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Website: www.traveldaily.com.au | Phone: 1300 799 220 | Fax: 1300 799 221 | Email: [email protected] Page 1 Tuesday 14th January 2014 CHANGING THE WAY YOU TRAVEL sabrepacific.com.au HURRY ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT! 14 SEATS STILL AVAILABLE! Visit Los Angeles, Las Vegas & more! Every booking made with Trafalgar, Contiki, Insight Vacations and Creative Holidays for all destinations and holiday products, until 15 January 2014, will gain you entry into the draw Combine your land booking with a Virgin Australia airfare and double your chances of winning CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE MEGA FAMIL AMERICAN EXPLORER 2014 #TTCMega CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF THE HORSE WITH 570 HORSEPOWER WHOSE BROCHURES ARE THESE? The Ultimate Ferrari Drive Experience! 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To avail the offer, clients need to confirm which previous Intrepid Group tours they have travelled on at the me of booking. Bangkok still calm FOREWARNED demonstraons across eight zones in Bangkok yesterday (TD 07 Jan) have had lile impact on public transport systems, Desnaon Asia advises. The firm said all of the city’s top tourist sights and Thailand’s major tourist desnaons remain open and have no restricons. “Bangkok city is sll open for business and people are sll going about their daily tasks with no hinderance,” its said. Visitors are advised to refrain from vising the areas where protests are being held due to the number of people at the rallies. NHH introduces Milan APARTMENT style accom in London and Paris, new hotels in Nice, Amsterdam, Munich, Vienna, Zurich and Prague and tailor-made packages in London, Dublin and Paris are among the developments introduced to New Horizons Holidays’ just-released 2014 UK & Europe program. Milan in Italy has been added as a new desnaon for the Perth-based wholesaler, along with premium flights offered with Qatar Airways, and a selecon of new cruise lines. MD Chris Evans said the program has gone from “strength to strength” since debung in 2012. Malaysia Air incentive CONSOLIDATED Travel has launched an agent incenve in which it will reward top sellers of Malaysia Airlines flights with two $3,000 travel vouchers. The Summer Spectacular Rewards promo is based on MAS sales made between 10-31 Jan. Addionally, a $500 voucher will be awarded to the top selling agent every week of the incenve along with daily rewards. See page seven for full details. No return for Brindabella COLLAPSED regional carrier Brindabella Airlines will be wound up and cease to exist once the last four aircraſt in its fleet are sold off, receivers have stated. Brindabella appointed Korda Mentha as administrators about a month ago following concerns from CASA regarding the airline’s maintenance operaon. Qantas immediately ended its short-lived codeshare agreement with the Canberra-based carrier as a result, and days later Brindabella suspended all future bookings “indefinitely.” Korda Mentha spokesperson Michael Smith revealed on Fri that most of the airline’s planes had been leased and were now being returned to their owners. The administrator said it was working to assure FQ’s workforce of 140 that they would receive their entlements, which are guaranteed by a federal govt scheme under numerous condions, ABC News reported. “All that’s leſt to do is sell the remaining assets, which is four aircraſt and some maintenance operaons, and Brindabella Airlines disappears,” Smith said. Before Christmas, Gow- Gates Insurance Brokers said Brindabella’s demise was a mely reminder for travel agents to ready themselves for new products which can ensure they are protected against credit card charge backs (TD 18 Dec). Rail Plus appointment NICKI Schleibs has today been named as the new sales manager for NSW/ACT at Rail Plus, starng 20 Jan, promoted from the firm’s specialist reservaons team. Win a Ferrari drive! AGENTS have a chance to win a drive in a sporty Ferrari through a new compeon courtesy of an Australian-based wholesaler. The China & Vietnam specialist is also offering consultants an opportunity to score one of 50 pre-paid $20 Visa cards. To enter the compeon, see the below ad or similar ads which will appear exclusively in Travel Daily this and next week. The Prancing Horse Ferrari Drive Day will be held in Sydney in May. Entries close on Wed 29 Jan.

