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AFTA in insurance talksAFTA has confirmed upcoming
discussions with Brian McLean, the managing director of global insurance group International Passenger Protection (IPP), with ceo Jayson Westbury saying the firm “will provide the commercial solutions that form an important part of the new arrangements being developed under the Travel Industry Transition Plan”.
And Westbury told TD this morning that Jetset Travelworld, which last week announced its new helloworld branding, is in no way pre-empting the discussions with its proposed customer protection option (TD 22 Jul), but is in fact working “hand in glove” with AFTA on the issue.
AFTA and IPP will engage in a number of meetings at both a board level and more broadly with the industry next month,
alongside the planning of the new agent accreditation scheme.
It will be McLean’s first visit to Australia, but the London-based firm is well-versed in the local industry as the provider of the supplier financial failure component of some Australian travel insurance policies.
“As we start to understand the full detail for the delivery of the insurance products required to help travel agents better protect themselves and their clients, this visit is a critical step in the process,” Westbury said.
“I am really excited that the reality of consumer protection insurance products will mean that travel agents, be they big or small, will be able to provide solutions to address customer protection policies into the future,” he added.
Westbury said that all agents will benefit from “the prospect of these commercial solutions becoming a reality,” with the size and scale of IPP meaning that any agency will be able to consider implementing appropriate consumer protection options.
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Networking nightThere are still a few places left
at TMS Asia-Pacific’s upcoming ‘Platinum Networking Night’ at the Sydney Sofitel Wentworth.
Just 100 guests are able to attend the free event which will take place on 15 Aug from 6pm, with the event’s major sponsor being AIME and the night being staged especially for executive and senior managers in the travel and hospitality industry.
Other sponsors include Sabre Pacific and Breakaway Travel Industry Club, and RSVPs for the exclusive event must be in by 01 Aug to [email protected].
TA urges domestic switchTourism Australia has
launched a new domestic tourism campaign, suggesting that Australian families considering an overseas holiday should instead consider staying closer to home.
The promotion is based on new research which found parents and children rated a beach holiday taken in Australia “significantly higher” than time spent on the sand abroad.
“With this campaign we aim to remind Australians that the benefits they most want from a family holiday - things like safety, quality time, freedom and space - are all available right here in our own country, at the beach,” said
TA md Andrew McEvoy.The research saw respondents
rate beach holidays in 15 categories including swimming, relaxing, fishing, playing beach games and exploring rock pools.
In 13 of the 15 categories local beach breaks were rated more highly than those taken overseas.
Tourism Australia is working with a range of partners on the campaign including the states and territories as well as Flight Centre and the AOT Group.
McEvoy said that families represented the largest domestic tourism segment both in terms of numbers and spending, having grown over 6% in the last year versus just 1% growth in domestic tourism as a whole.
DFAT Egypt updateThe Department of Foreign
Affairs and Trade has reissued its travel advice for Egypt, adding more information on “violent protests in Alexandria and Cairo”.
Australians who remain in the country are being told to avoid all demonstrations, protests and large crowds.
Those who are concerned for their safety “should consider leaving by commercial means,” the update says.
Rail Plus fare increaserAil Plus has announced an
increase in pricing for European Rail Passes, Eurostar, Europe train tickets and sightseeing products, due to the recent downward movement in the Aussie dollar.
The specialist wholesaler says that increases of 3-4% will apply to existing bookings unless they are paid in full and ticketed by this coming Wed 31 Jul.
For more information call 1300 555 003 or see railplus.com.au.
Quest MEL AirportmelBourNe Airport will meet
extended stay accommodation demand through the addition of a Quest Serviced Apartment hotel, to be built within the airport’s business park precinct.
Announced this morning by MEL ceo Chris Woodruff, the property would aim to cater for companies which had operations at the airport or doing business with airport or aviation-related companies at Melbourne Airport.
The five-storey 97-apartment hotel is slated to open in Oct 2014, and will be located on the corner of South Centre Road and Annandale Road.
Quest’s Andrew Weisz said the investment by Melbourne Airport to deliver the purpose-built property was “further proof that there is a strong need for quality business accommodation”.
New JTG secretaryJeTseT Travelworld Limited
has advised of the appointment of Alex Carrodus as Company Secretary in addition to the Group Company Secretary, Stephanie Belton effective immediately.
