Lindblad invites you to discover the latest in small-ship expedition travel

To celebrate the launch of the 2016-17 Exploration brochure,Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographicis going on a national road trip to reveal new adventures, new ships and new stories.

From June to August, Lindblad is going to hostevents in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth introducing its unrivalled experiences fromthe extreme north to the extreme southaboard 11 state-of-the-art vessels.

Travel agents and their clients are invited to learn first-hand about the immersive voyages on offer. The local Lindblad Expeditions team will bring these experiences to life and share details of the new itineraries and ships.

To reserve your place at one of these sought-after events, please see details below. RSVPs as soon as possible to not miss out.

http://au.expeditions.com/events/

MELBOURNE

9 June – Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens; 2pm AND 6pm

SYDNEY

21 June – Kirribilli Club; 2pm AND 6pm

BRISBANE

23 June – MODA Events Portside; 2pm AND 6pm

PERTH

3 August – Fraser’s; 2pm AND 6pm

For more information, please call1300 361 012 or visit expeditions.com.

Centara Hotels & Resorts treats Flight Centre Agents on a Culinary Adventure in Thailand

11 lucky Flight Centre agents from Victoria were recently treated to experience a ‘Culinary Adventure’ on a 7-day famil highlighting the best of culture, food, nature and top quality accommodation in Bangkok and Chiang Mai.

First stop for the group was northern Thailand’s cultural hub, Chiang Mai, where the agents experienced traditional Lanna style accommodation at Centara Khum Phaya Resort & Spa, part of Centara Boutique Collection. Located in the heart of Chiang Mai, the resort’s design and architecture are based on Northern Thai traditions and customs.

Part of the Chiang Mai itinerary was also a Flight of the Gibbon Adventure Tour where the agents had a chance to zipline over the forest canopy as well as tea-tasting, the visit of an eco-mountain village and a hands-on cooking class.

In Bangkok the group was hosted by Centara Watergate Pavilion Resort, a modern 4-star property set in the very central and renowned Pratunam.

On the last night of the trip, the group was treated to enjoy stunning panoramic city views from UNO MAS restaurant, a brand new dining venue located 54 floors above Bangkok at Centara Grand at CentralWorld.

TTC’s $1m Great Cash Giveaway

Emma Miller from Flight Centre Cleveland QLD told the TTC Sales Managers that she would be putting the money towards paying for her recent dental work which coincidentally cost approximately $10,000. Emma had her teeth fixed while she was overseas recently, and thanks to TTC, Emma can now show off her pearly whites and flash her million dollar (aka. $10,000) smile!

Photo: left to right: Nichole Steadman AAT Kings State Manager QLD, Brooke Gabriel Contiki Sales Manager QLD, Lorraine Newport Trafalgar Sales Manager, Amanda Castle Busabout Sales Manager, Emma Miller Flight Centre Cleveland, Tomas Malmberg Insight Vacations Sales Manager QLD

JNTO sends e-Learning best and brightest to Japan

Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) will send exemplary performers in their e-Learning programme on one of two famils to Japan to experience the country’s unique wonders for themselves in October 2016.

The first of the two options will take the lucky winners on a tour through Japan’s “Golden Route,” consisting of stops and activities at Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima.

The second will take participants on an outdoor journey through Japan’s Alpine Route, stopping at Kyoto and Osaka to experience their metropolitan splendours.

JNTO Sydney Office’s Executive Director, Ms. Mariko Tatsumi, said the trip was an excellent way for successful agents to see how they could put their knowledge to practical use.

“This famil is a great opportunity for agents to enjoy the same experiences they’ll be sending their clients on.”

Since its launch in March, JNTO’s e-Learning programme has attracted more than 400 participants.

The competition will run until 15 August 2016, after which the winners will be announced.

The free JNTO e-Learning programme is available at https://elearning.jnto.org.au/ and is compatible with both desktop and mobile devices.

Scenic information evenings

We’d love you to join us at our information sessions to reveal the extraordinary in travel. Let us introduce you to the Scenic difference.

RIVER CRUISING Experience the rivers of Europe,France, Portugal, Russia andSouth East Asia in all-inclusive luxury. OCEAN CRUISING DiscoverScenic Eclipse -The World’s First Discovery Yacht. 5-STAR TOURING ExploreCanada, Alaska and the USA or South America.Enjoy the finest accommodation and luxury transport.

Sessions are being held nationwide in June. We encourage you to register early to secure your seats.

Choose your location to view sessions times & register:

PERTH – Tuesday 7 June

BRISBANE – Thursday 9 June

NEWCASTLE – Wednesday 15 June

MELBOURNE – Thursday 16 June

SYDNEY – Tuesday 21 June

CANBERRA – Thursday 23 June

ADELAIDE – Tuesday 28 June

Agents experience Mekong with Scenic

Scenic invited a lucky group of travel agents on board their very first ship in South East Asia – Scenic Spirit. For eight unforgettable days 32 agents cruised the mighty Mekong River through Vietnam and Cambodia.

Starting in French infused Vietnam, agents had the chance to experience different Scenic Freechoice activities including visiting the famous Cai Be floating markets; exploring Dong Ha Hiep Island; visiting Evergreen Island and the local Cai Dai Temple; the town of Chau Doc, and finally the Tra Su Bird Sanctuary.

Sailing further north and crossing the Cambodian border, the famil travelled to the capital of Phnom Penh where agents could choose to explore the busy city by tuk tuk, taking in some of its many highlights such as the Russian Market and the stunning colonial buildings. Or many chose to experience the very moving Killing Fields and tour Tuol Sleng, the former school which was converted to the main prison by the Khmer Rouge.

Agents also enjoyed two Scenic Enrich experiences in Cambodia – high tea with an exclusive private shadow puppet show at the luxury Raffles, Hotel Le Royal, and a blessing from a Buddhist monk in the pagoda in the ancient capital of Oudong.