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SILVER MUSE
RETURNS HOME
DISCOVER THE AUTHENTIC BEAUTY OF
AUSRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, & THE SOUTH PACIFIC
ULTRA-LUXURY HAS ARRIVED
Our ultra-luxury flagship Silver Muse has arrived home for her second, sell-out
summer season. Between now and April 2020 she will sail to iconic locations and
unique ports of call throughout Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
With very limited space remaining this season, now is the time to secure a suite
on next summer’s expanded program of 15 voyages between October 2020 and
February 2021 – including Silversea’s first ever circumnavigation of Australia.
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wider South Pacific until Apr - see of Travel Agents’ (AFTA) Travel administrator of the ATAS scheme and warm welcomes” are all on
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Speaking at the Travellers books up until a month before
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this month, AFTA CEO Jayson administration and ultimately
Westbury said the organisation liquidation (TD 20 Sep).
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NZ Seoul takes off
AIR New Zealand’s inaugural
Tourism business growth One Ocean concern
THE cancellation of a third
Auckland-Seoul launched on Sat, AUSTRALIA’S tourism industry “This particular sector has a Antarctic voyage by One Ocean
marking the start of a service now accounts for one in every more direct association with Expeditions (OOE) - with an offer
that will operate three times a eight businesses operating in the tourism than most other tourism- of a “future cruise credit” rather
week on Mon, Thu and Sat, with country, Austrade reports. related industries. than a refund - has raised alarm
additional flights scheduled on The latest Tourism Research “Therefore, its performance bells, as the line’s CEO, Andrew
Wed and Sun between 25 Dec Australia Tourism Businesses most closely reflects the growth Prossin, claimed progress in
and 19 Feb. in Australia report found the in the industry over the past restructuring attempts.
The service will be operated on number of tourism businesses decade.” Last week Prossin wrote to
Air New Zealand’s Boeing 787-9 operating in Australia grew by Across the industry small clients saying he was in “advanced
Dreamliner, with a flight time of 4.6% in the 12 months to Jun businesses accounted for 95% discussions with a qualified
12 hours for northbound services, 2018 - up 11.7% compared with of enterprises, however, larger potential partner to rebuild our
and 11 hours southbound. the year to Jun 2013. businesses accounted for 71% business” after earlier in the
The report showed significant of turnover and 62% of the month pleading for patience (CW
growth in the travel agency/ workforce. 01 Nov), amid claims of unpaid
tour operator category, with While most other sectors fuel and wage bills.
more than 7,370 businesses within the travel industry However speaking on behalf
in this sector in Jun 2018, up reported growth, the number of of his members, Council of
significantly on Jun 2013 (5,055). accommodation operators has Australian Tour Operators
The growth in the sector has declined in recent years, despite MD Brett Jardine said “we are
been largely fuelled by a large an increase in tourism activity. extremely disturbed at the lack
increase in the number of small “This industry has seen a of transparency to date and find
businesses employing five or reduction in business counts it unacceptable that an operator
fewer people, while the number over the last five years, likely can cancel departures without
of business employing more than due to the less-regulated sharing consideration of a refund”.
200 fell by three in the five years economy,” the report said. He urged agents looking at
to Jun 2018. “With platforms such as Airbnb future OOE departures to ensure
“An increase in this industry is potentially affecting the viability they work through an Australian
most likely due to the sustained of traditional accommodation based tour operator specialising
and significant growth in businesses, it is possible that the in this sector of the market “as
inbound and outbound travel,” sharing economy is responsible, they are in the best position to
the report said. in some part, for the decrease in provide up-to-date advice”.
business counts.” More in today’s Cruise Weekly.
QF regional grants
QANTAS has announced the
first group of recipients of the
Qantas Regional Grants program,
with 20 organisations from across
the country sharing $1m in
funding from the airline.
The grants will support farming
and indigenous communities,
health and fitness programs,
mental health and education
services in rural and regional
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P&O to farewell Dawn and Aria Jetstar carry-on
P&O Cruises Australia today to Singapore on 09 Apr 2021, and
JETSTAR has introduced a new Window
option for travellers to increase
confirmed the early 2021
departure of Pacific Dawn and
cruises from A114 onwards have
been cancelled.
their carry-on allowance to 14kg Seat
on selected flights.
