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ABOVE: Last week The Travel Corporation held a conference Reservation attended by 200 of its Australian and New Zealand staff. Pictured here at the conference dinner from left are Patricia Shaw, Agent Insight Vacations; Candace Swale, Contiki; Rosie Mutch and Rohan 6 Month Maternity Leave Position White of Insight Vacations. Virgin Atlantic is looking for a dynamic Reservations Agent to join our Customer Service Team, with the opportunity to move into a permanent position. We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic person with both reservations and ticketing experience to join our fun and growing team. Inbound Wholesale Professionals The position is responsible for phone enquiries and sales, with many opportunities to develop into other areas within Virgin Be part of our expanding and professional team in Sydney. Tour East Australia Atlantic and the Virgin Group. We offer extensive training and is part of the global Tour East Group and has an established clientele of travel development. agencies throughout the world which makes it one of Australia’s leading We offer attractive remuneration packages and excellent travel inbound operators. benefits for you, your family and friends! This is an exciting opportunity for people with the right skills to be part of our team. Minimum 2 years travel industry experience; use of both agency We are currently hiring in the following categories: and airline GDS models, computer literacy and a customer service • Help Desk Advisers background is a must. • Accounts Clerk • Inbound Groups advisers Mandarin/Cantonese language would be a bonus. Send your confidential resume or request a position description to Applications should be forwarded in confidence to the [email protected] Reservations Supervisor by email to [email protected] Applicants must have an appropriate Australian work visa. by close of business on Thursday 8th May 2008. Applicants not responded to within 2 weeks after the specified closing date, assumes Tour East Australia is an equal opportunity employer. that you have been unsuccessful in securing an interview. 3END YOUR SWEETHEARTS TO +OH 3AMUI 4(!) NOW DOUBLE DAILY BETWEEN "ANGKOK AND +OH 3AMUI &ARES FROM RETURN PLUS TAXES EX EAST COAST AND FROM PLUS TAXES EX 0ERTH 4(!) 3MOOTH AS SILK TO DESTINATIONS IN 4HAILAND AND ONWARDS
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Many of the answers can be found within Hawai‘i Tourism’s online to East Africa (Kenya/Tanzania) its operation training site at www.hawaiitourism.com.au/kuhina. for some of it’s top Flight Centre QUEENSLAND-based agency At the end of the month, the subscriber with the most correct entries will agents during April. Ucango Travel is set to increase be entered into the draw to win this fantastic trip to Hawai‘i. The group is pictured here with its operation two-fold to four some locals under the shadow of Email your answer each day to [email protected]. offices in coming months, with Mt Kilimanjaro in Kenya. the opening of a Nambour outlet For full terms and conditions see www.traveldaily.com.au. From left are Narelle Huffon, in early Jun and a Sunshine Coast Today’s Hawai‘i question is - Kenyan Airways, Leanne Green, office to open within two months. On which famous beach is the Sheraton Maui located? Paul Egan, Mathew Doherty, Ucango’s managing director Dave Melanie Wilson, Ella Hrncir, Hulsman made the announcement Adrienne Tsoulfidis and Serica at the firm’s inaugural annual Goodliffe from Flight Centres in conference where he also Victoria, New South Wales and highlighted the business’ strong Queensland. growth since opening last May. Olympic Torch Relay Not pictured is Ruth Windsor, Hulsman said “We’ve got an Bench International. LEFT: The National Convention exciting year ahead of us”. Centre played host to the lead-up Exciting opportunities exists to join the number 1 airline group in event of the Olympic Torch Relay term of revenue and European Airlines Industry leader, as: in Canberra late last month. Big names and international media packed Canberra’s National Convention Centre (NCC) as all ACCOUNT MANAGER NSW the Olympic torch bearers were accredited & given their uniforms. Reporting to the Sales Manager based in Sydney, your main goal will be Australia’s leg of the Olympic to promote our international network and develop our existing portfolio in NSW for trade and corporate, using your sense of competition and Torch relay took place in the tenacity to full advantage. streets of Canberra on 24 Apr. Ideally you will possess excellent sales skills and extensive experience On the day a press conference in the travel industry with a proven track record in a similar function, was held by the ACT Government, enabling you to contribute to the success of our brands on the Australian Ian Thorpe and John Coates at territory. the NCC, as it was deemed as the Your attributes include exceptional communication and interpersonal only suitable venue for the events skills as well as the ability to work autonomously. complex security arrangements. Objectives and results