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ADELAIDE
CURIOUS ABOUT
SOUTH AUSTRALIA?
FOR THOSE WHO
LOVE TO PARTY
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Tuesday 1st June 2021
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IF YOU’RE curious about South
Travello’s millennial push Give me the world
SALES are now open for MSC
Australia, here’s a teaser - it’s the AUSSIE travel technology demographic the company Cruises’ MSC World Europa.
state for those who love to party! company Travello has raised $6.5 believes represents significant The first MSC World class ship
Adelaide Fringe Festival is just million in Series A funding, which sales growth potential. will offer unique experiences
one of the many exciting event to included undisclosed investment “We are really excited to on board, with a mix of never-
be held in The Festival State - so amounts from a range of well- capture millennials’ desire to see before-seen concepts, and aims
head to the front page to find out known travel identities including and experience the world and we to offer an engaging experience
more exciting details. Flight Centre co-founder Jim are already seeing huge demand for all ages - call 1300 028 502.
Goldburg and former Tourism from the youth market,” said
Australia chief Andrew McEvoy. Travello CEO Ryan Hanly.
Skiing even sooner The new tranche of funding, “We are beyond thrilled to have
PERISHER Ski Resort is opening which also included capital from secured the backing of such a Join our virtual event
on Fri, a week earlier than ex-Velocity chief Phil Gunter, prominent, knowledgeable and
previously announced. will be channelled towards experienced group of investors in
Lift tickets, lessons, rentals and bolstering the company’s appeal this round,” he added.
Skitube are on sale for the entire with millennial travellers, a Hanly added that Travello was
season from today. now reaching approximately 80
Skiers booking at least seven million people across its channels
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for further details. “avoidant and defeated” and online travel agent side of the
not contemplating any future business, and help leverage the Keynote speakers include
trips, according to new research predicted travel rebound in the
the Hon. Dan Tehan,
Puzzles are gone? unveiled yesterday by News Corp. next 18 months.
Minister for Trade, Tourism
and Investment, Alan Joyce,
SHARP-EYED readers may The media giant conducted a Travellers can book a range of CEO QANTAS Group and a
notice that today’s Travel Daily Future of Travel Forum (see page experiences and tours through panel discussion.
doesn’t have its customary two, page five and today’s issue the Travello app, offering users no
puzzle page. of Cruise Weekly) launching an booking fees and 100% refunds. Streaming
In the Travel Daily Survival “Emotional Connection Series - Travello acquired youth- Wednesday June 9, 2021
Survey we asked what you like Travel” report based on strategic focussed OTA Backpacker Deals 11:30am - 1:30pm AEST
and don’t like about TD and research by agencies The Lab and back in Nov last year (TD 05
puzzles received some mixed Nature, focusing on marketing Nov 2020), a move designed to REGISTER HERE
feedback - some people were big based on consumer emotions. facilitate an aggressive expansion
fans, others not so much. 15% of people were classified into the millennial segment.
Well you spoke and we listened as “uncertain and adapting”
- from Jun our puzzle page will starting to think about longer
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on Mon, Wed and Fri. either “hopeful pragmatists” Travel Daily today has five
For puzzle lovers, please do (43%) holding off but relatively pages of news including
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MEET SOUTH AFRICA
With Urzila Carlson
New module
Tuesday 1st June 2021 alert: scenic South Africa
“Give us a plan” - Joyce Southbank by
Beulah unmasked
VSC appoints
VISIT Sunshine Coast (VSC) has
QANTAS CEO Alan Joyce has Miller saying “we do need a plan announced Kelly Ryan as its new
MORE details have been
urged Tourism Minister Dan of how we’re going to get out Head of Marketing.
revealed about the upcoming
Tehan to push for a roadmap to of this and how the borders are During the past 12 years, Ryan
Southbank by Beulah in
international border reopenings, going to reopen”. has supported the Canberra
Melbourne (render pictured),
saying the carrier continues to The Qantas CEO likened tourism industry in senior
with Beulah Executive Director
plan for a relaunch of its global Australia’s trajectory through the marketing roles, including as
Adelene Teh stating the property
operations in Dec this year. pandemic to a flight, with the Director of Strategy and Insights
would be comparable to some of
Joyce and Tehan were both Government response during the as well as Director of Marketing
the best hotels in the world.
presenters at a Future of Travel “takeoff” and “cruise” phases at VisitCanberra.
