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Friday 31st January 2020
Express Travel tools
EXPRESS Travel Group is today
AFTA coronavirus advice Golden suspended
AFTA has suspended the ATAS
highlighting its independence AUSTRALIAN Federation of “As is the case usually in times participation of Golden Globe
and reminding agents that Travel Agents (AFTA) has issued of challenges, most suppliers are Travel in Blacktown, in accordance
“independent doesn’t mean an advisory to its members open to credit transfers, date with the ATAS Charter Section 2.3.
alone”. providing general advice on changes and alterations without In accordance with the ATAS
The group provides tools and dealing with the challenges fees - but we stress this needs Charter, Golden Globe Travel has
support for over 700 agents presented by coronavirus and to be checked before making 14 days before any further action
across Australia - see page 10. reminded agents the AFTA team changes,” AFTA said. is taken.
“is at your service and on alert to “Some suppliers may also be
assist”. willing to refund.”
Members are recommended to Cancellation arrangements
monitor the latest travel advice must also be well explained to
from DFAT HERE, which currently the client before taking action,
sits at “reconsider your need to with AFTA recommending agents
travel to China”. advise clients via email and
EXCLUSIVE “This means that people may request a written reply, unless
Greek Island Escorted still travel to China and that the
decision to go or not to go sits
they have a voice recorder on
their phone system.
Book with
• Small group tour
with the individual themselves,”
Chief Exec Jayson Westbury said.
The latest updates from the
Department of Health are also
confidence.
• Max 16 people
• Athens, Paros, Santorini, The notice says if insurance available HERE.
Mykonos is to be relied upon for any
cancellation fees to be covered,
“AFTA is highly engaged with
the various Federal Government
Fabulous
the terms and conditions must agencies as they seek to do what Package
be confirmed with the issuing
company before taking any action
they feel is in the best interests
of Australians and the country,”
Rates.
on the clients behalf. Westbury said. Easy, reliable
It also reminds agents that “It is a difficult situation – and competitive.
suppliers are not required by law nobody wants to see this spread,
to waive cancellation fees, this is clearly nobody wants any more
completely at their discretion. deaths and we definitely want to
minimise any risk to Australian
Travellers,” he added.
Cruise Sydney open More on the coronavirus on
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year that we’ve had in
2019 in the December
issue of travelBulletin.
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Friday 31st January 2020
TD footy tipping
TRAVEL Daily is reminding
WA flight trial a success Viking river brox
VIKING has released its 2021
readers the highly anticipated WESTERN Australia Minister coronavirus, when compared to River Cruise Brochure, featuring
2020 Super Rugby season starts for Tourism Paul Papalia has eastern states. over 200 pages of itineraries
tonight, which also marks the hailed the success of the ongoing “China is our fifth-largest source throughout Asia, Egypt, and
deadline for Week One of the China Eastern Airlines flight trial of visitors in terms of numbers; in Europe.
tipping competition. between Perth and Shanghai. every other jurisdiction China is The brochure also features
All tips must be in for the The trial began on 12 Jan, the number one or two source.” details on Viking’s new ship,
opening week by 4.55pm AEDT, marking the first direct flight “China’s restrictions on group Viking Osiris, as well as new
before the first game begins, with linking Western Australia and travel will impact some parts of itineraries and shore excursions,
the first match seeing the Blues Shanghai and will wrap up on 17 WA’s tourism sector that rely and two new pre- and post-cruise
hosting the Chiefs. Feb (TD 26 Sep 2019). on groups but will have a lower extensions.
