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Celebrating five years of service from Adelaide As we continue our commitment to Australia and your clients, we thank you for your valuable support throughout our five years of flying from Adelaide. We are proud to have flown more than 230,000 passengers from Adelaide since our launch.
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Monday 3rd May 2021
QR five yrs in ADL
QATAR Airways is today
Round Two grants open More with Viking
Viking Cruises is promoting
celebrating the fifth anniversary Travel agents, wholesalers Adjustments “to create a more its “Explore More” packages
of its first flight between Doha and inbound & outbound tour equitable program” include combining cruises with unique
and Adelaide. operators from across the country increasing the minimum payment land add-on - see p7 for details.
The inaugural QR flight into have started lodging applications to $7,500, reducing the number
Adelaide (TD 03 May 2016) was for the $130 million second round of tiers from 41 to nine, and
also the very first commercial of the Government’s COVID-19 requiring a declaration that no $95m paid so far
flight of an Airbus A350, and Consumer Travel Support scheme. part of the turnover figure used TOURISM Minister Dan Tehan
since then the carrier has carried The additional funding was to calculate round one payments has confirmed that almost $95
almost 500,000 passengers on its announced on 11 Mar, with the was based on TTV. million in payments under the
South Australian services. Services Australia portal updated Businesses must have received first round of the COVID-19
It has also carried over 30 for the additional round early payment under round one to be Consumer Travel Support grants
million tonnes of cargo, according yesterday (TD breaking news Fri). eligible for round two, unless an program have been paid out so
to Qatar Airways VP Australasia Early feedback is that processes exceptional circumstance decision far, to over 2,800 travel agents.
and North Asia, Thomas Scruby. for the second round are applies, the new rules note. Tehan said the additional
“This anniversary provides an significantly simpler than for the For businesses with a G1 funding round (see main story)
opportunity to thank the local first $128 million tranche, with figure on their Business Activity would bring to $258 million the
food and wine producers whom successful applicants from the Statements of $500,000 or more, total direct support for travel
we have built strong relationships initial pool having data from their “an additional financial verification agents, in addition to about $700
with over the past five years. previous lodgements used as the by Austrade will confirm that TTV million already provided in other
“It’s an especially critical basis for the new calculations. was not the basis for your round measures such as JobKeeper, loss
time for the travel and aviation one payment”. carry back provision and PAYG
industry as we work through the NZ reopens to WA Decisions to reject existing cash flow boosts.
ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, applications under round one will “We want Australians to book
Quarantine free travel from
and we would not still be here not be reviewed, Austrade noted. a holiday in Australia this year to
Western Australia to New Zealand
without the support of our More on page three, with full support our tourism industry, and
has resumed today after being
partners in Adelaide,” he said. details of the second round to book that holiday through a
briefly paused on the weekend
SATC CEO Rodney Harrex online now at austrade.gov.au. travel agent,” the Minister said.
due to three cases of COVID-19
paid tribute to QR’s ongoing
community transmission in Perth.
commitment to the Adelaide
Authorities in NZ are advising
market, particularly over the past
12 months.
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Monday 3rd May 2021
Rex $39 SYD-MEL fares Scenic global air
Scenic Group has recruited
US mask mandate
AMERICA’s Transportation
Regional Express is expecting that the Government’s tourism US-based Brian Chapin as its new Security Administration (TSA)
to spark a price war with rivals stimulus programs had not Senior Director - Global Flights. has extended the requirement
Qantas and Virgin Australia, after benefited Melbourne & Sydney. Chapin, who has held former for compulsory face masks on
this morning releasing a $39 “This will now change... I believe senior roles with American the country’s aircraft, trains, in
Sydney-Melbourne fare which is this initiative will singlehandedly Airlines, Virtuoso and Ensemble airports and on public transport
“even cheaper than the cost of revive a moribund travel and Travel Group, was also on the through until 13 Sep this year.
catching a bus” between the two hospitality industry in the two board of the American Society Previously the mandate had
capital cities. cities,” Sharp enthused. of Travel Agents from 2018 to been due to expire on 11 May.
