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pages of news and photos, a front cover page for The Travel Industry Exhibition plus full pages from:
• Taiwan Tourism• Travel Trade Recruitment
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and fun will be two key elements at next week’s Travel Industry Exhibition in Sydney, where there will also be great prizes on offer.
Travel Daily is hosting a networking event on the first day, sponsored by Travelzoo, where eight prizes will be given away including a Danube river cruise from Gate 1, five nights at CC’s Hideway in Phuket, and a night at Spicer’s Vineyards Estate in the Hunter Valley.
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AirAsia hits out at ADL AIRASIA has named Adelaide
as its next potential Australian gateway for its long-haul offshoot AirAsia X, but has hit out at high fees at the city’s airport.
In a blog post published on LinkedIn, AirAsia Group ceo Tony Fernandes says services to the SA capital will not be possible under current “exorbitant charges” at Adelaide Airport.
“Adelaide has so much potential in being one of the next main cities in Australia and we are working hard to bring low-cost travel to the region, but it has been challenging in line with high airport charges at Adelaide airport,” Fernandes writes.
“A Kuala Lumpur-Adelaide route is what we are looking for and we are happy to take this plunge provided we receive the relevant support,” he says.
“It is unreasonable to expect AirAsia to pay above average airport charges whilst the Adelaide Airport remains operationally congested with only a single international baggage belt and lengthy queues at security screening.”
A spokesman for Adelaide Airport said discussions had been held with AirAsia X since its previous ADL operations in 2014 and that it would welcome low-cost services to Kuala Lumpur.
“We offer a competitive pricing regime for airlines – and have had significant recent success in attracting major carriers such as China Southern Airlines, Fiji Airways and Qatar Airways to Adelaide,” he said.
“We have significant available capacity through the day but acknowledge some increasing operational challenges in peak periods when services are off-schedule.
“That’s why we’ve started an expansion of the terminal to significantly upgrade our international facilities (TD yest).”
QF hails diversityQANTAS has enlisted movie
star Hugh Jackman in a new video celebrating diversity and the Australian spirit.
The production also features leaders from the arts and sports stars including Qantas ambassador and former AFL star Adam Goodes.
“This video is about celebrating the strength that comes from diversity,” said Qantas Group exec Vanessa Hudson.
CLICK HERE to view.
New CASA chairFORMER Qantas and Royal
Flying Doctor Service executive Tony Mathews has been named the next chair of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), replacing outgoing chair Jeffrey Boyd.
APT Kimberley ‘19APT has released its 2019
Kimberley Wilderness Adventures brochure with a range of earlybird superdeals available on bookings made by 15 Dec.
Offers include fly free deals and savings of up to $800 per couple on selected tours.
The program features sailings on MS Caledonian Sky and MS Island Sky and a new range of short breaks including the three-day Purnululu 4WD Experience, with prices starting at $1,695 per person twin share.
To view the brox, CLICK HERE.
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Air France ceoAIR France-KLM Group has
announced the appointment of Air Canada’s former chief operating officer Ben Smith as its new chief executive.
Smith replaces Jean-Marc Janaillac, who resigned last May over a labor conflict with the carrier’s staff.
“It is with great confidence that I look forward to working together and jointly tackling the challenges that face AFKL Group in future,” said KLM president Pieter Elbers.
An exact start date for Smith has not been revealed, however, it is believed he will commence before 30 Sep.
Keppel demolitionTHE old island resort on Great
Keppel Island on the Great Barrier Reef has been demolished, paving the way for a new development of the site.
“It’s exciting to see the progress on this site - we want to share our little slice of paradise with visitors from around the world & the end of demolition is a step in the right direction,” said State Member for Keppel Brittany Lauga.
The island resort has been sitting dormant for close to 10 years and is being redeveloped under a project which includes a 250-room hotel, 750 eco-tourism villas, 300 eco-tourism apartments, a 250-berth marina and a golf course.