For those who have not yet Speaking to Travel Daily, Papalia impact on the wider WA tourism Arriving in the letter boxes of
signed up, you can do so HERE, lauded the healthy gauge on the industry because the majority travel partners this week, one of
and best of luck to all pundits this flights, despite noting the effect of our Chinese visitors are free the highlights of the publication
week in attempting to break away the of the coronavirus outbreak. independent travellers who do is Osiris’ new Egyptian 12-day
from the scrum and score a try! “In terms of seats sold the trial not travel in groups.” Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.
has been a success,” Papalia said. He noted that in other states, Osiris is the third ship from the
“94% of seats on the flights group travellers make up a large line to be deployed on the Nile
Cant can join AA have been sold, excluding ‘dead proportion of the China market. River and limited availability
DAVID Cant has joined legs’ where flights are returning “Perth currently has only eight remains on for 2021 already,
American Airlines as Sales passengers to China after the flight direct flights from China each with remaining spots able to be
Manager Australia & New trial...even with the dead legs, week: five from Guangzhou and booked from $6,995 per person -
Zealand. 83% of seats have been sold.” three from Shanghai as part of CLICK HERE for more.
He will oversee regional Papalia also said his state’s the trial, and none from Wuhan. The brochure also showcases
sales teams, as well as the tourism industry remained “By comparison, Melbourne has the Portuguese eight-day Douro’s
performance of the recent joint relatively insulated from the 14 direct flights from China every Valleys & Vineyards, roundtrip
business between American and full brunt of the effects of day and Sydney has 12.” from Porto - CLICK HERE.
Qantas (TD 22 Jul).
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Friday 31st January 2020
Coronavirus on Tigerair AFTA surcharges
THE Australian Federation Window
TIGERAIR Australia is working The 54-year-old passenger of Travel Agents (AFTA) has
closely with Queensland Health and her companion were put in released information on how Seat
after a passenger travelling on isolation on Wed, however it has the Australian Competition
TT566 on Mon tested positive for now been reported that she has a and Consumer Commission is NEW York’s Hotel Pennsylvania
coronavirus. strain of influenza. enforcing credit card surcharging is getting ready to host some
The airline told Travel Daily it Costa said it enacted “sanitary laws, warning of recent VIPs (very important puppers)
learned the news yesterday and protocol”, with the ship now penalties issued to several major for the 2020 Westminster
immediately began contacting docked in Civitavecchia. companies in the travel sector. Kennel Club Dog Show.
other passengers on the flight. “As soon as the suspected case The update reminds agents on To celebrate, the hotel will
Tigerair has also advised crew was detected, the medical team how to ensure their business offer exclusive services and
who worked on the flight, and on board immediately activated is compliant - CLICK HERE for amenities for good boys and
provided passenger details to Qld all the relevant health procedures details - with a timely refresher of girls, including the largest
Health, who will also contact pax. to promptly isolate and manage large penalties recently handed indoor doggie spa in the region,
The carrier has since cleaned the clinical condition,” said a out, including $350,000 worth of which includes bathtubs and
the aircraft, & maintains the risk spokesperson for the company. retribution inflicted on Europcar grooming and fitness areas.
of contracting coronavirus is low Korean Air is taking its own in Aug for excessive surcharges on It is definitely a hotel which
for those who travelled on the steps to prevent the spread of Mastercard and Visa debit cards we would approve for the TD
same plane in the following days. coronavirus, including suspending (TD 15 Aug). mascot, Mia, (pictured) to stay.
The passenger, flying from flights between Incheon and RV rental agency Cruisin was
Melbourne to the Gold Coast, Wuhan until 27 Mar. also ordered to pay $12,600
was travelling with a companion. Other routes to China will also for excessive surcharges (TD 18
MEANWHILE, Costa Cruises be suspended or reduced. Jul 2018), as was experiences
has reacted to coronavirus fears, United Airlines is also platform RedBalloon, whacked
which saw pax on Costa Smeralda adjourning a number of flights with a $43,200 fine in 2017
locked down over thoughts a from its hub cities to Beijing, for just four instances of
passenger was infected. Hong Kong and Shanghai. overcharging (TD 20 Nov 2017).