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Travel Associates set for growthWesTerN Australian
travel group Travel Associates Australia (TAA) has flagged a significant expansion of its operation, which was established 12 years ago and now has a network of around 25 consultants across the state.
The group describes its members as ‘Associates’ and provides comprehensive administrative, training and sales support, according to managing director Russell Brown.
Part of the Travelscene American Express network, Travel Associates Australia is not to be confused with Flight Centre’s boutique Travel Associates brand,
which currently has 36 agencies across the country.
TAA is another home-based model, with Brown saying “working under the TAA umbrella means our Associates can focus on what they do best - selling travel and managing clients’ travel portfolios.”
Travel Associates also offers a variety of options, ranging from full assistance in setting up at home through to providing professional premises for those who prefer to work within an office environment.
Brown said that there’s also flexibility in the way Associates structure their business, with the directors “happy to discuss retainer/commission splits for those still a little unsure on making a 100% change to a full Associate”.
He claimed that TAA Associates regularly achieve “among the highest salaries within the travel industry,” while remaining their own boss.
The national expansion, which has launched with a new website and logo (pictured above) is set for a rollout over the next 12-18 months, and TAA says it’s also embarking on a business acquisition trail, actively seeking out smaller agencies keen to either realise their assets or enter into a joint venture.
For more information email [email protected].
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Vegas, Nevada showsThe Las Vegas Convention and
Visitors Authority & the Nevada Commission on Tourism will host a two-city roadshow in Brisbane and Sydney next month.
Thirteen delegates from Las Vegas and Nevada will headline the ‘Bright Lights & Beyond’ sales mission that includes trade shows, B2B meetings and a VIP brekkie.
Participants includes Caesars Entertainment, Cirque de Soleil, MGM Resorts International, The Venetian & Palazzo and Wynn Las Vegas & Encore.
Events will be held from 5:30-8:30pm at Hotel Urban, Brisbane and Doltone House in Sydney on Tue 06 Aug and Wed 07 Aug respectively.
A B2B session will be held at Doltone House from 9am-2pm on Thu 08 Aug.
Register to attend by emailing [email protected].
BrisBANe’s Pullman hotel in King George Square has joined the royal baby frenzy by renaming its Presidential Suite as the Prince George Suite.
GM Grant Parnell said the former “presidential” title had “seemed a little disconnected to the hotel’s name, which already has a monarchical connection to King George V.
“The arrival of Prince George as the newest member of the royal family this week has provided us with the perfect excuse to bestow a fresh new title on our favourite suite to commemorate this special occasion in royal style,” he said.
And furthering the excitement, any guest who books on the hotel’s Executive Club floor this Jul and Aug will receive a complimentary upgrade to experience the suite, on a first-in-best-dressed basis.
Rates start at $299 for Executive Club rooms, while the Prince George Suite is available for the “princely sum” of $499 - more info 07 3229 9111.
ANd youth travel specialist Topdeck has also joined the fun by offering a 15% discount for pax named George or Georgina.
The Right Royal Discount applies to new bookings of trips three days or longer made by this Wed 31 Jul, for travel through until 31 Mar 2014.
Agents with appropriately named clients (passports are used to verify), can quote ROYALTOPDECK-A15% at time of
booking to access the deal.
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Avalon gets exoticAVAloN Waterways has
launched a new “mini-brochure” highlighting its most exotic itineraries around the world, with 12 trips featuring in the 2014 Avalon World Collection.
Cruises on the Yangtze, Mekong, Amazon, Nile and Mississippi rivers all feature, along with the Galapagos Islands and earlybird savings of $300 per couple are on offer for World Collection voyages booked by 30 Sep 2013.
The 2014 program includes the addition of the 16-suite boutique Amazon explorer Aria - for more info call 1300 230 234.
China Southern ready for TWOV influx
ForeiGN nationals flying with China Southern on the ‘Canton Route’ transiting in Guangzhou Baiyun Int’l Airport under the 72-hour visa free period (TD Tue) will be provided with special services by the airline at the airport.
CZ expects over half-a-million of its passengers will transit in CAN under the 72-hour Travel without Visa (TWOV) policy, which comes into effect this week, from Thu.
In anticipation of demand, the SkyTeam carrier has specifically designed passenger services and site protection processes for TWOV passengers, creating an integrated counter advisory post which will be manned by five English speaking staff “to provide the finest in professional customer services.”
