Jackie Bell (pictured) has been announced as the new leader of Helloworld’s The Travel Brokers ne t work , as the group talks up an increased focus on the broker space.Bell, formerly the head of operations at Helloworld’s corporate arm APX, is charged with growing the broker group from its current 100 members to 175 by 2020, ‘and there’s a focus on quality not quantity’, says Helloworld New Zealand boss Simon McKearney.

“It’s a coup for us to get [Bell] on board and ac-tually we were in a very privileged position to have such a high of ap-plicants,” says McKear-ney. “The broker space is continuing to grow ex-ponentially and we are finalising plans to bring our new broker proposi-

tion to the market.”Full details of that ‘new and im-proved’ broker offering are yet to be released—but McKearney did say the group is looking to roll out a ‘market-leading value proposition’ that delivers what he says will be a best in market model—from inquiry generation to marketing, and tech-nology.“We’ve been working on it, and we have a number of initiatives planned across a number of facets of the business—and we’re also keen to also recognise that there is a wide spectrum of brokers not just the traditional home based model, and cater to those dif-ferent segments,” he added.

. . . Musical ChairsBell replaces Cath McLeod who is moving back to GO Holidays. In turn, former GO boss Jason Buckley is moving into a new role to head up the company’s product and innovation. Just who is to replace Bell is yet to be announced.

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Aussie Border ChecksAu s t r a l i a’s D e p a r t m e n t o f Immigration and Border Protection is now running automated checks on all passengers departing the country, as part of measures introduced in 2014 to stop foreign fighters leaving to join ISIS. The Outward Advance Passenger Processing (APP) programme was put in place following Foreign Fighters legislation in 2014, says SITA. Airlines must now provide data for all travel-lers departing Australia in advance of their flight. The airline transmits the data during check-in, and receives a ‘board’ or ‘no board’ message. The process has been trialled and has now been introduced on all airlines and all flights out of Australia, says SITA.

Belgium Risk LoweredMFAT has lowered its risk level for Belgium, and is now advising caution due to the heightened and ongoing threat of terrorism (some risk). See safetravel.govt.nz/belgium

Zena Heads To TongaFiji escaped serious damage from Tropical Cyclone Zena (see p2 for more) but Tonga is now bracing itself with Zena expected to make landfall this afternoon as a category two cyclone, says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.Tongatapu, ‘Eua and Ha’apai should expect gale force winds (average speed of 65-85 km/hour) this af-ternoon, increasing to storm force winds of 110 km/hour this evening with wind gusts up to 155km/hour.Kiwis in Tonga should follow the advice of local authorities, accom-modation management and/or tour operators, stay indoors and away from the sea, says MFAT. They should also update their information at safetravel.govt.nzAir New Zealand has extended its Fiji flooding flexibility policy to include travel to and from Tonga, due to the weather conditions in the latter over-night. See airnzagent.co.nz

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Atlanta-Hartsfield-Jackson has retained its position as the world’s busiest airport last year, according to Airports Council International’s preliminary passenger traffic re-sults based on reports from 1144 airports worldwide. Growing by 5.5% year-over-year in passenger traffic to the record-break-ing total of over 100 million passen-gers in 2015, Atlanta has benefited from its location as a major connect-ing hub and port on entry into North America—it is within a two-hour flight of 80% of the US population. While Beijing was poised to close the gap on Atlanta by 2015, it no longer benefits from the double-digit growth it enjoyed in previous years, and as such remains in second position. The combination of a Chinese slowdown and capacity constraints has meant lower growth levels at the airport.

In total, it grew by 4.4% in total pas-senger traffic to just shy of 90 million passengers. Moving from the sixth busiest airport in 2014 to the third position in 2015 is Dubai. Total passenger traffic at the airport grew by 10.7% in 2015 to 78 million. It is also the world’s busiest in terms of international passengers, ahead of London Heathrow. Chicago O’Hare moved up to become the fourth-ranked airport in 2015 from seventh position in 2014, with 76.9 million passengers, a rise of 9.8%. After years of congestion, the airport is reaping the benefits of runway expansions and other capacity devel-opments. Rounding out the top five is Tokyo, with a 3.4% increase in passengers to 75 million.“It’s impressive to witness the dynam-ic character of the aviation industry and its evolution over time,” says ACI’s Angela Gittens. “In certain markets, we see both airlines and airport oper-ators expanding and optimising their capacity in order to accommodate the growing demand for air transport.”Even in the most mature markets, like the US and parts of Western Europe, several major hubs saw year-on-year growth rates in passenger traffic well above historical growth levels for these regions, says Gittens. “On the other hand, we continue to observe double-digit growth rates at major Middle Eastern and Asian hubs serv-ing long haul routes in emerging markets.”

