Today is agent wrap day and we had pizza for breakfast. If that doesn’t scream Friday, what does?

Trafalgar Launches New Africa #AgentsFirst Incentive With a Chance to Win a Roar & Snore Overnight Experience at Taronga Zoo

As part of Trafalgar’s always #AgentsFirst approach, they are giving agents the chance to have a taste of Africa with two tickets up for grabs to their very own Roar & Snore Overnight Experience at Taronga Zoo including flights (if they’re interstate)!

The lucky agent and their companion will wake up next to a lion or even a giraffe, with the safari at their doorstep. It’s Sydney’s ultimate sleepover featuring stunning harbour views, luxury glamping accommodation and exclusive up-close encounters with the Zoo’s animals.

To be in the running, all the agents need to do is watch Trafalgar’s new webinar here to discover its incredible new Africa collection and answer a simple question for their chance to win.

There’s no better time to book Trafalgar’s new Africa trips for clients, with a 10% saving if they pay in full by 1 November 2018.

Scenic offers France trip to top selling agents in Australia and New Zealand

To celebrate Bastille Day and all things French, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is offering five agents, three from Australia and two from New Zealand, the chance to win a place on a 13 day South of France famil departing Chalon- sur-Saône departing 19 October 2018.

In order to secure a place, agents must simply deposit the highest number of clients on any 2019 Scenic European River Cruise from 1 July to 31 August 2018.

These top selling agents will find themselves right in the centre of the action, in one of Europe’s most beautiful regions.

Scenic designs its cruises through the South of France with no overnight sailings, and with docking ports in the centre of towns and cities, everything is easily accessible giving guests the maximum opportunity to discover the wonderful sights and tastes of Southern France.

A gourmet splurge in Lyon, the food capital of France, or an evening of fabulous entertainment in Tarascon – the possibilities are endless.

Combine that with highlights such as immersing yourself in the acclaimed Beaujolais wine region, and a visit to the beautiful Camargue and the temptations of succumbing to the South of France become even more alluring.

BUSABOUT INCENTIVE: Know HOHO to Win a GroPro 

All agents need to do is:

• jump on this link: https://www.busabout.com/know-hoho-win-gopro
• Watch each video (3 in total) about Busabout’s signature Hop-On Hop-Off product and then click on the quiz link – the most flexible way to travel and create your own adventure.
• Answer a short quiz about the video
• Once they complete the quizzes for all three videos, they go in the draw to win a GoPro!
• It’s as easy as that!

Tempo Latin incentive winner announced

Tempo Holidays Grand Latin Incentive has come to an end, which means one lucky agent is off to the Galapagos Islands!

Deborah Handley from Cruising Plus Brisbane took out the top prize, rewarded for her incredible support over the incentive period. The prize awarded is a 5-day cruise for two, worth $8000, to the stunning Galapagos Islands.

Tempo Holidays also wishes to thank the weekly cash prize winners and everyone who participated in the incentive.

AGENTS ENJOY VIP CRUISE ON NEW VIKING ORION

Top selling Viking agents boarded brand new Viking Orion earlier this month, to experience the award-winning Viking difference whilst cruising the popular 8-day Italian Sojourn ocean cruise between Venice and Rome, hosted by Viking Managing Director Australia and New Zealand, Michelle Black.

Highlights included exploring the town of Trogir, an open-air museum and UNESCO World Heritage Site set within medieval walls on a tiny island in Croatia. Agents loved wandering the labyrinth of alleyways, staircases and arches of the white cities of Ostuni and Alberobello in Italy. Later, some climbed Mt. Etna’s towering volcano, viewing ancient temples and arenas before visiting Taormina, a glorious medieval hillside town overlooking the shimmering sea in Sicily.

The agents were also among the first to experience Viking Orion’s new planetarium-like immersive theatre; the Explorer’s Dome, and the “Explorations in Space” collection – a photographic journal through space including astronaut portraits and documents of complex mission activities, produced by NASA.

Global STARS 2018 ready for takeoff to Hamilton Island!