“During the process of internalisation, a flexible TWOV policy is one of the key driving factors in the competitiveness of China Southern’s Guangzhou hub,” the carrier said last week.
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$8.5m in T-QUAL fundingFour brand new enterprises
are among a list of 89 tourism operators to receive a share of $8.5 million in funding, handed out by the Federal Govt under the T-QUAL Grants program for 2013.
Minister Assisting for Tourism Senator Don Farrell announced the successful applicants located in each state & territory on Fri.
Around two-thirds were located in regional Australia, while an impressive 67% of applicants possessed T-QUAL Accreditation, nearly double the figure achieved in the previous round.
Grants varied in value from $16,500 up to $110,000 (which will be handed to over 50 firms).
Farrell said the grants will assist tourism operators develop “new exciting tourism projects”, in addition to upgrades and the expansion of existing attractions.
Adelaide travel agent Tranquil Travel Australia scored $98,450 which it will use to encourage more Chinese visitors to South Australia by developing an online booking platform showcasing Chinese-language day tours.
Other projects include a Wyong, NSW chocolate themed tourist attraction and an elephant enclosure at Australia Zoo.
Close to 300 tourism ventures applied for 2013 T-QUAL grants.
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ABoVe: Rail Plus in conjunction with Consolidated Travel, Orient-Express and Mandarin Oriental Hotels treated this group of top travel agents on a luxurious Eastern & Orient Express famil.
The itinerary included a stay in Bangkok at the Mandarin Oriental for two nights prior to boarding the four-day rail journey through Thailand & Malaysia and across the straits of Johor to Singapore, passing by rice fields, rainforests, temples and rubber plantations.
Agents also enjoyed a stay at the Mandarin Oriental Singapore.
Pictured aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express from left are: Rachelle Regan, The Departure Lounge; Michelle Hansen, Aurora Travel; Karen Conlon, Orient Express; Barry Cutmore, National Travel Bendigo; Tony Antoniou, Consolidated; Karen Mansour, Avgo Travel; Matt Symonds, Rail Plus; June Salter, Meridian Travel; Betty Foss, Trans Otway; Lynne Reynolds, 303 World Travel; David Tattersall, Emma Whiting Travel; Karen Johnson, Waverley Professional Travel and Laura Brogno, Travelrite Balwyn.
TIME Think p’shipTWo scholarships for the next
two intakes for the Travel Industry Mentor Experience (TIME) are to be backed by Melbourne-based IT company, Think.
Founder Adam Ryan cited the knowledge and support he was offered from mentors in setting up his business for the initiative to support TIME.
Through the Think partnership, TIME’s 04 Sep & 12 Feb intakes are being given the opportunity to “expand & grow”, the group said.
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Boeing debuts 787-9 livery
BoeiNG newest aircraft, the 787-9 Dreamliner variant (which is currently in final production), has rolled out of the Everett paint
factory donning a new Boeing Commercial Airplanes livery.
The 787-9 (pictured) will offer airlines the opportunity to grow routes opened with the 787-8.
At six metres longer than the -8, the all new -9 can carry an extra 40 pax an additional 555 kms.
Boeing anticipates that the jet will take to the skies for the first time in coming months.
Air New Zealand is the launch customer for the aircraft, with delivery of the first 787-9 scheduled for mid-2014.
Vienna record staysThe capital of Austria, Vienna,
achieved record overnight stays for the first six months of 2013, with 5.7 million registered stays - an increase of 3% compared to the corresponding time last year.
Hostelworld changes under fireThe Victorian Tourism Industry
Council has slammed contractual changes made by backpacker specialists Hostelworld to the way it handles online bookings.
The group says the proposed changes will “severely limit” a partners autonomy and control over their business.
Chief executive Dianne Smith said despite a long-standing pact with the tourism industry, the latest move by Hostelworld was made without consultation.
Changes that will be adopted include; requiring operators to
commit to compete price and availability parity on stock listed on their own websites and that of hostelworld.com; refrainment from marketing & communicating directly with guests who book via the online channel; refunding the difference in price to guests who paid more than an advertised room rate; and entitlement to use a property name in online marketing.
David Fitzpatrick from Backpacker accom provider Base said the changes will affect the way business is done in a very negative manner.