The special price offer, valid for “The resulting copycat moves 2020, and will be responsible A TSA spokesperson said that
travel to 28 Aug, also includes from our competitors will mean for building Scenic’s air and with about half of all US adults
business class from $299, with that there will be hundreds of GDS relationships, developing having now had at least one
fares including checked luggage thousands of $39 fares available.” global efficiencies and “exploring COVID-19 vaccine shot, “masks
and on-board refreshments. Sharp said stakeholders in technologies that can assist in the remain an important tool in
Rex Deputy Chairman, John Sydney and Melbourne had streamlining of all air processes”. defeating this pandemic”.
Sharp, said the carrier had noted provided strong support for the Scenic said the appointment Exemptions apply for travellers
reports from peak tourism bodies recently launched Rex jet flights was part of ongoing efforts to aged less than two as well as
on the route, “and we hope globalise many of its operations. those with certain disabilities.
that our initiative will be able to
NZ, CA extend pact return the favour”.
Air New Zealand and Air China “Since our entry into the
have extended their strategic
alliance covering flights between
domestic market, the cosy
duopoly has been completely
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Auckland at a China Business ADDITIONALLY Sharp pointedly
Summit, with NZ CEO Greg Foran noted that Rex was the only with destination
saying the renewed pact “will carrier in Australia to have fully features, puzzles
be a vital boost for our tourism refunded any flights disrupted and more.
industry as it recovers from the by COVID “without resorting to
severe impact of COVID-19”. disingenuous delaying tactics”.
He said the alliance would Rex continues to guarantee
continue to deliver “real benefit” full refunds for any passenger
to New Zealand including greater affected by COVID-19 changes.
choice and more capacity into the “All the other major airlines
country. simply do not have the cash to
The deal was first implemented refund all the tickets that are
six years ago (TD 02 Sep 2015) entitled for a refund,” he said,
and offers reciprocal frequent claiming that QF has over $5
flyer benefits and “better access billion in tickets on its books, most
to Air China’s comprehensive of which are due for a refund.
domestic network” for Air NZ “Its unencumbered cash is a tiny
customers. fraction of that,” Sharp said.
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Monday 3rd May 2021
AFTA to continue the fight El Questro, Kings
Canyon update Window
THe Australian Federation of levels to getting the money to
Travel Agents has thanked the
Government for its “continued
those agents and businesses who
so desperately deserve it.
Technical issues arising
from the recent acquisition of El
Seat
open dialogue” over the criteria “We know that many agents are Questro and Kings Canyon Resort A controversial new travel
for the second round of the in an increasingly dire state and by G’Day Group (TD 23 Feb) offer from authorities in the
COVID-19 Consumer Travel we have and will continue to fight mean the properties are currently Swiss city of Basel is offering
Support Program (see p1), noting for ongoing support,” he said. delayed in their response time for one-way travel to anywhere else
that it continues to push for Manwaring noted that as well trade booking requests. in Europe.
ongoing support for its members. as lobbying federally on an The company said it was Sound appealing? There’s a
AFTA Chairman Tom Manwaring extension of the Grants Program, working to rectify the situation slight catch - you have to be a
said the Federation alongside AFTA is also pushing for ongoing as a matter of urgency, with a homeless beggar and living on
CATO and ATEC had been support for members, with an dedicated team also prioritising the Basel streets, and you have
working together as part of the initial focus on the next six months. bookings that are due to arrive in to promise not to come back.
consultation with Austrade over “This work is also ongoing at a the near future. Rail vouchers or cheap flights
the ongoing refinement of the state and territory level,” he said. Urgent enquiries can be - plus a little bit of cash - are
grants scheme. directed to 08 7210 9620 or available to those who sign a
“We are very grateful for the trade@gdaygroup.com.au. written contract promising not
UA loyalty tweak to return to Switzerland for a
Government’s allocation of $258
United Airlines has removed certain period of time.
million in support to travel agents
a requirement for four flights ITB Asia in person
so far,” Manwaring said. According to local newspapers
on UA aircraft to achieve 2022 ITB Asia will return to a physical
“We also appreciate the so far about 30 people have
Premier status for members of its format for its 2021 edition, which
opportunity to continue to taken up the somewhat
MileagePlus loyalty scheme. is now scheduled to take place in
provide feedback on the unfriendly offer from the city’s
The change applies to members Singapore from 27-29 Oct.
implementation process and are immigration service, travelling
living outside the USA, who still Strict COVID-19 protocols will
grateful for Austrade’s ongoing to Romania, Belgium, Germany,
need to earn status by flying, but be implemented, with over 600
commitment to consultation. Italy and France.
can do so on UA partner carriers. international exhibitors registered.
