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Feel good flying to Tokyo daily. From 29 March we’re taking off daily from Brisbane to Tokyo. And we’re not just flying into any old airport – we’re flying straight into Haneda, the closest major airport to Tokyo city. So close in fact, you can smell the ramen from the runway. So take off to the land of the rising sun, the Virgin Australia way. Find out more
South America: The Top End FRENCH GUIANA A|S SURINAME | GUYANA | VENEZUELAA | COLOMBIA WORLDWIDE ESCORTED 33 DAYS DEPARTING 6 NOV 2020 TOURS AFRICA | ASIA | CENTRAL ASIA EUROPE | LATIN AMERICA MIDDLE EAST | RAIL JOURNEYS 1300 856 661 traveldirectors.com.au MORE INFO Monday 24th February 2020 HLO warns of virus hit Virgin Tokyo-bound VIRGIN Australia will be flying HELLOWORLD Travel says it is with overall sales up 12.9% to daily between Brisbane and Tokyo expecting a “negative impact” $3.56 billion for the period. starting 29 Mar. on location on cruise sales and inbound Revenue jumped 9.8% to $200 The flights will land in the city’s Perth - Kalgoorlie bookings as a result of the million, while net profit after tax major airport of Haneda - with COVID-19/coronavirus crisis. of $22.7 million was up 4.1%. Virgin spruiking guests will be Today’s issue of TD is coming The company, which this Helloworld noted it had 2,496 able to “smell the ramen from the to you courtesy of Journey morning unveiled a strong first member outlets as of 31 Dec, runway” - see cover page. Beyond Rail Expeditions, celebrating the Indian Pacific’s half result (TD breaking news), across its six networks, an 50th anniversary journey. is also expecting the virus to hit increase of 49 since 30 Jun 2019. air ticket sales “to and via Asia”, Recent developments in the WHAT a surprising and particularly China, Hong Kong company’s wholesale division spectacular day one of our and, to a lesser extent, Singapore. included the consolidation of celebratory transcontinental journey. “We anticipate the net outcome brands under Viva Holidays, the Today we travelled on the to the business will be minimal addition of new Scandinavia and mighty Indian Pacific through TTV growth on a like-for-like basis Greece product offerings, and the quaint country towns and the for the remainder of FY20,” an agreement to purchase the Excite S M AL LER S H I PS, golden wheat fields of Western ASX update noted, with more Holidays software platform. G R E AT E R A DV E N T U R E . Australia’s Avon Valley, arriving information to be detailed in Apr. On the corporate side, in the evening at the legendary However on the basis of cost operations expanded with the goldrush mecca of Kalgoorlie, reduction strategies already acquisition of TravelEdge, with WA’s largest provincial town. being implemented, the business the overall division on track to As a special one-off, we are to expects to deliver underlying achieve trans-Tasman TTV of $1.6 be treated to an Indian Pacific earnings at the bottom end of billion for FY20. 202 1 50th anniversary concert. the $86 million to $90 million Helloworld also confirmed the Follow us this week in TD as guidance previously provided. appointment of QBT as the travel B ROC H U R E we traverse coast to coast. The company reported record provider for News Corporation, O U T N OW TTV for the six months to 31 Dec, and the ongoing rollout of its new ResWorld platform, which is anticipated to be deployed to over 100 outlets by Jun this year. The company declared a 9c per share interim dividend. Today’s issue of TD Travel Daily today has six Book and deposit your clients any Rocky Mountaineer package pages of news and photos, a front cover wrap for Virgin before 13 March and be rewarded with $100 TRIP dollar$ * Australia, plus full pages from: • Hurtigruten • Travel Trade Recruitment LEARN MORE • Viva Holidays *For full terms and conditions please visit agents.vivaholidays.com.au • TD Sustainability Summit Explore what TRIPLE POINTS can buy you with Rewards by Viking V I E W O N L I N E C ATA L O G U E Travel Daily e info@traveldaily.com.au t 1300 799 220 w www.traveldaily.com.au page 1
The Mystery of ys Da Mongolia 14 From only $4,699pp Twin Land Only Share Monday 24th February 2020 NEW destination for 2020! COVID-19 warnings SMARTRAVELLER is now Fly365.com goes under $1m event funding THE NSW Government’s urging travellers to exercise a high THE shock collapse of online not contactable and their social tourism and major events agency, degree of caution in South Korea travel agency Fly365.com (TD media accounts are now closed. Destination NSW, has launched and Japan due to the heightened breaking news Fri) looks to have Fly365.com marketed its flights the Regional Event Fund as part risk of infection of COVID-19. left many consumers in the through Skyscanner, which has of the state’s $10 million Tourism The change in advice is based lurch, with scores of customers also now removed any reference Recovery package. on guidance from Australia’s Chief complaining that their bookings to the OTA from its site. The fund promises to deliver $1 Medical Officer, with travellers appear not to have been ticketed. AFTA says it was not given any million worth of grants to regional