He said operators have to be allowed some autonomy and urged all accom providers who use Hostelworld “to carefully consider their contracts.”
A&K Antarctic offerABerCromBie & Kent is
offering earlybird discounts of up to US$3,000pp on its 2014-15 Antarctica journeys aboard the 199-pax Le Boreal for bookings made before 28 Feb 2014.
The firm has four departures to the Antarctic Peninsular available during the season, including a Climate Change Mission Trip, a photographic itinerary as well as a family itinerary over Christmas.
Prices for the 12-day Classic Antartica Journey on 09 Dec 2014 start at US$12,495pp - more at www.abercrombiekent.com.au.
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FJ to lease ATR 72-600FiJi Airways’ subsidiary Pacific
Sun has inked a Letter of Intent to lease a 68-seat ATR 72-600 turbo-prop aircraft for 12 years from Singapore-based Avation PLC.
Pacific Sun expects to take delivery of the ATR 72-600 in Apr, operating it on domestic and regional (Pacific Island) routes and allowing for an increase in frequency of flights.
Currently the Fijian carrier’s fleet is comprised of two ATR 42-500 and three DHC Havilland Twin Otter aircraft.
“With the growth in domestic and regional traffic experienced in the past years and a restructure of Pacific Sun’s operations under the leadership of gm Shaenaz Voss now complete, the time is now right for the airline to expand its fleet,” Pacific Sun chairman Nalin Patel commented.
Patel said the plane will provide a boost for travel between Nadi, Suva and Labasa, as well as entice further travel and trade between Fiji, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Vanuatu, Samoa and Tonga.
“While we look forward to announcing what our schedules will look like, we can safely say that the increased capacity and frequency will allow us to offer more convenient services with even better connectivity opportunities with Fiji Airways’ international schedules,” he said.
MONA Social appeal The opening of Hobart’s
Museum of Old and New Art in Jan 2011 has seen the Tasmanian capital’s status as a preferred holiday destination spike 2.5% among ‘Socially Aware’ Aussies, Roy Morgan Research reports.
Socially Aware Australians (SAA) are more likely than other segments to sample a city experience while on holiday, such as dining, cultural events, historical sites, museums, parks and gardens.
To the year ending Jun 2013, 13.5% of SAA said they would like to take a holiday in Hobart in the next two years.
That’s five percentage points above the overall preference by Aussies to visit Hobart.
Melbourne and Sydney remain the top preferred domestic holiday destinations among SAA., with Hobart now in 4th position.
“In a shrinking or static market such as domestic tourism, it’s vital that marketers pick a winning strategy – and be willing to disrupt convention by injecting something big, brave and new into the mix,” said Roy Morgan Research ceo Michele Levine.
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Delta ramps up in LAVirGiN Australia’s US alliance
partner Delta Air Lines is boosting domestic flight options from Los Angeles, with a number of new daily services to Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, New Orleans, Kansas City and Columbus, effective 03 Sep.
DL is also introducing seasonal services to Missoula and Kalispell, Jackson Hole & Bozeman between 21 Dec and 29 Mar out of LA.
Pan Pacific Sydney shindig
PAN Pacific Hotels Group held a Customer Connections Event at Barkers at PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney on Thu night.
The event was a chance for those in the industry to network with colleagues from properties in Singapore, Indonesia and Australia and learn more about the hotel’s brands and international network.
Area general manager, Oceania, Craig Bond welcomed guests to the function and introduced a video message from president and chief executive at Pan Pacific Hotels Group, Patrick Imbardelli.
PPHG area director of sales, Keren Southgate, entertained and educated the crowd on the brand as she introduced an impromptu quiz, with lucky guests rewarded with accommodation at some of the groups 30 hotels, resorts
and serviced suites including Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort.
The major prize of flights & five nights at the PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur was won by Hannah Bodilly from Reckitt Benckiser.
This was the first Customer Connections Event held at PARKROYAL Darling Harbour since the hotel underwent a five month multi-million dollar refurb in 2012.
Pictured during the event from left are: Susan Goh, director of sales, corporate sales, Malaysia, PPHG; Wendy Yeap, director of sales & marketing, PARKROYAL Penang Resort; Rhona Stewart, director of business development, Leisure, PPHG; Belinda Morris, business development manager, industry partnerships, PPHG; Dean Schreiber, senior vice president of operations, PPHG and Mary Ang, director of sales, corporate sales, Singapore, PPHG.
