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Happy Monday readers! Have we got a wholelotta wholesaler news for you! Not really, this wrap is quite short, we just wanted to use a pun.
Massive agent incentive with Canada & Alaska Specialist Holidays
Canada & Alaska Specialist Holidays are currently running a flash Rocky Mountaineer incentive. The travel agency who books the most Rocky Mountaineer bookings between today and 15th of Feb will win a spot on a Rocky Mountaineer famil.
The winning travel agent needs to be available to travel from the 6th of May, 2018. Booking with our reservations team on 1300 794 959 or sales@canada-alaska.com.au for your chance to win! Terms & Conditions apply.
On Safari in Botswana by boat
Pangolin Photo Safaris offers an alternative for adventurous Australian looking to add another dimension to an African safari.
The Botswana specialist takes guests onto the water, to see wildlife around the iconic Chobe River near Kasane in the country’s north, during multi-day expeditions that blend the delights of a luxury river cruise with the best of the southern African bush.
Pangolin Voyager houseboat is a boutique vessel boasting five comfortable suites with Pangolin Photo Safari’s director Toby Jermyn explaining the craft not only offers comfortable waterborne accommodation but serves as a viewing platform and base for outings on a smaller excursion vessel.
The benefits of waterborne exploring were reinforced to Jermyn in January when those on board Pangolin Voyager saw a pride of lions – a mother and four almost-grown cubs – cross the Chobe which marks the natural border between Namibia and Botswana.
Rail Plus’ Your World on Track Brochure is LIVE!
Rail Plus’ brand spanking new brochure for 2018 is now live and available to download, print and order!
‘Your World on Track’ not only features a complete redesign that aims to improve the brand’s positioning in Australia and New Zealand, but importantly, travel agents will find the thoughtfully created layout most user friendly, resourceful and current.
In the web and mobile friendly brochure, agents will learn about the many train services offered by Rail Plus; the different types of trains operating around the world; the unbeatable range of Great Train Journeys; day trips; side trips and much, much more. And finally, a ‘Count the Trains’ contest will run from now till 28 Feb, where agents who submit the correct number of trains in the brochure will stand a chance to win one of 16 prizes including four first class rail passes, two AU$75 gift vouchers and 10 goodie bags!
To celebrate the launch of the new brochure, and to encourage agents to stay informed with the latest news, itineraries, ideas and product updates for 2018, Rail Plus will be holding a webinar on Tuesday 13 Feb at 09:30hr AEDT. Spots are strictly limited and registration is necessary.
Delve into New Zealand’s Enchanting Natural Wonders in 2018/19
Proud cultural traditions, sailboat-studded horizons and majestic mountain scenes. Travel deep into the heart of New Zealand with Travelmarvel thanks to the launch of their brand-new brochure for 2018/19. Discover spectacular landscapes from the North Island to the South while taking advantage of Earlybird Specials including ‘Two For One Airfares’ when booking before 31 July 2018.
Journey through New Zealand’s most iconic scenes on the 15-day New Zealand Getaway tour. From a cruise along the aquatic wonderland of the Bay of Islands, traverse the geothermal expanse of Rotorua on your way south to New Zealand’s adventure capital, Queenstown, before cruising the magnificent Milford Sound. You’ll visit destinations you’ve dreamed about, while also discovering the lesser-known gems you may have missed otherwise. This incredible adventure starts at $4,795pp, twin share, including ‘Two For One Airfares’ and an early payment discount.
From exploding geysers, to bubbling mud pools, the tranquil Lake Tekapo and the idyllic alpine scenery of Aoraki Mt Cook National Park, the natural wonders of New Zealand will leave you awestruck. Whether it’s a traditional Hāngī feast, Māori art tour at Te Puia, or a guided tour of Dunedin– a city steeped in grand Victorian heritage– the rich Māori history and culture is brought to life thanks to your knowledgeable Tour Director and local guides.
Burgundy Indulgence Exclusive VIP Treatment
French Travel Connection, Australia’s leading specialist in travel to France, is offering exclusive VIP treatment for travellers who sign up for the Burgundy Indulgence package, including a bottle of champagne and a box of chocolates upon arrival. Book before 31/03/2018 and travel between 01/05/2018 and 15/10/2018 to catch the FTC-exclusive add-ons.
