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Wednesday 29th January 2020
Mahoney NSW role
STEPHEN Mahoney is currently
Veitch to leave travel Flybe dropped from
ACS protection
acting Chief Executive Officer of THE Travel Corporation’s (TTC) for new opportunities and
Australian Chief Executive Officer challenges.” BRITISH regional airline Flybe
Destination NSW, following the
John Veitch has resigned after Tollman said the company was Limited has been formally
departure of Sandra Chipchase
4.5 years in the role to take up currently reviewing the needs excluded from coverage by the
last month (TD 15 Oct 2019).
a position outside the travel and structure of the business in AFTA Chargeback Scheme (ACS).
Mahoney has been with
industry. Australia and was considering its The change in status, which
the organisation for almost
TTC said Veitch would stay on options and various candidates. is the result of a formal board
three years, most recently as
for “a period of time to ensure a “We will make another decision, became effective at
General Manager Regional NSW,
smooth transition”. announcement soon,” he said. 4pm yesterday, 28 Jan, meaning
prior to which he was Etihad
Global Chief Executive Brett Veitch thanked Brett Tollman that no claims for protection will
Airways Head of Corporate
Tollman thanked Veitch for his and the Tollman family for giving be authorised in relation to travel
Communications for Australia
leadership and positive impact in him “the opportunity to work arrangements with Flybe booked
and Asia.
leading TTC Australia. alongside the best people and after that time.
Recruitment for a permanent
“We will miss him and wish him brands in the industry. Flybe, which has a fleet of
Destination NSW Chief Executive
the very best in his new career, “It certainly wasn’t an easy almost 70 turboprop aircraft
Officer is under way.
as he embarks on a leadership decision to leave TTC and all that operating domestic and European
role outside the travel industry it stands for, with its passion routes, is currently undergoing
Tokyo from $689 and drive for the best, most a restructure which includes a
VIRGIN Australia is offering potential £100 million loan from
return Economy Light fares from
Today’s issue of TD innovative customer experiences
the UK government, as well as
Travel Daily today has seven and to be the best trade partner
Brisbane to Tokyo Haneda from in Australia, and the amazing a delayed Air Passenger Duty
pages of news and photos, payment (TD 15 Jan).
$689, on sale until 11.59 AEST on work done by their internally
a front cover page for Virgin The airline was taken over last
07 Feb, unless sold out prior. funded non-profit, The TreadRight
Australia, plus full pages from: year by a consortium led by
The offer applies to travel from Foundation,” Veitch said.
• Albatross Tours Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic,
04 Apr until 30 Jun 2020. Before he joined TTC, Veitch was
• Travel Trade Recruitment Delta Airlines and venture capital
For more information, head to Executive GM Corporate Australia
• Bench product profile page fund Cyrus Capital.
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Wednesday 29th January 2020
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Tempo Director demands Tailormade Africa
BENCH Africa is today
$100 gift card per person per tour E X C L U S I V E dividend to unsecured creditors highlighting the benefits of
when booked on any available of Prometheon was unlikely”. tailormade travel, which provides
THE liquidator of the collapsed
2020 Albatross European Cox & Kings Singapore is the benefits of a tour, without the
Tempo Holidays anticipates
Summer Tour before 28 Feb. the largest of all related party downsides like a lack of flexible
issuing a demand against the
The company’s 2020 Italy tours debtors, and owes an estimated itinerary and a fixed star rating for
company’s Directors within
are also 100% guaranteed to $25.1 million to Tempo. accommodation.
two months, based on a
depart - see page eight for more. “We have issued two demands More details on page 10.
determination that Tempo and
to C&K Singapore, however
Bentours were likely trading
are yet to receive a response,”
insolvent since as early as 26 Jun
Fitzgerald said.
2019 (TD 23 Oct 2019).
“We understand C&K Singapore
Laurence Fitzgerald from
is currently trading and we are
accounting firm William Buck
investigating potential legal
yesterday released his formal
avenues to pursue this claim
“Statutory Report by Liquidators”
further,” he added.
which confirms that “at the
The report notes $832,000
2021/22 Antarctica current time we have insufficient 2021/22 Antarctica
owed by Cox & Kings Japan which
funds to declare a dividend to any
program out now! is being disputed by the company, program out now!
class of creditors”.
as well as about $1 million owed
The report also confirms
by Dubai-based Avila.
investigations into voidable
Save transactions, having identified
“We have sought comment on Save
up to the status of the above debtors up to
three creditors which may have
30% *
received $171,000 in preferential
from the Company’s Director but 30%*
have yet to receive a response,”
payments in Tempo’s final days.