Pacific Aria, as the latest step in Guests booked on impacted SANTA can be a bit difficult to
The carry-on 7kg top-up allows
its ongoing fleet transformation. cruises have the option of pin down over the busy holiday
pax to double the 7kg allowance
The company has already rebooking an equivalent P&O period, but luckily the folks in
that is included in their Starter
announced that Golden Princess voyage, or receiving a full refund Qld’s Ipswich have it covered.
Fare and is available on all Jetstar
(to become Pacific Adventure) if no alternatives are available. The city has launched a
Asia flights to and from Singapore
and Star Princess (announced P&O is also offering “Finding Santa” augmented
except to and from Vietnam.
today as Pacific Encounter) will be opportunities for sentimental reality trail which spans across
Starting from $19 on Starter
joining the fleet next year and in guests to sail on the ships’ final 40 locations where the big man
Fares, the offering is available for
late 2021 respectively, meaning voyages, with a range of special in red and his merry reindeer
purchase online.
that by the end of 2021 it will cruises to go on sale from 03 Dec. buddies can be found.
This increased weight allowance
have three ships locally, including Myrmell said the fleet refresh Participants can use the
needs to be spread over
the existing Pacific Explorer. would set the P&O Australia Finding Santa app on their
two bags, with no single bag
P&O Australia President, Sture brand up for continued success. smartphone or tablet to reveal
exceeding 10kgs and the carry-on
Myrmell, said great progress had He said Pacific Adventure, to the hidden characters, with the
bag dimensions remain the same.
been made in reshaping the P&O arrive in less than a year, would Christmas fun to continue until
Jetstar introduced its first paid
fleet “to set the scene for a bright feature P&O’s distinctive look 31 Dec.
carry-on option in 2018 allowing
and successful future”. and “some new onboard features
travellers to boost their carry-on
Pacific Dawn’s final cruise that means P&O Cruises remains
by 3kgs and the new 7kg top-up
will operate from Melbourne the driving force for cruising in
replaces this option.
to Singapore on 08 Feb 2021, Australia and New Zealand.
Customers who add a Flex
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Monday 25th November 2019
Sydney Zoo date NZ kids campaign
SYDNEY Zoo has announced TOURISM New Zealand has
it will open in the time for the released a new push as part of
summer holidays on Sat 07 Dec, its “Tiaki - Care for New Zealand”
with family passes from $99. campaign (TD 02 Nov 2018),
The western Sydney zoo, which which stars Kiwi kids encouraging
is expected to draw in around one visitors and locals alike to protect
million visitors each year, will be Aotearoa (the Maori name for
Sydney’s only zoo and aquarium New Zealand) this summer.
all in one and will also feature “The voice of youth is driving CENTARA Hotels & Resorts has Myanmar, which are scheduled to
Australia’s largest reptile and change and we need to listen... recently completed a 10-day tour open within the next 18 months.
nocturnal house, plus a range of we all have a role to play in hosting appreciation events for its Pictured: Some of the attendees
exotic and native animals. ensuring our home is protected,” key partners across Australia and at the Centara Melbourne Event,
“Sydney Zoo is a real asset said Tourism NZ Chief Executive New Zealand. Omnia Bistro & Bar in South
for the local community, and Stephen England Hall. The events, held in Auckland, Yarra, Melbourne.
another reason to make a day or Sydney & Melbourne, were hosted
a weekend of a visit to western by Senior Corporate Market
Sydney,” said Minister for Western UK hotel fire Director Jamie Crisp & Australian
LATAM’s new 787
Sydney Stuart Ayres. CLAREMONT Hotel, located Representative Charlie Ridout. LATAM Airlines Group’s first
Memberships, which include in Eastbourne in the East Sussex Trade partners were treated to Boeing 787 featuring the new
one adult and two children, region of England, was engulfed top quality cuisine in “eclectic and cabin standard took off on 21
cost $99 per year and include in flames on Fri morning UK time, stunning venues”, and were also Nov from Santiago International
unlimited access to the zoo, free resulting in an evacuation leaving given the latest news to come Airport for its inaugural flight to
parking, 10% off food, beverages six people with minor injuries. out of Centara, including the Sao Paulo, Brazil (TD 28 Aug).