The two- to six-night Burgundy Indulgence package starts at AU$2,770 per couple and offers travellers the best of Burgundy — rich wines, tasty cheeses, picturesque villages & medieval towns. Enjoy an authentic Burgundian holiday at the beautiful private estate of Domaine des Morillons and visit the renowned Auxerre and Chablis wine countries.
This FTC special offer is inclusive of accommodation, transfers, daily breakfast and guest-picked activities or excursions where travellers are escorted by an experienced private English-speaking guide.
Taj Mahal continues restorations in 2018
Tailored holiday specialist, Adventure World, is reminding agents of the ongoing restoration work on the Taj Mahal this year, essential to preserve the ancient history of the renowned marble mausoleum that attracts up to eight million visitors each year.
With work on the main dome to begin in India’s off-season month of April, work won’t be completed until November 2018. However, this shouldn’t stop your clients from travelling to this vibrant country, with so much to see outside of Agra.
With over 25 itineraries in India alone, Adventure World is advising agents that there is a plethora of cultural and heritage wonders to see and experience from the pink city of Jaipur, to discovering the diversity of Old Delhi or visiting Pench National Park, rich in wildlife including the chance to spot the Royal Bengal tiger.
On Adventure World’s Handpicked North India itinerary, guests can take a dawn boat ride on the Ganges River in Varanasi for a spectacular view of ceremonies performed along the river, or head to the romantic suburb of Udaipur for great restaurants and a visit to the ornate City Palace.
Abbey Ireland & UK announced as Scotland’s Heritage International Tour Operator of the Year
Abbey Ireland & UK has been named International Tour Operator of the Year by Scotland’s Heritage for the second time. The award recognises the efforts of Abbey Ireland & UK in supporting the Scottish visitor attraction sector, and is voted on by the 25 partners of Scotland’s Heritage who represent over 800 visitor attractions across Scotland.
The Tour Operator Awards were created in 2013 to acknowledge the role that the travel trade plays in promoting Scotland’s Heritage’s partners and visitor attractions, and in securing forward business for this sector. The award will be officially presented to Abbey Ireland & UK at Visit Scotland Expo 2018.
Abbey Ireland & UK is a leisure tourism specialist and offers the full range of services for Group and Individual Travel in the UK and Ireland. Established in 1978 and celebrating 40 years in business in 2018, its mission is to deliver a quality service to its clients while its experienced multi-lingual teams are on hand to service requests and enquiries on a tailor-made basis.
Get in a Nevada State of Mind with Excite Holidays
From Monday 12 February – Sunday 25 February, Excite Holidays and Travel Nevada will be taking agents beyond the bright lights of The Las Vegas Strip and showcasing what this unique destination is all about and why it needs to be on your clients’ bucket list.
Whether its venturing through the picturesque scenery and rugged terrain just outside the bright city lights or pushing the fear factor on one of the state’s infamous ghost tours, skiing perfect powder at Lake Tahoe or exploring sacred sights and learning about the Native American History, Nevada has it all and more, and is ready and waiting to be explored.
The curated destination guide has you covered from start to finish. Over eight pages, the guide will take agents on a journey throughout the state, from Tahoe to Reno, the Great Basin and cowboy country, right through to the state’s crowning glory of Las Vegas.
Excite Holidays are also thrilled to offer agents 500 bonus rewards points for every night booked and paid for in Nevada during the campaign period.
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SAKA Museum recognised in TIME magazine’s World’s Greatest Places 2024
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Journey Beyond launches first brand-led campaign during Paris Olympics
Journey Beyond is pushing the boundaries. On The Ghan, you can't even see them!
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Ascott Australia partners with Hotels for Trees
Hoteliers can take a 'Lyf' out of this book and improve their green credentials.
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Victoria’s TAC Top Tourism Town Award winners for 2024
Keep looking in our own backyard. There are plenty of places to go.
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Uniworld partners with Camilla Franks with Egyptian-inspired collection
We are in de-Nile about making puns combining Crocs and leopard prints, given this luxe partnership.
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Aussies at Paris Olympics anxious about travel risks, with incidents already recorded
Fortunately one of our biggest gold medal hopes still held onto his pedals.
