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STAR ALLIANCE SHOWERS NTIA GUESTS WITH PRIZES IN ‘SCRATCH & WIN’ PROMOTION

Everyone attending the Australian travel industry’s night of nights – held this year on Saturday 16 July at the Dockside Pavilion in Sydney’s Darling Harbour – will be in the running to win more than 50 prizes scratch-and-win prizes hidden in their napkin holder.

Among the rewards on offer will be 13 international airline tickets, courtesy of six Star Alliance member carriers, including:

  • Air Canada (two Economy Class tickets)
  • EVA Airways (two Economy Class tickets)
  • Lufthansa (two Premium Economy tickets)
  • South African Airways (four economy Class tickets)
  • Thai Airways (two Economy Class tickets)
  • Turkish Airlines (one Business Class ticket)

“Star Alliance is always looking for fresh and inventive ways to reward our customers, from unique frequent flyers benefits to time-saving airport experiences,” says Clyde-Smith. “This year we thought we’d bring the same creativity and innovation, as well as some fun, to the National Travel Industry Awards.”

 

MTA team immerse themselves in ‘Sprit of Nanuku’

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Mobile Travel Agents co-managing directors Roy and Karen Merricks and the MTA team payed a visit to Nanuku Auberge Resort Fiji this week where they were made welcome in the true ‘Spirit of Nanuku’ with a  traditional Fijian warriors greeting.

Non-grass skirt wearing MTA team members are (from left to right) Robina head office staff  Nik and Mel Donovan, MTA Members James and Nicola Irving and Karen and Roy Merricks.

The Merricks are very strong supporters of Fiji, last May personally delivering 250 kilos of clothing, toys and school materials donated by the Merricks and MTA Members to the children of Naqalimare District School in Sigatoka following the devastation of Tropical Cyclone Winston.

 

A wild ride in Switzerland

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The SWISS/Switzerland Tourism team had a wild ride in on their famil in Switzerland.

 

Nick Coward joins the Tauck Australia team as National Sales Manager

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Nick Coward, a travel industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience, has stepped into his role as Tauck’s National Sales Manager for the Australian market. His appointment is effective immediately, and Coward and his family have recently relocated from Vancouver, Canada, to Sydney.

In his new role, Coward joins Tauck Sales Managers (Sharon Hando, Rachel Javier, Jim Petritsis) and the dedicated inside Tauck Sales Specialists working with the industry in an effort to continue to grow the brand presence for agency partners.

 

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