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All the singles, ladies
Friday 31st January 2020
Scenic hits the road Exodus Edits
SCENIC will take its Agent EXODUS Travels has launched a
Cruising Showcase on the road range of compact adventure tours
over the next two months, for travellers in their 30s and 40s.
providing product updates and The Exodus Edits collection
famil opportunities. includes itineraries that mix
From 04 Feb until 27 Apr, adrenaline-inducing moments
Scenic’s Business Development while providing time to rest and
teams will take the roadshows to relax, over the course of a five to
metro and regional centres across 13-day trip. THE women’s tennis singles with sponsorship of major
the country, with the events Exodus Australasia Territory semi-final matches played out at tennis tournaments around the
covering topics including, Scenic Manager Louisa Day said the the Australian Open in Melbourne globe key to the airlines brand
Eclipse, Scenic and Evergreen Edits collection was developed yesterday, with Emirates providing marketing objectives.
Europe River Cruising, and Scenic in response to demand for another opportunity to host an Pictured with Emirates cabin
and Evergreen South East Asia “slightly shorter itineraries that array of travel industry delegates. crew in the marquee yesterday
River Cruising. still delivered an exceptional and In addition to some of the best from left are: Allisa O’Connell,
Agents who attend the events uniquely Exodus experience. seats in the house to spectate Flight Centre; Jo Arancibia, AFTA;
will have the opportunity to win “These shorter itineraries make the world’s top ranked players, Rachael Attard, Flight Centre;
prizes at each of the showcase them perfect for the 30s and 40s including Australia’s own Ash Marie Micallef, Flight Centre and
nights, and be entered into a demographic as they tick off a Barty, the Emirates marquee Sinead Phillips, TravelManagers.
draw for the chance to land a lot of action packed experiences, provided a cool environment
Scenic River Cruise for two. take them to unique places and from the searing heat with
Space is limited and agents are don’t use up their whole annual guests mingling and indulging in
QF VLI changes
urged to register now to secure a leave balance,” she said. delectable cuisine, cocktails and QANTAS has issued a
place at their preferred location. To mark the launch, Exodus is champagne. commercial update for travellers
For a full list of dates and offering a 10% discount on select Emirates has been the affected by changes on Air
locations, and to register Europe and Middle East tours official airline partner of the Vanuatu services to and from Port
attendance, CLICK HERE. when booked by 13 Mar. Australian Open since 2015 Villa - CLICK HERE for more.
Day and night from Sydney to Haneda
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Introducing Everhome
Friday 31st January 2020
Hahn’s new solution
HAHN Air has launched HR- distribution, we are the natural
Corporate, a new solution which choice to manage the distribution
allows corporations to outsource of corporate shuttle flights,”
corporate shuttle business. Hahn Air Systems Head Alexander CHOICE Hotels has introduced Everhome Suites to empower
Hahn Air has make the shuttle Proschka said. a new midscale extended-stay them to live and work more
flights available in the GDS “Any company operating brand which aims to “empower efficiently on the road so they
(Global Distribution System) using corporate flights can benefit guests’ success on the road”. can tackle whatever comes next,”
the inventory system of sister from optimised and simplified Called Everhome Suites, the Choice Hotels VP Brand Strategy
company Hahn Air Systems. processes, thereby saving time, brand will offer apartment- and Operations, Extended Stay,
This allows a company’s money and resources,” Proschka style accommodation that Anna Scozzafava.
dedicated business travel added. allow travellers to “adapt their Everhome Suites will offer
company to book the flights environment to the way they studio and one-bedroom
under the Hahn Air code HR via live and work during longer-term apartment-style layouts with
the standard reservation and
Foulsham Plateau stays,” Choice said. a rolline, variable height
ticketing processes and issue SALES representation company The company marked the workstation, sull-sized closet and
them on a Hahn Air HR-169 Plateau International has launch by breaking ground on the bathrooms with ample counter
ticket. appointed Nicci Foulsham as first hotel expected to display the space & high-quality fixtures.
As a result, the company has Sales and Trade Manager for brand, in Corona, California. There will also be fully
access to all booking-related Australia and New Zealand. Choice also announced multi- equipped kitchens and public
data and can track and review She brings 30 years of unit development agreements spaces including multipurpose
all bookings and benefits from experience to the role in for 13 hotels in the Austin, Texas lobby areas, fitness centres,
detailed sales reports. tourism sales, marketing and and Los Angeles markets which business centres with printing
It will also receive technical management, primarily in the are anticipated to adopt the capability, libraries, guest laundry
support and a convenient online airline industry, including Qantas Everhome Suites brand. facilities and 24/7 self-service
check-in for corporate travellers. and Air Pacific. “Our target guest is driven to marketplaces.