Constellation toursCONSTELLATION Journeys has
introduced three new tours for 2019 including trips to Eastern Europe, Africa, and its second around-the-world package.
The Around-the-World Tour is capped at 250 travellers and will visit destinations such as Seoul, Jerusalem, Easter Island, Malta and Barcelona.
The 18-day Cape Town to Addis Ababa tour departs Australia 11 Apr 2019 and features a trip to Botswana’s Chobe National Park.
Crystal River 2020CRYSTAL River Cruises has
released a new collection of European voyages for 2020.
The new itineraries will be offered on Crystal’s five all-suite ships including Crystal Mozart, Crystal Bach, Crystal Debussy, Crystal Mahler, and Crystal Ravel.
Packages available include a seven-night Basel to Amsterdam journey featuring an overnight stop in the ancient German city of Koblenz, as well as a 10-night roundtrip sailing from Vienna along the Danube.
In 2020 Crystal is also offering the once-in-a-decade opportunity to attend a performance of the Passion Play on select Crystal Mahler, Crystal Debussy and Crystal Ravel sailings.
Kenya bug risk TRAVEL medical insurance
company Get Going has named Kenya as the riskiest travel destination when it comes to contracting diseases.
Malaria and typhoid are both prevalent in Kenya, with the insurer also pinpointing India and Thailand as the second and third most risky destinations to visit respectively.
Contiki expands AsiaCONTIKI has extended its range
of Asia trips with the launch of two new packages in Asia.
The fresh additions include a 10-day Pure Sri Lanka trip exploring the country’s national parks, street food hot spots, and famous tea plantations.
The itinerary is priced from $1,535pp departing early 2019.
Also new is the eight-day Cambodian Magic tour which offers visits to the crab markets and beach swimming.
The package is priced from $955 per person with first trip departing 07 Jan 2019.
SYD capacity in spotlightSYDNEY Airport’s capacity
constraints and resulting knock-on effects on other capitals have become key issues put to the Productivity Commission as it investigates regulation of the country’s major gateways.
In a submission to the inquiry lodged yesterday, the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) calls for a major overhaul of landing restrictions at Sydney Airport in order to boost its capacity and reduce the impact of delays on the national network.
“With caps on hourly movements and a lack of flexibility to recover from disruption, Sydney’s restrictions actually compound initial delays, often spilling them into the national network for the rest of the day, and in some cases well
into the next,” said the TTF’s ceo Margy Osmond
“The most frequent and immediate casualty is the eastern seaboard, with Melbourne and Brisbane in particular constantly caught in Sydney’s backwash.”
The TTF’s submission is based on its recent Connecting the Dots report on improving the national air network, which focusses on easing congestions in the NSW capital (TD 04 Jul).
It gives eight recommendations, including replacing hourly flight caps with an overall cap on movements, allowing curfew dispensations when weather causes disruptions, and provisions to allow extra services by noise compliant aircraft.
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THE Delta Air Lines team played a pivotal role in an elaborate proposal recently, with Paul Stender from Milwaukee setting out on a five-flight trip to pop the question to his partner, Lauren.
Delta took part at each checkpoint, transferring Stender in a Porsche Panamera 4S and ensuring the couple had complete privacy at the Delta Sky Club for the big moment.
Luckily for Stender and Delta, Lauren said yes, and was then presented with champagne, a cheese board and transferred in a Porsche Cayenne S.
“When the Delta team is called to task, they respond” the couple said.
We wonder if Delta will be invited to the wedding...
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Jetstar Fliggy dealJETSTAR has formed a new
partnership with Alibaba Group’s Fliggy, giving the carrier access to the platform’s 617 million mobile active users in China.
Fliggy is a direct sales platform for which targets a younger generation of Chinese travellers, with more than half of its users aged under 30.
Alibaba Group vice pres Jerry Hu said Australia was a fast-growing market for Fliggy.
Today’s issue of TD is coming to you from Hawaii, courtesy of
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ALOHA! The 11th Annual
TravelManagers Conference has kicked off today on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu at the beautiful Prince Waikiki hotel.