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Tickets and memberships can be by Daish’s Holidays, suffered Centara Aonang Beach Resort operate from Chile to medium
purchased online, for more info, “significant damage” - the cause in Krabi and new resorts in and long-haul destinations,
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Norwegian Encore christened
Monday 25th November 2019
Corporate Council Insight summer sale
THE Corporate Travel INSIGHT Vacations is hosting a
Community (CTC) has formed summer sale, offering savings of
both the Asia and Australasia 15% off trips to France, Ireland,
Buyers Councils. Russia and Scandinavia.
The regional Councils of Travel The sale covers over 10
Managers consist of 23 senior itineraries, with past guests also
corporate travel executives. able to save an additional 5% as
“It gives me great pleasure to part of Insight’s Club Bon Voyage.
introduce the Corporate Travel The sale runs until next Mon - NORWEGIAN Cruise Line
Community Asia Council and for more, call on 1800 001 778. recently christened its newest
CTC Australasia Council,” said ship, Norwegian Encore, in a
Corporate Travel Community lavish Miami ceremony.
Executive Director Benson Tang. Venice campaign
Performances from godmother
“Our Council Members have THE Italian National Tourist Kelly Clarkson and a showcase of our history-making Breakaway
been hand-picked based on their Board (INTB) has begun a onboard entertainment Choir of Plus class and today, we are
unique combination of in-depth solidarity chain with its 28 foreign Man and Kinky Boots punctuated proud to christen Norwegian
local market knowledge and offices following the damage the celebrations, with over 3,500 Encore, the final ship of this class
experience, making them an caused to Venice by flooding and guests invited to the pier-side and a true representation of the
integral asset to CTC. poor weather (TD 14 Nov). event at PortMiami. evolution of the brand, right here
“By helping to identify The campaign will see INTB’s The christening concludes the in our hometown,” he said.
buyers’ pain-points, facilitating worldwide offices pass on cruise line’s Breakaway Plus Pictured are outgoing President
solutions and recommending information about the city class, with Norwegian Cruise Line and CEO of Norwegian Cruise
future developments and through its social channels, Holdings President and Chief Lines Andy Stuart with the line’s
improvements, the Councils will through the “Venice in the heart” Executive Officer Frank Del Rio incoming President and CEO
drive CTC to ensure we achieve slogan, with the Venetian council hailing the success of the class, Harry Sommer, while inset is
our mission of empowering a new also opening a bank account for and the company at large. Stuart arriving in style via one of
community of travel managers.” donations. “Five years ago, we launched the ship’s go-karts.
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Agents’ leading Nordic famil
Monday 25th November 2019
Rail Europe move Digital exp is key
RAIL Europe has relocated to a DELIVERING quality digital
“more modern space” on Level 8, experiences is “key” to attracting
276 Flinders St, Melbourne. Australian millennials, according
The Rail Europe Australia team to Travelport’s new Global Digital
advises that any correspondence Traveler Research 2019.
should be mailed through The study, which surveyed
to the new address effective 23,000 people from 20 countries,
immediately, while all phone revealed that two-thirds (66%)
numbers remain the same. of millennials consider a “good THE Leading Hotels of the Fifty Degrees North.
digital experience” a top priority World hosted six agents on an Pictured at the Grand Hotel
when choosing an airline, with eight-night Leading Famil to the in Stockholm are: Liza Rarm,
almost half doing most of their Nordics on 01 Oct. American Express TLS; Kevin
travel booking and research The itinerary kicked off in Kirby, LHW; Sally Seward,
via their mobile phone, versus Stockholm, where the agents TravelManagers; Debbie
one-in-four gen Xs and less than were greeted by their Leading Kotton, Allure Travel; Dimitri
one-in-10 baby boomers. Famils host, Kevin Kirby, at the Giannakopoulos, FBI Travel;
The survey results also Grand Hotel, before checking out Jennie Lemon, Travelcal; and
A-LEAGUE
A LEAGUE• highlighted younger Australians’
preference to be well-researched
the city via rooftops and visiting Rachelle Matheson, Jigsaw Travel.
the iconic ABBA Museum.