“With 20 years of experience She joins from Tahiti Tourisme be successful personally and The first Everhome Suites hotel
supporting airlines in indirect Australia and Wild Earth Travel. professionally, and we designed is expected to open in 2021.
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Self-Drive Sri Lanka Helloworld TV back
THE Travel Concierge Sri Lanka TRAVEL show Helloworld TV
is offering Australian guests the will return to the Seven Network
opportunity to tour Sri Lanka at this weekend following a mid-
their own pace with a variety season break.
of modern and fully equipped The show will be aired on
European motorhomes. 7TWO at 6pm on Sat, with a
Friday 31st January 2020 With a range of camping options focus on Australia and New
from mist-capped hills to dense Zealand, including cruising with
jungles and beaches, the self- Princess Cruises - CLICK HERE for
Aurora tempts agents at launch drive packages give travellers a preview.
the chance to fully immerse The remainder of the season
themselves in the country’s will see the Helloworld TV team
culture and heritage. visit destinations including
A full-time driver/caretaker California, South Africa, Fiji,
can be assigned to take care England, Vanuatu, Hawaii,
of on-board equipment, keep Vancouver, Wales, Chile,
the motorhome clean, and free Tasmania, and Peru.
guests up to sample the island’s Season two of the show is set to
beers and locally produce tipple, run for another 12 weeks.
arrack.
Qantas satisfies
Qld sees growth QANTAS remained Australia’s
QUEENSLAND’S top airline for customer
accommodation sector saw satisfaction across both domestic
year average daily rates hit and domestic business travel in
an 18-month high of $202.02 Nov, Roy Morgan research reveals.
in Dec, up $3.16 on the prior The results of the Nov
THIS past week has seen the IATA carbon prog corresponding period. satisfaction survey saw Qantas
team from adventure cruise line Occupancy rates in Dec 2019 lead the way for the eighth
THE International Air Transport were also up (68%) compared
Aurora Expeditions commence consecutive month in the
Association (IATA) is partnering with Dec 2018 (65.8%), while
the first of eight travel agent domestic category, while the
with commodity exchange Revenue per available room
events across the country to carrier has yet to slip from the
company, Xpansiv CBL Holding climbed by $6.40 to $137.33 in
raise awareness of its 2021/22 top of the domestic business
Group (XCHG), to develop an the final month of 2019.
Antarctic and Global voyages. satisfaction rankings.
Aviation Carbon Exchange, as part
In addition to the new
of its response to climate change.
itineraries being touted, agents
The exchange platform will
at each event will hear about the
allow airlines and passengers
expanding fleet including news on
to buy offsets and has been
the addition of the purpose-built
designed to reduce the impact of
expedition ship Sylvia Earle to be
air travel on the environment.
launched in 2021.
The Aviation Carbon Exchange NSW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
The cruise line is also providing
is part of the Carbon Offsetting
an extra incentive for agents APT Travel Group is Australia’s largest and most awarded tour
and Reduction Scheme for
to attend their launch events, and cruise company, with 93 years of experience in innovation,
International Aviation (CORSIA),
with one of two famil spots to customer service and being market leading.
which represents the first of
be won on an 11-day Iceland We are looking for a dynamic new addition to our sales team in
its kind for a single industry
circumnavigation famil. the role of NSW Business Development Manager.
response to climate change.
Pictured at the Sydney event are If you are an experienced BDM that is passionate about
XCHG President John Melby said
Aaron Baynton and Tony Lon of delivering exceptional service and have a track record of
airlines from all over the world
Deja vu Travel getting themselves strong industry relationships this may be the opportunity you
are expected to use the exchange
into an unbearable situation. have been waiting for.
to offset carbon emissions.