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• AA Appointments jobs• Consolidated/MH promo• inPlace Recruitment jobs

Intrepid Grp free tripINTREPID Group is rewarding

clients who book 10 or more holidays with a free tour and a 10% discount for life as part of a new loyalty scheme.

Comprised of Intrepid Travel, The Family Adventure Company, Geckos Adventures, Peregrine Adventures, Peregrine Reserve and Adventure Tours Australia, the Intrepid Group will also offer a 5% saving to guests who book their second or subsequent tours (excluding Polar tours and Explorers Astronomy Tours).

Dubbed ‘Intrepid Legends’ after taking a 10th trip, the free tour can be valued up to $2,500.

To avail the offer, clients need to confirm which previous Intrepid Group tours they have travelled on at the time of booking.

Bangkok still calmFOREWARNED demonstrations

across eight zones in Bangkok yesterday (TD 07 Jan) have had little impact on public transport systems, Destination Asia advises.

The firm said all of the city’s top tourist sights and Thailand’s major tourist destinations remain open and have no restrictions.

“Bangkok city is still open for business and people are still going about their daily tasks with no hinderance,” its said.

Visitors are advised to refrain from visiting the areas where protests are being held due to the number of people at the rallies.

NHH introduces MilanAPARTMENT style accom in

London and Paris, new hotels in Nice, Amsterdam, Munich, Vienna, Zurich and Prague and tailor-made packages in London, Dublin and Paris are among the developments introduced to New Horizons Holidays’ just-released 2014 UK & Europe program.

Milan in Italy has been added as a new destination for the Perth-based wholesaler, along with premium flights offered with Qatar Airways, and a selection of new cruise lines.

MD Chris Evans said the program has gone from “strength to strength” since debuting in 2012.

Malaysia Air incentiveCONSOLIDATED Travel has

launched an agent incentive in which it will reward top sellers of Malaysia Airlines flights with two $3,000 travel vouchers.

The Summer Spectacular Rewards promo is based on MAS sales made between 10-31 Jan.

Additionally, a $500 voucher will be awarded to the top selling agent every week of the incentive along with daily rewards.

See page seven for full details.

No return for BrindabellaCOLLAPSED regional carrier

Brindabella Airlines will be wound up and cease to exist once the last four aircraft in its fleet are sold off, receivers have stated.

Brindabella appointed Korda Mentha as administrators about a month ago following concerns from CASA regarding the airline’s maintenance operation.

Qantas immediately ended its short-lived codeshare agreement with the Canberra-based carrier as a result, and days later Brindabella suspended all future bookings “indefinitely.”

Korda Mentha spokesperson Michael Smith revealed on Fri that most of the airline’s planes had been leased and were now being returned to their owners.

The administrator said it was working to assure FQ’s workforce of 140 that they would receive their entitlements, which are

guaranteed by a federal govt scheme under numerous conditions, ABC News reported.

“All that’s left to do is sell the remaining assets, which is four aircraft and some maintenance operations, and Brindabella Airlines disappears,” Smith said.

Before Christmas, Gow-Gates Insurance Brokers said Brindabella’s demise was a timely reminder for travel agents to ready themselves for new products which can ensure they are protected against credit card charge backs (TD 18 Dec).

Rail Plus appointmentNICKI Schleibs has today been

named as the new sales manager for NSW/ACT at Rail Plus, starting 20 Jan, promoted from the firm’s specialist reservations team.

Win a Ferrari drive!AGENTS have a chance to win a

drive in a sporty Ferrari through a new competition courtesy of an Australian-based wholesaler.

The China & Vietnam specialist is also offering consultants an opportunity to score one of 50 pre-paid $20 Visa cards.

To enter the competition, see the below ad or similar ads which will appear exclusively in Travel Daily this and next week.

The Prancing Horse Ferrari Drive Day will be held in Sydney in May.

Entries close on Wed 29 Jan.