WINNER R7 ahead of their travels, using a mix Other highlights included sight-
of in-person and online methods seeing across Oslo, including a Trafalgar flash sale
Congratulations to conduct their research. trip to Vigeland Sculpture Park, TRAFALGAR is offering
Millennials are also the most and a private hand painting discounts of up to 25% off a
LUCIA likely to “frequently look for workshop with Royal Copenhagen selection of more than 40 of its
BANCO recommendations from travel and accommodation at Hotel itineraries booked before 02 Dec,
professionals” at 79% compared d’Angleterre in Copenhagen. as part of a Ultimate Flash Sale.
from American Express to 72% of older Australians. The agents then enjoyed a Every sale will count towards
Global Business Travel
Northern Lights three-night agents’ earning a spot on
Lucia is the top tipper RCL Singapore deal extension at the Kakslauttanen Trafalgar’s Acclaim Agent Rewards
for R7 of Travel Daily’s
ROYAL Caribbean International Arctic Resort in partnership with 2020 famil to Ireland.
A-League footy tipping
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competition. She’s won a
multi-million dollar marketing
$100 travel voucher from
partnership with the Singapore
Breakaway Travel Club.
Tourism Board and Changi Airport
Group to promote fly-cruises.
The partnership will target India,
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A-League tipping competition is
sponsored by Etihad Airways and fly-cruise visitors to Singapore, an experienced Luxury Travel Advisor to join our friendly team based
ReadyRooms, with the top tipper generating over S$430 million at our Head Office in Robina.
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Manchester to see Manchester The partnership will kick off with you’ll be creating leisure, corporate and luxury itineraries and liaising
City play. with our Mobile Travel Agents and their clients. You’ll take pride in your
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entrenching the city as a “top fly- If you have at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role, can use Galileo
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Lounge (pictured) opened last Sat period,” said Air New Zealand Worldwide tourism is growing, – without any annoying
at Auckland Airport, on Level 1 of Chief Marketing and Customer with Asia Pacific driving this foreign exchange fees. When
the domestic terminal. Officer Mike Tod. growth. IATA expects that lost or stolen, they can be
The new lounge features The new lounge is part of a more than half of all new deactivated in no time, which
runway views and can cater for $60 million investment in airport passenger traffic will come makes travel cards much
up to 265 customers, offering lounges throughout New Zealand, from the region, and by 2035, safer than cash or old school
three times the seating of the which will also include new 1.8 billion more passengers traveller’s checks.
previous regional lounge space. regional lounges in Nelson and will travel to, from, and within
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lounge and quiet; and a new payments. Travellers today smartphone app, where they
undercover drop-off zone directly seek deeper engagement can exchange for foreign
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For instance, multi-currency As we wrap up 2019, we all
Eurail on sale Kennedy International Airport. travel cards are becoming deserve a carefree and restful
EURAIL is holding a Black Fri The 23-gate facility will span increasingly popular among holiday – and going cashless
sale, offering guests the ability to the current site of Terminals 1, 2 travellers. According to our is key to achieving that. In a
pay 15% less for First class Global and 3, with construction slated to data, more travellers across market where there is a strong
Passes, and 10% off a Second begin in early 2020 and conclude the Asia Pacific region are demand for travel, there will
class Global Pass. at the end of 2025, incorporating embracing multi-currency be a solid demand for multi-
Sale concludes next Mon. phased openings to disrupt as travel cards, including currency travel cards. Now
little gate capacity as possible. countries such as Australia, is the time for businesses
During construction, the Singapore, Thailand and and travellers to tap into the
Inspiring Fast 50 Terminal One Group Association, Hong Kong. On average, opportunity and make their
travellers spend about AU$70 travel easy again!
