News in Brief: Friday October 11

News in Brief: Friday October 11
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Quest Geelong has completed a $250,000 makeover, including the refurbishment of all studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments at the property. 

 In addition, the refurbishment included a full restoration of the reception and lobby area, as well as external painting of the serviced apartment complex.

 

Former Navitaire managing director John Dabkowski will join Amadeus’ Airline IT business unit as vice president airline commercial with responsibility for commercial activities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and the Americas.

The appointment is effective from October 14.

 

Following its recent partnership with Melbourne Festival 2013, China Southern’s 54,000 Australian SkyPearl Club members are being offered 15% off the price of tickets to a range of events in the program.

Taking place from this weekend until October 27, the offer extends to shows such as Gurrumul, Teenage Riot and Eclipse, with members to apply via the festival’s Ticketmaster site.

 

To celebrate the launch of its Latin America 2014 brochure, Tempo Holidays is giving agents the chance to win a 5-day adventure for two to explore Peru’s biggest sights with return flights.

Agents who book a Tempo Latin America trip of any value will receive two entries into the draw with one entry awarded for bookings of more than $2000 to any other destination between now and November 18.

 

The new Festivals & Events 2013/2014 brochure from youth operator Topdeck has been released four months early to coincide with the launch of its 2014 Europe program.

The 32-page brochure features new ‘Build your Own’ itineraries to the Running of the Bulls and Oktoberfest along with a dedicated trip to a wine throwing festival.

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