Fitzgerald noted.
A tangled web of “sundry
He said there was significant
debtors” to related parties
doubt as to the timing and
overseas includes $4.9 million
amount of potential recovery
owed by Cox & Kings India Ltd,
from the related party loans.
which had an Interim Resolution
Two parties had expressed
Professional (IRP) (similar to an
interest in purchasing the assets
Administrator) appointed in Oct.
of the company, but declined to
Despite multiple approaches,
proceed after conducting due
the IRP, Alok Kumar Agarwal, has
diligence; one of these had made
not satisfactorily responded to
a $10,000 non-refundable deposit
requests for information, but a
to undertake the process.
formal claim has been lodged by
Total claims in the liquidation
Fitzgerald for the amount owed.
amount to a whopping $343
UK-based Prometheon
million, with the largest creditor
Explore Enterprises Limited, also under Explore
being India’s Yes Bank which is
administration, owes Tempo
owed $284 million in a claim
about $5 million, but the
cross-collateralised against
*T&Cs apply Administrators have advised “a *T&Cs apply
multiple firms in the C&K Group.
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Wednesday 29th January 2020
Collette snares Ackerman Walshe Dubai Expo
THE Walshe Group has been Window
E X C L U S I V E particularly well, they have only appointed to look after trade
GUIDED tour operator Collette been in the Australian market for representation in the Australian Seat
has bolstered its executive ranks five years and what they have market for Dubai Expo 2020.
by appointing former Wendy Wu managed to achieve in that time Expo 2020 will run from 20 WHAT happens in Vegas, stays
Tours (WWT) Australia General has been quite remarkable,” Oct 2020 to 10 Apr 2021, with in Vegas, right?
Manager Troy Ackerman to the Ackerman said. the theme “Connecting Minds, Not any more, according to
role of Director of Strategic “The guided holiday market is a Creating the Future” and is the city itself.
Partnerships (TD breaking news). big one in Australia and Collette expected to attract 25 million The Las Vegas Convention and
Ackerman officially commences is very steadily taking more and visits to Dubai. Visitors Authority has evolved
in the position on Mon in the more market share in that space It will have over 60 live events its famous slogan to “What
Sydney office and has been which is great, and this is only each day, 192 country pavilions happens here, only happens
recruited on an 18-month going to continue over the next and more than 200 restaurants here”.
contract to cover Amanda 24-48 months,” he added. from around the world. In an effort to consolidate
McCann, who is currently on Ackerman will report to Senior There will be one-day, three- the city’s status as supposedly
maternity leave. VP Global Business Christian day, monthly and seasonal tickets the “paramount purveyor of
He will be charged with Leibl-Cote, who was glowing in available on sale to the general adult freedom”, the campaign
”driving the business forward” his appraisal of the new recruit. public in Apr, with single-day and launched during Mon’s Grammy
and examining new markets for “Troy brings this considerable three-day tickets to be offered to Awards, and features artists
growth such as New Zealand. expertise to build on the excellent international travellers in bundled such as Aerosmith, Christina
Reflecting on his new position, industry partnerships we have packages to be sold by authorised Aguilera and Shania Twain.
Ackerman told Travel Daily he formed and nurtured in the past ticket resellers. The new campaign comes
was looking forward to working five years,” he said. For Dubai Expo 2020 enquiries, with a hashtag encouraging
with the brand because of the The news follows Ackerman’s contact Antonio Khattar at The visitors to experience what
recent success it had achieved in sudden departure from WWT last Walshe Group on 02 9286 8971 #OnlyVegasCanOffer - our
the local market. week after less than four months or via email at antonio.khattar@ advice is to be ever so slightly
“Collette is performing in the position (TD 24 Jan). walshegroup.com. careful with that one.
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Emirates serves up agents
Wednesday 29th January 2020
Coronavirus impact grows
SMARTRAVELLER has to enter Hong Kong until further
upgraded its level of advice for notice.