Key focus of the role:
• Ensure sales budgets are met and ROI is ascertained on all
sales spend.
• Maximise revenue growth through thorough business plans
and carefully curated sales activities.
Years in industry: 25+ • Deliver presentations to large and small groups to drive
Favourite Destination: Greece business and promote the APT and Travelmarvel suite of
Destinations Visited: Greece, Italy, Cyprus, products.
• Create and implement a training plan for the NSW territory
Switzerland, Egypt, Turkey
to train and motivate travel agency consultants on
Expert Tip: Amazing Greek Islands! Visit fewer for longer to
product selling features.
appreciate the uniqueness of each. Book your ferry tickets in • Develop market intelligence summary reports covering;
advance with us to eliminate collection points, cancellations, product feedback, competitor analysis, APT product
changes etc. for a hassle free holiday. Don't forget mainland opportunities and general market trends.
Greece is a fantastic year round destination! If this sounds like you, why not find out more head to
1300 665 673 info@sunislandtours.com.au https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ni/APT5215
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All smiles at HRS Group Brexit impact
TRAVEL to the European Union TECHNOLOGY
has slowed in growth since UPDATE
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(TD 23 Jun 2016), a study by Today’s Technology
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global aviation capacity, flight Tramada Systems Pty. Ltd
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searches and over 17 million Reconciling agency credit
flight booking transactions a day, cards should be easy
has confirmed.
This is in contrast to growth to Agencies
often use
other parts of the world, which their credit
has picked up. cards to pay
The progressive decline in UK- for content
EU travel has seen numbers dip on behalf of
from 11% growth in 2016 post their clients,
whether it’s
the decision, versus the previous to meet TTL
year, to 7.7% in 2017, 0.6% in deadlines,
2018, and a shrink of 1.2% in pre-pay LCC content,
2019. chargeback hotel bookings,
Travel to non-EU destinations or simply to earn extra points
GLOBAL business travel tech Scooping up an award for from their credit card provider.
grew by 3% in 2016 post the
firm HRS Group held its annual “outstanding performance” for
decision, 3.2% in 2017 and 5% in However, managing how
“kick-off” for 2020 in Cologne, project delivery are colleagues those credit card charges
2018.
Germany last week with the Alexandar Bliecke and Lennard are accounted for can lead
event providing an opportunity Klein pictured above together on to unnecessary effort, costly
to recognise key staff for their stage with HRS group CEO Tobias MSC redeploys errors, and make it difficult
contribution and achievements Ragge (left) and Senior VP APAC to reconcile credit card and
MSC Cruises has rejigged its commission statements at
from the past year. Lukasz Dabrowski. Grand Voyage itinerary, swapping month’s end.
out the first embarkation port
Tramada’s agency credit card
of Shanghai for Singapore as workflow, a core tramada®
a result of the coronavirus functionality that’s available
outbreak in China. at no extra cost, removes all
The cruise line has cancelled this hassle. Agency credit
calls to Naha, Japan and Hong card payments are recognised
against the appropriate
Kong, replacing them with costing by way of an agency
Langkawi, Penang and Kuala credit card receipt. Then, when
Lumpur in Malaysia, plus Ho Chi the credit card statement
Minh City in Vietnam, with funds arrives, an agency credit card
for any pre-paid excursions in the reimbursement is issued
that displays all available
cancelled ports to be refunded. segments to refund, and these
The 27-night voyage on MSC are easily matched against
Splendida will depart Singapore the statement - enabling
on 14 Feb. the refund to be correctly
processed.
If you are having challenges
voco to Africa with managing your agency
INTERCONTINENTAL Hotels credit card, or just want to find
Group (IHG) will debut its upscale out more about how tramada
can help you operate more
voco brand in Africa later this efficiently, contact us today.
year, under a partnership with
Valor Hospitality Partners Africa.