The two-day event themed “Success” will explore what success looks like for PTMs, supplier partners and at the National Partnership Office.
The conference will also provide networking opportunities for industry professionals.
Over the weekend delegates will be welcomed to Honolulu by Hawai’i Tourism Authority with a party near Waikiki Beach, take part in conference plenary sessions and be involved in a community project.
The conference will wrap up on Sun with an awards gala dinner, to be held at the Modern Hotel.
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Kerala flood alertHEAVY monsoon rains have
caused flooding and landslides in the Indian state of Kerala.
Smartraveller is advising Australians in the area to follow the advice of local authorities and has warned services, including transport, have been disrupted.
Cochin airport is expected to remain closed until 26 Aug.
Tech focus to aid air pax THE International Air Transport
Association (IATA) has turned its attention to improving the passenger experience at airports worldwide as new technology brings opportunities to improve processes and data use.
At its inaugural Global Airport and Passenger Symposium (GAPS) in Athens from 02-04 Oct, IATA will aim to map out key areas of change for the aviation sector.
“Air travel is expected to double by 2036, the industry will not be able to handle the growth or evolving customer expectations with the current processes, installations and ways of doing business,” said IATA’s senior vice
president, airport, passenger, cargo and security, Nick Careen.
“GAPS brings together experts to share research and learnings and collectively shape solutions for the future passenger journey.”
Four key areas will be addressed at the conference, including transforming airport systems with technology - including shifting some processes off site - and enabling real-time exchange of operational data to help better serve travellers.
It will also address back office efficiencies including innovations in identity management, and improvements in aircraft design and on-board systems.
Other elements of GAPS will include the IATA StartUp Innovation Awards, an exhibition showcasing the latest aviation products, technologies and solutions, along with a discussion by IATA’s chief economist Brian Pearce on the Economic and Passenger Outlook.
Disney HalloweenHALLOWEEN Time at the
Disneyland Resort will return this year with an array of themed activities and Disney villains between 07 Sep and 31 Oct.
New this year is Disney Channel TV character Vampirina who will make special appearances at the California theme park and join the “Frightfully Fun Parade” at Mickey’s Halloween Party.
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China Trump slumpA NEW study has been released
attributing a slide in Chinese visitor numbers to the US to “President Donald Trump’s tit-for-tat trade war with China”.
The ForwardKeys report states that weekly bookings from China to the US were up 2% from the last week of Feb to 23 Mar, when new tariffs took effect.
Since then, data shows year-on-year Chinese tourist bookings to Aug have fallen by 8.4%
Chinese outbound bookings to the US are 9.6% behind where they were at the same time last year, whereas Chinese outbound bookings worldwide are up 5.5%.
ForwardKeys ceo and co-founder Olivier Jager said the findings “strongly suggest that President Trump’s trade war has had a significant impact on Chinese tourism to the US”.
“It is unquestionable that the Chinese appetite for visiting the USA is diminishing,” he said.
LEGOLAND detailsMERLIN Entertainment has
revealed details of the eight “lands” to debut at LEGOLAND New York Resort when it opens in 2020 (TD 30 Jan).
The lands include The Factory, a ride which allows visitors to feel what it’s like to be a LEGO minifigure, taking them through the manufacturing process.
The resort will offer Bricktopia, LEGO Ninjago World, Heartlake City, Knights’ Kingdom, LEGO City, Pirate Shores and Miniland.
1,000th specialistTOURISM Australia’s global
online training program hit a milestone last week, with Danielle Berton, Travel Consultant at Groupe Voyages in Montreal, becoming the 1,000th Aussie Specialist in Canada.
The program is designed to equip travel sellers with the skills and knowledge to sell Australia.
Spencer’s diamond day
SPENCER Travel has added a new member to its diamond club, with Danielle Brownie reaching 10 years with the company.
The unique rewards program at Spencer Travel sees staff receive a one-carat diamond when they reach their 10-year anniversary.