Brochures of the Week
Albatross Tours - Anzac Commemorative Tours 2014New for 2014 are three new commemorative tours to Gallipoli and the Western Front, aimed at providing the same rewarding experience albeit during the European summer months of May - Sep. Additional departures of popular itineraries have also been released as part of the new season. Albatross believes higher numbers of Australians will seek a more in-depth experience of the Gallipoli Peninsula as part of a longer European holiday
as the 100th anniversary of the Anzac landing approaches in 2015.
Travelmarvel - Vietnam & Cambodia Preview 2014Featuring three itineraries, the preview brochure released by Travelmarvel ahead of the release of the full program includes an eight-day Mekong River cruise on the RV La Marguerite. Building on the strong year the company had in Vietnam/Cambodia in 2013, the peek into the company’s touring and river cruise range also includes a 20-day Wonders of Vietnam which now includes two nights on Halong Bay. Earlybird specials
also feature, offering free flights on select departures if booked by 15 Oct.
Scenic Tours - United States of America 2014/15Launching as part of the 2014 season is a cruise on the ‘Mighty Mississippi’, as part of Scenic’s first ever standalone brochure for the USA. The seven-night voyage aboard the American Queen steamboat from Memphis to New Orleans forms part of the Southern Belles itinerary & aims to immerse guests in the work of Mark Twain amid America’s grand southern region. This forms one of numerous tours in the USA available
during the season, with Earlybird offers on sale if booked by 19 Nov 2013.
Trafalgar - Europe Guided Holidays Preview 2014A selection of European guided holidays are teased in a special preview brochure released by Trafalgar. The preview guide includes information and advance sales on a selection of popular holidays, with the full season to number more than 130. It provides an opportunity to secure seats on popular trips that sell out quick, including the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Ahead of the full launch later this year, Early Payment Discounts are
available to clients keen to book and pay a deposit by 11 Sep.
Sea Cloud Cruises - Sailing & River Cruises PreviewBoutique yachting firm Sea Cloud Cruises’ new brochure features a wide range of itineraries operated by three vessels as well as many exclusive experiences for pax. For time poor, some short “taster” cruises will be run along with some new routes in the Sporades and north Greece. Sailing enthusiasts can enjoy the Windjammer sailing experience also among the Bordeaux wine region as well as the Danube, with many themed trips also run.
WELCOME to Brochures of the Week, Travel Daily’s Monday feature.If your firm is releasing a new brochure you’d like to make the industry aware of, send a brief description summarising its features and itineraries, including a PDF of the front cover, and contact details to [email protected].
Govt backs PER LinkTHE Rudd Government has
thrown its support behind the Perth Airport Link, pledging $3m -matching that of the WA Government - to help finalise a business case for the project.
The proposed Rail Link will connect Perth Airport to the suburbs to the east, with the CBD.
Among other factors, funding will support a Planning Study to evaluate patronage demand forecasts for the new rail line.
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VS ditch US c’shareVirGiN Atlantic has informed
the US transport regulator that it has terminated its codeshare alliance with US Airways, between the USA and the UK.
The codeshare termination was made ahead of VS’s proposed transatlantic joint venture with Delta Air Lines.
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India booking boom.TrAVel Indochina has reported
a 30% uptick in Small Group Journey bookings for its India program this year on the back of solid growth in 2011/12.
FIT sales increased by 40% year-on-year, MD Paul Hole Said.
The company has also witnessed a five-fold spike in Small Group Journeys to Sri Lanka and a doubling of FIT bookings.
The announcements comes as Travel Indochina launched its 2013/14 India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Maldives brochure, with new itineraries, accom and tours.
IASC QF/EK nodThe International Air Services
Commission late last week gave Qantas permission to provide joint services with Emirates on the Australia-New Zealand route.
Under the codeshare agreement with EK, Qantas “must take all reasonable steps to ensure that passengers are informed of the carrier actually operating the flight at the time of booking,” the IASC said in its determination.
Surfs up in HawaiiThe Hawaiian Tourism Authority
is urging all visitors and residents to adhere to alerts issued by the US National Weather Service ahead of Tropical Storm Flossie, expected to hit Oahu, Maui and Hawaii Island overnight.
