Ladies and gents, boys and girls, we don’t know about you, but we’re hungry.

For a wrap of course – an agent wrap!

So put down what you’re doing, grab a snack, kick back and get up to speed with all things travel industry.

You know you want to.

 Creative ups Fiji commission

Creative Holidays has increased agent commissions from 13% to 16% on Fiji land arrangements including hotels, tours and transfers as well as offering bonus commission on wholesale airfares with Fiji Airways, when booked by 18 September 2015.

Creative Holidays is also offering amazing deals available for the upcoming September/October school holidays including the family-friendly Fiji Crusoe’s Retreat, where travellers can take advantage of the ‘Stay 7 Pay 5’ offer. Also on offer is the Naviti Resort where families can ‘Stay 6 Pay 4’ and kids can eat for free.

For more information on Creative Holidays’ exclusive offers visit creativeholidays.com/agents or call 131 222.

 Cook Islands hits the road

And what a roadshow it was! We just wanted to share some funky snaps with you – did you attend? What a ball!

Adam Townson (Travel Associates) Victoria Valova (CITC) and Guy Taffs (Exec Channel)

Liana Scott (Muri Beach Club Resort), Kerryn Cook (CITC), Anne Radonich (Royale Takitumu), Stephen Doherty (CITC), Victoria Valova (CITC), Papatua Papatua (CITC), Natalie Birks (Moana Sands Hotel), Carole Thorburn (Edgewater Resort & Spa), Donna Tuara (CITC), Jane Pearson (Nautilius Resort and Muri Beach Resort), Sarah Moreland (Air Raro) and Maree Surrey (Pacific Resorts Rarotonga & Aitutaki and Te Manava)

Winner of black pearl, Adam Townson (Travel Associates) and Kerryn Cook (CITC)

Winner of grand prize Daniel Alexander (Travel Industry Club)_Maree Surrey (Pacific Resort), Daniel, Ross Gallagher (Air NZ) and Sarah Moreland (Air Raro)

Where will your next drive take you?

With spring in the air, it’s a great month to plan your next self-drive adventure. To help you get on the road, DriveAway Holidays is offering deals to top worldwide destinations.

Book in September and take advantage of FREE additional driver options on selected UK car hire deals, additional FREE days on selected motorhome rentals in France and also on selected car hire in Germany.

Wherever the road takes you, DriveAway Holidays has a self-drive deal so book online at www.driveaway.com.au.

APT goes bush

In response to guest demand for more of its outback tours, award-winning Australian travel operator APT has announced a significant expansion of its Cape York and Outback Wilderness Adventures program for 2016.

Travel agents can offer clients a choice of four new tours, with APT’s portfolio now offering a total of 14 different 4WD land tours across Queensland, South Australia, Northern Territory and Western Australia. In addition APT has also announced a long list of exciting new Signature Invitations.

Team BENCH

Bench International is excited to announce the release of the Bench International 2016 Africa brochure!

Bench are introducing new product in Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa, on top of the properties and itineraries that proved popular in 2015. They have introduced to their 2016 brochure holidays in Madagascar, as well as exciting new self-drive holidays in both South Africa and Namibia ensuring that their new brochure has something for everyone.

Request a brochure on the Bench International website: http://www.benchinternational.com.au/request-brochure/

Aloha Freestyle

Freestyle Holidays announced agents will earn 16% commission on all Hawaii land bookings made via the Sales Centre or online at Calypsonet which are deposited between now and 30 September 2015, for departures from 01 October to 31 December 2015.

Freestyle has put together a great range of Hawai’i deals, especially curated for clients who want to get away before Christmas. And to help agents secure a deposit in September, Freestyle Holidays are offering free return transfers and a lei greeting on all stays for 5 nights or more.  Full details are available at Pinpoint Travel Group’s website www.pinpointtravelgroup.com.au.

Rocky breaks records

Rocky Mountaineer last week welcomed their key trade partners to a function at Sydney’s Café del Mar to celebrate yet another record-breaking season for the company. Special guest and VP Global Sales, Karen Hardie was visiting Australia from head office in Vancouver and alongside Director Sales APAC, Robert Halfpenny and the APAC Sales Team, shared some impressive sales figures.

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.

Pictured is, from left to right, Robert Halfpenny (Director, Sales – APAC); Rebecca Bussell (Sales Coordinator, APAC); Julie Rogers (Group Sales Manager – APAC); Edith Beaudoin (Manager – Preferred Accounts); Karen Hardie (VP Global Sales); Julie Golding (Sales Manager, APAC); Dianna Schinella (Sales Manager, APAC); Steve Farrelly (National Sales Manager, APAC).

Go big on Broadway

Broadway Inbound’s The Broadway Collection, an expansive portfolio of new and classic entertainment options in New York City, welcomes the latest round of diverse new members in July 2015 including: Allegiance, The Color Purple, Dames At Sea, Fiddler on the Roof, Fuerza Bruta, School of Rock and Tuck Everlasting.

The additions to the Collection will enhance the impressive offerings currently available to Australia travelers interested in purchasing highly sought after tickets prior to a “Big Apple” trip.  Travel agents can easily purchase tickets for their clients through there preferred wholesaler.

The producers of Chicago have also announced Rumor Willis, actress and daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, will make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart on Monday, September 14.

Topdeck keeps connected

Topdeck Travel is keeping young Aussies connected while travelling next year, thanks to the company being the first travel youth operator to have free wifi on their European trips.

The company has released its Europe & Sailing 2016 Travel Magazine that features 114 trips including four, which have been added for the first time. They are offering an exclusive earlybird deal of 10% if travellers book and pay in full before December 15, 2015.

The four new trips include:

• 49 day Mega European – Egypt
• 28 day European Paradiso
• 14 day Spanish Fiesta
• 7 day Ibiza Sailing

Half price with Back-Roads

Book two Back-Roads tours that depart in October, November or December 2015 and get the cheapest HALF PRICE! Both tours must depart between October – December 31 2015. Terms and conditions apply.

EXPERIENCE a traditional Scottish New Year’s on the four-day Edinburgh’s Hogmanay tour. Book and pay in full by December 31,2015 and receive a second Back-Roads 2015 tour for half price!

Book info@backroadstouring.com.au or phone 1300 100 410 for terms and conditions.

APT wraps up sales team expansion

APT and Travelmarvel have announced several new appointments, completing expansion plans for their combined on road and inside sales team.

New APT and Travelmarvel sales team appointments include:

• Lisa Gair, Business Development Manager (BDM), New South Wales
• Aaron Christian, Account Manager, APT Small Ships
• Camille Moore, Business Development Manager (BDM), Queensland