Travel agents treated to Borneo famil

Travel agents treated to Borneo famil
By admin


Travel Counsellor Elizabeth Keller recently joined a group of 10 travel agents and journalists on a five-night famil to Sabah, on the island of Borneo.

Over the five nights, the group was given an insight into the history behind the state and tourism opportunities that have developed over the past few years.

They visited a number of attractions that Borneo has to offer, giving them first-hand experience to pass on to customers.

“This was the first time I have been to Sabah and I can see why it has become such a popular holiday destination for many Australians,” Victorian-based Keller said.

“A highlight of the trip was a visit to Agnes Keith’s House, a historical museum where I learnt the story of this remarkable woman during WW2. I also enjoyed seeing Orang-utans at Sepilok Rehabilitation centre and Proboscis monkeys at Labuk Bay.”

Travel Counsellors aims to send its agents on a number of educational trips each year, with Jonathon Garrett from head office saying it is essential for agents to stay current.

“Familiarisation tours are a very important part of the on-going training and support we offer our agents,” Garrett said.

“It’s a great way to ensure our Travel Counsellors keep up-to-date on the destinations which they are selling to their customers.”

"photo3.JPG"

Latest News

  • News

Collette special offers across peak northern summer season

Global tour operator Collette has announced a series of special offers on selected dates across a range of tours in the peak northern hemisphere 2024 summer season. Greece The offers include ‘Greece & Its Islands’ features classics such as the Parthenon as well as the picturesque islands of Mykonos and Santorini. A saving of $700 […]

  • Aviation
  • News

Air India and All Nippon codeshare between the two countries

Air India and All Nippon Airways have signed a codeshare agreement connecting their networks. The new commercial partnership will provide more travel opportunities for customers of both India’s leading global airline and the largest Japan’s largest carrier. Effective from 23rd May, the Air India and All Nippon Airways agreement will see passengers fly to their […]

  • News

A&K offers minimum 18 weeks paid parental leave

A&K Travel Group will now provide a minimum of 18 weeks paid parental leave for both care-givers, setting a new standard for the travel industry. By providing 18 weeks of paid time off for all new parents, regardless of gender, A&K Travel Group is not only enabling parents to spend valuable time with their newborns […]

  • Cruise
  • Luxury
  • News

Seabourn announces Western Kimberley Traditional Owners as Godparents of Seabourn Pursuit

Seabourn has named Western Kimberley Traditional Owners, the Wunambal Gaambera, as Godparents of the ultra-luxury purpose-built Seabourn Pursuit. It is the first cruise line to appoint Traditional Owners as godparents of a ship. Seabourn Pursuit embarks on its inaugural season in the Kimberley region this June. The naming ceremony will take place on Seabourn Pursuit’s […]

  • Luxury

Malolo Island Resort opens brand new Spa

Fiji’s Malolo Island has added another string to its bow – opening its $1.3 million day spa on Thursday, 18th April 2024. (Lead Image: matriarch Rosie Whitton with spa staff) Located at the edge of the resort’s luscious patch of tropical rainforest, the new “Leilani’s Spa” adds another level of elevated experiences to Malolo’s already […]