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Banyan Tree Seaview Villas elevates Laguna Lang Co
If you've ever played golf in the tropics, start early. LIke way early. It's hot! Damn hot.
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Silversea taps Barbara Biffi as senior vice president for global sales
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Wendy Wu unveils new Japan travel brochure and itineraries
Get outta town! Off-beat Japan will be a lot less congested we figure than the usual tourist hotspots.
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UK and Europe event organisers look to venues with sustainability integrity, ICC Sydney survey finds
Here in Sydney, you can even eat the table centrepieces. Although we advise they be cooked first.
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Renos Rologas new general manager ANZ for FCM Travel
Two decades in the travel game! Let's hope Renos is in for the long haul at FCM.
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Untamed Escapes to offer Cultural Day Tour from Port Lincoln in partnership with Maba Idi
International visitors travel thousands of kilometres for this experience. Time to share.
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Luxe Finish Line Penthouses offer the best vantage point for the finish of the Sydney-Hobart
Long have we been following the yachts leavings Sydney Harbour and one day, we will see the finish, from this place!
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In a busy world, proximity to nature is the new luxury
Forget Raffles, treat your nearest and dearest to a stay at the local campsite. They'll be super close to nature.
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Circular Quay welcomes new Korean dining experience to Sydney Place
We once took Korean-American chef David Chang around Koreatown, Eastwood. Not happy about driving rain, loved the food.
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MSC Cruises unveils a new outdoor kid-friendly attraction on World America
Drop your kid down the jaws of a shark and they come out 11 decks below. Sounds good to me.
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Amadeus welcomes FCM Travel as new reseller partner of Cytric Easy
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Australian travellers abandon peer-to-peer stays and gravitate back to big hotels, survey finds
Doom scrolling Airbnb for the best-possible stay options two days out from departure was wearing us down, apparently.
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Quark Expeditions launches the Ultimate Summer in the Arctic sweepstakes for travel advisors
Summer in the Arctic still means it's freezing. But hopefully a winning sweepstakes tickets will warm your cockles.
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‘I bet it smells weird’ – Internet divided over floating restaurant in China
I you are still feeling peckish at the end of your meal, their fish tank is full. But can you eat koi?
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‘Turn up in the Northern Territory this Spring’ campaign deals
Agents and airlines get all hot and sweaty over these enticing deals. Or did someone just turn the air-conditioning up?
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‘Like nothing on earth’: Saudi Arabia’s new Treyam resort set in a Star Wars-style landscape
As long as Jar Jar Binks is not there, we would like a seat at the Mos Eisley Cantina please.
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Raffles Hotels and Resorts is set to open in Tokyo in 2028
Time to get your vision boards at the ready! Raffles is landing in Tokyo!
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‘A true honour’ – Andrew Stark wins Flight Centre Director’s Award for the second time
Congratulations Andrew! If you're a fan of British reality TV you might notice a familiar face.
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Club Med debuts travel agent portal 2.0 with bonus prize for tops sales
See those people by the pool. That could be you. Start selling through the portal people!
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Envoyage announces 2024 Australian Icons and rewards event in the Maldives
We were going to edit our name into the list but we chickened out.
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HIF Global signs collaboration agreement with Airbus on eFuels
We know it's a good thing but can a jet fuel geek out there send in a diagram explaining this please.
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Crystal announces release dates for 2026 itineraries
If you have started collecting 2026 itineraries then here is another one for you.
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Cairns Airport unveils display of support for FNQ youth
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Viking announces six new cruise itineraries
Now's the time to start learning Putonghua, Nihongo and Lhasa. Or maybe even know where these are spoken.
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Join Qatar Airways, Celebrity Cruises & Klook – Showcase Your Brand at Click Frenzy Travel August 2024!
Clicking calmly will also be welcome when it comes to this particular deal. Click calmly here to find out more.
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InsideAsia Tours launches new incentive that doubles agent commission
Double commission! We like the sound of that. Hope their system doesn't crash as a result.
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Push to revive Parramatta’s iconic Roxy Theatre into entertainment destination
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Qatar Airways signs an expansion to Boeing 777-9 aircraft order
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Flight Centre shares down following revised profit guidance
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