“I love diamonds, so the
Diamond Club was born,” Spencer Travel founder Penny Spencer said.
“I am delighted that Danielle is now a member of that sparkling Club,” Spencer said.
“10 years is a huge commitment to one company. One absolutely worthy of a diamond.”
Spencer & Brownie are pictured.
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CAPA Centre for Aviation today offers its latest exclusive infographic, presenting insight from its own data and external sources.
CAPA this week takes a closer look at the growing global aviation market, with an added focus on the South Pacific region. In Aug 2018, global capacity increased 5.6% year-on-year and is up by 750,000 seats from Jul. Over the past 12 months, 17 country pairs were connected for the first time - the Russia-Saudi Arabia aviation market added the most capacity with the addition of 12,600 seats - and 371 new airport pairs were connected for the first time. Specifically, for the South Pacific, the region will see capacity increase 1.4% year-on-year in Aug 2018, though a slight decrease of 2.7% since Jul. Fifty-five percent of flights in the South Pacific will be operated by a non-alliance airline, followed by oneworld and Star Alliance with 23% and 18.5% of flights, respectively. Twenty new airport pairs were launched in Aug 2018 with almost 15,000 seats.
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Penny Spencer is the managing director of Spencer Travel and the founder of the Travel Industry Mentor Experience (TIME), as well as a past finalist in the Telstra Australian Business Women’s Awards.
Courage is mastery of fearWHEN Spencer Travel opened its doors, the internet in Australia was still in its infancy. It connected us to the “world wide web” - a looming threat that was to spell doom for travel agencies.
Whilst technology has completely re-shaped the industry, reports of our demise - as Mark Twain put it - “have been greatly exaggerated”.
In 1998, Spencer Travel had one email-enabled computer. That machine was checked twice a day: once in the morning and once just before closing. How things have changed.
I recall this not only because Spencer Travel is turning 20 and I’m getting nostalgic, but because the recent CAPA Australia Pacific Aviation & Corporate Travel Summit in Sydney painted an astounding picture of technology roaring down the pipeline at us.
Airport execs spoke of a future of frictionless customer journeys from the couch to aircraft seat – mobile technology and biometric systems combining seamlessly to get you swiftly to the airport, through check-in and security, into your seat and on your way.
Hoteliers are working towards a “book, stay, walk away” paradigm with the entire experience enabled by your mobile device. In this new world, guests simply
walk out at the end of their stay, making the conventional check-out process redundant - a very appealing scenario for corporates who typically value convenience over price-point.
Elsewhere, airline chat-bots like Scoot’s MARVIE, for example, are becoming transactional. And it is said that 10% of travel is booked using voice as consumers become more comfortable with their Alexas and Homes.
What will the travel management company of 2038 look like? It’s hard to know given the technological landscape probably hasn’t even been imagined yet. No doubt asking your Alexa to book a
Hyperloop trip from Mumbai to Pune will seem quite old-hat.
Many will gaze to the future with some trepidation, but that’s actually OK. Twain also said, “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear”, and I tend to agree with him. Businesses that look for ways to master new technology and use it fearlessly to empower their people and enhance their service will always thrive.
The tech-fuelled future of our industry will be exciting, but wouldn’t it be nice to only check your email twice a day? Surely, there’s an app for that.
Corporate ChatterWith Penny Spencer
‘Businesses that look for ways to master new technology and use it fearlessly... will always thrive’
Sabre debuts hotel toolsTHE InterContinental Hotels
Group (IHG) has become an early adopter of a new suite of tools unveiled this week by Sabre, with the aim of automating and simplifying processes.
Sabre’s Business Travel Services will bring together three elements that have traditionally been handled separately.
They include the Nexus platform for managing corporate contracts, sales performance and planning; the Sabre Hotel RFP lead generation tool for 2,700 of the world’s most travelled companies; and Consortia Services which provides access and services to hotels making submissions to the top 30 consortia programs.
Serko links UberSERKO has forged a partnership
with Uber aimed at making it easier to process expense claims for ride-sharing trips.