High winds and heavy rain is predicted, with airlines already making flight adjustments.
“Visitors should contact their airlines and hotels to confirm their travel plans,” HTA president & ceo Mike McCartney said today.
Velocity clarificationmemBers of Virgin Australia’s
frequent flyer program, Velocity are able to accrue points, not redeem, for stays at Taj Group, Langham Hospitality Group, Jumeirah Group & Voyages hotels along with car servicing through Midas (TD Fri).
Velocity points earnt can be redeemed for flights & upgrades.
CX revamps FirstCAThAY Pacific Airways has
begun revitalising its First Class suite on Boeing 777-300ERs with new and enhanced features, avoiding completely replacing the six-year-old product.
Enhancements include a more adjustable meal table, increased closet space and a new 4.3” LCD touch screen controller.
Bedding has also been spec’d up with a thicker mattress and 500 thread count cotton fabrics for duvets, pillows and cushions.
The refresh project is expected to be completed by Q3 of 2014.
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THE OUTLOOK ON THE HORIZON IS POSITIVE CORPORATE BDM X 5
BNE, PER & SYD– SALARY PACKAGE OTE $100K+ If you have the passion for sales and love building new
relationships your talents will be rewarded here. You’ll be joining this award leading corporate TMC offering a long
term career and the real opportunity of progression. With a leading brand behind you, you’ll be able to take aim at an amazing salary package and work with fantastic unique
clients. Apply for this role and watch your future career soar
THE PEAK OF YOUR CAREER STATE CORPORATE OPERATIONS MANAGER
MELBOURNE – SALARY PACKAGE $95K+ Reach for the top spot when you join this Victorian based travel operation. As part of a national company, your role
incorporates senior responsibilities such as staffing, recruitment, training & development and management of in
house procedures. Your level of travel knowledge and operations will be superior. You will also be managing all
financial responsibilities of the Victorian operation.
EVENTS SUPERSTAR – RARE ROLE CORPORATE EVENTS DIRECTOR
BRISBANE – SALARY PACKAGE OTE $90K+ If your experience lies within conference & incentive
program management and you have managed event teams, this is a rare opportunity to join an industry leader. You’ll be
well versed in the creation and delivery of unique, motivational and exciting events for corporate clients, including incentive groups, conferences and launches.
This is the role everyone wants!
THE ULTIMATE PRODUCER REGIONAL HEAD OF PRODUCT x 2
BRISB & SYD BASED: TOP SALARY PACKAGE Looking for a challenging new destination to market? This industry leader requires the skills of an adaptable Head of Product. You will be well organised and have the ability to
managing a team sourcing for new and unique products to your competitors while being able to develop brochures that
stand out from the rest. With your talents you will have a creative flare and an eye for detail.
ARE YOU A BORN LEADER? NATIONAL INDUSTRY SALES MANAGER MEBLOURNE– TOP SALARY PACKAGE
If you have the ability to lead a sales team, provide strategic direction, drive revenue growth, and manage key high level
relationships, this leading travel company has an exciting opportunity for you within their Australian business. The
NSM will be commercially savvy, highly motivated and have proven record of identifying and winning new business. This high profile national role requires experience in a similar role.
NETWORKING IS THE KEY! INDUSTRY SALES MANAGER X 2
PERTH & SYDNEY - GENEROUS SALARY PACKAGE If you're a proven industry sales manager, who easily achieve
retention & growth targets and engage with an industry client base, these positions will allow you to play a critical
part in the ongoing success of these high profile products. Leading by example, you’ll enjoy a hands-on role managing
a key account while driving the importance of customer engagement with your team.
*EXCITING NEW ROLE* CORPORATE TRAVEL – TEAM LEADER
MELBOURNE – SALARY PACKAGE $80K+ Be at the forefront when this company expands even
further. Overseeing a team of consultants you will have the ability to lead and coach your team while responding to
client escalations and assisting the senior management team with the decisions that will affect the future growth of the
company. Don’t miss out on this outstanding opportunity to be part of an exciting phase of growth.
LOVE RETAINING ACCOUNTS NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER
SYDNEY – SALARY PACKAGE TO $100K+ We’re looking for a talented Account Manager to join this
prestigious corporate client. The perfect individual will bring previous experience in a similar role with a focus on
retention & growth strategies. But what sets you apart is your creativity and innovative approach to account
management. If you’re not afraid to look outside the square & work in a pro-active, commercially astute team you’ll thrive.