China to “reconsider your need The United Kingdom’s Foreign
to travel”, due to the outbreak of and Commonwealth Office has
the novel coronavirus. also warned against “all but
The updated warning also essential” travel to China, with
EMIRATES Airlines on Sat Savvoulidis were also on hand,
carries with it a “do not travel” Virgin Atlantic advising that
hosted Consolidated Travel Group joining the Emirates team for the
alert for the Hubei province, passengers wishing to cancel
and Express Travel Group’s top- night session.
which is where the outbreak or rebook can access a refund,
selling EK agents and incentive The group is pictured serving
originated, with no planes or despite flights to Shanghai
winners at its pole marquee up some fun at the tennis at
trains going to or from the capital continuing.
at the Australian Open in Melbourne Park.
Wuhan (TD Thu). A number of All Nippon Airways
Melbourne.
The Department of Health is pax are also eligible for a refund -
The group took in both the
including additional questions CLICK HERE for full details.
on the “traveller with illness” Globus told TD it would allow
day and night sessions, with HLO comms head
the day session hosted by HELLOWORLD Travel
checklist for biosecurity officers any guests travelling with its
Emirates Australia Manager - Limited has appointed Kirsty
to administer to arriving pax. family of brands until 31 Mar to
Special Markets Lincoln Bache Johansen as its new Director of
Hong Kong’s government has rebook to an alternate date in
and Sales Executive - Special Communications.
also worked to limit travel to and 2020 or 2021, with the value of
Markets Krishnan Nair, along with Johansen, who has had an
from mainland China, including the original land portion to be
Express Travel Group’s Marketing extensive media career including
reducing flights, and halting or applied to the new booking.
Manager Nicole Henry and BDM roles at BBC World News, Al
reducing trains, buses and ferries. Collette said it would not
Janeene Lewis. Jazeera, SBS, News Corp and
A Smartraveller update noted operate tours to China through
Consolidated Travel Group Channel 9, takes the role formerly
that arriving passengers may to 31 Mar while Wendy Wu
Customer Relationship Manager held by Trudi Sheppard, who is
undergo temperature screenings Tours said it was making contact
Steve Alysandratos, and now Senior Communications
and residents and travellers from with agents and their customers
Commercial Manager Theo Manager at APT (TD 07 Jan).
Hubei would not be permitted travelling in Feb.
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AAT’s Empty Eskies now full
Wednesday 29th January 2020
Event Here in Oz CMV joins CLIA
LOCAL businesses and CRUISE and Maritime Voyages
organisations are being (CMV) has joined the Cruise Lines
encouraged to host their International Association (CLIA) as
upcoming events and conferences Regional Cruise Line, Australasia.
in Australia under a new push by The partnership brings CMV into
the Government to support the CLIA Australasia’s wider cruise
local tourism industry. community, highlighting the
The Event Here This Year “growing importance” of cruising
campaign aims to deliver in the tourism industry. AAT Kings’ inaugural Bushfire annual revenue, so these trips
“huge economic benefits” to “Cruise & Maritime Voyages Recovery Giveback trip took are lifting all our spirits – not just
communities around Australia has put particular focus on place on Fri, with a range of the businesses but the entire
after the impact of the recent developing new destinations and distinguished industry guests community.
bushfire crisis. regional itineraries,” said CLIA joining to support rural tourism “We feel like people
“The fact is, any fire-affected Australasia MD Joel Katz. economies (TD 22 Jan). are listening and actually
regions still have the facilities “It’s a great example of the In collaboration with the responding.”
to host both small and large- expansion of cruise tourism #EmptyEsky movement, the new Pictured, the group, including
scale events, and this campaign into regional locations around not-for-profit product is designed AAT Kings Managing Director
encourages organisations to Australasia and we’re delighted to help communities impacted Matt Cameron-Smith and
do their research and look at CMV has shown such a by this season’s fires, with the Australian Federation of Travel
what options might be available commitment to our part of the first trip travelling from Sydney to Agents Chief Executive Officer
for their event right here in world.” Shoalhaven. Jayson Westbury, proudly return
Australia,” said Federal Tourism CMV operates six mid-sized Guests first stopped at Kangaroo to Sydney with full Eskies.
Minister Simon Birmingham. ships, including the Australian- Valley, where they perused the
For more info, CLICK HERE. homeported Vasco da Gama. township’s stores, before heading
to Nowra Farmers Market, where
they collectively spent over
$1,000.
The final stop of the day was
Bangalay Luxury Villas, where
the group was treated to lunch EXCLUSIVE
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Cradle Mt upgrade underway
Wednesday 29th January 2020
Mayfair acquires Inca Trail closing
MAYFAIR 101, the new owner THE Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
of Dunk Island (TD 18 Nov 2019), in Peru has temporarily closed
has completed settlements on 100 in order for maintenance to be
properties in and around Mission carried out in some segments of
Beach, with a combined value to the trail, due to heavy rains and
date in excess of $70 million. mudslides.