The link-up means trip information will be sent directly from an Uber for Business account to a Serko Zeno user’s expense report, meaning travellers will not need to capture or forward email receipts.
Serko ceo Darrin Grafton said the move brought a new level of simplicity to expense handling.
Egencia visualisedEGENCIA has launched a new
Analytics Studio to provide companies with enhanced data visualisation and analytics.
The company says its new platform will allow travel managers to explore data visually, discover hidden insights, identify new sources of savings and optimise spending across air, hotel, rail and road travel.
The system aims to save time spent searching multiple data sources - CLICK HERE for details.
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Carnival Cruise Line has launched its Splash & Splurge Sale on select cruises departing Sydney and Melbourne between 07 Sep 2018 and 30 Dec 2019. For more information, call 13 31 94.
Scenic is reminding agents they have until 31 Aug to book a range of earlybird offers on 2019 European river cruises - call 138 128.
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Intrepid Travel has launched a range of new deals on select trips departing Sep 2018. Guests can save up to $1,014, call 1300 315 524.
Fiji’s Toberua Island Resort is celebrating its 50th birthday by offering two free nights on bookings of seven nights or more - CLICK HERE.
Beyond Travel is offering savings up to $1,000 per couple on 2019 Volga Dream departures booked & deposited by 31 Aug - call 1300 363 554.
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IHG gm reshuffleIHG has appointed a total of
13 area general managers and general managers across Australia in Q2 of 2018.
The appointments for area gms include: Jennifer Brown, Intercontinental Sydney; Gareth Long, Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach; and David Mansfield, Crowne Plaza Melbourne.
Some of the new gms are: Ralf Bruegger, InterContinental Sydney Double Bay; Linda Collis, Crowne Plaza Hobart opening in 2020; Penny Crossley, Kirkton Park Hunter Valley; Bruce Edwards, Holiday Inn Potts Point; and Sandra Smith, Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders.
Hilton modularHOME2 Suites by Hilton will
open Home2 Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North in early 2019, its first hotel using modular construction in the Bay area.
The hotel will offer all-suite accommodation with fully equipped kitchens and modular furniture, along with wi-fi, communal spaces, and amenities such as Spin2 Cycle, a combined laundry and fitness area.
Guests will also have access to a jacuzzi, outdoor fire pit, grill area and a game room.
Six Flags loyaltyNORTH American theme and
water park company Six Flags Entertainment has launched a members only rewards program.
The program allows members to earn points towards free food, souvenirs, tickets, & experiences when they visit the park.
Skyscanner studyDATA from Skyscanner Australia
has found that 72% of Aussies are planning to travel over the coming Christmas period, but 84% of those still haven’t booked their ticket.
The research showed that Aussies could save an average of 24% on airfares by booking 17 to 18 weeks in advance of their holiday, suggesting next week as the ideal time to book.
Skyscanner has released an interactive tool containing a list of saving tips - CLICK HERE.
Solomon Q2 spikeSOLOMON Islands Q2 visitor
arrivals grew by 8% over the same period last year, along with an 8.21% rise in int’l visitation, equating to 13,317 arrivals, according to the latest figures released by the Solomon Islands National Statistics Office (SINSO).
Tourism Solomons ceo, Josefa Tuamoto said if the trend continued for the next six months, as forward bookings already indicate, the destination would be “well on track to cracking the record-breaking 25,709 total achieved in 2017”.
The biggest increases across Jun was Papua New Guinea (up 40.5%), NZ (17.8%) and the US (16.1%), with Aussie visitation also rising to 4,664, representing 2.48% increase on Jun last year.
West Syd AirportWSA Co, the company behind
the new Western Sydney Airport, has appointed Stevan Sipka to the position of executive manager, Aero Partnerships.
Sipka will be responsible for the development of WSA Co’s aero commercial strategy and act as the primary liaison with airlines looking to expand their services and access to Western Sydney.