urged to reconsider their need Fly365 Pty Limited (ABN 226 advance warning that the firm was communities, to “give organisers to visit Cheongdo and Daegu in 066 015 21) appointed Nicarson entering voluntary liquidation, a chance to put forward sporting, South Korea, due to significant Natkunarajah from Sydney-based and says prior to its collapse arts, cultural and lifestyle events outbreaks in those cities. Roger & Carson Pty Limited as Fly365 had provided it with “all that bring an economic and social A range of new entry liquidator last Fri, at which time of the relevant information and boost to their town,” said Minister restrictions are also in place the company’s website was still undertakings to be compliant for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and in Israel and the Palestinian accepting bookings and Fly365. with the ATAS scheme”. Western Sydney Stuart Ayres. territories, for non-Israeli citizens. com was part of the AFTA Travel CEO Jayson Westbury said while Communities can apply for Accreditation Scheme. the liquidation process will need a $20,000 grant through the The website is now offline, to run its course, a much deeper Flagship Event Fund to support Viva la savings! while AFTA has terminated the review is being undertaken - event marketing activities; or VIVA Holidays is showcasing company’s ATAS participation. including a look at the ATAS a one-off grant of $10,000 for a range of discounts available It’s understood that Fly365.com scheme and how it applies to events with operating budgets on select escorted group tours used several local consolidators, online travel agents in Australia. of $75,000 or less, through the departing in 2020 & 2021. with details of their exposure to AFTA understands that for the Micro Event Fund. Destinations include Iceland, the collapse unclear at this stage. majority of consumers impacted, To meet eligibility criteria, events Norway and Russia. The company’s directors, Qld- tickets will be honoured, or must be held between 01 May For further details on the based Scott Mayne and Mustafa clients can obtain refunds via a and 31 Dec - applications are open promotions, see page nine. Filizkok who lives in Dubai, are credit card chargeback. HERE until 25 Mar. 2021 Polar Luxury Expeditions out now! D I S COV E R Travel Daily e info@traveldaily.com.au t 1300 799 220 w www.traveldaily.com.au page 2
Prizes include flights to Europe with SIGN UP FOR NRL Emirates and weekly travel FOOTY TIPPING vouchers from Expedia. Monday 24th February 2020 Brisbane date lands THE launch date for Brisbane Air NZ braces for impact Window Airport’s anticipated runway has CORONAVIRUS is expected to Mar to the end of Jun. been revealed as 12 Jul. cost Kiwi carrier Air New Zealand up to NZ$75 million in lost “Air New Zealand is a resilient business and we have Seat Around eight years in the making (TD 03 Aug 2012), the earnings in the current financial demonstrated the ability time TAKING a vacation is not first flights will take off from the year, the airline has conceded. and again to respond quickly to difficult these days - especially new tarmac in just under five In an update released this changing market conditions,” with the #HolidayHereThisYear months’ time, with exact timings morning, the carrier predicted Foran said. campaign, however, if you’re of the first arrival and departure its revenue outlook would be “We have a highly capable and on the fringes of society - say, flights still to be confirmed. adversely impacted by the softer experienced senior leadership a nudist - it may be a little bit “The new runway is so much demand for travel to and from team who have dealt with more difficult to enjoy your more than asphalt; it is an Asian destinations as a result of challenges such as this before holiday. enabler for growth across all the health crisis, which has also and I am confident that we will Fortunately, Globehunters facets, with an estimated 7,800 impacted Tasman and domestic effectively navigate our way has crunched the numbers, and new jobs created by 2035 and an routes. through this,” he added. has named Cadiz, in Andalucian additional five billion in annual Air New Zealand Chief Executive While the airline has warned the Spain, as the most “nude- economic benefit,” said Brisbane Greg Foran said the carrier had coronavirus will hit its revenue, friendly” global destination. Airport Corporation CEO Gert-Jan taken immediate steps to mitigate the update noted that the capacity Rounding out the top-five de Graaff. the impact brought on by the reductions, combined with lower best places for nudists were The community will be given an reduced demand, cutting capacity aviation fuel prices, will partially Monsena in Croatia, Ilha opportunity to participate in two on Asian routes by 17% for the offset against the full impact of Barretta in Portugal, Tkon in special events when the runway months of Feb through Jun, and the outbreak. Croatia, and Sant Jordi de ses is operational, including a fun run reducing capacity on its trans- The airline also noted it was Salines in Spain. and Community Open Day. Tasman services by 3% between targeting earnings before other Further accolades went to The project will be completed Mar and May. significant items to be in the range Agesta Beach in Sweden, which under budget, at a cost of $1.1 The airline also announced it will of NZ$300 - $350 million, when its was named the best destination billion, a saving of $200 million. suspend services to Seoul from 07 H1 results are released on Thu. for gay travellers. CHOOSE FROM OVER 400 DEPARTURES CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION I CALL 1300 255 200 (AU) OR 0800 969 283 (NZ) *Offers correct as at 13 February 2020 and subject to change or withdrawal. For full terms and conditions click here. Travel Daily e info@traveldaily.com.au t 1300 799 220 w www.traveldaily.com.au page 3
