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Hobart cruise terminal TASMANIAN ports authorityTasports has announced thecreation of a new $7 milliondedicated cruise and Antarcticfacility in Hobart. The revamped MacquarieWharf No. 2 shed will haveimproved traffic arrangementsand better facilities, with cruiseship access at one end, theAntarctic division at the other anda “flexible space in the middle”. “This is a remarkabledevelopment for Tasmania, whichis fitting as we welcomesubstantial growth in cruise shipvisits for the coming season andprepare to celebrate Antarcticexploration with the upcomingcentenary event,” said Tasportschairman Dan Norton. Building is expected tocommence after the end of theupcoming season in May 2012. Cruise Down Under gm Jill Abelwelcomed the move, sayingHobart was a “highly attractivedestination for cruise shipping”.
Qantas no confidence move THE union representing Qantasengineers has launched a movewhich seeks to have a “noconfidence” resolutionconsidered at the next QF AnnualGeneral Meeting on 28 Oct. Three proposed resolutionsattack the board, chairman LeighClifford and ceo Alan Joyce,claiming they have “presided overa significant destruction in thevalue of shareholders’ interests inthe company”. If 100 shareholders support themotion it will be placed on thenotice paper for the AGM, whichis circulated to all shareholders. It cites the dismal share priceperformance of the carrier, sayingthat when Clifford was appointedQF shares were trading at $5.62,compared to the current level ofaround $1.45. Other issues raised include afailure by QF management to“develop cooperative workingrelationships with its labourforce” - and last week’s wide
ranging strategy announcementswhich will see “people who wantto fly Qantas between Australiaand England via Bangkok or HongKong [spending] most of theirjourney aboard a British Airwaysaircraft” (TD 16 Aug). The union insists the motionsare not a vote against change,“but rather a vote against thewrong kind of change”.
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Athena to sail Japan CLASSIC International Cruiseswill operate its first ever sailingfrom Australia to Japan on the550-pax Athena in Mar next year. The 38-night voyage from Perthis the cruise line’s longest everround-trip journey from Australia,and will make stops in Pare Pareon the Indonesian island ofSulawesi, Manila, Shanghai, HongKong, and Kota Kinabalu. In Japan, Athena will visitOkinawa, Osaka, Nagasaki,Hiroshima and Shimizu. The 07 Mar cruise is priced from$5,995ppts - classicintcruises.com.
Wong appointments HELEN Wong’s Tours has namedKevin Du as the wholesaler’s newMarketing & Sales Manager,promoted from the role of NSW/ACT bdm he’s held since 2010. Former Air Mauritius Sales &Marketing Executive MaryannePerera has taken Du’s bdm role.
United 747s to streamvideos in Economy UNITED Continental Holdings’,will invest US$550m into onboardproducts, incl streaming wirelessvideo on United Air Lines ageingBoeing 747-400 fleet ,whichoperate on transPacific routes. However, long-desired personalseat-back in-flight entertainmentunits in the Economy cabinappear to have missed the cut. Instead, UA will offer streamingto Economy pax via their own wi-fi enabled handheld devices,tablets and laptop computers. The parent company of the jointUnited & Continental Airlines, alsosaid it will add flat-bed seats on62 other long-haul jets, increasethe size of overhead storage binson over 150 planes and install wi-fi on more than 200 aircraft. Additionally, UCH confirmed itsfleet of 787 Dreamliner aircraft,the first of which assigned to CO,entered the Boeing assembly linelast week (TD Thu) & will offer anEconomy Plus cabin with 63 seats. It will also feature 36 BusinessFirst and 120 Economy seats. CO’s first Dreamliner aircraft willbe used to fly between Houstonand Auckland (TD 27 May 2010).
ACCC draft OK for QF/AA pact THE ACCC is proposing a fiveyear authorisation for the JointBusiness Agreement between QFand its oneworld partner AmericanAirlines (TD breaking news). QF and AA plan to coordinate allof their businesses, includingflying operations, pricing andrevenue management, cargo,passenger sales, marketing,scheduling, airport services andfrequent flyer programs. The ACCC says it believes theJBA will “result in new andimproved products and services”as well as giving the carriers anincentive to offer new fareproducts - particularly for thecorporate market - which mayresult in lower ticket prices onmany trans-Pacific routes.