INSPIRING Vacations has made up of Air France, Japan
at places such as restaurants,
been named one of Deloitte’s Airlines, Korean Air and
Technology Fast 50, measuring Lufthansa, will operate the Sammy Chan, Head of Product Management, Issuing, Wirecard
some of the fastest-growing existing Terminal 1 until the
businesses. completion of the first phase.
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Tourism Fiji targets Chinese
Monday 25th November 2019
Etihad Xmas cracker Booking.com sports
ETIHAD is currently running a ALMOST a third (31%) of
Christmas cracker travel agent Australians would pay more for
incentive, offering those who sell sports travel than their own
Etihad before 12 Dec the chance family holiday, research from
to win a multitude of prizes. Booking.com has found.
Grand prize is five nights for two The study discovered nearly one-
in a five-star hotel in Abu Dhabi, in-five Aussie sport fans would
flying Business class. happily cancel their honeymoon
The prize includes tickets to or quit their job in order to travel LAST week, Tourism Fiji signed a province, Weibo influencers
Ferrari World and the Louvre Abu to avoid missing their team Memorandum of Understanding shared their experiences
Dhabi. participating in a major game. (MOU) with Weibo, China’s travelling within Fiji.
For full details on how to win, Close to half (47%) of Aussie largest public social media Pictured: Traditional Fijian
CLICK HERE. sports fans surveyed have network, in a move to boost its warriors bringing “a little bit of
travelled both domestically and promotional strategy in China. Fiji” to Chengdu at the signing
ATEC to Brisbane internationally to watch their The collaboration will allow ceremony.
favourite team or player, with Fiji Tourism to leverage the
AUSTRALIAN Tourism Export soccer (69%) getting most fans on
Council (ATEC) is heading to micro-blogging platform’s
Brisbane today for its annual
the road. Chinese influencer engagement Venture hull test
Meeting Place conference, uniting and develop content aimed at SEABOURN has announced
450 industry delegates from G Adv cyber sale attracting Chinese travellers to another milestone in the
across the country. G ADVENTURES is holding a the island nation. construction of its luxury
The three-day “Into the Future” one-week cyber sale, saving up “China is Fiji’s fourth largest expedition ship Seabourn
program will feature “thought to 35% on over 7,400 departures market and we are confident that Venture, with the vessel
leaders and industry insiders” from 27 Nov to 05 Dec. this collaborative approach will completing ice model testing for
who will lead discussions on the Applicable on trips departing significantly assist Fiji to engage its PC-6 rated hull.
global issues currently affecting between 03 Dec and 30 Apr, the our Chinese travellers and drive The testing, which took place
the travel industry, ATEC said. sale covers 600 itineraries. further visitor arrivals from the at a large indoor testing basin at
market,” said Tourism Fiji Chief Aker Arctic in Finland, ensures the
Executive Officer Matthew ship’s hull design will perform as
BROCHURES Stoeckel.
During the signing ceremony
it should in the icy conditions it
may encounter.
WELCOME to Brochures of the Week, Travel Daily’s Monday feature. in Chengdu, in China’s Sichuan Venture will launch in Jun 2021.
If your firm is releasing a new brochure you’d like to make the industry
aware of, send a brief description summarising its features and
itineraries, including a PDF of the front cover, and contact details to
brochures@traveldaily.com.au.
Grand Pacific Tours - North Island Garden Tour
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Grand Pacific Tours has gone to press with a Coordinator
dedicated brochure for its 2020 North Island
Macquarie Park, Sydney
Garden Tour departure. The 11-day itinerary is fully
escorted and features botanic and private gardens
in the North Island, including the 2020 Taranaki The Business Publishing Group is looking for
Garden Festival. The tour also provides a mix of the services of a proactive Advertising Coordinator
New Zealand culture, sights and scenery. The tour to work across our industry leading titles.
departs with inclusions such as airfares, taxes, This is a full-time role working within our sales and
transfers in New Zealand, modern coach travel, marketing team. Key responsibilities will be the
accommodation, sightseeing and attractions, and development and production of our publications, liaising
with clients on quotes and advertising coordination as
most meals.
well as assisting with promotional activities.