QF Asia On SaleQantas advises agents of its special N class economy fares to Tokyo from $1330; Shanghai from $1210; and Hong Kong from $1275 return, on of-fer to 17 Nov. See qantas.co.nz/agents for details, or refer to your GDS.

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Vanuatu Runway DelayThe repairs on Vanuatu’s runway have been delayed but are 95% complete and should be finished in the com-ing weeks, says the Vanuatu Tourism Office. The repairs were scheduled to be completed yesterday, however due to ‘unforeseen shipping challenges in Fiji’ there was a slight delay with the arrival of specialist cold mix asphalt, says Fulton Hogan. All parties are working together to fast-track the delivery of materials to the runway and ensure the repairs are completed as soon as possible, says the VTO. Air Vanuatu, Fiji Airways, and Aircalin are continuing all scheduled flights as normal.Meanwhile, the VTO marketing team is preparing to launch Vanuatu’s big-gest consumer marketing campaign to date this May. “We look forward to launching the campaign which we hope will entice New Zealanders to book their next holiday in Vanuatu,” says VTO general manager Linda Kalpoi.

SQ/LH EnhancedThe Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa groups are expanding their codeshare deal to offer SQ customers access to over 20 new routes on LH- and Swiss-operated flights, to/from points in Austria, Belgium, Germany and Swit-zerland via Munich and Zurich, says SQ. In return, LH and Swiss customers will be able to access codeshare travel on SQ-operated flights on routes serv-ing destinations in Southeast Asia and the Southwest Pacific.The expanded deal is the result of a joint venture agreement signed be-tween the two airline groups last Nov, and is subject to regulatory approvals. The pair plan to jointly offer custom-ers from these markets ‘more seam-less access to flights, a broad range of joint fare products and aligned cor-porate programmes to strengthen the proposition to corporate customers, among other benefits’.

Fiji: Bula To The SunThe sun is out in Fiji and Tourism Fiji reports that there was actu-ally very little rainfall overnight as Tropical Cyclone Zena passed over the island nation. Fiji’s tour-ism industry is breathing a col-lective sigh of relief and the flood waters from earlier in the week are continuing to dissipate. Tour-ism Fiji regional manager Wayne Deed says there’s still clean-up underway in some areas like Nadi town, but that basically things are returning to normal—as per the photo taken at Plantation Island Resort this morning.

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Un-Cruise Adventures Anniversary SavingsUn-Cruise Adventures is celebrating its 20th anniversary by offering savings of up to USD400 per couple on selected small-ship cruises booked and deposited by 20 May, advises World Journeys. The offer applies to Alaskan cruises such as the eight-day Discoverers Glacier Country as well as cruises along the Columbia & Snake Rivers, in Mexico’s Sea of Cortes, the Pacific Northwest, and Hawaii, adds the wholesaler.

Aranui Cruises has released two bonus sailings for 2017 in re-sponse to strong demand for its new ship Aranui 5.The cruise line will offer 19 depar-tures in 2017 and Aranui’s regional representative Australia New Zea-land Laurent Wong said the com-pany was thrilled with the reception Aranui 5 had received, especially out of this region where bookings were tipped to double this year.“While our new ship offers 25% more capacity than Aranui 3, most of the year’s cruises are already fully booked so we’ve decided to intro-duce two additional voyages in 2017 to help satisfy demand,” he says.