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Monday 3rd May 2021
UK travel protection probe Crown adjusts Perth Veriu Caroline sweet
Crown Resorts Limited this THE Veriu Group will next Mon
Authorities in the UK have therefore right that we work morning confirmed that following open its latest property, Punthill
announced a review of the ATOL to continually strengthen its a statement issued by the WA Caroline Springs, in Melbourne’s
(Air Travel Organiser’s Licence) financial resilience. Government, interim restrictions western corridor.
travel consumer protection “Following several large ATOL were imposed yesterday requiring The brand new 80-apartment
program operated by the Civil failures in recent years, we the immediate week-long closure property offers a mix of
Aviation Authority (CAA). have become concerned about of the casino at Crown Perth. studio, one- and two-bedroom
A wide-ranging review the impact of businesses using However the property continues apartments, with full kitchens,
consultation will focus on the use consumers’ money as a source of to operate all hotels, non-gaming fast internet and comprehensive
of client funds by travel agents. funding working capital,” he said. F&B venues, banqueting and conference and meeting facilities.
“At present some ATOL- The consultation period will conference facilities. The opening lifts the portfolio
protected travel businesses close on 30 Jul, with officials to over 1,450 units operating or
use their customers’ advance considering all recommendations in development at 23 sites under
payments for their holidays to before launching a second MSC crew vax the combined Veriu Hotels and
fund their own operations, before consultation with specific MSC Cruises has announced a Punthill Apartment brands.
the customer takes their holidays. proposals early next year. fleet-wide COVID-19 vaccination
“While this is a long-standing Smith attempted to assuage the program for its crew, as an extra
practice in the industry, in some concerns of companies operating core element of the protocols Marriott India move
cases it may fail to incentivise in the travel industry, saying “we which have supported operations marriott International has
robust financing arrangements,” understand the impact that the since the first MSC ship returned made it possible for members
according to a CAA statement. COVID-19 pandemic has had on to service in Aug last year. of its Bonvoy loyalty scheme
The Authority is proposing new their finances. Initially MSC will prioritise crew to donate points in support of
regulatory options to reduce the “We will take full account of the on ships earmarked for summer UNICEF and the International
risk to consumers when individual need to allow industry to adjust 2021 cruise holidays in Europe, Federation of Red Cross and Red
travel businesses cease trading. to any new arrangements that those scheduled to restart in the Crescent Societies to support
CAA Director Paul Smith said will be implemented,” he said. Caribbean and US ports, and MSC their work in helping India battle
“the ATOL scheme exists to The full consultation document Virtuosa prior to its 20 May UK its unprecedented COVID-19
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Sudoku Tricky
The aim of Sudoku is to complete the entire grid using the numbers
1-9. Each number can only be used once in each row, once in each
column, and once in each of the 3×3 boxes.
Monday 3rd May 2021
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©Either way
This giant buffalo statue is,
possibly unsurprisingly, the
The statue was built in 1959
and shares its site with a live
Whose mascot is this?
world’s largest buffalo monument herd of buffalo and the National
(somehow we don’t think there’s Buffalo Museum.
a huge amount of competition It was the first roadside statue
for the title). built in the US state where it is
Nevertheless, the buffalo stands and is located right by the exit of
at around 8m tall and has been the interstate freeway which runs
the town’s most popular roadside past the town.
attraction for over 50 years. Do you know where this is?
Pick the nation
Countries have unique geography, ethnicities and cultures
which come together to often form very distinctive symbols.
Based off the four different symbols and famous faces, see if
you can figure out which country they represent.
Smokey X leads his team into native to the state his team
1 2 the arena on game day and is represents – and is in his 10th
cared for by a fraternity at the iteration.
institution he represents. Known to be somewhat feisty,
The winner of several mascot Smokey once bit an opposition
championships, Smokey is a player…good boy?
Bluetick Coonhound – a breed Smokey is whose mascot?
