica.com. AAT Kings product in the state will will initially Entitled Essentially America, the improve the SA tourism industry. be staffed as debut Australian Edition promotes “Their existing distribution a virtual remote operation in Fares are obtained from GDS, The South, ‘Shop & Play’ holidays channels and the fact that Melbourne by regional marketing via APIs and also by permission- & Route 66 and features ads for they have national day touring manager Dave Boyte, who is based screen scraping, with the Alabama, Texas, Massachusetts, products, will give Adelaide day pictured above right with APAC company also planning to launch Montana, North Dakota, Georgia touring excellent national and director of operations, Paul hotel and car rental apps here. and Louisiana. international exposure,” he said. Whiteway. Among the travel advertisers are AAT Kings’ expansion to SA is The pair were in Sydney WIN A STAY AT STA Travel & World Expeditions. part of the rebranding of its Day yesterday to update the THE REGENT BALI It also directs users to the site, Tours business to ‘Sightseeing’, industry on developments at www.esssentiallyamerica.com.au Terms and Conditions which operates in Sydney and Skyscanner, which aims to attract and comes in a free iPad version. Melbourne alongside Day Tours. internet traffic by offering easy comparisons of flight options, and makes money from advertising Industry Appointments hosted on the site. Last year the company doubled This week, Travel Daily is WELCOME to Industry Appointments, Travel Daily’s Thursday feature its revenue, and now attracts 25 million unique monthly visitors giving away three nights which has the latest job appointments from across the industry. If you accommodation for two at the across its global network of sites. have just appointed someone to a new position and would like to update Regent Bali. the industry, send us an email at [email protected]. Skyscanner was founded in Situated on the south east coast the UK and its Singapore-based Former News Limited ceo John Hartigan has been appointed as the new of Bali where the spectacular Chair of Destination New South Wales. He replaces John Conde. regional office now has 60 staff. coral reef is complimented by picture-postcard swaying Grainne Kearns was this week confirmed as the Group Chief Information World Expeditions palms, white sandy beaches Officer for Jetstar, having been in the role since late last year. and tempting turquoise waters, adds Canada brand Regent Bali invites you to Tourism Malaysia Australia has announced the appointment of Moti Adventure travel firm World explore its four-acre estate of Uttam as Marketing Manager for Tourism Malaysia Perth. Expeditions has launched a new stunning tropical gardens and private beach. Wendy Wu Tours has named James Hewlett as the commercial manager division called Great Canadian for its new Singapore Airlines Holidays operation, having taken over the Trails, which will present its new For your chance to win, answer business effective from 01 Apr. Hewlett’s industry career includes more range of Canadian active holidays. correctly four questions featured in TD from Monday to Thursday than a decade in the UK travel industry including roles with Hurtigruten Based in the company’s Ottawa this week, plus answer the final and escorted tour operator Titan Travel. office, Great Canadian Trails question featured on Friday. offers a selection of both guided Tourism New Zealand veteran of 19 years Catherine Bates has resigned Email all your answers by COB from her position of general manager of PR and Major Events, joining the and supported self-guided hiking on Fri 28th Mar to: World Cup Office at Sport New Zealand. and cycling adventures, including [email protected]. accommodation, luggage Peter Power has taken the role of General Manager, Australia and New transfers, bike rentals, maps and What is the name of the Zealand for representation firm Aviareps. He replaces Ian Robinson who route notes. 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Website: www.traveldaily.com.au | Phone: 1300 799 220 | Fax: 1300 799 221 | Email: [email protected] Page 7 JAL, BA, AY jv launch Hotel heavyweights line up Jaap n Airlines has announced its planned joint business venture with oneworld partners British Airways & Finnair on flights between Europe and Japan (TD Thursday 27th Mar 2014 02 Jul) will commence 01 Apr. The partnership will see the Nanuku industry rate carriers share revenue and The luxurious Nanuku Resort cooperate on scheduling & & Spa in Fiji has released a three pricing, delivering more flexible night travel industry rate for two routing options for customers. people priced at $1,765 staying in “The agreement also strengthens a Vunikau Suite. the oneworld alliance and It’s available over select travel the who’s who of the Australian Baillie appeared on a Luxury