“Aranui 5 offers the same great val-ue 14-day adventure across three French Polynesian archipelagos but with all the mod cons and elegant island styling of a modern freighter it has attracted even more new and returning Aranui guests.”The cruises, roundtrip from Papeete, visit a range of islands in the Mar-quesas and Tuamotus as well as the famed Society Island of Bora Bora. Throughout the journey, clients can enjoy the comforts of a cruise ship including a restaurant, two confer-ence rooms, lounges, library, com-puter room, boutique, swimming pool, fitness room, spa and four bars. Earlybird rates for 2017 start from $6338 for Aranui 5’s 08 Jun 2017 departure including a 10% discount. Seniors can also take advantage of a discounted fare on the 30 Sep 2017 departure which is priced from $6338 for travellers aged over 60 years. The additional voyages will see a change in departure day from Sat to either a Tue or Thu in 2017, although the duration of the full Aranui cruise will remain unchanged. This is pos-sible due to the turnaround of the ship, which remains in port stock-ing cargo for several days between itineraries.

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APRILTourism Fiji Bula Marau Family RoadshowAuckland: Thu 07, Stamford Hotel, 1730-2030. Auckland North Shore: Fri 08, QBE Stadium, 0700-0930.

Avalon Waterways 2017 LaunchWhangarei: Thu 07, Dickens Inn, 1730. New Plymouth: Thu 07, Waterfront Hotel, 1745. Hamilton: Mon 11, Hamilton Gardens cafe, 1745. Tauranga: Tue 12, Macau, 1745. Dunedin: Tue 12, Wains Hotel, 1730. Auckland, East: Wed 13, Fisher House, 1745. Timaru: Wed 13, Mocca Cafe, 1730. Napier: Wed 13, Crown Hotel, 1745.Auckland, West: Thu 14, The Falls, Henderson, 1745. Palmerston North: Thu 14, Distinction, 1745. Ashburton: Thu 14, Lushingtons, 1730. Auckland, North: Tue 19, Takapuna Boating Club, 1745. Christchurch: Tue 19, Dux Central, 1745. Invercargill: Wed 20, Kelvin Hotel, 1730. Queenstown: Thu 21, Copthorne Hotel, 1745. Nelson: Wed 27, Monaco Resort, 1730. Blenheim: Thu 28, Watery Mouth Cafe, 1730.

Queensland on TourQueenstown: Wed 06-Fri 08, Skyline Queenstown.

Gold Coast Tourism Agents FunctionAuckland: Mon 11, Everybodys, 1730.Tauranga: Tue 12, Trinity Wharf, 1730. Hamilton: Wed 13, Gothenburg, 1730.

China ShowcaseInvercargill: Tue 12, The Kelvin Hotel, 1730.Dunedin: Wed 13, The Scenic Lounge, Forsythe Barr Stadium, 1730.Christchurch: Thu 14, The Ilex, Christchurch Botanical Gardens, 1730.

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Vanuatu Tourism RoadshowChristchurch: Mon 18. Wellington: Tue 19. Auckland: Wed 20.Times and venues tba.

Asia Road Show: Cathay Pacific/Adventure World/ Exodus Breakfast updatesNew Plymouth: Tue 19. Palmerston North: Wed 20. Wellington: Thu 21. Times and venues tba.

Wendy Wu Tours Update & ‘Jungle Book’ film eveningChristchurch: Wed 27, Hoyts Riccarton, 1745. Wellington: Thu 28, The Embassy Theatre, 1800. Auckland: Thu 28, Rialto Newmarket, 1800.

Adventure World, Exo Travel and Accor Hotels Vietnam MasterclassAuckland: Wed 27, Mercure Auckland, 1730-1930.

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SkyCity Boss ResignsSkyCity Entertainment Group chief executive Nigel Morrison has re-signed, effective 29 Apr.“[Morrison] has done an excellent job,” says SkyCity chairman Chris Moller. “During his tenure he has se-cured the extension of the Company’s exclusive casino licences in Auckland and Adelaide and negotiated and managed the New Zealand Interna-tional Convention Centre transaction and construction contract.”The board of SkyCity has appointed John Mortensen, currently NZ chief operating officer to be the interim ceo pending a global search for a new leader. His appointment is subject to the usual regulatory approvals.

