News in Brief: Thursday August 21

News in Brief: Thursday August 21
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Mercure Hunter Valley Resort have released their unique company Christmas packages. Choose between a ‘Pool-side Paella and Pintas Party Package,’ or a more elegant event such as the ‘Working Winery dinner package.

Both options are suitable for parties between 15-160 people and are fitted with customised menus and special room rates. Located just 2 hours from Sydney the Mercure Hunter Valley Resort is within walking distance from the Hunter Valley Gardens.

 

European Waterways have announced their  2015 cruise season as the ‘Year of the Family’ offering up to 10% off whole boat charters on ten of its most popular hotel barges.

Holding just 8 to 12 passengers, a hotel barge offers the option to modify family-friendly itineraries to meet the unique needs of the group.

European Waterways manager director Derek Banks highlighted the importance of accommodating for family travel as it is the strongest growing market in the industry. “Although our cruises are perfect for all types of small groups, we want to make 2015 an especially ‘family-friendly’ year for hotel barging.” Banks said.

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commissio (ACCC) have announced that it will not oppose the proposed acquisition by Aquis Reef Holdings (Aus) Pty Ltd (together with its related bodies corporate, Aquis) of the Reef Hotel Casino (Reef Casino) in Cairns.

If the development proceeds, the Aquis Resort would be the second casino in Cairns. The ACCC has claimed that the total expenditure required to develop the first stage is $5 billion and is still conditional on a number of factors.

 

Princess Cruises Business Development Manager Helen Mezzen has been named Cruise Business Development Manager of the year by Queensland Flight Centre consultants.

Princess Cruises head of sales Brett Wendorf said that it is an “absolutely amazing achievement” and that he is extremely proud of Helen in claiming the highly competitive title.

 

Tourism Tasmania is giving you the chance to win a trip with one of the great walks of Tasmania. Winners will select from seven adventures that offer a variety of experienes.

Choose from the Cradle Mountain Huts Walk, The Freycinet Experience, The South Coast Track, The Maria Island Walk, The Tarkine Rainforest Track, The Walls of Jerusalem Experience and The Bay of Fires Lodge Walk. To enter click here.

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Cebu Pacific Air is launching an exciting seat sale from August 21-24 (or while seats last), so travellers from Australia can start planning their island holiday.

This special seat sale is available on non-stop flights from Sydney to Manila, with a travel period from September 15 to December 31, 2014. Guests can also book domestic flights, which are on sale for the same period, and take advantage of easy same-terminal connections via Manila Airport’s spacious Terminal 3.

 

Cunard has announced its latest roster of high calibre cruise speakers that will join Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria following its 40 year tradition.

Appearances will be made by former South Africa President F W De Klerk, motorsport commentator Murray Walker and former BBC chief news correspondent Kate Adie. Cunard marketing director Angus Struthers said the cruise line’s innovative speaker program continued to go from strength to strength. “We are very excited to host such leading lights in their respective fields on our ships,” Struthers said.

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