Big Fat Agent Wrap
Haven’t been on any fun trips lately? Here, you can live vicariously through these agents. We know we are.
Winners Announced for Unique Latin America’s first ever luxury Famil to Peru – July 2018
Unique Latin America will be hosting their first ever Famil to Peru this July and they are thrilled to announce that the 5 lucky travel agents joining them are…
- Janet Tucker from World Travellers – Auckland
- Kym Stracey from North Shore Travel – Sydney
- Karla Bett from Emma Whiting Travel – Melbourne
- Melissa Schampers from 303 Travel & Cruise – Melbourne
- Karen Doyle from Travel Managers – Melbourne
The winners will experience Peru in-depth with esteemed local operators, Mountain Lodges of Peru and Delfin Amazon Cruises.
Both companies are recognised as leaders in authentic and sustainable luxury travel, so the group can expect to engage deeply with the local culture, history and natural environment. Throughout Mountain Lodges of Peru’s Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure to Machu Picchu, agents will have the flexibility to choose between a range of active and cultural adventures each day.
Travel agents sing Macao’s praises
Nine leading Australian travel agents along with two from New Zealand returned from Macao singing the praises of the former Portuguese enclave.
In response to the recent Macao familiarisation, Susan Atike, sales manager of Air Tickets, wrote about the “fabulous food and amazing wine”, while Kirsten Denham, of Helloworld, described Macao as “good fun with many interesting facets to it”.
The four-night agents familiarisation focused on 2018 Macao Year of Gastronomy and the Asian centre’s UNESCO World Heritage sites. The experience also coincided with the 6th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo, held at the Venetian and locally referred to as MITE.
Organised by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and co-ordinated by Macau Travel Agency Association, the exhibition attracted 40,120 visitors and 305 industry buyers, culminating in almost 40 signed agreements. The expo highlighted the strengths of Macao as a Sino-Portuguese platform and a major hub along the Maritime Silk Road, as well as its role in facilitating co-operation across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area.
Contiki Rock incentive ends in just three weeks
There’s just three weeks left to secure your seat on Contiki’s 2018 ROCK Around the World incentive trip. Don’t miss your chance to be one of the lucky agents heading to the ultimate ROCK festival experience – the biggest music festival in Europe, Belgium’s Tomorrowland!
The top 20 stores will win a spot on Rock, so for your chance to join us on the most epic 10 days of your life, just keep selling Contiki to stay on top of the leaderboard! #EveryBookingCounts, any trip length, any destination, departing in 2018.
You’ll experience an epic 10-day ROCK Around the World, including a 7-day Contiki trip around Europe with 3-days of festival access on a Tomorrowland Full Madness Comfort Pass – with hotel accommodation and access to VIP zones at the festival. Not to mention a range of epic no regrets inclusions, such as paragliding in Austria, visiting the famous Moulin Rouge in Paris, topping it off with celebrations at Hofbrauhaus in Munich.
Don’t forget in honour of ROCK’s 20th anniversary that Area Managers and ROCK Alumni can jump in on the fun too. If you’ve supported the brand for years, now is your time! This year’s ROCK will go down in history so make sure you’re a part of the action.
Globus Family of Brands’ annual Supertour has kicked off
Following much anticipation, Globus Family of Brands’ (GFOB) annual Supertour has kicked off in style, with Australia’s 20 top-selling agents having already checked out two of Europe’s hottest destinations.
After exploring Croatia’s capital of Zagreb, the lucky group nipped over to nearby Slovenia to take in the sights of Ljubljana and discover the picturesque surrounds of Lake Bled, Predjama Castle and Postojna Caves.
Check out the latest action and stay up to date with their upcoming adventures back in Croatia by visiting facebook.com/GFOBSupertour or #gfobsupertour2018 on Instagram.
MTA Members enjoy sojourn with Seabourn
Pictured, MTA – Mobile Travel Agents’ Members Leanne McGovern (left) and Kyara Newport with Seabourn Sojourn Captain Tim Roberts.
The two Members had an opportunity to meet Captain Roberts while experiencing a six-day Seabourn industry-focused cruise from Bali via Palopo in South Sulawesi to Darwin, part of an ongoing Seabourn educational program inclusive of professional training seminars.
TTC Weekly Deals
INSIGHT VACATIONS – Vienna, Budapest and Prague
Guests can take advantage of Insight Vacations’ 40th Anniversary Celebrations as well as the 7.5% Early Payment Discount to travel through Vienna, Budapest and Prague for 7 nights from ONLY $1,688* per person! Insight Vacations’ 7 Day Vienna, Budapest and Prague travel itinerary takes travellers through three countries, lush with magnificent cathedrals, imperial palaces and majestic castles that stand at the geographical heart of mainland Europe. With Insight Vacations current Special Anniversary Pricing, your clients can secure themselves a magnificent Christmas getaway for under $2000! Starting from just $1,688* per person twin share. This offer is on sale until the 23rd of August 2018 for departure dates from the 4th of November till the 9th of December 2018 unless sold out prior. For more information or to book call 1300 727 767 or visit www.insightvacations.com.