The group’s portfolio, which is The trail will reopen on 01 Mar,
comprised of over 250 properties and in the meantime, the Illaqta
in the region, features a mix of or Inca city of Machu Picchu will TASMANIA’S Cradle Mountain
vacant and rural land alongside remain open to visitors. Lodge has released images of its
commercial premises and redevelopment, which is valued
residential properties, with the Swiss-Bel rejigs at more than $10 million.
latter set to be transformed into The property has unveiled
holiday accommodation. SWISS-BELHOTEL
International’s expansion renovated King Billy Suites under
Mayfair 101 said the remaining stage one of its works, with the also been established, starting
150 properties are due to settle throughout Australia, New
new offering featuring refreshed with the introduction of beehives
over the next 18 months. Zealand and Asia is continuing,
central fireplaces, outdoor spa to produce honey for guests and
with a corporate restructure
baths, and an elevated mini bar to increase the number of bees in
seeing the promotion of several
featuring a selection of local the area.
SeaDream S Florida executives.
Tasmanian products. “Cradle Mountain is a special
Oliver Faull has been named
SEADREAM Yacht Club has The lodge’s restaurants have location that connects guests
Senior Vice President Australia
revealed SeaDream II will sail to also been upgraded and will with both the adventure and
and New Zealand, Grant Gaskin
Palm Beach for two seven-day maintain their casual food tranquility of nature,” Elanor
is Vice President Operations and
voyages in Jan 2022, marking the offering, with work on Highland Investments CEO and Head of
Development Australia and New
cruise line’s return to South Florida completed in Nov and The Tavern Hotels, Tourism and Leisure,
Zealand, and Matthias Schulz is
for the first time in a decade. Bar & Bistro set to re-open at the Marianne Ossovani said.
Regional Director Sales Australia
The announcement comes as end of Mar. Pictured above and inset is a
and New Zealand, among other
SeaDream opens reservations for New sustainable practices have King Billy Suite.
moves around Asia-Pacific.
33 new 2022 West Indies cruises,
including to Turks and Caicos.
WA ecotourism
PALM Pool in Millstream
Murujuga listing Chichester National Park is
set to feature new ecotourism Years in industry: 23
THE Australian Government has
accommodation, including 25 Highlights: Attending ANZAC Day at
formally transmitted a Tentative
glamping-style tents, caravan and Gallipoli, Redentore Festival in Venice, Hot
List Submission for the Murujuga
camping sites, and a restaurant. Air Balloon over Cappadocia
Cultural Landscape to the
This comes after lease approval Destinations Visited: Italy, Greece, Croatia, Turkey, Slovenia,
UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
was given to the Yindjibarndi Montenegro, Bosnia, Egypt, Spain, Switzerland
Upon acceptance, the area will
be added to Australia’s World Aboriginal Corporation for the Expert Tip: Slovenia is a hidden gem, all clients traveling to
Heritage Tentative List later this project, and is part of the State Croatia should try and visit Slovenia and see the highlights of
year, which will be a step towards Government’s Two-Year Action the capital Ljubljana, Lake Bled and the Postojna Caves
helping ensure its unique cultural Plan for Nature-Based Tourism in 1300 665 673 info@sunislandtours.com.au
rock art is protected. Western Australia.
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Grand Circle donates to KI
Wednesday 29th January 2020
Uber & UberEats Lindblad fly free
UBER and UberEats have LINDBLAD has expanded its fly
launched a new loyalty program free offer (TD 21 Jan) to include
called Uber Rewards, allowing free return Economy airfares
users to receive “exclusive offers” from Sydney or Melbourne when
and earn points, with eligible travellers book select Galapagos
dollars spent on rides and orders. Islands itineraries aboard
The program, which is free to National Geographic Endeavour II
join, features four membership and National Geographic Islander.
levels depending on the amount The offer is valid on select
of points accrued - Blue, Gold, departure dates between 28 GRAND Circle Corporation, a
Platinum and Diamond. Aug 2020 and 12 Mar 2021, for
Marriott St Regis
US-based global travel group, has MARRIOTT International is
Members need to have accrued bookings made by 30 Jun. made a donation of US$20,000 to taking its St. Regis brand to the
at least 750 redeemable points to CLICK HERE for more the bushfire-affected community New Administrative Capital of
exchange for a reward. information on the deal. of Kangaroo Island, to go towards Egypt, just outside of Cairo.
the region’s recovery efforts. The St. Regis Almasa will house
The donation was handed
ACCOMMODATION over by the company’s Sydney-
the country’s “largest state-
of-the-art convention centre”,
based regional General Manager making it ideal to host large
WELCOME to Accommodation Updates, Travel Daily’s Wed feature.