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Brand USA Cook pactTHOMAS Cook Group has

inked a new multimillion dollar cooperative marketing deal with Brand USA to promote the nation in the UK, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.

MEANWHILE, for further info Brand USA’s new partnerships with ESPN (TD yest), CLICK HERE.

First SureSave winnersTHREE lucky agents have been

chosen as the first week winners of SureSave’s Take Off in 2014 sales incentive, with each taking home a Red Balloon Experience Voucher valued at $150 each.

A total prize pool of over $7,000, featuring a variety of prizes is up for grabs in the campaign, which runs until the end of the month.

The first winners were Julie Moore, Travel Counsellors; Julie Ninnis, Holidays For You and Kaye Pridham from Adelaide Travel.

To enter, agents need to sell SureSave policies, go online to www.suresave.net.au/take-off and complete a short survey.

An overall major prize of a Hot Air Balloon Experience for four people is also on offer to the store with the most improved sales.

BW North Qld newbieBEST Western Australasia has

introduced its latest addition in North Queensland after signing the Townsville-based 4.5-star Best Western Islington Apartments.

It offers 30 one-, two- & three-bedroom self contained units.

Jobs affect Nov air trafficRISING levels of unemployment

in Australia and recent lackluster performances by stock markets led to a 1% decline in domestic air traffic for Nov, according to fresh official data from IATA.

The story was somewhat similar on a larger scale, with global figures tempering in the wake of stronger months of growth, with total RPK’s up 4.1% for the month.

Capacity increases exceeded demand, leading to a 1.4% drop in average load factors to 76.3%.

In the Asia-Pacific region, a jump of 5.5% was spurred largely by China and Japan, however traffic also failed to keep up with supply, seeing loads fall to 75.4% average.

“Demand growth hit a speed bump in November, but with continued modest improvements in economic conditions the outlook remains positive,” IATA director general Tony Tyler said.

Indigo intro to IndoINDONESIA will welcome a

new hotel brand in 2015, with InterContinental Hotels Group today confirming plans to launch its first Hotel Indigo in Bali.

Featuring 280 rooms, the Hotel Indigo Bali will be designed to reflect traditional Balinese culture and will be located in Seminyak.

Qantas accoladesAIRLINERATINGS.COM has

today announced Qantas as the airline offering the Best Economy Class product in 2014.

“The airline’s domestic economy class offering is a step beyond and quite simply the world’s best,” the company stated.

Qantas also took out the gong for Best Lounges, while Jetstar Group was awarded Best Low Cost Airline for Asia Pacific.

Air New Zealand was named as Airline of the Year.

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Swagman farm trips take offSWAGMAN Tours director

Wayne Hamilton says the firm’s Farm Tours program is now being picked up by travel agents seeking unique products for farmers.

Though primarily an Africa-centric wholesaler, the niche operator also has two separate divisions covering Farm Tours (see logo right) and Global Groups.

Swagman has steadily built its trade partnerships over the past 18 months after previously relying on a direct to consumer or referral business basis.

Farm itineraries include a significant portion of “technical visits” along with traditional holiday touring.

“We’re more than just Africa,” Hamilton told Travel Daily.

Seven itineraries are on offer in the Farm Tours range of product, travelling domestically, to the UK, Scandinavia & Russia, India, Mexico & Cuba and beyond.

“It’s different product people haven’t thought about,” he said.

Swagman is one of just three companies packaging farm tours but is the only business offering full agency commission, he added.

A separate Global Groups division can also tailor itineraries for specific groups to select destinations worldwide.

Agents seeking more info on either division can contact Swagman on 1800 808 491.

Meanwhile, Hamilton said Swagman’s Africa product is going gang-busters “but still has a long way to go” in terms of cut through with the trade.

AA/US c’share activeAMERICAN Airlines and newly

merged partner US Airways have launched the first phase of a codeshare partnership, valid for flights taking off from 23 Jan.

Customers are now able to book flights on the websites of both carriers for selected flights on either network, with codeshare flight numbers added and bags seamlessly transferred through.