Contiki 5% Off SummerContiki is offering 5% off its summer 2016 trips when booked by 28 Apr. Trips include the 21-day The Road to Athens + Greek Island Cruise (from $5769), taking in Paris, Venice, Flor-ence, Rome, Switzerland, Germany and the Austrian Tyrol, and a three-day cruise in Greece. The 33-day Eu-ropean Explorer + Mykonos Island (from $8521) takes in 17 countries in just over a month; while the eight-day Eastern Rocker (from $1515) ticks off Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague and Vienna.

AKL RefinancingAuckland Airport has established two new standby bank facilities totalling $200 million. The airport says they’ve been established to refinance existing $80 million and $35 million undrawn facilities, which are set to mature on 30 Apr. The airport has also estab-lished an additional two-year drawn facility of $100 million with Com-monwealth Bank of Australia to partly fund its capital expenditure program.

Thailand In WellingtonThe Thailand Embassy will celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations with a special event in Wellington this weekend, the Tourism Authority of Thailand has advised. The Thai Festival will take place from 1200 on Sat and Sun at Odlins Plaza on the waterfront. Entry is free, and TAT will have a stand at the festival.

Kiwi agents have just days left to enter the incentive to win a place on the Brand USA Air New Zealand megafamil—and Visit Florida is set to showcase the state to agents on the trip.Visit Florida has identified New Zea-land as a market for potential growth and expansion and international sales and market development repre-sentative Aelon Suskey says the STO is looking to put a more concentrated effort on bringing Kiwi agents and visitors to the so-called Sunshine State.From the Cuban-influenced Miami to the theme-park Mecca that is Orlando and the Space Coast (home to Cape Canaveral) the state has a diverse of-fering for Kiwi travellers.The jam-packed Florida itinerary will see the Kiwi agents take in the culture and history in Miami, where the con-sultants will experience the culture

and history of Miami by land and sea and sample local Cuban cuisine. Then it’s over to Orlando with the itinerary, of course, including Disney World with a host of surprises.

. . . Last Chance To WinRegistrations for the Air NZ/Brand USA mega fam close on Mon (11 Apr). Thirty Kiwi agents will have the opportunity to experience one of six itineraries across California, Tennessee, Texas, Florida, Loui-siana, Maine and Massachusetts. See tasteusamegafam.com

Cover-More, WestpacCover-More has announced a travel insurance partnership with West-pac New Zealand, which will see Cover-More provide travel insurance policies and assistance services to Westpac customers via westpac.co.nz and its customer call centre.“The local growth we are achiev-ing here in New Zealand reflects the pace of growth our business is experiencing around the world,” says Cover-More New Zealand boss Bruce Morrison.

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Account Manager Orbit Auckland Orbit World Travel Auckland is a fast paced growing corporate travel business and part of the House of Travel group.Located in Auckland and reporting to the Commercial Team Leader the role of Account Manager is responsible for developing and executing sales activities for a portfolio of companies, providing leadership towards achievement of profitability in line with client goals and establishing business plans and strategies for growth whilst building and maintaining key relationships.The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes: • A strong background in Corporate Travel or a background in Sales• Experience in an account management role• Strong interpersonal and communication skills• A passion for the customer• Business and industry acumen• Well-developed presentation, strategic and negotiation skills• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied and substantial workload with

follow-up accuracy and attention to detailWe are a thriving business and the successful candidate will be committed to rolling their sleeves up, working hard and having fun. In return the successful candidate’s contribution, commitment and value will be rewarded.Applications for this role close on the 15th April 2016 and should be sent in confidence to Jacqui Simpson, Office Administrator at jsimpson@orbit.co.nz

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Queensland on Tour kicked off in Queenstown last night, with a large number of agents from across New Zealand coming together to learn more about the sunny state. Tourism and Events Queensland’s Sally Holyer says New Zealand contin-ues to be a very important market for Queensland and it is hoped the event will encourage agents to sell more, and encourage Kiwis to stay longer and enjoy everything that’s on offer. Keep an eye on upcoming Travel Today is-sues for news and product updates from Queensland operators. Pictured enjoying welcome drinks at Novotel Queenstown Lakeside is:1 Venetia Van Staveren, Wildlife Tropical North Queensland and Tara Bennett, Tourism Port Douglas Dain-tree. 2 Kirsty Latham, YOU Travel Birkenhead; Sally Holyer, Tourism and Events Queensland; and Nikki Mills, Roseman & Warren. 3 Air New