David Thomas during his visit to events, conferences and summits.
If your property has undergone some recent changes you would like
to make the industry aware of, send a brief description with an image
Kangaroo Island last week. In the second quarter of this
to accomupdates@traveldaily.com.au. During his time with the year, the company will also
bushfire-devastated community, rebrand an existing luxury hotel,
Queensland’s InterContinental Sanctuary Thomas offered his assistance the 434-room Almasa Royal
Cove Resort has revealed the results of its to tourism businesses with their Palace, positioning the St. Regis
$6 million refurbishment, which saw its 251 new and/or revised alternate as “the luxury hospitality hub in
rooms, suites and breakfast destination, itineraries, and spent three days the New Administrative Capital”.
Cove Cafe, receive new furnishings and a finding and feeding surviving The hotel consists of 270 rooms,
design refresh. The resort’s garden and wildlife (TD 21 Jan). 90 suites, 60 apartments and 14
conference facilities are also being rejuvenated, while throughout the The donation was accepted villas, and also features outdoor
year, rooms and suites will be fitted with in-room iPad compendiums, by Kangaroo Island Council and indoor swimming pools, a
which will allow guests to request room services. Chief Executive Officer Greg gym, spa, club house and 20 food
An all-new cocktail lounge, an updated Georgopoulos (pictured). and beverage outlets.
lobby and refreshed guestrooms and
meeting spaces are some of the changes
guests will notice at The Ritz-Carlton, Geraldton Intellibus
South Beach, which has re-opened its doors THE RAC Intellibus will head Emirates Penang
after a $90 million, multi-year renovation. to the Geraldton foreshore in EMIRATES has revealed plans
Guestrooms now have improved soundproofing and a new look inspired the Mid West of WA in Apr, after to launch a new daily service
by Miami’s culture, while the new Lapidus Bar is a classic cocktail lounge transporting more than 16,100 from Dubai (DXB) to Penang
where guests can enjoy live music and vintage cocktails. passengers since launching in International Airport (PEN), via
Guests visiting Rydges Sydney Airport will South Perth in 2016. Singapore (SIN), from 09 Apr.
be able to enjoy the hotel’s new signature “This will be fantastic for The flight, which will be
restaurant The Ascot, and Smithy’s Bar, as tourism and marketing of the operated by an Emirates Boeing
well as its new lobby and public spaces. The Mid West...I can already envisage 777-300ER aircraft, will allow
lobby features sustainably sourced the Intellibus will be utilised travellers from the northern
Tasmanian oak timber, earth-toned significantly - especially during cities of Malaysia to easily fly
rendered walls and Australian sourced marble, in addition to floor-to- peak times such as cruise ship from Dubai to destinations in
ceiling windows. The Ascot has lounge and bar seating as well as share visits,” said City of Greater Europe, North America and the
tables, while Smithy’s Bar now features an extensive wine and beer list. Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn. Middle East.
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finding the right tour for things in Africa, particularly on hotels and then splurge on a luxurious
their clients. safari. That’s why we recommend 5-star lodge. Most importantly, we
tailormade travel, otherwise known can cater the feel of the trip to the
BALANCING up prices, departure
as tailormade touring. It’s all the interests of the client in terms of
dates and connections to other tours
benefits of a tour (guides, transfers accommodation style (tented or
is a delicate and difficult act. So, what
and transport, socialising at various otherwise) and areas of interest.
if we were to tell you that one of the
areas) but without the downsides
best ways to travel Africa is not on a
(lack of flexible itinerary, fixed star
tour at all?
rating, annoying tour guests). You can
It’s important to understand the NEED HELP?
work with us to choose the itinerary
distinction between independent
that most suits your clients in style, Speak to the experts at
travel and tailormade travel.
length, budget and level. They are Bench Africa for tailormade
Independent is as it sounds: the
met and transferred every step of options for your clients.
traveller on their own, making
the way and can have as much (or as
their own way from place to place
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