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LOOK out for a revised DFATSmartraveller advisory for Austria- tourists definitely need to bewarned about an aggressive goatin the spectacular Tyrol region. News reports from Innsbruckare carrying details of an attackby the goat on a German couplewho were hiking towards thevillage of Ausservillgraten, nearthe border with Italy. The pair say they were literallyforced to grab the beast by thehorns - and hold on tight -because every time they let itgo, the goat continued being anabsolute pain in the butt. Police were eventually alertedto calm the enraged animaldown, and although the coupleweren’t injured, officers haveordered the goat’s owner to payfor their ripped clothing.
AND in other destination news,the residents of the CookIslands tourist haven of Aitutakiare reeling after experiencingtheir first ever bank robbery. It’s believed that about$200,000 is missing after therobbery of the Bank of the CookIslands branch which happenedone night last week. The island’s mayor, JohnBaxter, said he believes theperpetrators must be outsiders,because the island only has1800 permanent residents. “If it was done by one of thelocal lads, then surely theywould have talked and wewould have got to the bottom ofthis,” he said. The money stolen was mostlysavings from locals.
AirBerlin chief quits THE long-time ceo of Germanoneworld member-elect AirBerlin, Joachim Hunold, hasresigned from the carrier afterunveiling a €43.9m quarterly lossand a significant cost-cuttingprogram for the carrier. Hunold, who has run the airlinesince 1991, said that improvedyields and cost cutting had notbeen enough to offset the impactof aviation taxes, high fuel pricesand a downturn in business todestinations including Egypt. A restructure will see AirBerlinreduce its fleet by 8 aircraft andcut some regional operations,while concentrating on its mainhubs in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Palmade Mallorca and Vienna.
QF/SAA want five more years QANTAS says that without thecodeshare between itself andSouth African Airways on the SouthAfrica route, it is “highly probablethe route would eventually beserved by a single direct carrier”. In a further submission on theQF/SAA pact to the InternationalAir Services Commission (TD Fri) ,QF is urging a five year extensionof the deal, because “rolling shortterm determinations do not give
us the investment certainty weneed to develop the route”. Qantas said that despite thewithdrawal of V Australia fromthe route, “competitive forces ofthemselves are not a basis fordenying continued code shareapproval,” with another key factorbeing the involvement of thirdcountry carriers, “particularly inperiods of high demand”. QF also said the codeshare gaveit an incentive to continue tomarket Australia in South Africa,saying that QF spent $345,000 onmarketing activity in the country -in contrast to claimed TourismAustralia promotional spending of“significantly under $100,000.”
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Oceania cruise shuffle OCEANIA Cruises is to offer arange of Canada & New Englandsailing options next year, withnew voyages aboard the 684-paxRegatta planned for Sep/Oct. Previously, Regatta cruised theMediterranean between Aug andNov, but in 2012 the ship will sailfrom Lisbon to New York on 11Sep, then offer 11-night cruisesfrom New York to Montreal on 25Sep & 07 Oct, a 13-nt roundtripcruise from New York on 19 Oct,and a 24-night voyage betweenNew York and Miami on 02 Nov. Canadian cruise highlights inclthe Bay of Fundy, Saguenay Fjordand the St Lawerence River.
CX Premium Economy CATHAY Pacific will introduce aPremium Economy cabin on new347-seat Boeing 777-300ER jets,to be phased in from 02 Mar. According to GDS displays, thefirst aircraft to feature the newcabin will operate on select daysbetween Hong Kong and Toronto. The new 777 layout does awaywith a First Class cabin, consistingof 40 Business, 32 PremiumEconomy and 275 Economy seats.
New travel deals site ANOTHER last minute traveldeal website has launched thismonth, with its founder claimingit will “give Aussies inspiration onwhat to do with their weekendsor annual leave.” Tripadeal.com.au offers short-life discounts on tours, hotels andpackages in Australia, NZ & Asia,targeted at the 18-40 “globalyouth travel market”, howeverdeals are based on meeting aminimum number of sales.
