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Thailand from $500* Vietnam $700 from * Travel DailyAU Europe from $1,200* First with the news *Return airfares. Taxes to be added. Wed 19 May 10 Page 3 Check fare grids for details. www.thaiairways.com.au EDITORS: Bruce Piper and Guy Dundas E-mail: [email protected] Ph: 1300 799 220 Fiji eyes low season BFTE 2010 kicks off TOURISM Fiji will focus some of Travel DailyAU First with the news its attention on increasing hotel on location in occupancy during the low season Honolulu,Denarau, Hawaii Fiji in a move to promote the island as a year-round destination. Today’s issue of TD is coming to CEO of Tourism Fiji, Josefa you from Bula Tourism Fiji Exchange, Tuamoto told TD today at BFTE courtesy of Tourism Fiji that this year has already seen THE 2010 Bula Fiji Tourism the introduction of a number of Exchange (BFTE) is this year sports events to promote Fiji being hosted at Port Denarau, on outside of the peak Jun-Aug Denarau Island, Fiji 19-21 May. travel period. Now in its 15th consecutive year, A qualifying round of the World BFTE is one of the most popular Weightlifting Championships was tourism shows in the South Pacific held in Suva earlier this year, and region, not only showcasing the the Fiji Tennis Open was also travel products of the host hosted on Denarau Island shortly destination, but of the South Pacific after the Australian Open; both as a whole. Other destinations represented events lured a healthy number of ABOVE: Tourism Fiji is out in Americas; Adeline Lee, marketing here include Vanuatu, Samoa, New sporting fans, Tuamoto said. full force for this week’s Bula Fiji services manager; Joe Tuamoto, Caledonia, Tahiti, Niue, Papua The nationwide Hibiscus Tourism Exchange which began chief executive officer; and Inise New Guinea, Tonga, Cook Islands Festival will be celebrated in Aug, this morning at Denarau Port, Mucunabitu; marketing officer. and the Solomon Islands. followed by the Indian Diwali Denarau Island, Fiji. Front: Jane West, manager UK/ Hoteliers, tour operators, cruise Celebration (Oct) and Bula There are a whopping 196 stalls Ireland, Fane Vave, manager Fiji companies, airlines, sightseeing Festival (Nov) - all of which for delegates to make their way and Martin Holloway, Tourism Fiji operators, tourism associations, Tourism Fiji hopes will attract around at the Talanoa Village, United Kingdom. car hire firms, wedding organisers, more off-season visitors to Fiji. purpose-built for the event transfer companies are all here. Pictured here at Talanoa Village earn The number of delegate buyers Accor Fiji changes back row from left are Tourism has increased in 2010 compared Fiji’s: Sala Toganivalu, regional to others, however there are a few ACCOR Asia Pacific has used director New Zealand; Keti less wholesalers attending. this year’s Bula Fiji Tourism 15% The 100 or so travel product Exchange to announce several Waqavonovono, marketing providers exhibiting will have face- new general manager officer; Nancy Li, manager China; commission to-face chats with buyers over the appointments at its hotels in Fiji. Ili Matatolu, regional director The next few days, to provide updates Appointed as area general Less Euro Fiji focus about what’s new and to negotiate manager - Multi-brand Hotels Fiji and win a new contracts. and as general manager of the THE number of European travel It’ll be a busy few days, with Novotel Nadi is Lee Pearce, who firms represented at this year’s Two-night Stay more than 30 Aussie, 23 US and is replacing Paul Archer. Bula Fiji Tourism Exchange has 15 New Zealand buyers, in Archer has transferred to a role dropped from more than a dozen addition to other buyers who have with Accor in India. to just a handful, the chairman of come from as far afield as Adam Laker has been named as the event has reported. Sweden, China, Brazil, Austria, the new general manager of the BFTE committee chairman Korea, the United Arab Emirates, Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa on David Voss said European delegate Switzerland, the Netherlands and Denarau Island, effective 18 May. numbers have dropped in 2010 to United Kingdom. just five because of the lack of See page 1 for more news And Simon Harper has been appointed general manager of the convenient flight services coming to you directly from BFTE. VIEW HOTELS Mercure Nadi Hotel. operating to Fiji from the region, with almost all flights operating & RESORTS STAR CLIPPERS CRUISE UNDER FULL SAIL via Australia, New Zealand or Asia. ABOARD THE LARGEST MODERN TALL SHIPS Voss also said that having BFTE, the New Zealand and Australian travel trade shows (TRENZ and Hi from Santorini ATE) all scheduled around the same time may be working We had breakfast On deck against Fiji as it’s a reasonably wwaaatttccchhhiiiinnngg tthhhee sseeeaaaggguuullllllss sswwwoooooopppiiiinnngg ddooowwwnn long time for European buyers to trying to pluck the brilliant colour be on the road covering