Finding talent within the Australian Travel Industry
Find your ideal travel job at www.TravelTradeJobs.com.au
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Group Travel ConsultantBrisbane - $Competitive - Ref 634SJ2If you have 3 years travel industry experience and are ready for a unique and exciting challenge then this group travel reservation role could be the position for you. Organising group travel from start to finish you will need strong GDS skills, fares and ticketing and high accuracy in your work. This niche travel company offer a great team working environment and have a loyal clientele base. Good starting salary plus bonuses and travel industry benefits are on offer!For more information, please call Sarah on (02) 9113 7272 or click APPLY
Cruise Specialist Travel ConsultantBrisbane - $Excellent Base - Ref 725SJ1All aboard! Set sail into a brand new exciting career move with a fantastic cruise company in a time of expansion! As you will know with your cruise industry background, cruise has gone ‘boom’ in Brisbane! Join this market leading agency in this lucrative role as a cruise specialist and every day at work will be a breeze. No face to face sales, Monday to Saturday role. Friendly team orientated offices with a view to long term career potential. For more information, please call Sarah on (02) 9113 7272 or click APPLY
Business Development / Sales ManagerSydney - $Competitive + Bonus - Ref 664BP5Do you have sound understanding of corporate travel sales, business development experience and a proven sales record? A leading TMC are looking for a Sales / Business Development Manager to assist with their ongoing expansion across the travel market. You will be sourcing new leads, building rapport and developing relationships with key prospects. This is a rare chance to develop your managerial and corporate travel experience with a leading TMC.For more information, please call Briarna on (02) 9113 7272 or click APPLY
Senior Travel ConsultantNewcastle - $Solid Base + Commission - Ref 727LB1A fantastic opportunity for you to gain that elusive work life balance and work closer to home! I seek experienced, knowledgeable Senior Travel Sales Consultants who are keen to join an extremely busy store front. A dream role for the polished travel professional based in either Kotara or Toronto! Great salary available plus amazing commission structure! Join this market leading name in travel and expect to grow and prosper in your career! Supportive management and team.For more information, please call Lynsey on(02) 9113 7272 or click APPLY
Entertainment Corporate Travel ConsultantMelbourne - $55-65K + Super - Ref 713DBGlorify your new job, work with the stars, and be amazed with this amazing travel opportunity available now! Calling all experienced Corporate Travel Consultants looking for a fast paced exciting travel position. This successful travel agency are looking for someone to join their team, booking entertainment travel. From music artists to sporting teams, they’ve been the travel manager behind more than 400 performance related and sporting events, worldwide.For more information, please call Deborah on(02) 9113 7272 or click APPLY
Cruise Travel ConsultantMelbourne - $32K + Commission - Ref 637PC4Join this global travel company and increase your earning potential by doing something you love! If cruise sales and all that comes with it is your specialism, then I want to speak to you! You will have a min. 2 years experience as a Travel Consultant, be sales orientated, driven and have knowledge of Galileo and Polar Online, or completion of online cruise academies. Only qualified & experienced consultants will be contacted. Call me today.For more information, please call Patrizia on(02) 9113 7272 or click APPLY
Luxury Travel ConsultantAdelaide - $DOE - Ref 505NC4Do you like the finer things in life? These clients do! If you have amazing product knowledge, deliver fantastic customer service and go the extra mile to seek satisfaction, this is the role for you! We need an experienced Travel Consultant who is looking to join the crème of the crop in this Monday to Friday role. Bring your 3 years experience, excellent fares knowledge and love of the travel industry to this niche role. What are you waiting for, make the move today!For more information, please call Natalie on(02) 9113 7272 or click APPLY
Corporate Travel ConsultantPerth - $50-60K + Super + Benefits - Ref 716NC1Love to join a boutique corporate travel agency offering outstanding service to a fantastic niche clientele? This is an awesome role for an experienced Corporate Travel Consultant. If you have at least 3 years past corporate travel experience and fantastic GDS skills this is the role for you! This is a well-established travel company that will offer a fantastic salary, exceptional benefits and Monday-Friday hours. Be well supported by the team and exceptional manager.For more information, please call Natalie on(02) 9113 7272 or click APPLY