Million Dollar event THE 20 overseas and Australianfinalists in Tourism Queensland’sMillion Dollar Memo promo willmake their way to the SunshineState on Wed to compete in the10-day Incentive Challenge Eventbeing held on the Qld coast.
Creative preview brox CREATIVE Holidays will launchits first ever Preview brochure forEurope & the UK allowing agentsto book 2012 product ahead ofthe normal Oct-Nov release. The brochure offers accom,sightseeing tours, transfers andcar hire, and a selection ofUniworld Boutique River Cruises. MD Paul McGrath said Creative’sEurope/UK program has gonefrom strength to strength in 2011. “The preview brochure is agreat chance for agents to getahead on their 2012 sales” withvalue add options on offer to upsell to clients, McGrath said. The program also features arange of stopover packages inBangkok, Hong Kong and Dubai.
BITRE 2010/11 OTP report out A NEW report by the govt’sBureau of Infrastructure,Transport and Regional Economicsshows that Regional Express wasthe most punctual airline inAustralia for the year to 30 Jun,with 86.2% of its departures ontime over the 12 month period. That was just ahead of WA-based Skywest at 85.8%, whileQantasLink came in at 78.5%. Among the major domesticairlines Qantas ranked well, with83.8% of its departures on time -followed by Virgin Australia at79.9%, Jetstar at 77.1% andperennial latecomer Tiger Airwaysat 65.9% overall. Across the industry just over1.2% of scheduled flights werecancelled during the year, withthe worst offender again beingTiger Airways, with 3% of itsservices cancelled - and thatdoesn’t include its recent fiveweek grounding by CASA. The worst route to travel on was
Sunshine Coast-Melbourne, withjust 56.2% of flights departing ontime during the year. See bit.ly/OTPstats_2010-11
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2nts free in Vanuatu THE Grand Hotel & CasinoVanuatu has extended its Stay 5,Pay 3 deal until the end of Aug. Guests can take advantage ofthe deal between 01 Nov-15 Dec,and 01 Feb-31 Mar 2012. The offer, available throughwholsesalers, also includes brekkie,transfers and free internet access.
Pagoda puppy pals HONOLULU’s Pagoda Hotel isnow enabling guests to check-inwith man’s best friend. Pet-friendly rooms are availableon the first floor at the AquaHotels and Resorts managedproperty, charged at US$25 pernight, plus a $100 security bond.
Queues for scanners AUSTRALIA’s first ever trials ofbody scanners at Sydney Airportthis month saw the technologyused over 4,000 times and hadpeople queuing to trial them,according to Federal TransportMinister Anthony Albanese. The govt said that 40% of thosescanned were identified as havingmetallic and non-metallic items inor under their clothing, whichwas most commonly found to bewallets and jewellery. “Feedback from the publicindicates that there is a genuinetraveller interest in the technologyand what the government isdoing to boost the security of ourairlines,” Albanese said on Fri. Trials of the scanners moves toMelbourne International Airportnext, from 05-30 Sep, with theplan to adopt the body scannersat all Australian internationalgateway airports in the future.
explora celebrates Oz success
CHILEAN eco-adventureoperator explora says Australianpassengers now comprise about
10% of its total business, afterbeing active in the local marketfor the last decade. Last week the luxury lodgefirm’s ceo Jesús Parrilla visitedAustralia along with marketingmanager Alberto Arellano - andthe timing couldn’t have beenbetter, with Qantas announcingits new direct flights to Santiagoright in the middle of their visit. The new destination will make iteasier to travel to explora’s threeluxurious lodges, because of LANAirlines’ extensive network basedout of Santiago. The lodges are located in theAtacama and Patagonia alongwith Easter Island, and guests areoffered a range of adventures andexperiences during their stay. Year-round programs rangefrom wildlife strolls right throughto trekking, horse-riding andcycling - and Australians are a keymarket because they stay longer,return more often and are alsomore likely to experience morethan one of the lodges duringtheir trip to South America. Pictured above at a function onFri are Alberto Arellano (left) andJesús Parrilla (right) with thecompany’s long-time SalesManager for Europe andAustralia, Ximena Samora, who isholding explora’s unique brochurewhich doubles as an intriguingguidebook to the destinations.