all events. ffrrrooomm tthhhee wwaaattteeerrr.... TThhheeenn sstttrrrooolllllliiiinnngg ddooowwwnn “We’re looking at detaching cobblestone alleyways under Helios from TRENZ/ATE,” Voss said. golden Gaze we found our way to a He suggested that the 2011 ffuuunn ttaaavvvveeerrrnnnaaa.... BByyyyee ffooorr nnooowww,,,, ououurr ooccctttooopppuuuss BFTE may be organised for earlier Eastern Mediterranean Cruises salad & ouzo are coming! in the year, along with TRENZ, to from May until October 2010&2011 Love Jo & Pete appeal to a higher percentage of See a virtual tour www.starclippers.com Brochure European travel firms. Orion II ready to launch Adventure revamp KANGAROO Island Adventure Tours has renovated its Vivonne Bay property on the south coast Travel DailyAU of South Australia’s Kangaroo First with the news Island to provide a base for Wed 19 May 10 Page 4 SeaLink’s 2-day Kangaroo Island EDITORS: Bruce Piper and Guy Dundas Adventure Tour. E-mail: [email protected] Guests are now accommodated Meimei a must in 8-share male and female dorms as well as 4-share, 2-share and OUTRIGGER on the Lagoon Fiji single accommodation, while says it’s already expanding its more adventure activities on site new Meimei Nanny Service just include Harriet River kayaking, six weeks since it launched. trail mountain biking, boogie The program started with six boarding, swimming, snorkelling nannies who were very quickly and self-guided walking trails. fully booked on a daily basis “well SeaLink purchased the Vivonne into the future” meaning a Bay property in 2004 from local further six will be on deck by 20 residents Graham and Judy Rees, May, moving to a total of 18 on 15 who created the Vivonne Bay Jun in time for the school hols. The Meimei Service offers LAST night Orion Expedition with the vessels having special Outdoor Education Centre. The KI Adventure Tour leads in affordable child minding along Cruises held a function in Sydney sonar devices so they can get to with cultural experiences such as to launch its 2011 brochure. the tightest places imaginable - at $389pp ex Adelaide including return SeaLink coach and ferry Fijian art and craft and fishing, Attendees were granted the including some of the most with one-on-one care for kids first glimpse of the programs, primitive cultures in the world. travel, 2 days of guided small coach touring, entry fees to a aged 6 months to 2 years, and with just 100 copies of Orion’s Destinations for 2011 include two children per nanny for kids “2011 Expeditions” arriving from the Russian Far East’s ring of fire; range of attractions, meals and accommodation - see sealink.biz three years and over, costing from the printers a few hours before the Inland Sea of Japan; the sub- as little as A$4 per hour. the event. Antarctic islands of New Zealand; or call 1300 655 990. Founder Sarina Bratton remote areas of Papua New confirmed that the company’s Guinea; Vietnam, Thailand and second ship, Orion II, was on Cambodia; Antarctica; and of schedule for delivery in Apr next course the always popular year, and would operate Kimberley. itineraries in south east Asia. Sarina is heading off to Borneo She told guests how thrilled she next week - and may even get to Due to business growth we currently have various opportunities across was at the response to the launch visit her Mother’s Day gift - DoDo, several states for enthusiastic and client focused Business Travel of the inaugural Orion II cruise an adopted orangutan. Consultants. We are also looking for an experienced Sales Manager in which was promoted to past Pictured above at last night’s Sydney to join our dynamic and successful Sales team. passengers, attracting more than event are, from left: Inese John International Consultants – Sydney & Canberra 200 on the waitlist within just 72 from Jurlique, which provides the If you are an experienced, driven and focused International Consultant hours - double the ship’s capacity. upmarket bathroom amenities for and would be interested in joining us in either Sydney or Canberra send It’s almost exactly six years Orion; chef Serge Dansereau of through your CV today. The successful applicants will have strong since Orion debuted (TD 03 May The Bather’s Pavilion, who international and domestic consulting experience, Galileo CRS knowledge 04), with the doubling of capacity designs the fabulous on-board and truly love working with corporate & VIP clients. just the first step in the menus; and Sarina Bratton, company’s ongoing growth. founder and managing director of Domestic Consultants – Melbourne & Canberra “The Orion ships go where big Orion Expedition Cruises. In our Melbourne and Canberra Offices we are seeking experienced ships can’t go,” Bratton said, See www.orionexpeditions.com. Domestic Consultants. The successful applicants will love looking after the demands of domestic travel, ideally have Galileo knowledge and truly enjoy the pace of working with Corporate & VIP clients. Strategic Sales Manager - Sydney In addition to the above we are currently seeking an experienced, driven and focused Strategic Sales Manager to lead our sales team in Sydney and be responsible for the growth of our business throughout NSW. The successful applicant will have existing travel management experience with a thorough knowledge of sales principles, along with a proven track record of success and a high drive to achieve outcomes. millennium from If you believe you’re suitable for any of these roles and would like to join HRG please send through your CV and covering letter to; traditional hospitality [email protected] to modern luxury Applications close Friday 21 May, 2010