Global STARS is back again in 2018 and heading to the pristine beaches of Hamilton Island. With top selling agents flying into the island for a weekend of reward, exploration and celebrations from July 27 to 29!

Agents from around Australia will travel to Hamilton Island for the event, thanks to their top seller status which is achieved through sales across wholesale brands including; Qantas Holidays, Viva!

Holidays, Sunlover Holidays, Rail Tickets, Ready Rooms, The Cruise Team, Seven Oceans Territory Discoveries and Insider Journeys. New Zealand based agents will be well represented, with top selling stars for NZ based wholesale brand GO Holidays also attending.

Agents will have the opportunity to take part in pre and post famils, experiencing the very best of Queensland. From tropical north Queensland to the outback the rewarded agents will most certainly be spoiled for choice for their Global STARS experience.

Social events across the exclusive event include a welcome lunch at the Outrigger marquee, a welcome function on Catseye Beach, a cruise aboard a Cruise Whitsunday vessel with refreshments on board and time to experience the magnificent Whitehaven beach for the day, followed by the glamorous Gala Dinner where all of the awards winners will be recognised.

Steve Brady, National Sales Manager, said that the Global STARS 2018 celebration on Hamilton Island will be one to remember.

“Bringing our top selling agents together for Global STARS to Hamilton Island is a fantastic opportunity to show them what the island and the Whitsundays have to offer. This is an experience they won’t forget, with some spectacular activities and events on the agenda, and of course the awards, this year’s Global STARS is going to be a hit” he said.

“We look forward to welcoming all of our winners on this year’s awards trip and celebrating the top performers across our wholesale brands at the second ever Global STARS.” Steve said.

Qualify now for the famous Sno’n’Ski Canada Mega Famil 2019

Sno’n’Ski has officially launched the incentive period for its legendary 2019 Canada Mega Famil.

As Australia’s leading ski wholesaler, Sno’n’Ski hosts an annual famil through Canada’s finest ski fields that is famous for its focus on education through experience.

30 top-selling agents will be flown to Canada in March 2019 to enjoy an action-packed eight-night itinerary through Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff and Panorama resorts.

Sno’n’Ski Director and General Manager Daniel Walker says the success of the Canada Mega Fam is due to its unique nature and the quality of the inclusions.

“We’re the only company to stage a ski famil of this magnitude and our Canadian suppliers pull out all the stops to show agents a good time,” says Walker.

“Destinations such as Banff are incredible as it is, but agents on the Mega are wined, dined, stay in awesome resorts and receive the ultimate ski town experience.”

Rather than packing the itinerary with lengthy site inspections, the Sno’n’Ski Canada Mega lets agents discover the destination through a balance of on and off-piste activities, dining experiences and concise site inspections.

To qualify for this ski famil extravaganza agents should book and ticket as many Sno’n’Ski lift and accommodation packages as possible before 31 October 2018.

Agents must make at least one booking to Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff or Panorama to be in the official qualifying pool, but bookings to all destinations count in the final tally.

Walker says that based on previous years’ Canada Mega Famils the 30 agents who qualify for next year’s event are in for the adventure of a lifetime.

“Check out the hashtags from the past two years’ Mega Fams [#snonskimega2017 and #snonskimega2018] and it’s easy to see the agents had the time of their lives.”

Explore Worldwide host Georgia famil

Last month Explore Worldwide hosted an intimate group of agents on a famil to Georgia to uncover more about this fascinating destination.

Embarking on a 7 day adventure, agents were treated to the Explore Worldwide experience, discovering Georgia in all it’s incredible beauty.

The week was filled with visits to countless ancient monasteries and churches, walking the intricate network of abandoned cave towns built into the side of cliffs and dining with families in small rural villages.

From here agents enjoyed FWD’ing amongst the stunning, impressive snow-capped peaks of the Greater Caucaus, visiting museums, small bars and taking the cable car above cosmopolitan Tbilisi and of course plenty of time to sample the world renowned local wine.

Andrew Eddy from Explore / Cox and Kings Australia and New Zealand said the famil was a great way for agents to experience first hand the ethos of Explore.