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Fri’s book winner CONGRATULATIONS to TracyHarvey of Go Travel who was thefinal winner in last week’s mini-comp to win a copy of Tony Park’slatest novel ‘African Dawn’,courtesy of The Africa Safari Co.
Guam entry advice THE govt is advising Australianpassport holders travelling to ortransiting in Guam under the USVisa Waiver Program must applyfor an Electronic System for TravelAuthorisation (ESTA). The Dept of Foreign Affairs andTrade also says Aussies can enterGuam for up to 45 days under theGuam Visa Waiver program forbusiness or tourism.
Hilton Huanying HILTON Worldwide has launcheda new Chinese welcome programat 51 hotels & resorts, includingHilton Hotel Sydney, dubbedHilton Huanying. The program sets out to meetcultural needs and expectationsof Chinese travellers, includingMandarin-speaking staff at thefront desk, guest room amenitiesand breakfast items.
Marque PCO incentive PROFESSIONAL ConferenceOrganisers booking an event orgroup accom block to the value of$5,000 from now til 28 Jan at TheMarque Sydney will receive abonus $150 Tiffanys voucher. The property has Day DelegatePackages priced from $46pp andaccom from $155/night - [email protected].
MH Sapphire offshoot MALAYSIA Airlines is expectedto formalise plans for a newsubsidiary called Sapphire as earlyas this week that will operateshort-haul services. The airline will come under thecontrol of Firefly which will switchfrom a low cost carrier to full-service turboprop operator, theSingapore Sun reported.
Local Aus Zoo pass QUEENSLAND residents buyingadmission tickets to Australia Zooup until 31 Aug will receive anAfrican Adventure Pass, enablingunlimited entry to the attraction(including its New African Exhibitto debut on 17 Sep), to 24 Dec.
Contiki reaching new heights
ABOVE: Contiki Holidays andStudent Flights teamed up tobring a taste of Hollywoodglamour to the streets of Sydney,Melbourne and Brisbane last Thu,with a series of ‘pop up’ redcarpet events. Lunchtime passerbys at the QVBin Sydney, Southbank in Melbourne& King George Square in Brisbanehad the chance to experience aglamourous Tinseltown-esqueevent, complete with Hollywoodstars, such as Marilyn Monroe,Uncle Sam, Superman and Elvis. People participanting in theevents were given the chance towin prizes, including a trip for two
to the US, courtesy of Contiki andStudent Flights. Pictured here on the red carpetin Melbourne with Elvis, UncleSam and Marilyn are ContikiHoliday’s Victoria Sales bdms LucyStyles (left) and Alisha Moss.
Darwin Discovery trip TERRITORY Discoveries has a 4-night Historic Darwin introductorypackage for people wanting tolearn more about the NT capital. Priced from $505ppts, the dealincludes a Cultural Discoverywalking tour and a Wildlife Parkand Cruise Tour - phone 13 67 83.
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NZ rail enhancement NEW Zealand rail operatorKiwiRail has recommenced theoperation of its Tranz Scenicjourney between Christchurchand Picton, with the train nowrenamed the Coastal Pacific. The journey has been suspendedfor almost six months due to theChristchurch earthquake, but therelaunch aims to give the coastalservice a “lift and an identity ofits own, so it can come out of theshadow of the better knownTranzAlpine service,” said KiwiRailceo Jim Quinn. New purpose-built sceniccarriages, with panoramic sideand roof windows and GPStriggered commentary in fivelanguages, will debut on the linelater this year.
Manly US surf promo DESTINATION NSW has begun aUS promotion of the inauguralweek-long Australian Open ofSurfing event, which is beinghosted at Manly Beach, Sydneyfrom 11 Feb 2012. The event aims to establish theregion as a “world-class surfingand coastal lifestyle destination,”said Destination NSW’s Directorof Marketing, Justine Cooper.