Initially, codeshare operations are limited to flights between hub airports of both carriers as well as AA East Coast Shuttle services and select international destinations.

MEANWHILE, a settlement of US$135m to be paid by American Airlines to financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald over business and property losses suffered in the Sep 11 terrorist attacks have been approved by a US judge.

Peach appointmentBESPOKE aircruising operation

Bill Peach Journeys has welcomed Lisa Taylor as its new Australia & New Zealand product manager.

Based in the Alexandria office in Sydney, Taylor will be involved in developing new itineraries and sourcing exciting new experiences on local & trans-Tasman journeys.

Ship crime protocolsCLIA has welcomed a report

from the US Govt Accountability Office acknowledging processes in dealing with crime taking place aboard cruise ships are working.

The government report refers to the Implementation of the Cruise Vessel Security & Safety Act 2010 and ten safety policies adopted by the industry in 2012 to address such matters that are mandatory for membership into CLIA.

For more details on the report, see today’s TD Cruise Update.

Margaret River guideTHE Augusta Margaret River

Tourism Association has produced its new-look visitor guide for the Margaret River region.

The Inspirational Journeys 2014 guide sees the reintroduction of the Wine & Beer Guide, based on popular feedback.

To order a copy, email [email protected].

NEW Zealand second hand goods website Trademe.co.nz currently features a rather unique listing in the form of a former Qantas Boeing 747-400 aircraft - well, part of it anyway.

A private seller has listed the complete forward airframe and passenger cabin for sale with a price tag of NZ$130,000 O.N.O.

The deal includes the front of the aircraft from the nose to a point forward of the upper deck doors & includes cockpit lining, quadrant, control columns, upper deck seating and more.

Recommendations for what the rather dilapidated former glory of the QF fleet can be used for is also in the listing, with suggestions including converting into a house or a static display.

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Tas tourism prioritiesTHE Tourism Industry Council

Tasmania has created a set of key policy areas and priorities for the industry in the lead up to a yet to be announced date for the next Tasmanian state election.

A list of seven priorities have been tabled, reflecting the focus of the Tasmanian tourism industry over the past few years.

They include political leadership for tourism, funding for Tourism Tasmania and events, as well as major tourism infrastructure.

(CLICK HERE to view the full list.)“The next four years over the

next term of government will be a critical period in the evolution of Tasmanian tourism,” the TICT said.

“It requires strong leadership from govt and the industry - engaging tourism operators, Tourism Tasmania and other important sectors of govt and the economy that also contribute to the visitor experience in Tasmania,” TICT commented.

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Bahrain ski slope tickBAHRAIN’S Municipalities and

Urban Planning Affairs has given the green light for a new indoor theme park which will feature an indoor ski slope and ice arena.

The on-again, off-again project will be located within the Muharraq Grand Garden which will also contain a shopping centre, business centre, aquatic museum, mosque and more - not far from Bahrain Int’l Airport.

Arabian Business reports work on the $52.7 million theme park was originally slated to begin next month and take 2.5 years to construct.

Broome Valentine dealA TWO night package including

a bottle of Veuve Clicquot, bath oils and welcome chocolates is being offered by Pinctada Cable Beach Resort for Valentine’s Day.

Priced at $528, the deal is valid during Feb & includes breakfast, transfers and welcome drink.

Airberlin, Etihad joint livery jet

AIRBERLIN and Etihad Airways yesterday revealed to the world a new specially designed Airbus A320 livery to symbolise the close ties forged by the airlines over the past two years.

“Partnerships are vital in today’s aviation industry,” airberlin chief executive officer Wolfgang Prock-Schauer said, adding the pact with the Abu Dhabi-based carrier had brought it many benefits

including shares in joint revenue of €200 million.

Prock-Schauer also revealed the carrier would continue to expand its joint network with EY to cover India, Australia and South Korea.