The project will comprise 200-
forum convened by News Corp having been superb despite a “bit Most recently, Ryan has been
plus rooms over nine levels, and
Australia yesterday, with the QF of turbulence along the way”. the National Portrait Gallery’s
feature a sky lobby on level 57, an
chief thanking the Government “But now we’re coming up to Manager External Relations.
auditorium, a wellness hub and
for its “fantastic support” in the the most difficult part of the
numerous function rooms.
half-price airfare campaign which flight, the pilot would tell you, MSC gets clearance
Teh added that this week an
has reignited domestic travel. and that’s the landing,” he said.
operator for the hotel had been MSC Cruises has obtained the
“We see that market now “To land the aircraft successfully
short-listed, with details to be final clearance required to build
standing on its own two feet,” we have to roll out the vaccine
disclosed at a later date. and operate a new terminal at
Joyce said, while funding was program successfully, we have to
also helping Qantas get its have a clear plan of reopening the Port of Barcelona.
international aircraft ready the borders, and we have to give Set to enter service in 2024,
“for the end of this year when confidence to people to travel the terminal will allow MSC to
vaccinations are fully rolled out”. again,” Joyce concluded. increase homeporting operations
“There should be no reason “We all want this landing to be in Barcelona, with the cruise line
why we can’t start opening up the smoothest landing we’ve ever partnering with Catalan architect
then,” Joyce said, reiterating had, and we all need your help in Ricardo Bofill on the project.
earlier comments from News order for that to occur,” he told MSC will operate and manage
Corp Executive Chairman Michael the Minister. the terminal for a 31-year period.
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Tourism New Zealand
Virtual Travel Expo ‘21
Reconnect. Re-educate. Re-sell.
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WorldHotels refresh
WORLDHOTELS Collection
Alliance frees up funds Window
has unveiled a brand refresh, ALLIANCE Airlines has of its workers to get the jab as a
with new logos and an updated refinanced its debt facilities, condition of employment. Seat
vision and mission statement, initially due to expire in Jan 2022, The airline handed down the
as the brand celebrates its 50th allowing the airline access to an ‘Alliance Group Immunisation THE US is about to get double
anniversary this year. extended amount of $176 million. Program’, in which is states that the tourist attraction buzz next
The refreshed branding “will The increased funding will “all employees will take part”. month, well, in a way.
play a critical role in helping our be used to settle the balance Managing Director Scott France is preparing to send the
hoteliers maintain a competitive of previously announced E190 McMillan told The Courier Mail United States a new Statue of
edge,” according to Global aircraft purchases (TD 18 Dec management took the view they Liberty which will arrive on 04
President & CEO David Kong. 2020), as well as on maintenance had a legal obligation to provide Jul to commemorate the historic
checks required for the jets to a safe workplace for staff and bond that exists between the
enter revenue service. customers, adding “north of 95% two countries.
Pacific bubble hint The facilities consists of a $71 of staff” were very supportive of Before you start asking where
WHILE it is far from official, the million three-year revolving bank the bold policy. it will fit on Liberty Island next
cogs are certainly turning with loan facility, a $50 million 10-year to the original, the logistics will
regard to incorporating select fixed rate institutional loan, a be easier to manage this time
Pacific Island nations into the
Border case fails around, with the second statue
$25 million seven-year fixed rate
trans-Tasman bubble. AUSTRALIA’S tough stance to stand about 2.83m tall.
institutional loan, a $25 million
On a recent tour of New on international borders has Besides, the monument is
four-and-a-half-year fixed rate
Zealand, Scott Morrison noted survived a court challenge by a not actually going to New
institutional loan, and a $5 million
that expanding the bubble was on libertarian thinktank to have the York, but rather will be placed
working capital loan facility.
the agenda of important topics prohibition overturned. in the garden of the French
The weighted average interest
discussed with Kiwi counterpart Libertyworks, which launched Ambassador’s Washington DC
rate applicable to the loans
Jacinda Ardern. the legal case late last year residence, a far cry from the
is between 2.7% and 2.9%,
“We are supporting our Pacific (TD 18 Dec 2020), failed to grand gesture designed by
with the facilities providing
family and the idea of a bubble convince the Federal Court that Gustave Eiffel in the late 1800s.