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What impact will the tragic bushfires in Australia have on tourism? Find out in the February issue of travelBulletin. CLICK to read Monday 24th February 2020 Travel Industry Hub opens CMV swells Europe CRUISE & Maritime Voyages YOU WON’T (CMV) has launched its biggest BELIEVE IT’S European summer program ever, CANADA offering a sizable 166 cruises brought to you by during the period in 2021. Destination Canada The latest program also breaks new ground for solo travellers, Introducing captivating with more than 15% of CMV’s adventures for 2020 fleet capacity dedicated to solo When it comes to luxury travellers, helped along by the properties, Canada wrote the arrival of Amy Johnson, which rule book, with each one as adds 146 solo cabins alone. memorable as the dramatic Highlights include the entire landscapes that frame them. CMV fleet being present in Rotterdam in the Netherlands THE Travel Industry Hub (TTIH) Rates start from $600 for three- on 28 Aug, celebrating the CMV officially opened its doors last hours usage of the space, which Special Fleet Parade and the week in Sydney, bringing the includes full access to the AV Rotterdam Regatta. first travel industry-specific co- system, including the TV, a lectern working space to Australia. and a sound system, plus access The space, tailored for the travel to the adjacent kitchen. Utracks halves it and tourism industry, offers desks Pictured: Peter Smith, Vox UTRACKS is offering 50% World-renowned Fogo Island and meeting rooms, including a Group; Richard Taylor and Luke discounts on select eight-day Inn stands on crooked pilotis on 45m2 conference and boardroom, Crawford, TTIH; and Dallas departures on its Lyon and the rocky north-east coast of as well as private and virtual Newton, Vox Group, at the two- Provence Bike and Boat journeys. 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Resort offer exclusive wildlife- highlighted in the brochure is a 21-day Moscow to She arrives in the role boasting viewing experiences deep Berlin escorted small group tour from Moscow to more than 10 years of experience within ancient wilderness, Berlin, including city tours of St Petersberg, Tallin, 2020-2021 in the hotel industry, including while spectacular Moraine Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow and Poznan. Guests stints at Taj Resort and Palaces & Lake Lodge embraces the raw beauty of Banff National Park will experience a range of unique accommodation, including Retreat InterContinental Hotel Group. in Alberta, home to iconic Lake Hotel in Iceland, the iconic Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort and the Arctic Louise. TreeHouse in Finland. Bye bye Kitty Land Discover more of Canada’s Sunlover - Victoria 2020/21 HELLO Kitty Land Tokyo has luxury properties HERE. VICTORIA Holiday-makers looking to head to Victoria can take advantage of Sunlover’s new collection of closed its doors until 12 Mar as tours, as featured in the travel company’s latest a precautionary measure against brochure. There are a number of new itineraries to the spread of COVID-19. select from, including Melbourne Foodie Culture, The theme park is advising any Bellarine Peninsula Food & Wine Tour, and Yarra guests who have purchased a Valley Gourmet Tour in Melbourne; All Day Dining ticket for the period of the three- Express in Levantine Hill; and Wilsons Promontory week closure should contact their 2020/21 Cruise in Gippsland. travel agent directly for refunds. Travel Daily e info@traveldaily.com.au t 1300 799 220 w www.traveldaily.com.au page 5
Six Senses opens The Hilltop Monday 24th February 2020 Japan rail journey Guten tag tourism JAPAN Holidays is running its GERMANY has revealed that Great Train Journey of Japan 2019 was the 10th record year itinerary following a successful in a row for overnight stays from SIX Senses Yao Noi in Thailand launch last year (TD 04 Jul 2019). int’l tourists in the country. has revealed its new venue The Travelling from 03 to 19 Nov, the The nation’s Federal Statistical Hilltop (pictured), along with six journey showcases the country Office documented 88.9 million experiences crafted especially for over 17 days, and is priced from international overnight stays in the brand-new signature space. trampoline nets, a swinging $7,880 per person, twin share. accommodation with at least 10 Situated at the highest point in bridge, an infinity pool, and a bar. 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