Pictured at the official unveiling of the new airberlin-Etihad Airways joint liveried A320 in Berlin are AB ceo Wolfgang Prock-Schauer (left) & EY ceo James Hogan, flanked by cabin crews.

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business events news

AFTA UPDATEThe latest updates from AFTA’s

Chief Executive, Jayson Westbury

2014 is going to bring us all a new set of challenges. It will be a year in which travel agents come into the focus for all the right reasons. As the transition from the regulatory environment moves from that of a licensed travel agent to an accredited travel agent, things will change.

It seems subtle on the surface but in reality it is a very big change. One that will bring new opportunities and some concerns, but in the end a new way of thinking. A new way for consumers to see the highlighted value that travel agents (especially the human version) can bring to a travel experience.

As ATAS comes to life in 2014, and the conversation with consumers starts both from ATAS and also from the state governments, who will roll out a communications plan that educates consumers about the changes to travel agents licensing laws, I am sure travel agents will become a focus for all.

This is something that AFTA members have wanted for a very long time and now with the power of ATAS behind the message, it is time to start the conversation with consumers about the value of travel agents.

All this will be in the background of another exciting year for travel. With exchange rates cooling a little, some commentators would have us all believe this will have a dramatic chink in the desire for Aussies to travel overseas. I don’t think so.

The economic settings that are before us in the year ahead - unless a shock comes along - will mean travel will be on the minds of consumers.

With interest rates set to be low and very low for at least the rest of the year, some further confidence coming back, and lets hope some more positive news reports about the economy, consumers will want to travel.

Even looking at the current exchange rates with the USD at $0.90ish, GBP at £0.66, JPY at ¥93.0 and HKD at HK$7.0 things still look good, really good for the power of the Aussie Dollar overseas.

So I hope that all in the travel industry are ready for the year ahead and no doubt AFTA and ATAS will be with you all, all the way.

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Skimax SH 2014 broxSKIMAX Holidays has released

its 2014 Southern Hemisphere ski brochure covering resorts in Australia, NZ and South America.

The program, available through TIFS, offers earlybird specials, free nights accom & free days car hire.

Big4 new SA additionBIG4 Holiday Parks has boosted

its national portfolio, adding Stuart Range Outback Resort in Coober Pedy, SA to its network.

The property features one- and two-bedroom apartments, suites & 160 powered/unpowered sites.

Record Airbus ordersAIRCRAFT manufacturer Airbus

achieved record commercial deliveries in 2013, supplying 626 planes to customers and setting a new industry record of 1,619 in back-logged orders, the firm said.

Airbus’s industry-wide backlog as of 31 Dec was 5,559 aircraft.

The company also said its A380 is moving toward a “break-even rate” of 30 superjumbos annually.

Sensimar expansionTHAI beach holiday resort

Sensimar, located at Khao Lak in the country’s south will complete major extensions this month, adding 76 deluxe rooms & lifting total room inventory to 231.

Located 75mins from Phuket Int’l Airport, the upgrade includes the addition of a new 4th pool.

Room rates start at $128 incl brekkie, for travel May to Oct.

Riverland promotionA NEW intrastate marketing

campaign being rolled out next week in cinemas will urge South Australians to experience the state’s Riverland region.

SA Tourism Minister Leon Bignell yesterday said the promo will showcase the relaxed lifestyle of the Riverland while endorsing the diverse tourism offering.

The area covers the Murray River which includes Waikerie, Barmera, Renmark and Loxton.

“The Riverland has so much to offer as a tourism destination from its magnificent food & wine, to relaxing aboard a houseboat, trekking through national parks, and watching the paddleboats go by from the riverside,” he said.

CLICK HERE to preview the ad.

Rail Trail for AustraliaGLOBAL cycling travel website

Cycle Tours Global has released a new week-long tour in Victoria’s north-east mountain region.

The 258km track traces disused railways converted into cycling trails and travels from Lake Hume on the NSW/Vic border to Tallarook in the Goulburn Valley.