Alaska promotion THE Alaska Travel IndustryAssociation is calling on proposalsfor a new marketing campaign topromote the destination and beefup visitor numbers from Australia. Request for Proposals are dueby 30 Sep - for more informationvisit www.alaskatia.org.
Korean’s 3rd A380 KOREAN Air has taken deliveryof its third Airbus A380, with thelatest superjumbo to assist withboosting KE’s flight frequenciesbetween Seoul Incheon and NewYork’s JFK to daily, from 23 Aug.
Brochures of the WeekWELCOME to Brochures of the Week, Travel Daily’s Mon feature.If your firm is releasing a new brochure of which you’d like to make theindustry aware, send a brief description summarising its features anditineraries, including an image of the front cover pluscontact details [email protected]. And don’t forget our FREE brochurelisting service at www.traveldaily.com.au/brochures.
Greece and Mediterranean Travel CentreDestinations featured in the new GMTC Mediterraneanbrochure include Italy, Spain, Croatia and Cyprus. Anumber of experiences are offered in these regionsincl Vatican City, the coasts, lakes and mountains ofItaly, cliffside buildings in Cinque Terre and centuryold churches in Venice. Sightseeing in Barcelonaincludes Cathedrals, The Gothic Quarter, OlympicVillage & Guell Park. See greecemedtravel.com.au.
APT - Kimberley Cruising 2012The new brochure offers 40 departures across sevencruise-land tour combinations onboard Coral PrincessCruises’ small ships Oceanic Discoverer and CoralPrincess taking a maximum of 76 and 48 passengersrespectively. Also savings of up to $2700 per couple isbeing offer on select departures when booked by 31January 2012. New tours include the 24 day Small
Group 4WD Touring & Small Ship Cruising holiday and the 19 daySmall Ship Cruising & Small Group 4WD Touring - aptgroup.travel.
Bunnik Tours - Touring as it Should BeThis new four page agent flyer details the benefits ofbooking a Bunnik Tours itinerary in Asia, Europe,Middle East, Africa and The Americas. Dot pointsdetail benefits for both agents and their clients, withBunnik recording exceptionally high satisfactionratings and repeat traveller bookings. For more infosee the special website touringasitshouldbe.com.au.
Niue Island - NiueLocated in the centre of the Polynesian triangle, Niueis serviced weekly by Air New Zealand out of Auckland.The self governed region offers virgin rainforest, caves,rugged coastlines, swimming coves and tracks. Thenew brochure features an outline of the top 10 thingsto do in Niue and explains in detail about its accom,dining and activities options. See www.niueisland.com.
Aurora Expeditions - Scotland, Arctic & Russia 2012Australian owned expedition cruise company, AuroraExpeditions offers cruises to remote areas of the world,featuring small group voyages, flexible itineraries andon board lectures. Prices for the Wild Scotland,European Arctic and Russian cruises start from $7500per person twin share, with the Russian voyages takingin polar bears, walrus, pack ice and “secret military life”
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MEL int’l arrivals soar MELBOURNE Airport reported a12% year on year increase in int’lpax arrivals in Jul, up to 581,564people, with strong growth fromthe Philippines, Japan and Chinamarkets, while domestic figuresslipped 3% to 1.816 million.
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TSAX Be the Difference TRAVELSCENE American Expresssays it’s had strong support for itsOwner Managers Conference beingheld in Singapore on 18-19 Nov. “Our Owners ManagersConference is an opportunity forus to review the challenges aheadof us, to learn from each other,and from experts in other sectors,and to collectively plan ourroadmap to success,” said generalmanager Jacqui Timmins. The theme of this year’s event is‘Be the Difference’.
