The Big Fat Agent Wrap
Another 10,000 emails, another headache, but thankfully – another agent wrap!
Travel Weekly has come to the rescue with a fresh agent wrap to get you up to speed in everything agent – from famils and deals to brochures and incentives.
So get yourself up to date before you head off for lunch – you can thank us later.
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Turismo Chile gets trade-friendly
Turismo Chile has this month launched its latest campaign promoting the South American country and its five regions as the ultimate destination for Australian travelers.
The campaign sees Turismo Chile partner with LAN Airlines and Australian tour operators Forward Travel, Chimu Adventures, Adventure World, Natural Focus Safaris and Captains Choice and in a bid to encourage Australians to uncover the unique experiences and captivating landscapes of Chile.
Bunnik goes bananas for Scandiland
After experiencing a noticeable increase in demand for tours to far-northern Europe, Bunnik Tours has developed a new 2016 Norway & Iceland small group tour.
As well as offering the new Norway and Iceland itinerary, additional departures have been announced for the older sister of the tours, the 25-day Scandinavian Discovery tour, to meet enthusiastic demands.
Clients booked on the 2016 program before December 18 2015 will also receive a $250 per person Early Bird special.
Wendy goes to Mt Fuji
Lightening fast journeys on the Shinkansen, a trip to Mt Fuji, a lesson in origami and calligraphy and days of superb Japanese cuisine is all possible for less now with Wendy Wu Tours Earlybird savings of up to $360 per person on fully inclusive group tours in Japan, when booked by September 18.
Wendy Wu’s Essential Japan package covers the main highlights including major cities, beautiful landscapes, lakes and rivers, historical temples and shrines during a 12-day itinerary which has five departures in March and April next year and begins with a three-night stay in Tokyo.
Rocky goes peak to peak
Rocky Mountaineer has launched its brand new offer, Peaks and Perks, giving Australians even more reasons to start planning a Canadian Rockies rail adventure.
For a limited time, travellers booking eligible 2016 Rocky Mountaineer packages will receive an added value of up to $800 per couple to customise their journey with extra hotel nights, memorable activities, unique tours and more.
Qualifying packages in both GoldLeaf and SilverLeaf Service of 7 nights or more will receive a $400 bonus for each guest, and shorter packages of 4-6 nights will receive a $250 bonus for each guest.
MTA gets Turkish Delight
MTA Members enjoyed an exclusive ‘Virtuoso On-Site’ Sea Song study tour recently. Highlights of the program included in-depth tours of Istanbul, Bodrum which is now fast becoming Turkey’s newest ‘hot spot’, Izmir and Cappadocia.
Sea Song’s accommodation partners in this upmarket tour program included the Grand Hyatt Istanbul, the Marmara Hotel in Bodrum, the Grand Efes Swisshotel in Izmir and the Argos in Cappadocia Hotel.
From left to right: Sue Barton, Pat Lloyd, Sea Song representative Cigdem Kapukaya and Sea Song owner/president Karen Fedorko Sefer, Sue Basedow, Christine Chong, MTA luxury product manager Margaret Lange, Sea Song representatives Ayfer Demirkiran, Grand Hyatt Hotel Istanbul representative Ezgi Aka, Sandy Sirianni, Janet Clacher, Desley Ryan and Grand Hyatt Hotel Istanbul Director of Sales, Direnc Ozdemir Koca.
Singapore hits the road
Together with 19 industry partners, the Singapore Tourism Board will bring the Singapore Uncovered roadshow to the travel trade in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth from 15th – 17th September, enabling attendees the opportunity to learn about the ever-changing city first-hand from Singapore industry experts.
Travel professionals will be able to interact with hotel brands, airlines and attractions, including first-time participants lON Orchard and Journeys, to discover the latest Singapore has to offer, with the chance to win prizes in the process.
Scenic announces further ‘Ever Wondered’ sessions
Scenic has announced its second round of Ever Wondered sessions which will run nationwide from 20 September – 13 October, and showcase its France, Portugal, Russia, Mekong and Irrawaddy all-inclusive river cruising programs plus luxury land touring programs to Africa and South America.
In partnership with local travel agents, the leading luxury travel company is inviting agents to bring along their clients to an Ever Wondered session. Driving guests to book with their local Scenic agent, the six free sessions will take place over four weeks and will be hosted by the local Scenic team of experts.
- Sunday 20 September 2015: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Merivale Street and Glenelg Street, South Brisbane, QLD
- Thursday 24 September 2015: Westin, 205 Collins St, Melbourne VIC
- Tuesday 29 September 2015: Park Hyatt, 120 Commonwealth Avenue, ACT
- Thursday 1 October 2015: Radisson, 72 Liverpool St, Darling Harbour, NSW
- Wednesday 7 October 2015: Duxton, 1 St George’s Terrace, WA
- Tuesday 13 October 2015: Crowne Plaza, 16 Hindmarsh Square, SA
AAT Kings releases new brochure
AAT Kings has released its value packed Aussie Adventures 2015/16 brochure featuring 12 affordable, easy going, small group adventures. The brochure is the first to showcase all of Aussie Adventures’ Australia-wide tours in one place, including one to four day holidays in Uluru, Alice Springs, Sydney, Cairns, Kangaroo Island, Darwin and Kakadu.
Aussie Adventures allows guests to actively explore the great outdoors, take in some of Australia’s most rugged and beautiful places, meet with locals, try local tucker and see all the key sights at great value-for-money prices.
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