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Today’s issue of TD Prepare for recovery: TA
Travel Daily today has six TOURISM Australia (TA) the recovery,” Harrison said.
pages of news and photos, today unveiled a new global Simon Birmingham, Federal
including a front cover page broadcast advertisement which Tourism Minister, also spoke at en route to
from ANZCRO, plus full pages
from:
aims to reassure international the conference, telling delegates Bangkok, Thailand
audiences that “despite the the government was standing
• Tauck bushfires and current coronavirus alongside the industry. Today’s issue of TD is coming
• AA Appointments jobs outbreak, Australia is still a great The Minister provided details to you courtesy of Travel
• Hurtigruten destination to visit”. of the support package unveiled
Partners, which is this week
holding its annual conference
Appropriately dubbed There’s today by PM Scott Morrison.
in Bangkok.
Still Nothing Like Australia, the As well as payments for business
campaign was described as an and households, a $1 billion relief MANY of Travel Partners’
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CANADA
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Australia MD, Phillipa Harrison by coronavirus, with further
group’s annual conference.
at the 2020 Destination Australia details expected to be unveiled in
& ALASKA conference in Adelaide. the coming days so Australia can
Tonight, guests will meet over
drinks before the conference
She said the new collateral enjoy “as much of a surge back to
2021 Preview would allow Australia to maintain success as possible,” he said.
kicks off tomorrow morning.
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next international holiday. upcoming Australian Tourism a good cause and have the
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are unclear at this stage due to ahead, promising to “make a call evening events, with the
sensitivities around COVID-19, early” regarding whether it would conference wrapping up on Sat
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AVALON Waterways has made Window
TRAVEL deals publisher Pacific business had lost about the difficult decision to cancel the
Travelzoo has announced the US$8 million in 2019, with the christening celebration for its new Seat
closure of its local operations, closure estimated to increase the Avalon View, scheduled to take
with the business having incurred company’s overall earnings per place in Europe next month. IN AUSTRALIA it was loo paper
losses for some years. share by about 200% this year. The Globus Family of Brands panic, but in France it’s cocaine.
Announced earlier this week in Travelzoo’s local operation, said it understood the importance An official government update
New York, CEO Holger Bartel said covering offices in seven Asia- of its industry partners being in Paris has formally warned the
the company had “consistently Pacific countries, has been headed close to home and connected country’s citizens that cocaine
explained we will exit Asia Pacific up by Jacqui Timmins for almost with clients and teammates. does not cure coronavirus, after
if we cannot create shareholder three years (TD 27 Jul 2017). The company said it would “look a series of false claims were
value from this business activity to a new day of celebration for all apparently propagated on social
by 2020. media last week.
“Unfortunately, the uncertainty
New CLIA platform of us when the situation eases”.
The French Ministry of
about economies in Asia Pacific CRUISE Lines Industry Social Affairs joined the online
does not, in our opinion, allow Association (CLIA) Australasia AF/KL flexibility conversation, tweeting that
us currently to deliver the has launched a “new generation AIR France and KLM are “No, cocaine does NOT protect
shareholder value within the online platform”, which will see allowing passengers to postpone against COVID-19. It is an
promised timeline and without all of its education and member travel until 31 May 2020 without addictive drug that causes
further operating losses from this services hosted on a single portal. incurring change fees. serious side effects and is
segment,” he said. Combining the existing CLIA Deferrals are valid to the same harmful to people’s health”.
Bartel said last year Asia Pacific Learning Academy and CLIA destination and in the same class, Other official posts have
accounted for 5.7% of Travelzoo’s Member Hub, it aims to give across the whole AF/KL network reassured the French public
global revenue, with the local agents a comprehensive one- for existing and new reservations. that coronavirus cannot be
operation’s customer base stop-shop for CLIA activities and Those who postpone travel transmitted via mosquito bites,
amounting to 3.6 million. resources. beyond 31 May will receive a and that disinfectant hand
Figures unveiled in his More info in today’s issue of non-refundable voucher valid for sanitisers do not cause cancer.
statement confirmed the Asia- Cruise Weekly. one year.
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SMARTRAVELLER has updated
Serko switches Chair
TRAVEL management software
its travel advice for a number of company Serko has announced
countries, including Vietnam, that its Chair Simon Botherway
which now requires travellers to has temporarily stepped down
complete a mandatory health from his duties.
declaration on arrival. The company said the reason
Arrivals who have transited behind Botherway’s leave
through China, South Korea, Italy of absence was to “enable
and Iran in the last 14 days will treatment for a...non-life
need to go through an intensive threatening medical condition”.
health screening. Existing Serko Director Claudia
Meanwhile Greece has Batten will act as Chairperson
confirmed cases of COVID-19, until Botherway’s expected return
leading to the suspension of later this year.
mass gatherings throughout the
country until at least 06 Apr.