ASCOTT Limited hosted a ‘WhenI get home’ themed event at theSydney Opera House for 100 of itsmajor supporting clients recently. The networking event was a wayto thank clients for their supportsaid Tan Hock Lee, ManagerCorporate Communications. Three prizes were given out onthe night including stays at AscottRaffles Place Singapore, CitadinesPrestige Holborn-Covent GardenLondon and Ascott Arc deTriomphe Paris. Two of the big winners on thenight were David Ingall, PacificSpirit’s Group Operations
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Thai Smile to operate THAI Airways International’snew regional carrier, Thai Smile,will begin operations in Jul 2012. The mid-tier carrier is part ofTG’s expansion plans and will tapinto the strong demand fordomestic Asian travel.
London Palaces rejig LONDON’s Kensington Palacewill be closed to visitors from 04Jan to 25 Mar as it prepares tounveil a new Victoria Revealedexhibit to celebrate the Queen’sDiamond Jubilee next year. The Tower of London will alsooffer a new Crown Jewelsexperience from Easter.WTM new mobile app
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Gap Adv. book fair GAP Adventures is hosting itsannual Book Fair at its Melbourneoffice on 25 Aug, with all proceedsto support the firm’s not-for-profit organisation, Planeterra. Books are on sale for $3 and thetravel industry is being asked todonate any pre-loved novels priorto the event - see bit.ly/gapbooks.
Princess cruise deals PRINCESS Cruises’ has launchedits ‘Best Sale Ever’ deals today,including a 13-night New Zealanditinerary ex Sydney priced from$1,399ppts, on sale until 14 Oct. Other deals are available inAustralia and Asia, along with arange of sectors on its 2012World Cruises.
$150 off Air NZ flights AIR New Zealand is offering a$150 discount off any returnEconomy Class fare to NZ (onselect dates) until 24 Aug, usingpromo codes NZ150 or NZ150OFF.
SQ adds a sweet drop SUITE and First Class SingaporeAirlines pax will now be offeredthe premium 2009 Chateau FilhotSauternes white wine fromBordeaux, France on flights.
Paradise appointment PARADISE Palms Resort & CountryClub has named Praveen Adiyodias Food & Beverage Ops manager.
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YOU CAN’T WORK WITHOUT TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
SYDNEY – SALARY PACKAGE OTE $80K+ Make your sales career more relevant by joining the advancing
world of travel technology. You’ll be joining a global organization delivering cutting edge solutions to the travel
industry, all the while strengthening your relationships across the industry. If you’re hungry for success, recognition and career progression this company will offer you all that and
more. If you’re experienced in sales, please apply now.
BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER BUSINESS SOLUTIONS MANAGER
SYDNEY – SALARY PACKAGE TO $95K+ Would you like a unique role that combines all of your
experience in operations & sales with your skills in I.T. & travel systems? If you have both front-end and back-end experience in GDS product you have the ability to identify functionality
problems and offer solutions to your clients. You’ll be helping your clients improve their business processes and helping the
business retain key accounts.
NO NEED TO ANALYSE THIS ROLE, JUST APPLY REVENUE ANALYST
MELBOURNE - SALARY PACKAGE $60k + BONUS This key role in an expanding business will be responsible for inventory management within the pricing department. Your
role will be to ensure this product sits in a competitive position within the market while ensuring an effective balance to the
margins & yield requirements for the business. Your advanced numerical and analytical skills will be required here with
previous experience in a similar role. E-comm highly beneficial.
CREATIVE MICE MARKET SALES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
MELBOURNE & SYDNEY - SALARY PACKAGES OTE $100K+ Do you know how to hit the ground running and make your mark on securing new Event business? Working within the corporate sector you already have the ability to create new
opportunities and win business, but in this role you can show off your creative flair by putting together detailed proposals
for exciting incentive & event business. Huge rewards for the most talented and experienced candidates.
COVER THE COUNTRY AND ACROSS THE DITCH BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - GROUPS SYDNEY – SALARY PACKAGE NEG TO $80K DOE
If you’re passionate about Australia & New Zealand as a destination and have great personal knowledge of the region, you’ll love this exciting national role. Working autonomously, you’ll have proven sales skills on the road managing a large
territory, focusing on groups and/or inbound business. This role offers you the scope to join an international organization and
work within a fun team environment.