significant headroom for further
that goes beyond New Zealand blocking outbound travel was
expansionary opportunities.
and Australia is a real possibility,” unconstitutional, with three
MEANWHILE, Alliance $100 to go North
Morrison said yesterday. justices dismissing the application
has ordered its staff to get
Islands likely to be included in and ordering Libertyworks to pay 50 DEGREES North’s 2022/2023
vaccinated in order to fly with
an expanded bubble are the Cook the Commonwealth’s costs. Northern Lights Small Group Tour
the company, becoming the first
Islands, New Caledonia and Tahiti. In their findings, the court series can currently be booked
Australian business to order all
stated the government’s powers with only a $100 booking deposit.
were “intended to be used in The new tours include a
circumstances where there is Norwegian Coastal Highlights
an emergency of such scale Escorted itinerary across 10
and significance as to require days, running between Oslo
management at a national level”, and Tromso, allowing travellers
and that the Biosecurity Act to stop for an extended stay in
allowed for measures to be taken Norway’s Northern Lights region.
in emergencies, such as to limit There are six departures
the spread of COVID-19. between Sep 2022 and Mar 2023.
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Tuesday 1st June 2021
Norfolk Island television AFTA UPDATE
from the Australian Federation of Travel Agents
TO EVERYONE caught up in tomorrow); and
the Victorian lockdown, ongoing work with
please know that we are the ACCC.
all thinking of you As well as joining
and hoping with other peak
keenly that the industry bodies
situation will be including ACCI and
on the improve BCA in the shared
soon. push for greater
It is distressing transparency and
to see new clarity around the
cases of community transmission Government’s decision making
head back into double figures and framework to the resumption
the list of exposure sites continue of international travel and
to grow. the management of domestic
NORFOLK Island is set to be High Tea at Forrester Court As shared on our Member borders, AFTA continues to build
featured in a series showcasing Clifftop Cottages, The Hilli Goat Update last week, the need to new and important relationships
the wonderful experiences to be Cheese Tour, Two Chimneys ensure as many Australians as including into the bio-metric
enjoyed in the destination. Wines, Norfolk Island Brewing, possible are vaccinated is an and health sectors to help us
The project will be produced Puppy’s Point, and more. important focus. best understand where and how
by WA-based Guru Productions The series will begin on Sat on AFTA is currently working on a to exert pressure in the most
for its Explore TV division, which the Nine Network from 4:30pm- campaign aligned with the work strategic way.
forms part of a major boost for 5:00pm AEST, and will air across others are doing to encourage We want and in fact need
tourism to Norfolk Island, in four weeks. Australians to “GetTravelReady”. Australians to be both vaccinated
hand with The Unique Tourism It will then be available on This is in addition to our and have a vaccination
Collective (TUTC). demand on 9Now for three other immediate priorities authentication mechanism that
Comprising four 30-minute months after the premiere, with of maximising Government is recognised widely if our return
episodes, 24 things you all the episodes and stories also support for all travel agents to “normal” travel is going to
absolutely must experience on available on the Explore’s website and businesses both through happen as quickly as possible.
Norfolk Island will feature six to view after the broadcast. the extension of the COVID-19 The work IATA and a number of
stories per episode, including Pictured toasting their success Consumer Travel Support airlines in particular are all doing
snorkelling, deep sea fishing, in getting the program to air are Program; chargebacks; in this space is important and we
diving, golf, yoga, and a tour of TUTC’s Jonica Paramor, Explore’s International Air Transport will continue to support these
the museums and convict ruins Trevor Cochrane, Forrester Association (IATA); the AFTA efforts to get Australia booking
of the World Heritage site at Court’s Ariane Forrester, the CEO Search (applications close and travelling as soon as possible.