Zealand’s Melina Olsen; Jucy’s Kirsty Malone; and Air New Zealand’s Cher-yl Lovegrove. 4 Jupiters Hotel & Casino Gold Coast’s Jan Kalendra is pictured with Air New Zealand’s Jantina Cullen and Chitra Matthews. 5 Paradise Jet Boating’s Callie John-son and Tourism and Events Queesn-land’s Adelaida Brooks. 6 Janine Mallon, The Travel Brokers; Stepha-nie McNeill, House of Travel Dune-

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din; Jessica Garden, House of Travel Alexandria; and Rob Treasure, Miri-mar Cruises. 7 Fine Travel’s Irene Field, Jennifer Ready and Sunita Shalivahan. 8 Kim Mildon, Travel Managers; Michele Taylor, helloworld Thames; and Karen Smith, Travel Managers. 9 Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers’ Melissa Kite is pictured with YOU Travel’s Alisha Minogue and Shirley Harris.

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Aussie Zoo’s New CubsAustralia Zoo’s new Sumatran tiger cubs go on display to the public from today, with visitors able to spot the pair at various times throughout the day. The cubs are just over two months old and their personalities have started coming through, says the zoo. There will be plenty of oppor-tunities in the near future to get up close to the cubs, adds the zoo. See australiazoo.com.au

Innovative PhilippinesI n n ov a t i ve Tr ave l i s a d d i n g Philippines product to its range, say-ing it’s an exotic new destination offering stunning natural landscapes and cultural gems. “Kiwis looking for a new Asian experience will discover a unique fusion of Asian and European culture, along with the influence of Spanish heritage which has created some spectacular architecture,” says Innovative’s Anthony Fau, who recent-ly visited the country. Innovative’s sev-en-day Philippines Express package is from $2095pp t/s, including a Manila stopover and a two-island visit.

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Businesses are being urged to be aware of the new Health and Safety Reform Bill, which introduces a new focus on risk management and has a broader view of what consti-tutes the workplace.The Health and Safety Reform Bill came into force Mon, replacing the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992. It’s part of plans to reduce work-place injury and death, and makes everyone in the workplace responsible for health and safety.Particularly relevant for corporate

travel is a broader definition of the workplace and a focus on risk man-agement, says APX.It changes the focus from the physi-cal workplace to what the business actually does and what it can control; and shifts from hazard spotting to managing critical risks (actions that reduce workplace harm rather than trivial hazards).“Although it’s unlikely that we’ll know the full significance of the new legisla-tion across all industries and busi-ness activities—including corporate travel—until specific cases have been tested through the court system, what is clear is that companies will need to demonstrate a proactive approach to health and safety for all employees and workers, irrespective of their physical workplace,” says APX.Businesses should consider whether they have a proactive risk manage-ment plan to work alongside their cor-porate travel programme, says APX.“Recent adverse events around the globe have reinforced how important information is when it comes to trav-eller safety—but regardless of health scares such as the Zika virus, ongoing conflicts, natural disasters, or acts of terrorism such as those in Belgium and France—New Zealand compa-nies still need to do business around the world to remain competitive.”

. . . Value Of AgentsFor corporate agents, a sound knowl-edge of the changes is another way they can display their value to clients.“[Businesses] need to be aware of the changes and what’s happened and what that means for them,” says FCM’s Andy Jack. “That’s one of the reasons to use a TMC like FCM—we have our crisis team in place, we have the knowledge and expertise, and we’re up to date with what the changes are.”For more on the new legislation, see worksafe.govt.nz/hswa

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New SYD Ride ServiceSerko has announced a new GPU Ride service offering a ‘significantly cheap-er’ alternative for Sydney Airport transfers. The ride-sharing service offers a fixed fare of AUD35, compared to the average taxi fare of AUD47. It will be rolled out nationwide in the coming months, and can be booked through Serko Online, offering busi-ness travellers an advantage over Uber which can’t be pre-booked.