The 131-key voco The Bank, Chris Ellis, Senior Solutions
Rosebank will open as part of Manager, Tramada - your travel
the pair’s Master Development technology partner
Agreement, which will see the
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TTC’s century of celebrations
Friday 31st January 2020
IATA Rail deal Jenolan reopening
THE International Air Transport VISITORS will be able to visit
Association (IATA) has signed a the Jenolan Caves when they
Memorandum of Understanding reopen tomorrow after bushfires
(MoU) with the International affected the area earlier this A MAJOR milestone will be changing journeys for our valued
Union of Railways (UIC). month. achieved in Aug 2020 when guests,” he said.
The deal will see the pair Hotel and hospitality services at The Travel Corporation (TTC) A special 100th anniversary
strengthen their cooperation the heritage-listed Jenolan Caves celebrates its 100th birthday, video has been released featuring
in standard setting and House, Chisolm’s Restaurant, the with the company gearing up many members of the Tollman
interoperability initiatives, with a Caves Cafe and seven of the caves to share memorable moments dynasty pictured above.
focus on data exchange standards will be accessible tomorrow. each month in the lead up to the CLICK HERE to watch the video.
supporting intermodal travel. Jenolan Caves Trust Director commemorative day.
The MoU will facilitate dialogue Jodie Anderson said initially only “For the past century, we are
and cooperation around online bookings will be accepted. grateful for the strong sense Qld eco-tourism
standards and interoperability Jenolan’s bushwalks are not yet of trust we have developed THE Queensland Government
in areas such as check-in and safe to re-open. with our loyal travel advisors, has partnered with Spicers
validation control, journey travellers and guests, by being Retreats to build the largest
planning and shopping, industry KUL facial recog driven by service and delivering ecotourism project in Queensland
coding, ticketing, and accounting truly immersive experiences and west of the Gold Coast, the Scenic
KL INTERNATIONAL Airport
and settlement. extraordinary holidays,” said Brett Rim Trail.
(KUL) is conducting a three-
month pilot trial of facial Tollman, Chief Executive of The Tourism Industry Development
Back-Roads deal recognition technology for Travel Corporation. Minister Kate Jones today
BACK-ROADS Touring is passengers travelling to Tokyo “We are continuing to innovate announced $2.5 million of
offering savings of up to $800 and Osaka, Japan. into the next century with our funding from the state to support
per couple on select tours and The system provides passengers digital transformation and the $10 million project, which will
departures in 2020 and 2021, with a single identification creating personalised, life- offer six-day walking experiences.
booked by 31 Mar. verification that sees them
The offer covers a range of Back- through all the airport’s
Roads’ Europe, North America, touchpoints from check-in to
Asia and UK itineraries, providing boarding, meaning they will not
guests with off the beaten-track have to present their passports
experiences. or boarding passes as they go
SALES & MARKETING COORDINATOR
12 MONTH FIXED CONTRACT
CLICK HERE for more. through checkpoints. SYDNEY OFFICE BASED ROLE
Silversea is the defining name in luxurious cruise travel and we are proud
of our reputation as the “World’s Best” cruise line and seek individuals who
take personal pride in their work to join our award-winning team.
The Sales and Marketing Coordinator, Australia and New Zealand will
report to the Director of Marketing, Australia & NZ and also support the
Director of Sales and Director of Communications and Events. They are
an important team member required to provide support to both the Sales
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activities to support both trade and consumer sales.
The position will need to be proactive and show initiative in taking ownership
RUGBY FOOTY TIPPING of required tasks through on-the-job training. Furthermore, they will need to
develop strong relationships internally - working closely with the two other
members of the Australia and New Zealand Marketing team. They will also
regularly liaise with the Sales team including the Business Development
Managers and Inside Sales team.
Requirements
• University Education.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, excellent Excel skills and proficient in
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and weekly travel vouchers from Expedia • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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ENTER NOW • Must possess a positive, team-player attitude.