Kingston, among many numerous show’s camerman Con Biancuzzo,
other activities. producer Michaela Channing,
A variety of the bookable and sound technician Benjamin GC Airport spotlight QR expands US
activities to be featured include Nockolds. GOLD Coast Airport has QATAR Airways has expanded
launched a new security program its American network to 12
to target the growing threat destinations on over 85 weekly
posed by organised crime. flights - more than it operated
The rebooted Airport Watch pre-pandemic.
initiative will allow travellers The airline will resume
to report suspicious or unusual Atlanta flights today, and will
activities or behaviours, with then increase frequencies to
send us donut ditties to win Australia’s Minister for Home Boston, Miami, New York City,
Affairs Karen Andrews saying Philadelphia, San Francisco and
the program was “vital” amid Seattle.
The best donut ditty each week will be read out on our
the increase in domestic travel These increased services will
podcast and the best overall entry will win themselves a
and the potential for growth provide enhanced connectivity
dozen donuts on International Donut Day 4 June.
in organised crime and drug to several of the airline’s global
Send your entries to donuts@traveldaily.com.au trafficking throughout the leisure destinations including
aviation environment. Cape Town and the Maldives.
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News Corp’s power panel
Tuesday 1st June 2021
Croisi’s comeback Russia blocks flights
CROISIEUROPE’S European RUSSIA has blocked two
sea, river, and canal departures European airlines because they
will restart from this month. planned to avoid flying over
The first sea sailing will leave Belarus to get to Moscow.
next Thu, while the first river Air France and Austrian Airlines
cruise departs 14 Jun, and the have both had to cancel services
first canal cruise embarks 02 Jul. after their flight plans were YESTERDAY’S News Corp was the contrast between
Until the end of next month, all rejected by Russia. Australia “Future of Travel” forum Australia’s closed borders and
cruises qualify for Croisi’s relaxed European Union leaders asked (see page two) included a panel the opening up of the rest of the
booking conditions, which include the continent’s carriers to avoid discussion giving the industry world, with universal pent-up
a full refund should the cruise be Belarusian airspace this week an opportunity to discuss the travel demand likely to leave
cancelled for any reason, as well after a Ryanair flight from Athens current reality of the sector - Australia lagging far behind.
as allowing travellers to move to Vilnius was diverted by the unfortunately taking place after Osmond particularly highlighted
their booking free of charge. Government of Belarus to Minsk, Australia’s Tourism Minister Dan staffing issues for local operators,
where two of its passengers were Tehan had departed for another warning that many are likely
engagement. to disappear unless a plan for
MONEY arrested by authorities.
Participants included Norm reopening is released shortly.
WELCOME to Money, TD’s Tue Black from TripaDeal, TTF MD Black said he believed “the days
feature on what the Australian
EK delays India Margy Osmond and Insight of packing 30 people on a bus
dollar is doing. EMIRATES has extended the Vacations MD Karen Deveson, and sending them around Europe
suspension of flights between the pictured with News Corp MD have passed,” while Deveson
AU$1 = US$0.771 United Arab Emirates and India Food & Travel, Fiona Nilsson highlighted the rising trend for
THE Australian dollar held for a further two weeks until the (second from the left). authentic experiences and clients
steady overnight, ahead of the end of the month. A key focus of the discussion wanting to “make travel matter”.
Reserve Bank of Australia’s The airline also advised that
announcement at 2.30pm passengers who have transited
(AEST) today.
No change is expected on the
through India in the last 14 days
will not be accepted into the Travel Daily Training
policy front, with rates set to
stay where they are until 2024,
United Arab Emirates.
Academy will ensure you
according to current guidance.
In other news, the Aussie Pandaw 2023/24 don’t get left behind
dollar regained a little ground, PANDAW has announced the Make sure you are ready to take advantage of a travel
gaining 0.2% versus the United release of new sailing dates for bounceback - get up to scratch on a variety of destinations
States dollar, and 0.4% against its Indochina itineraries for the with the Travel Daily Training Academy.
the Euro.
2023/24 season.
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Many of Pandaw’s itineraries
US $0.771 are already close to full capacity
UK £0.543
for 2022/23 comprised of both
NZ $1.056
new bookings and rescheduled
Euro €0.631
guests, leading the line to ensure
Japan ¥84.67 ample availability for travellers.
Thailand ß23.96 New bookings can also take
China ¥4.871
advantage of its $100 deposit
South Africa 10.55
Canada $0.926
scheme to secure a cabin, with
Crude oil US$69.63 the remaining amount payable at
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