Jan Gets Big PCO JobJan Tonkin, founder of Auckland-based The Conference Company, has been appointed president of the International As-sociation of Pro-fessional Congress Organisers (IAP-CO), says Conven-tions and Incentives New Zealand. “This prestigious position reflects Jan’s high standing in the world of professional congress organising,” says CINZ boss Sue Sullivan, who describes Tonkin as a ‘driving force in our industry’.

Sleep Well At Crowne Plaza PropertiesCrowne Plaza Auckland and Queenstown have introduced a new ‘Sleep Advantage’ programme to make sure business travellers get a good night’s rest. Key components of the package include comfortable bedding, a luxury Elemis room mist designed to ‘soothe and comfort’ the mind and dedicated quiet zones. Guests who request a wake-up call will also receive a guaran-teed follow up wake-up call within five minutes, and if it is missed within the timeframe, guests receive that night’s stay free of charge.

Surfs Up At MELBusiness travel lers heading to Melbourne will soon be able to catch a wave between flights, with Melbourne Airport today unveiling plans for Aus-tralia’s first surf park at the airport. URBNSURF Melbourne will feature a 320 metre lagoon that generates waves every 90 seconds, and will be built on Watson Dr, Tullamarine.

Perth MICE OfferPan Pacific Perth has unveiled a new MICE offering with benefits and sav-ings on 2016 and 2017 events booked this year, such as free Wi-Fi, park-ing, catering enhancements, special venue savings, transfers, hotel vouch-ers and more.

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Day 6. Uluru (Ayers Rock), Field of Light. Rise early to view sunrise over Uluru, an awe-inspiring experience seeing the massive sandstone monolith. Then take a base walk around the iconic indigenous sight. Visit the

Day 1. Arrive Adelaide, Wilpena Pound. Arrive in Adelaide and journey north via the Clare Valley wine region to Wilpena Pound, a natural amphitheatre of mountains in the heart of the Flinders Ranges National Park. Stay (Two Nights): Wilpena Pound Resort. D

Day 2. Wilpena Pound. Explore the national park’s unique rock structures, spectacular gorges, abundant wildlife and Aboriginal culture dating back thousands of years. Perhaps take a guided walk or scenic flight (own expense). BLD

Day 3. Wilpena Pound, Coober Pedy. This morning travel via Port Augusta and Woomera to ‘the opal capital of the world’, Coober Pedy. Renowned for its below-ground residences which were built in this fashion due to the scorching daytime heat. Stay (Two Nights): Desert Cave Hotel. BD

rock domes and peaks of Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and walk to Walpa Gorge. This evening enjoy a new art installation by international artist Bruce Munro. Visit the Field of Light and view more than 50,000 stems crowned with frosted-glass spheres that will bloom as darkness falls. With Uluru as the backdrop, enjoy canapes, before returning to your hotel for a Farewell Dinner. B, FD

Day 7. Depart Uluru (Ayers Rock). After breakfast, visit the Uluru Cultural Centre and enjoy the remainder of the morning at leisure. Then, be transferred to the airport for your onward flight. B

2016 DATES & PRICES (NZ$)

7 Days – Adelaide to Uluru (TMLE07)

Per person Twin Share Solo Trav.

May 5, 14#, 21. $3,895* $4,895*June 9, 17#.

TOUR NOTES#Itinerary operates in reverse (TMLE07R)Inclusions subject to change.

Experience the new Field of Light at Uluru

*Conditions apply. Prices are per person, twin share (pp). Correct as at 1 April 2016 but may fluctuate if surcharge fees, taxes or currency change. Tour is available until sold out. A deposit of $200 is due within 7 days of booking. Final payment is due 30 days prior to departure. Once deposit is paid, cancellations 30 days prior to departure or less will incur full cancellation fees. If you cancel between 31 days and 45 days prior to departure, 50% cancellation fees apply. Cancellations 46 days or more prior to departure or less will incur full loss of deposit. TOUR NOTES: Weather events may cause disruptions to itinerary, especially in remote locations, and Travelmarvel reserves the right to amend the itinerary accordingly. References to lake water levels cannot be guaranteed and are intended as a guide only. Travelmarvel highly recommends travel insurance. For full terms and conditions, please see Travelmarvel Western Australia 2016/17 Brochure. Australian Pacific Touring Pty Ltd ABN 44 004 684 619. TM2844

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