oriented, challenge is your motivation. Pictured here is National Conv Centre manager Cindy Young with Olympian Ian Thorpe. Creative Travel SALES ASSISTANT Your role will be the exciting challenge of supporting the Sales manager and the Account Managers in the achievement of their targets. You will Consultant be required to work with the sales team to maximize business Travbiz is looking for a domestic/NZ creative travel consultant with a opportunities, and at the same time, create a professional and pro-active minimum of 12 months corporate/leisure experience. link to all internal and external clients. You must meet the following criteria: Ideally you will possess excellent analytical skills and extensive • Be hard working, attention to detail, moderate technical skills, willing to experience in the travel industry, enabling you to contribute to the learn, excellent communications skills, basic knowledge of accounting, success of our brands on the Australian territory. friendly personality, a team player who can provide clients with highest Your attributes include extensive computer knowledge and level of service. You must have worked with Sabre (& preferably interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work as part of a team. Tramada, but not essential). Duties would include: If you are ready to step into one of these exciting and motivating • Attending to enquiries as they come in from customers via email, positions, please forward your resume and application to the telephone and face to face (both corporate and leisure clients). 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Retail Consultants Required ASAP – SYD The BEST BDM role in the Travel industry – BNE • Retail consultants required north and south of the river≥ • Generous Base wage structure • Top dollar paid for experienced consultants SYD • Uncapped bonus structure and car allowance ≥BNE Expanding travel retail company requires people for its retail outlets north and south You must have at least 3 years previous experience as a BDM and must be a self of the river. ASAP. Opportunities to grow with the company, take your career to the starter with exceptional skills for sourcing new business within the travel industry. next level. Results driven with a passion for sales, we want you! To fi nd out more about this opportunity or to apply CLICK HERE To fi nd out more about this opportunity or to apply CLICK HERE AFTA 2008 AWARDS IN THE BEST AGENCY SUPPORT VOTE FOR TMS! SERVICE CATEGORY – CLICK HERE!
HR Administrator – SYD Travel Marketing Co-ordinator, 2 month Temp RoleRll – SYDS • Up to $50k • Unique Opportunity • City location in great offi ces ≥SYD • Well known Travel company ≥ Has your career dream also been to work in HR? This is a great opportunity for you Do you have marketing experience? This travel organization in theTEMP CBD are looking to join a big travel company, receive great pay, work in plush offi ces in the city and for you! watch your HR career grow! To fi nd out more about this opportunity or to apply CLICK HERE To fi nd out more about this opportunity or to apply CLICK HERE
Corporate Travel Consultant – MEL Are You A Wholesale Travel Guru? – MEL • Would you like to take your career to the next level?≥ • Like to work for one of Australia’s leading wholesale≥ companies? • Looking for a dynamic and exciting Corporate Travel Role?MEL • Want the chance to book large groups for all differentMEL walks of life? Steer your career path in the right direction with this well known and well Be the lucky one to land this opportunity of a lifetime and APPLY TODAY! established company.
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Online Travel Consultant – MEL Retail Travel Consultant Hampton – MEL • Are you an experienced travel consultant with international≥ • How would you like to sleep in each day? ≥ and domestic ticketing experience? MEL • Does working for a fantastic retail agency sound goodMEL to you? • Would you like to work for one of the market leaders in travel? A professional, fun and fast growing dynamic team awaits you! Kick start your career with this fantastic travel fi rm with an offi ce that has views to die for. To fi nd out more about this opportunity or to apply CLICK HERE To fi nd out more about this opportunity or to apply CLICK HERE
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Australian roadshow 08 INVITATION Meet more than 60 leading hotels, resorts, airlines & operators in a relaxed, informative & flexible table top format. SYDNEY DATE : Monday 12 May. WHERE: Sheraton On The Park Grand Ballroom Elizabeth St Sydney (Opposite Hyde Park south of Market St) WHEN : Registration and table top meetings any time from 15.30.
MELBOURNE
DATE : Thursday 15 May. WHERE: Crown Towers Hotel, 8 Whiteman St Southbank Palladium Room C WHEN : Registration and table top meetings any time from 15.30. Welcome address and prize giving from 19.30
Fabulous food and refreshments will be served Thai Contemporary music will swoon you.
R.S.V.P. with names & agency contact details to [email protected] by 7 May (SYD) & 9 May (MEL) MANY GREAT PRIZES TO BE WON!