LEAD THIS BOUTIQUE OFFICE CORPORATE OPERATIONS & ACCOUNT MANAGER
PERTH - SALARY PACKAGE DEP ON EXP Feel at home in this intimate TMC where you will be
overseeing a team of skilled consultants. You will need to proven experience and have exceptional knowledge of
corporate travel, training & development and client relationship management. This role allows you to take full
management control of this lovely office and manage future growth and development which is right on the horizon.
BE QUICK FOR THIS *NEW* GM ROLE GENERAL MANAGER
SYDNEY – SALARY PACKAGE TO $130K With a dynamic, fast-paced environment and a leading Brand
behind you, you'll thrive in this senior leadership position within a successful organisation. If you are a competitive and results-driven leader with the ability to keep your team focused and performing at their peak, this position will satisfy your career
hunger and give you a great profile in the travel industry. Experience in a similar level role is essential.
HERE’S A GREAT INCENTIVE TO MOVE JOBS SENIOR INCENTIVE/EVENT MANAGER
SYDNEY – SALARY PACKAGE DEP ON EXPERIENCE This company is committed to delivering the best event
management, group travel and incentive programs for clients of all sizes using their vast experience teamed with creativity
and innovation. Manage events for prestigious corporate clients, leading a team to exceed all expectations and delight the clients in meeting agreed objectives & outcomes. Work
within a passionate, proud and energetic team.
Corporate Travel Consultant - Sydney Join this dynamic boutique corporate agency in their beautifullyrestored offices in Sydney’s famous Rocks area. They havea very prestigious high end client base and VIP accounts. Theybelieve in paying above the industry norm to secure the best Corporate Travel Consultants in the business. You will bebooking interesting and intricate itineraries to both domesticand international locations, so superior airfare knowledge is ess.
Kristi Gomm
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Great team who just love to come to work!
The Rocks, Sydney
Salary up to $60K package
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Liz Vibert
Senior Retail Travel Consultant - Perth
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Is adventure your passion? Tired of sellingthe same thing over and over again? Feed your thirst for adventure travel with this role.This highly sort after adventure travel companyoffer an enormous range of different adventures
Adventure Specialist - Melbourne
across 60 countries worldwide, from easy walks to 6000 metreclimbs. Sell exciting adventure itineraries over the phone & online.
Are you an experiened Adventure Travel guru?
Melbourne CBD
Salary up to $45K + lucrative incentives + educationals
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Celebrating 30 years in travel recruitment
Passionate about Fiji & the South Pacific?Do you love servicing your clients and their travel needs, butyou’re looking for a new work place that removes you from consulting face to face? I am seeking experienced Retail TravelConsultants that have a passion for Fiji and the South Pacificto join this incredibly successful company. Market leaders in their field and offering a competitive base salary with uncappedearning potential for commission based sales.
working within a small travel team managing all the travel needs ofmembership based organisations - some with up to 30,000 members.
Sydney CBD
Top consultants earn over $100K OTE
Multiple positions available
Sales & Account Manager
Our client is an innovative and energetic events& catering company that oozes with creativity.There is a huge variety of products for you tosink your teeth into and these can vary from funcorporate team building days to entertainment
services to offsite catering for private and corporate parties.Enjoy selling products that suit concepts clients are seeking.
Great team and working environment
Central Sydney location
Salary up to $65K
Work Monday to Friday only!
Located in East Perth
Salary up to $50K + super + incentives
Temp Corporate Travel Cons - London
Looking for work in London? Together with ourUK partners we have your answer to a fabulousnew job in London! International, award winningBusiness Travel Companies are looking forTemporary Corporate Travel Consultants to
Click here for more details or call Kristi.
Retail with a difference! It’s all about exceptionalcustomer service, no unattainable targets here! This role focuses on your service skills not justsales. Located in east Perth, easily serviced bypublic transport and cafes close by, you will be
Great benefits include health bonus, travel discounts & more
Work in London, UK
Salary up to £13 p/h + holiday pay
work in their friendly offices in London and the home counties. You will be working on medium to large blue chip accounts.
