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Shop 25, Alice Springs S/C (Coles Complex)
Phone: (08) 8953 2266
Email: alicesprings@helloworld.com.au
Web: helloworld.com.au/store/alice-springs
SHARING WORLDS
ISSUE 3: AUG 2019
In this issue: Welcome Back
Queen Elizabeth Hello and welcome back to the Helloworld Travel Alice
Voyage Springs monthly newsletter. Despite living in a relatively small
community, our lives and daily schedules are overflowing with
Travel Agents back in
Vogue family, work, school and travel dreams. In this newsletter, we
hope to share a little bit of our world by bringing it directly into
Staff Profile
yours.
QF 787 USA Routes
“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of
Drovers Support
seeing things.” - Henry Miller
Sydney Roasted
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the country
Reminders / Get in
Touch where we live and work and pay our respects to the elders
both past and present.
Queen Elizabeth Australian Voyage
Helloworld Travel Alice Springs manager Guillaume Lefebvre recently travelled with a
group of friends on Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth in February 2019.
“We experienced life onboard this beautiful Cunard flagship from Fremantle to Melbourne
via Busselton and Adelaide. This was a great way to travel in style and catch up with
friends, and discover a new destination, which are not easily accessible via air, especially
when living in Alice Springs.”
He said Queen Elizabeth is truly an amazing ship with a wonderful art deco design; most
noticeable when entering the Atrium.
“Some ‘must do’s’ whilst onboard include taking a stroll around the ships many unique
areas and for something a little bit different and, trying your hand at a game of croquet or
balls. You can even try line dancing if you are game or participate in a quiz! Make sure to
attend a couple of shows, which were really entertaining,” Guillaume said.
“There are also many excursions to choose from and you can pre-book these, although
just taking a stroll around Busselton – which has the second longest wooden jetty in the
world at 1841 meters long! – was a delight.”
“There are many dining options on-board and the Britannia restaurant (main restaurant)
was very nice. You can try one of the specialty dining options for a celebration; we cer-
tainly enjoyed our Indian dinner with the group. For a casual meal or drink, try the Irish
pub!”
He said the Queen Elizabeth takes you back to a time past when luxury liners were the
way to travel between the continents. “Now, more than just a way to get from A to B,
these ships are a destination on their own whilst still maintaining the charm of days past,”
he said.
Guillaume recommends this type of holiday for older couples or a group of friends travel-
ling together.
TIPS: If travelling in a group, make sure you request that your bookings are linked using a
Travel with ID (TWID) number and reserve the same dining time. Don’t forget to include a
jacket and shirt, or evening gown for the formal dinners, and plan for whatever medication
you may need whilst on board (including doctor’s letter for prescription medication).
Shop 25, Alice Springs S/C (Coles Complex)
Phone: (08) 8953 2266
Email: alicesprings@helloworld.com.au
Web: helloworld.com.au/store/alice-springs
TRAVEL AGENTS ARE WELL AND TRULY BACK IN VOGUE, WITH NEW RESEARCH
REVEALING 76 PER CENT OF AUSSIES VIEW AGENTS AS ‘A TRUSTED SOURCE
OF TRAVEL AND SAFETY ADVICE’.
This figure represents a whopping 19 per cent increase since 2012 when only 57 per cent
said they viewed agents in this manner.
The research comes from the 2019 SureSave Travel Insurance Index, conducted by
SureSave.
Matt Endycott, head of agency sales at SureSave said it was encouraging to see travellers
continue to place such a high importance on agents’ specialised knowledge.
“EACH YEAR, WE CONTINUE TO SEE A HIGH NUMBER OF TRAVELLERS IN AUS-
TRALIA TURNING TO AGENTS FOR TRAVEL ADVICE,” HE SAID.
According to the research, 38 per cent of Aussies used a travel agent to book their last
overseas leisure trip. 20 per cent said their main reason for booking with an agent was be-
cause it is easier to book complex itineraries through an agent. 17 per cent said it was a
matter of convenience.
23 per cent also sourced their travel insurance policy through an agent, making it the sec-
ond most popular option after the 26 per cent who book direct.
“Whilst there are still those people who turn to the internet for help and information, we are
seeing that travel agents are highly regarded in the eyes of the general public and overall,
travellers really want to maximise the expertise provided by agents,” Endycott said.
Travel Weekly - 04 July 2019
Without a travel professional,
you’re on your own!
Shop 25, Alice Springs S/C (Coles Complex)
Phone: (08) 8953 2266
Email: alicesprings@helloworld.com.au
Web: helloworld.com.au/store/alice-springs
Meet the team
Your Helloworld Travel Alice Springs team (L to R): Denis Maher, Lowitja Knight, Rachel
Yau, Guillaume Lefebvre, Mariluz Sejdinaj, Michelle Boyer & Simon Jenkins
Staff Profile: Simon Jenkins
Travel Professional
SPECIALIST: Disney, Cruises, Rocky Mountaineer, Family
Holidays, Corporate Travel
LANGUAGES: English
Simon is a born and bred Territorian who is also our resident
musician and recently became a dad. He enjoys travelling but
also loves his gigs – he regularly entertains at various events
in and around Alice Springs.
He is our Disney expert and enjoys planning family trips for
his many clients and their families.
What I love about organising travel for his clients:
Knowing that I’ve made a difference and shared in their travel experience.
His favourite destination is:
Disneyland!
Best holiday experience is:
Road trip to Kangaroo Island and the Great Ocean Road. I never contemplated doing an
extended road trip but discovered some amazing places and experiences.
AFTA TRAVEL ACCREDITATION SCHEME (ATAS)
Helloworld Travel Alice Springs is proudly ATAS accredited.
Travel agents are a “one-stop shop.” We can handle every aspect of your travel—from book-
ing airline tickets, ground transfers, tours and activities, travel insurance and so much more.
Booking with an ATAS accredited agent means you’re in safe hands and can travel with con-
fidence.
https://www.atas.com.au/travel-agents/2979
Shop 25, Alice Springs S/C (Coles Complex)
Phone: (08) 8953 2266
Email: alicesprings@helloworld.com.au
Web: helloworld.com.au/store/alice-springs
Qantas 787 Sights Set on USA
Qantas is set to grow its network in the United
States, with the national carrier confirming it will
fly directly from Brisbane to Chicago and San
Francisco upon approval of its joint business
with American Airlines from the United States
Department of Transportation.
The new routes, to be operated by Qantas’ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, are ex-
pected to launch by the end of April 2020 and will add more than 170,000 seats across
the Pacific each year.
Click here for Qantas media release
Helloworld Travel Supports Hospital Drovers
Helloworld Travel Alice Springs has again supported the Drovers (Alice
Springs Hospital Volunteers) in 2019. The support this year incudes a $500
travel voucher with a prize pack of travel accessories to be presented at
their August 2019 Dinner Dance being held at the Golf Club.
Keep up the fantastic work Drovers!
Sydney Roasted
Comedian and Gold Logie award winner Tom Gleeson has some fun roasting Sydney. His
travel show ‘GoAway’ takes a humorous look at Australia’s biggest city which includes
Susie Youssef exploring Kings Cross.
This 4 minute piece is a riot and is worth a look!
https://twitter.com/nonstoptom/status/1138764370924589056
REMINDERS
Check out our ‘Sharing Worlds’ information section of our website:
https://www.helloworld.com.au/store/alice-springs/sharing-worlds
Say hello to our Holiday Layby Program:
https://www.helloworld.com.au/store/alice-springs/holiday-layby
Say hello to our Bridal Registry:
https://www.helloworld.com.au/store/alice-springs/bridal-registry
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