Inclusive of accom, breakfasts, luggage transport and more, the trip is priced from $1,950ppts.

See www.cycletoursglobal.com.

WIN TICKETS TO DOLLY PARTON

This week Travel Daily and Swagman Tours are giving one lucky travel agent the chance to win one ticket to see Dolly Parton in Melbourne and one night post concert accommodation.The concert will be held on 11 February at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne. The lucky agent will be the guest of Swagman Director Wayne Hamilton and enjoy preconcert drinks before the show. For your chance to win, come up with a caption for the photo below. The best caption (as judged by Swagman Tours) will win this great prize.Submit your entries by COB on Friday 17th January to: [email protected].

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With 3 offices nationally, AA Appointments is Australia’s largest, most respected travel recruitment specialist.

Due to increased demand, our friendly Sydney team is looking to employ a talented travel consultant and train

them into the area of specialist recruitment.

As a recruitment consultant you will be responsible for interviewing and sourcing candidates and placing them in

new roles within the travel industry. You will also enjoy managing existing client portfolios and developing new ones. This is a great opportunity to utilise your excellent

sales and communication skills, industry contacts and knowledge in a role that will value and reward you.

Perks include a fantastic salary package, Mon –Friday working hours with every weekend off, 5 star annual

conferences plus team bonuses. Interested? Call us now.

*HOT* BLUE CHIP CORPORATE ROLE CORPORATE TRAVEL CONSULTANT

SYDNEY – SALARY PACKAGE UP TO $65K + INCENTIVES This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the leaders in

Corporate Travel Management. Join this successful company and work across a number of Blue Chip accounts. Be part of a friendly team and with office base in the CBD, you will be close by transport and shops. If you are a retail consultant

looking to take the next step in your travel career or a corporate consultant wanting to take your career to a

company that offers career progression, make the move today. GDS is essential. Apply today.

THE PERFECT JUNIOR ROLE IN MELBOURNE TRAVEL CONSULTANT

MELB (SOUTH EAST) – SAL PKG UP TO $42K (DOE) Are you a junior travel consultant who is ready to move

behind the scenes? We have an exciting opportunity that will see you moving into a wholesale role selling worldwide

sporting events to your loyal agents and some direct customers. Working Monday – Friday hours you will sell packages to match sporting events such as the cricket, tennis, rugby and more. If you have 6 months industry

experience and can do attitude then we want to hear from you! Start the New Year with a new role!

SUNNY SIDE UP RETAIL TRAVEL CONSULTANT

SUNSHINE COAST - $45K- $50K OTE An experienced retail consultant is needed to join this highly successful store. Consulting to new & existing clientele you can expect to book anything from cruises to safaris whilst

providing exceptional customer service. Work/life balance is available with Mon – Fri hours & the occasional half day

Saturday, coupled with uncapped commission, a strong base & regular educationals you will soon realise that working for this international company is the best move you have ever

made. Min 2 yrs retail exp required.

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CONDITIONS: Valid for tickets issued by Consolidated Travel or via Quikticket between 10 – 31 January 2014 on 100% MH itineraries ex Australia plated to MH (232). Child, Infant, Group, Sales, Wholesale and Cancelled or Refunded tickets are not eligible. The agents with the highest sales (minimum $30,000.00) and 30% growth compared to last year will win a $3000 Travel voucher (MH services only) to the value of $3000.00 excluding taxes and surcharges. Weekly prizes require a minimum sales of $10,000.00 and 30% growth from the previous year, this prize can only be won once per agency. Travel is subject to peak season embargoes and availability and cannot be reissued and are non-transferable, and cannot accrue frequent flyer miles or be exchanged for cash, transportation from other cities except from SYD/MEL/BNE/ADL/PER/DRW and all travel expenses, insurance, ancillary costs etc are at the passengers expense. All winners must be an international travel consultant and full time employee of the agency in Australia. Sales will be automatically tracked by Consolidated Travel. Daily Prize vouchers are capped at $16,500.00. Ticket claims must be emailed to your local Consolidated Travel State Sales Department by COB 07 February 2014. Consolidated Travel and Malaysia Airlines reserve the right to withdraw or change the conditions of the promotion at any time. Receipt of a prize may have Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications. To the extent that there is any FBT liability, this will be paid for by the employer of the recipient. The grossed-up value of a prize and any other Fringe Benefits the recipient receives during the course of the FBT year may be reported on the recipient's annual PAYG Payment Summary as required by taxation law. Consolidated Travel Group ABN 60 004 692 791. Date of issue 08 January 2014.