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BERJAYA HOTELS AND RESORTS has launched a new ‘Little Monkey’s Club’ for 4 to 12 year olds at BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER WA its property in Langkawi, offering a range of (Perth based – Part time) activities including Batik Painting, Animal Balloon Making, Kids Nature Walk and Kids Tree Planting. AOT Holidays is Australia’s leading domestic wholesaler incorporating Berjaya operates 11 upmarket properties in Sunlover Holidays, Travelpoint Holidays and New South Wales Holidays. Malaysia, the UK, the Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Singapore. A fabulous opportunity has become available in our Sales and Marketing THE ROYAL RESORT in Cancun, Mexico has department for a part time Perth based Business Development Manager launched an expanded Wedding Centre, with a working 3 days per week. range of packages which are commissionable to So if you are a dynamic, enthusiastic and sales driven professional agents. The all-inclusive, all-suite, adults-only wanting to be part of one of the most respected and award winning resort, along with its sister property in Playa wholesalers in the travel industry, then this is the opportunity for you! Del Carmen, have also expanded dining to Your main responsibilities will include: include a new chef designed menu every day - royalresorts.com. • Management of AOT Holidays sales growth within the WA area. • Building rapport and relationships with existing accounts. • Identifying new opportunities for sales potential within the retail and wholesale travel industry. As the ideal applicant you will have: • Extensive knowledge of the retail and wholesale travel industry. • Demonstrated sales and relationship management experience. • Excellent communication skills and exceptional customer service ethic. Domestic Corporate Consultant • A high degree of self-management and self-motivation. Goldman Travel Corporation, a leading travel management • A sound knowledge of Domestic destinations and products. company located in Sydney, is looking for an experienced • The ability to undertake extensive travel. domestic corporate consultant to join us in our Bondi Junction The successful applicant will enjoy a competitive salary as well as a office. fully maintained company car and laptop. Applicants must be Sabre and Tramada trained, have the skills To apply for this fantastic opportunity, email your cover letter and to work autonomously and be totally focused on customer care. resume, quoting reference number 14/04 Attractive salary and working conditions guaranteed. [email protected] Please send your resume to David Goldman, General Applications will close COB Manager at [email protected] . 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The online visas are available guided shore excursions. for either 96 hours or 30 days, Selected departures are and will be available through the available throughout 2010 aboard EK website as part of the carrier’s the Galapagos Explorer II - details booking system. on [email protected]. Sales Consultant Based in Melbourne’s CBD, South America Travel Centre is one of Australia’s predominant niche wholesalers for South & Central America, Mexico and Cuba. We specialise in designing innovative, tailor-made “EXPERIENCED MULTI SKILLED CORPORATE CONSULTANT” travel itineraries for an upmarket agent/client base and are seeking an experienced consultant to join our close-knit team. This well established successful corporate travel company located in the Along with a genuine interest in Latin America and a commitment to Sydney CBD is seeking a strong multi skilled corporate consultant that can providing a high level of personalised service, you will have a minimum work well in a team environment. of 3 years working in wholesale or retail and a proven sales record. A working knowledge of Amadeus and previous travel in South America You will have access to leading edge technology and second to none will be a definite advantage. support. Essentially you must have a minimum of 2 years travel consulting experience with expert International fares knowledge and Our consultants are amongst the best in the industry and if you are self- excellent customer service skills. 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