Explore - Walking & Cycling 2020 We are looking for someone who has strong attention
Explore’s new Walking & Cycling 2020 brochure to detail, is organised, a team player and excels
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explorations of the Tuscan Riviera, discovering If this sounds like you apply to jobs@traveldaily.com.au
Roman ruins in Lebanon or travelling lesser-known today. Applications close 29/11/19.
routes along Poland’s Baltic coast. Also included
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Quest East Perth lounge
Monday 25th November 2019
SYD Runway Run Oaks offers help
A WHOPPING 1,100 OAKS Hotels, Resorts & Suites
Sydneysiders sprinted down a is supporting Australians who
Sydney Airport runaway on Sat in have been affected by bushfires
support of Surf Life Saving Sydney. through its nationwide Home
The event helped raise more Away from Home initiative.
than $150,000 for the Centenary The move makes available a
Christmas Appeal, to support the selection of Oaks locations for
training and education of Nippers those who may be in town for a
and volunteer surf lifesavers. business appointment, medical QUEST East Perth has teamed a day - the price also covers a
The Centenary Christmas Appeal support or respite. up with the CEO Institute to buffet breakfast.
has raised $1.4 million over seven The offer is available until 30 Jun launch a private executive lounge CEO Institute members will
years. 2020 - to book, call Oaks on 1800 (pictured), which officially receive free access to the lounge
See the photos from the event 954 518. opened this month on the and discounted accommodation
on Facebook HERE. CLICK HERE for more. penthouse floor. as part of their membership fee.
The lounge will act as the “Our partnership with The
state headquarters for the CEO CEO Institute increases our
Institute, and features meeting service offering while providing
rooms, a co-working space, and a valuable business network to
a lounge and rooftop bar area, corporate travellers,” said Quest
which guests can access for $69 East Perth Franchisee Byron
McDonald.
For bookings, CLICK HERE.
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DRAGOMAN has released
a Cyber Sale, offering 15% off
Skal Perth events
overland journeys in Africa, the SKAL International Perth is
Americas and Asia. hosting two events over the
Available through to 05 Dec, next three weeks, with Young
the sale encompasses all trips Skal International Perth to be on
departing before the end of 2020. at The Ritz-Carlton on 29 Nov
KLM is celebrating it’s 100th year anniversary and this month has To book, call 1800 951 060. (HERE) and a Skal International
teamed up with Travel Daily to offer readers the chance to win two Perth event will be on at The
return economy tickets to Amsterdam. Parmelia Hilton on 12 Dec (HERE).
Founded in 1919, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is the first airline in the Hyatt Ho Chi Minh
world still operating under its original name. The first KLM flight HYATT Hotels Corporation is
to Australia was in 1934 during the MacRobertson Air Race (from planning a new Hyatt Place and BNE lost property
London to Melbourne) which took place 85 years ago. This year, KLM
Hyatt House Hotels dual location BRISBANE Airport will run its
has launched the ‘Fly Responsibly’ campaign to mark its centennial
anniversary. It is KLM’s commitment to taking a leading role in creating
in the Vietnamese capital of Ho Online Lost Property Auction
a more sustainable future for aviation. Chi Minh City. from today until 04 Dec for the
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send in a creative photo or video wishing KLM a happy 100th birthday. branded operation of its kind in hundreds of “weird, wonderful
Send your answers and entry to klm@traveldaily.com.au southeast Asia, and is expected to and valuable” unclaimed items
open in 2023. from the airport’s lost property,
Q4. Which Australian cities does To complete the development, from watches to surfboards, put
KLM fly on the Qantas codeshare Hyatt has entered into a under the hammer.
service? management agreement with Bidding will be available to the
a) SYD, MEL BNE, and PER Xuan Mai for the 300-key Hyatt general public on pickles.com.au,
b) SYD and MEL Place Saigon and 250-key Hyatt with all proceeds donated to The
c) SYD, MEL, and BNE
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