Taiwan is trending stronger than ever as a vacation destination for Australians. In fact, more than 100,000 of us visited Taiwan in 2017, and that record figure is expected to rise even higher this year thanks to better direct flight connections.
So what’s creating all the buzz? Taiwan’s incredible scenery, unique Asian culture and fabulous cuisine are all world-class draws for starters. In 2017, Rough Guides (UK) named Taiwan one of its top ten must-visit travel destinations in the world. Australian travel blogger and television presenter, Jennifer Adams, founder of the Places We Go TV travel series, explored Taiwan earlier this year and can’t recommend the destination highly enough. She picks out the friendly Taiwanese people, the beautiful countryside, the rich variety of tasty local food, the comfortable and diverse accommodation options, and the fascinating
culture as the main reasons why everyone should add Taiwan to their travel bucket list.
Want to discover more about Taiwan’s attractions for yourself? Enjoy first-hand expert insights by visiting one of the upcoming Taiwan Tourism Roadshows in Brisbane (4 Sep), Melbourne (5 Sep) or Sydney (6 Sep). Hosted by Jennifer Adams and featuring representatives from specialist travel operators and airlines, you’ll learn more about Taiwan’s latest tourism promotion campaigns: 2018 Year of Bay Tourism and 2019 Small Town Tourism. Each Roadshow will also treat you to local Taiwanese delicacies and live performances from Taiwan’s international award-
winning music group, Judy’s Harmonica Ensemble. Sounds like the perfect combo!
Taiwan Tourism Roadshow (Brisbane)4 Sep 2018 (Tue): 17:00-22:00Hilton Brisbane (Ballroom)
Taiwan Tourism Roadshow (Melbourne)5 Sep 2018 (Wed): 17:00-22:00Sheraton Melbourne Hotel (Ballroom)
Taiwan Tourism Roadshow (Sydney)6 Sep 2018 (Thur): 17:00-22:00Marriott Hotel (Ballroom)
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Retail Travel ConsultantMelbourne - $42-45K + Incentive - Ref 458DB1New retail travel position! This well established travel company are looking for their next travel superstar to join there team! If you have two years plus experience as a Travel Consultant, love working with targets and delivering customer service, then read on! This position is working within a dynamic team; no day will be the same! You will be selling worldwide destinations and working with targets and commission. If this sounds like you then apply today!For more information, please call Deborah on(02) 9113 7272 or click APPLY
Senior High End Retail Leisure ConsultantS. Melbourne - $Competitive + Incentives - Ref 5920KF1Wanting to take ownership of your role with the support of a manager and agency? Bored of fully working on your own? We have the position for you! This growing TMC are offering you the opportunity to work in an established office with your own client base with the added support and ongoing training from an agency with the chance to grow your existing client base. Within your role you will be booking exclusive, high-end travel packages and airfares.For more information, please call Kate on(02) 9113 7272 or click APPLY
Wholesale Travel Specialist Adelaide - $32.5-38K + Super + Fams - Ref 0866NC2 A fantastic chance to join one of the leading travel wholesale specialists in the Adelaide area. We are looking for the perfect Travel Consultant to join this close knit team. You will answer email and phone enquiries relating to a range of bookings for this amazing area, including walking holidays, camper van hire and fly drives. This is a fantastic role if you have excellent personal experience of travelling New Zealand and have a genuine passion for the travel industry.For more information, please call Natalie on(02) 9113 7272 or click APPLY
Specialist Reservation Travel ConsultantPerth - $40-45K + Super + Bonus - Ref 0887NC5This is an awesome opportunity to join some of the leading, award winning wholesalers in the Perth area as a Specialist Reservation Travel Consultant. Have you sold and extensively travelled to Africa or South America or India or Sri Lanka? If so, then we need to speak to you! We have many fantastic roles to start in 2014. These leading, award winning wholesalers are looking for team players with two years front line travel industry experience.For more information, please call Natalie on(02) 9113 7272 or click APPLY
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Corporate Travel Consultant – Temp Role Perth, 50k-60k + Super, Ref: 5432JB1Our client is seeking an experienced Corporate Travel Consultant for a temp role in their office near Perth CBD! You will have the ability to organise and book business travel arrangements whilst delivering an unparalleled level of client care. You will ideally possess a background in corporate travel and have experience using either Amadeus or Sabre. Experience using Tramada is also desirable. The role is Monday to Friday and the successful candidate will enjoy a competitive remuneration.