AAT KINGS – Untamed Kimberly & West Coast
Travellers can Fly Free on a selection of AAT Kings bestselling guided holidays. The contrasting landscapes of the rugged Kimberley, from its spectacular coastline to its rich mineral fields on will amaze and delight clients on AAT Kings 21 Day Untamed Kimberly & West Coast northerly expedition. Travellers will cruise on rivers and gorges, hike to waterholes, tour working mines, relax on pristine beaches and stay in safari-style accommodation. Starting from $9995* per person twin share. This offer is on sale now until the 31st of March 2019 for travel dates from now until the 31st of March 2019. For more information or to book call 1300 556 100 or visit www.aatkings.com.
TRAFALGAR – Irish Highlights
Trafalgar’s Autumn, Winter and Spring trips allows travellers to experience the colours of Europe and save 7.5% when they book before the 23rd of August 2018. On Trafalgar’s 7 Day Irish Highlights clients will journey from Dublin through Ireland’s lush counties and charming town. From cathedrals and castles to exquisite Waterford crystal, stately city squares and scenic coastal drives, there’s a lot to say sláinte about. Starting from $1433* per person. This offer is on sale until the 23rd of August 2018 for the 10th of February 2019 departure date. For more information or to book call 1800 78 78 78 or visit www.trafalgar.com.
ADVENTURE WORLD TRAVEL – Best of Two Worlds
Book Adventure World Travel’s 8-day Best of Two Worlds itinerary before the 31st of December and your clients will save $1,729 per person! Tierra Atacama provides guests with experiences that combine outdoor adventure and sports with indoor comforts, hospitality and excellent service – the best of both worlds. Guests can choose to either explore the rugged wilderness of Chile or enjoy a seat by one of the terrace fire pits. Inspired by the wind and immersed in the Patagonian pampa, Tierra Patagonia is the world-renowned adventure spa of the far south. From $5,629* per person, twin share. This offer is on sale until the 31st of December 2018 for departure dates between the 1st of October 2018 and the 31st of May 2019 until sold out. For more information or to book call 1300 295 049 or visit www.adventureworld.com.
UNIWORLD – European Jewels
Uniworld’s Picture Perfect Offers saves travellers up to $1400* per person. Travellers can uncover Europe’s majestic jewels on Uniworld’s 16-day European Jewels itinerary. This all-encompassing journey through The Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Hamburg takes your clients along three great rivers— the Danube, Main and Rhine whilst indulging their passion for majestic art, architecture, music and history. Starting from $6,999 per person twin share (including discount), 16 days of an all-inclusive trip, including captivating escorted excursions, services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager and more! On sale now for departures on 21 Aug, 19, 25 Oct or 9 Nov 2018 until sold out. For more information or to book call 1300 780 231 or visit www.uniworld.com.
CONTIKI – Blaze Your Own European Trail
Europe is cooler in Winter! Travellers can book a Europe Winter 2018/19 trip and pay by 16th of August 2018 to save up to $360*. Travellers will have nothing stopping them from seeing everything on Contiki’s 24 Day European Trail. Their bucket list won’t know what’s hit them after they taste fondue in the Swiss Alps, explore Old Town Prague with new mates, and feel like a VIP in Paris with an exclusive evening on the town. Starting from $3,436* per person twin share. This offer is on sale until the 16th of August 2018 for select departure dates between 12 Jan 2019 – 16 March 2019 with other departure dates available for alternate price between 20 Oct 2018 – 5 Jan 2019. For more information or to book call 1300 730 010 or visit www.contiki.com.
U BY UNIWORLD – Rolling on the Rhine
U by Uniworld’s Short and Sweet Sale saves travellers up to $400 per person! Beginning in Amsterdam and ending in Frankfurt U by Uniworld’s 8-Day Rolling on the Rhine cruise floats along the Rhine river, stopping in to Haarlem, Cologne, Bonn and Koblenz. Guests will be able to stop for pictures whenever they please and take in the sights of historical Germany ending at the historic Bridge of Remagen, famous for its role in World War II. Starting from $2,099 per person twin share in a Studio Cabin. This offer is on sale now for the 16th, 23rd or 30th of June 2018 departure dates unless sold out prior. For more information or to book call 1300 730 010 or visit www.ubyuniworld.com.
BUSABOUT – Ultimate Scandi-Baltic Adventure
Travellers can save up to 15% off Busabout’s 15 day Ultimate Scandi-Baltic Adventure! Was from $2269, Now from $1929*. This is Busabout’s hipster trip. From open sandwiches to beaver stew, travellers will indulge in a smorgasbord of Instagrammable foods that nobody has ever heard of, party in disused meat-packing factories and bars built of ice, and see some of coolest-looking black-clad blondes they’ve ever laid eyes upon. Travellers will have to do it soon through, so that they can say that they did it before it was cool. Starting from $1929 per person hostel multi-share. Book before the 31st of May 2018 to receive a 15% discount on the 9th & 23rd of June and the 7th & 21st of July departure dates. For more information or to book contact http://www.busabout.com or call 1300 287 226.
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