For further details on the job description and to submit application
please visit the Silversea Job page
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Applications close - Wednesday 5 February 2020
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Muse inspires Wellington
Friday 31st January 2020
El Al to Dublin Airport games
ISRAEL’S national carrier, El Al, PASSENGERS travelling through
has announced a new thrice- Chicago O’Hare International
weekly service linking Tel Aviv to Airport can get their computer
Dublin commencing 26 May. game fix courtesy of a new
Flights are scheduled to operate installation in Terminal Two.
on Sun, Tue and Thu, utilising Students from DeVry University
Boeing 737 aircraft with Economy have created eight video games
and Business class services for travellers to enjoy as part of
aboard. partnership with the Chicago
Israel Government Tourism Department of Aviation. SILVERSEA celebrated the now providing Ars Italica caviar,
Office Director Sharon Bershadsky inaugural arrival of flagship Silver the largest complimentary wine
said “this will be a great boost for Muse into Wellington on Wed, as list at sea, and chilled champagne
business and leisure tourism to Rugby Union deal part of her second season in the in all suites prior to departure.
Israel and Dublin”. region. In Wellington, Silversea offers
WESTERN Australia is set to The ceremony was welcomed guests a number of optional
see high profile rugby matches by Wellington Mayor Andy Foster, excursions, such as nocturnal
take place in Perth over 2020/21, Tourism New Zealand acting GM wildlife spotting and guided
Allegiant appoints anticipated to bring thousands New Zealand & Government walking tours of the Zealandia
LAS Vegas-based integrated of visitors and inject millions of Relations Billie Moore, CentrePort Eco-Sanctuary.
travel company Allegiant has dollars into the local economy. Chief Executive Derek Nind, “We are continuing to increase
announced the appointment of A deal struck between WA’s CentrePort Marine Manager the range of unique destinations
Scott DeAngelo to the role of State Govt, Tourism WA & Rugby Charles Smith and CentrePort on offer to our guests and we
Executive VP and CMO. Australia will see South Africa’s Cruise Manager Victoria Hodson. are thrilled to add Wellington to
DeAngelo joined Allegiant world champion Springboks take In the midst of a 15-night Silver Muse’s itineraries,” said
in 2018 and will now oversee on Australia while the city will Sydney to Auckland itinerary, Managing Director Australia New
the strategic and commercial host the Bledisloe Cup for the the ship will overnight in New Zealand Adam Armstrong.
direction of the business. second time in 2021. Zealand’s capital, before heading “I have no doubt that our guests
to Napier, Tauranga, and arriving will be delighted with everything
TRAVEL SPECIALS at her final port of call.
Muse will call Wellington again
that Wellington has to offer as
we showcase the very best of our
WELCOME to Travel Specials, Travel Daily’s Friday feature. If your on Tue, and remain in the region region.
firm has released a travel special you’d like to make the industry aware until the end of Mar. “We are absolutely committed
of, send the details to specials@traveldaily.com.au Since her inaugural season in to the growth of the Australia and
the region last year, Muse has New Zealand market.”
Savings of up to 15% are available on Two Bedroom Family Apartments at upgraded its culinary offerings, Silver Muse is pictured in Napier
Metro Advance Apartments & Hotel Darwin. Deals are priced from $218 yesterday.
per night, and offer free wi-fi, overnight car parking and a family entry
pass into Crocosaurus Cove. For details, phone on (08) 7979 2222. Hyatt Franklin
HYATT Hotels has opened the More food at PER
Wendy Wu Tours is inviting solo travellers to “alpaca” their bags for
Peru, with the company extending its sale on its 15-day Panoramic Peru doors of the new 125-room COFFEE Quarter and The
tour. Valid until 29 Feb, the tour is priced from $7,880ppts, which offers Hyatt House Nashville/Franklin- Hatchery Collective Bar & Grill are
a saving of $1,880, thanks to the single supplement being waived - book Cool Spring hotel in Franklin, the new gastronomic additions
HERE. Tennessee. which have opened at Perth
Located 30 minutes south of Airport’s Terminal 4, under a
Book one of Trafalgar’s top-100 selling trips at 15% off in celebration of
Nashville, the property offers partnership with Delaware North.
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equipped kitchens, flexible a global range of coffee options,
European Waterways is offering 20% off spring cruises across its meting spaces, 24-hour fitness while The Hatchery Collective Bar
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