Consolidated Travel and Malaysia Airlinesare giving away 2 x $3000 Travel vouchers!

The top 2 agents with the greatest sales on Malaysia Airlinesbetween 10 & 31 January 2014 will win the major prizes

$500 voucher Weekly Prizes:

$500 voucher per week for the

highest selling agent

Daily Prizes:$20 voucher for every Economy Class return ticket

$50 voucher for every Business & First Class return tickets

SUMMER SPECTACULARSUMMER SPECTACULARRewards

A380-800 aircraft

A380 – Business Class A380- Economy Class A330 – Economy Class A330 – Business Class

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Our client is a global travel company and world leader inluxury travel. Strong reservations sales experience and knowledge of the logistics for inbound movements req’d.

Inbound Groups Consultant - Melbourne

Knowledgeable and passionate teamBeautiful offices, hip southern suburbs of Melbourne

Highly regarded company, REAL career prospects

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International Groups Travel Consultants - MICE

Group travel movement with loads of varietySalary from $50K + super DOE

Progressive business, long term career prospects

Not traditional, this role focuses on the group movementof delegates travelling to anything from conferences to incentive programs which could be anywhere in the world.

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Senior Retail Travel Consultant - Sydney South

Located in the Sydney Sutherland ShireExcellent salary package plus additional benefits!

Thriving and reputable agency

Our client is an established Retail agency in the SutherlandShire. This small friendly team has little walk in traffic but highyield from regular repeat clients. Bring your own client base.

Fiji & South Pacific Specialists - Sydney

External earning potentialSydney CBD. GDS experience essential

Great team environment

This is a well established company with a team that has long term retention. Firstly because the staff are so well looked after and secondly because of the earning potential.Call Ben or click here for more detailsCall Kristi or click here for more details

Sandra Chiles

Our client is a highly respected Inbound agency boastinglow staff turnover. They have an opening available in February/March for an Inbound Groups Consultant to prepare detailed domestic group itineraries coming frompredominately European markets.

You will be arranging travel for the groups throughoutAustralia’s main tourist areas, including accommodation,tours, activities, transfers and entertainment bookings.

With a flexible manager this role can be combined withother areas within the business like FIT or Product orSales if the potential applicant has an interest in expandingtheir existing skill set to increase their knowledge andcareer potential.

Must have experience in consulting with Tourplan in aninbound market in the groups sector.

Inbound GroupsConsultant - Sydney

Great opportunity to up-skillSupportive managementEstablished and knowledgeable team

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Long Term TEMP Assignment - Sydney

2 yrs consulting in retail or wholesale travel Excellent hourly rates on offer

Must have Amadeus, Galileo or Sabre

Join our temp team and get paid the highest hourly ratesin the travel industry. We currently have 4 long term temppositions (up to 6 months) available. Sydney city fringe.

Call Kristi or click here for more details

Join this established retail agency and be part of a small,friendly team that enjoy high yield bookings from regularrepeat clients. Bring your client base with you.

Senior Retail Travel Consultant - Sydney

Work/life balance with flexible hours if neededLocated in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire

Boutique agency

Leisure Travel Consultant - Adelaide

Modern offices with repeat clienteleExcellent salary package plus additional benefits!

Thriving and reputable agency

Be part of this high achieving retail travel agency in Adelaideknown for there repeat clientele. Ongoing training and careerdevelopment available. Galileo or Sabre CRS required.

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