For more information please call Jacqueline on (08) 6365 4313 or click APPLY now.
Tour CoordinatorSydney, High Base + Super, Ref: 4054AJ01Join a well-established and highly regarded company providing exciting, one of a kind itineraries to educational groups, clubs and various associations. We are currently searching for a superstar within the travel industry who is looking to step away from the face to face operations and move into the exciting behind the scenes, product based side of the industry. This will be a great introduction to product and offers the rare opportunity to get into this highly sought after career path.
For more information please call Antony on (02) 9119 8744 or click APPLY now.
Training & Development SpecialistGold Coast, $60-$62k + super + review, Ref: 3538SZ2Are you a Call Centre Manager with travel industry experience or a Training Specialist wanting to work closer to home or needing a change of scenery from your current position? This is an autonomous role within a medium size organisation and growing! Use your knowledge & skills in creating both online & manual training programs to assist 3 departments with new induction and existing employees. Mon-Fri only in an office based environment, fresh new ideas and approach are highly welcomed!
For more information please call Serena on (07) 3123 6107 or click APPLY now.
Marketing ManagerN. Melbourne, Up to $80k, Ref: 3584HC1Marketing Manager position available for a wholesale travel company in the Northern Suburbs - Great company culture! The ideal candidate will have Marketing Manager or strong Marketing Executive experience in the travel industry. This really is a fantastic opportunity to really develop and grow your career with reputable wholesaler. Major responsibilities include management of direct advertising throughout Australia including developing marketing plans. Apply today- Interviewing now!
For more information please call Hannah on (03) 9988 0616 or click APPLY now.
Business Development / Sales Manager Newcastle, Competitive Salary + Bonus, Ref: 3558SJ1Do you have a sound understanding of Corporate Travel Sales, Business Development experience and a proven sales record? A Travel Management company is now looking for a 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 across corporate prospects. I am looking for someone with good corporate networks in Newcastle and a hunter mentality for this opportunity.
For more information please call Sarah on (02) 9119 8744 or click APPLY now.
Travel Consultant | Call CentreNorth Gold Coast, $40k + Super + Comms, Ref: 1313CGA1Seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, sales focused travel consultant with at least 2 years’ experience within a sales role. Come and join a leading name in travel within their growing department. This company really looks after their staff so expect excellent working environment and amazing perks! This role is for someone with a proven background in achieving targets and displays the highest level of customer service. Apply now if you’re ready to take your next step in your career.
For more information please call Courtney on (07) 3123 6107 or click APPLY now.
Travel Specialist JapanBrisbane, Competitive Salary Package, Ref: 2021AW3 This is a specialist sales position, where you will be responsible for designing and selling Japan holiday packages. Ensuring all of our customers have the best possible holiday experience, this is your chance to join a young and dynamic international travel company! Organising small group tours and tailored packages for private clients and third-party travel agents, you will excel in customer service and have a flexible and innovative approach to putting together holiday packages.
For more information please call Amanda on (07) 3123 6107 or click APPLY now.
Travel Consultant I Hiking ExpertBayside, VIC, $60k-$65k, Ref: 3586JP1 If your idea of a great holiday is hiking through some of the best and greatest trails the world has to offer such as the Camino De Santiago or Everest Base Camp and you have experience working in the travel industry this is a great opportunity for you to really turn your passion into your career. You’ll be rewarded with a great salary plus bonus opportunities, great office environment near the beach and amazing travel opportunities to some breathtaking destinations. This role is truly unique
For more information please call Josh on (03) 9988 0616 or click APPLY now.
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