enables it to compete more periods between now and 19 accommodation sector gathered Lodges panel with Spicers effectively around the world with Dec, on sale until 31 May. in Sydney yesterday for the Retreats md David Assef and other global alliances,” Japan Booking requests are subject No Vacancy conference, which Philippa Harrison from Hamilton Airlines said yesterday. to availability & must be sent to examined a range of hot topics, Island, while Star Ratings sales & marketing mgr Paul Cutler. trends, issues and opportunities Australia gm Damien Hanger gave Territory business for the hotel industry. an update on the new operation. Speakers included Toga Far The panelists from the first events booming East Hotels ceo Rachel Argaman, session are pictured above, from A “BUMPER year” of business ROUND THE Nicholas Chu from HotelClub left: Dean Dransfield, Dransfield events will plough $52 million and Tune Hotels ceo Mark Hotels; Toga Far East Hotels ceo into the Northern Territory’s WORLD Lankester, with the conference Rachel Argaman; Kenneth Rogers, economy in 2014, according to NT MAXIMUM 6 STOPS also including some fascinating regional gm Australia & Indonesia Minister for Tourism Matt Conlan. case studies such as the inside The Ascott Ltd; Rob Anderson, More than 30 national story on last year’s battle by the Best Western Australia ceo; and conferences have been secured Australian backpacker industry Martin Kelly from conference so far this year - “a fantastic Economy from with OTA HostelWorld. organiser TravelTrends - more pics achievement [that] will greatly $1425* Baillie Lodges founder James at facebook.com/traveldaily. benefit our tourism industry. “It shows the Territory is Business from punching above its weight when it comes to attracting business $6198* conferences,” Conlan added. Emirates on Twitter E mirates has activated its Business Development Manager (VIC) ‘@emirates’ Twitter handle for Excite Holidays is a leading online wholesale travel company, the first time, yesterday tweeting servicing travel agents in Australia and New Zealand. We provide “We’re thrilled to be here with the most advanced agent booking system that offers a vast array you” to its 36,000 followers. of travel products with over 250,000 properties worldwide. @emirates will be used to share Emirates news, information, Due to strong demand in VIC, we have an exciting opportunity alerts and relevant content with Valid for sales until for a Business Development Manager, VIC to join our team. the Twitter community. 30 April 2014. ‘@emiratessupport’ will also be We are looking for someone who can build strong client * Fares exclude taxes and fuel surcharges. relationships, proactively develop new business and thrives used to provide timely & relevant Fares combine specials via Asia and year on the ‘thrill of the chase’. assistance to customers looking round fares via USA based on ½ RT. for assistance thru the channel. Click here for conditions Please forward your CV and salary expectations The latest social media push to [email protected] . comes as EK’s Facebook profile tops more than 2.7 million ‘likes.’
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Website: www.traveldaily.com.au | Phone: 1300 799 220 | Fax: 1300 799 221 | Email: [email protected] Page 8 Off to the US with The Travel Corporation! There was lots of excitement at Los Angeles International Airport as waves of Aussie travel Thursday 27th Mar 2014 agents landed in the USA for Travel Corporation’s 2014 “American Explorer” Mega Famil. This year the trip will take participants on three separate itineraries - one for Trafalgar, one for Insight Vacations and one for Contiki - before gathering for a gala finale in Las Vegas courtesy of Creative Holidays. Ab ove: Some of the agents at LAX after These pics were taken en route to the opening gala landing from their Virgin Australia flights. at Disneyland California - more from the mega famil in tomorrow’s issue of Travel Daily. There are also lots of pictures from the trip on the TD Facebook page at facebook.com/traveldaily.
Ab ove: Sarah Loader from Flight Centre Kalamunda shows off her special famil pack before departing. Left: Check out the goodies! Alana Ganci from Flight Centre Armadale getting set for the trip. RIGHT: Who’d have thought that some of the group would end up here? A JoanneBOVE: Rothwell from Pendle Hill Travel Nicole Laurie and Cassan checks in for the flight in Sydney with Sandra Burns from Virgin Australia Mijatovic of Flight Centre Merrylands. gave Jessica Lillis from be Somelow of: the lucky WA travel agent Insight Vacations and Lisa participants joined Amy Harrison from Contiki and Heffernan of Trafalgar a taste Ashley Cooper of Virgin Australia for their flight to of business class in the VA Sydney and then on to Los Angeles. 777 on-board bar.
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