“With Explore the focus is on getting away from the typical well-trodden tourist track. The famil in Georgia really emphasized this to agents. It was a great success” said Eddy.

TTC Weekly deals 

CONTIKI

Canada and the Rockies

Whether you’re looking for urban adventures in iconic cities like New York and San Francisco, or getting off the beaten track and seeing natural wonders like the snow-capped mountains of Banff and Whistler, one thing is for sure: these experiences are best shared with others. Lock your trip in early to save up to $1,315* on select USA & Canada trips.

If lush landscapes are enough to bring a tear to your eye, then British Colombia & Alberta will have you weeping on Contiki’s 11 Day Canada and the Rockies trip. We’ll start in the charming village of Whistler, weaving through the stunning towns of the Lillooet Mountain Range, Jasper, & Banff, before finally landing amongst the cool vibes of Vancouver. Sign yourself up to countless adventure opportunities along the way.

Starting from $2,984* (including discount) per person. This offer is on sale now until the 5th of September 2018 for departure between 19 May 2019 – 16 June 2019. Other departures are available for an alternate price.

AAT KINGS

New Zealand Marvel

Save up to an astounding $1,390* per couple when you book your clients select Last Minute Deals with AAT Kings. From the impressive display of the glaciers of the West Coast, to the sensational alpine landscape of Lake Tekapo and Mt. Cook National Park, right up to the extraordinary geysers of Rotorua and the dramatic underground caverns of the Waitomo Caves, there is an abundance of spectacular natural sights to take your clients breath away on AAT Kings 14 day New Zealand Marvel. Starting from $3,300 (including discount) per person twin share.

This offer is on sale now for a selection of departure dates until sold out. *Conditions Apply.

TRAFALGAR

Coastal California with Yosemite National Park

Save your clients 10% with Trafalgar’s Early Payment Discount.

On Trafalgar’s 10 Day Coastal California with Yosemite National Park trip travellers will embark on an epic road trip from Tinseltown to San Francisco, tracing lush green vineyards and olive groves, the giant sequoias and the romantic Riviera of North America.

They will also have the chance to sample blended olive oils during a meal with a mother-daughter farming duo in Paso Robles before taking numerous guided walking tours with local specialists in Hollywood, Yosemite Valley and California wine country.

Starting from $4,226* per person (including $470 discount). This offer is on sale from now until the 1st of November 2018 for select travel dates between the 3rd of May and the 18th of October 2019. *Conditions Apply.

UNIWORLD

Me to We & The Sacred Ganges

Save 10% on select Uniworld 2019 voyages to Asia, India and Egypt – when your clients book and pay in full at time of booking*. Guests can partake in ME to WE for a one-of-a-kind adventure in India’s countryside for the first four days of Uniworld’s traditional India 12 day Me to We & The Sacred Ganges cruise/tour.

ME to WE is an immersive and transformative experience where your client will explore India’s vibrant and fascinating culture through unforgettable encounters.

When their time with ME to WE ends, they’ll board the lavish Ganges Voyager II and journey along the Ganges through New Delhi, Baranagar, Kalna and Kolkata. On sale from $8,999* (including discount) per person.

This offer is on sale from now until the 30th of September 2018 for departures on the 22nd & 30th of November and the 8th of December 2019. *Conditions apply.

BUSABOUT

Greek Island Hopper

Lock in 2019 Europe trips with Busabout and get 10% off for your clients!

They will soak up sunshine while splashing about playing water sports, raving on the coast with sand between their toes’, and be stunned by the world famous Santorini sunset on Busabout’s 11 day Greek Island Hopper (fixed itinerary).

It’s every beautiful beach postcard they’ve ever seen combined with the ancient history and mythology of gorgeous Greece.

Travellers will explore the Greek islands and discover the sundrenched beach vibes of Mykonos, Paros, Santorini, and Ios with Busabout in 2019.

Starting from $1358* (including discount) per person. This offer is on sale from now until the 4th of September 2018 for departure in 2019.