Answers 30 Apr
Icon under a microscope: Statue of Liberty, New York, USA
3 4 Test your airline knowledge: Airport codes - 1 Macau, China, 2
Manchester, England, 3 Bendigo, Australia, 4 Havana, Cuba
Airline liveries - 1 Copa Airlines, 2 Air Malta, 3 Malaysia Airlines
Pub quiz: 1 Dublin, 2 Arabic, English, French, Mandarin Chinese,
Russian and Spanish, 3 Portsmouth FC, 4 Maui, 5 Yucatan
Peninsula, 6 New South Wales, 7 Sydney Opera House, 8 2021, 9
Brazil, 10 Australia, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon
Islands and Vanuatu
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Outrigger Waikiki blessing Coral 35th birthday
CORAL Expeditions’ 35th
Geikie tours restart
Boat tours on the 88-seat Ms
anniversary Circumnavigation of Casey Ross have recommenced at
Australia itinerary later this year Western Australia’s ancient Geikie
will sail over 59 nights roundtrip Gorge in the Kimberley region,
from Darwin. after being suspended in 2020
The Coral Adventurer cruise due to COVID-19.
departs 30 Oct, and will visit The Fitzroy River vessel was
35 places that shaped Australia named after the late matriarchal
navigating counter-clockwise leader of the Danggu clan,
around the country. traditional leaders of Danggu
Highlights include paying Geikie Gorge National Park which
tribute at sea to Sydney at her welcomes 70,000 guests a year.
resting place in the Indian Ocean, Purnululu National Park is also
discovering fossils at Denham, now open, after being closed to
exploring World War II sites in the the public due to significant wet
Torres Strait Islands, and more. season road damage.
Brochures
A soft reopening of the with the resort design and feel
WELCOME to Brochures of the Week, Travel Daily’s Monday feature.
Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach emulating an elegant Hawaii
If your firm is releasing a new brochure you’d like to make the industry
Resort in Honolulu, Hawaii beach house. aware of, send a brief description summarising its features and
received a traditional Hawaiian “At Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach itineraries, including a PDF of the front cover, and contact details to
blessing last week. Resort our goal is for guests to brochures@traveldaily.com.au.
An intimate group including experience Waikiki as it should
Outrigger Hospitality CEO be - a place rooted in Hawaiian Grand Pacific Tours - 2022 Warbirds over Wanaka
Jeff Wagoner, Kahu Blaine Kia culture, harmonious with nature New Zealand coach holiday specialist Grand Pacific
and resort GM Markus Krebs and filled with art and music of Tours has launched its new 40-page 2022 Warbirds
gathered for the words of aloha the islands,” said Krebs. over Wanaka Airshow e-brochure. Four itineraries
delivered by the Kahu Blaine Work now continues on the are on offer, ranging from eight to 15 days
Kia (pictured), which extended Diamond Head Tower, Wailoa including an Ultimate Small Group Tour for just 20
to the many hands that worked Welllness Wing and the Olelo travellers described as a Business Class on Wheels
on the property’s US$80 million Cultural Center, with the anchor experience. All departures include a three day
transformation and “the hosts restaurant Monkeypod Kitchen by Gold Pass to the internationally renowned aviation
who will maintain the property Merriman scheduled to open by extravaganza which next year is scheduled for 15-17
and provide exceptional service the end of the year. Apr - for more information and to view the brochure CLICK HERE.
to guests”. “Today marks the beginning of a Viva/Sunlover Holidays 2021-22 Western Australia
The hotel has long been a grand new voyage for Outrigger; WESTERN This new co-branded WA brochure from Viva
favourite with Australians, and we are excited to bring our hosts AUSTRALIA
INCLUDING BROOME & THE KIMBERLEY
Holidays and Sunlover Holidays showcases new
will be “sure to impress return back to this special property and touring options including an overnight stay at the
travellers once borders are open warmly welcome guests to come Swan Valley’s stylish Mandoan Estate, as well as
with its newly designed upscale enjoy this beachfront destination, day tours in Perth and to Rottnest Island. New
residential-style rooms and which was historically a place properties on offer include Cape Lodge, Smiths
Beach Resort, Silkwood Wine Chalets and Quality
suites,” a spokesperson said. of healing and rejuvenation -
Apartments Banksia Gardens in the Margaret River/
The upgrade also includes a fully something we could all use more 2021/22
South West region, and Broome’s Mangrove Hotel.
reimagined Kani Ka Pila Grille, of,” Krebs concluded.
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