Elsewhere, Hong Kong has Airport turns the sod
enacted mandatory quarantine MAJOR earthworks on the
for anyone travelling from Western Sydney International
mainland China, Iran, Italy, and (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (TD
THERE’S no doubting the people in Qld’s Balonne Shire, some regions in France, Germany, 30 Oct 2019) began yesterday in
creativity and resilience of the who banded together for their Japan, and Spain, excluding those Badgerys Creek.
Australian tourism sector. own highly accurate parody only transiting through. The airport’s construction will
Just before Christmas, Tourism promoting the St George region. Additionally, those travelling to generate more than 28,000
Australia (TA) debuted its Balonne’s Tourism Manager, Thailand from or through China, direct and indirect jobs before
Matesong campaign in the UK, Kim Wildman (pictured right with Macau, Hong Kong, South Korea, its opening in 2026, which will
featuring a star-studded cast of Tourism Australia MD Phillipa Italy or Iran will be quarantined see it become Sydney’s first 24/7
Aussie celebrities including Kylie Harrison at Adelaide Oval), was a for 14 days. international airport.
Minogue (TD 02 Jan). surprise guest at TA’s Destination
Unfortunately the bushfires Australia conference in Adelaide.
intervened, and the promotion Check out some true Australian
has since been paused. tourism icons strutting their stuff
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Lemala adds Lemala Villas
Thursday 12th March 2020
P&O hops to SA UA pax plummets
P&O Cruises has set sail on its UNITED Airlines has endured
South Australian cruise season a whopping 70% decline in
this week, with the line heralding passenger demand for US
four dedicated Kangaroo routes over the last few days as
Island voyages as providing an COVID-19 fears continue to bite. A THREE-SUITE private villa chef in residence.
important economic boost to the The carrier’s President Scott called Hamerkop House is There is also a championship
troubled destination following Kirby said he remains confident the latest addition to Lemala golf course at the doorstep of the
the recent bushfire crisis. of weathering the storm, but has Authentic Camps and Lodges villa, and other activities available
“We’re happy to be returning flagged a likely significant drop in portfolio of properties. include horse riding, a tour of a
to this wonderful part of the revenue for Apr and May. Located outside Arusha in coffee plantation, and hiking.
country and helping to play a part Tanzania and boasting views of Open year-round, the villa is
in its recovery,” said P&O Cruises Mt Meru and Kilimanjaro, Lemala priced from $200pp, per night.
President Sture Myrmell.
Marella cuts Asia
Villa has been designed for use Haigh also revealed the
Pacific Aria will also offer six MARELLA Cruises has been by independent travellers or company is eyeing new
round-trip cruises from Adelaide forced to cut short a sailing exclusive use by groups of up to locations for their next property,
until 06 Apr. in Asia as ports in the region 6 adults and six children as a pre- specifically in Kenya.
continue to implement tougher or post-safari stop. Haigh is pictured third from
travel restrictions to combat the Speaking to Travel Daily during left along with Australian African
Viking workshops COVID-19 outbreak. a visit to Sydney yesterday, specialists at a celebratory dinner
VIKING has added three new Nobody on board Marella Lemala CEO Leanne Haigh said in Sydney last night.
travel agent information sessions Discovery is suspected of having “The game-changer for this
which will relay details of the the virus, however Vietnam has property is the private airstrip
line’s expedition product. refused the ship entry, meaning on Kili Golf estate, allowing easy
The workshops will be held in the majority UK passengers on access for guests to and from
Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne board will need to be flown home Tanzania’s National parks.
in Mar, and will provide insight from Singapore instead. The villa includes three
into what Viking Octantis and Parent company TUI has also luxurious bedrooms with 90m²
Viking Polaris will offer in 2022. flagged that future cruises for the of space, an indoor and outdoor
RSVP a spot in the sessions by vessel will be cut until 09 Apr, due bathroom, wi-fi and an Executive
Fiji is often named one of the
calling Viking on 138 747. to the “restrictive measures”. happiest countries in the world.
With Bulanaires being people rich
in happiness.
Dark Mofo cancelled
Tourism Fiji is offering agents the
APPOINTMENTS ICONIC Tasmanian cultural
festival Dark Mofo has been
chances to win a spot on Tourism
Fiji’s Matai MegaFamil and a
WELCOME to Industry Appointments, Travel Daily’s Thursday feature cancelled amid concerns of Happiness Hamper.
which has the latest job appointments from across the industry. If the COVID-19 outbreak and an Feel the Bula spirit as you
you have just appointed someone to a new position and would like to ensuing dwindling of demand. experience the amazing range of
update the industry email appointments@traveldaily.com.au. Tourism Industry Council experiences and the warmth of the
Tasmania Chief Executive Luke people of Fiji on this all expenses
Perth Airport has named Pan Pan as Vice President Aviation Business paid famil.
Martin said the cutting of the
Development. Pan joins the airport following successful executive stints
with Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines. event from the calendar would Follow Fijis Happiness month with
“severely impact” the state’s #FijiHappyMoment
World Resorts of Distinction (WRD) has appointed Lauren Anderson visitor economy.
as its new Sales & Networking Manager. She takes up the newly created To enter register yourself to become
Meanwhile the Tasmanian a Matai agent and send us a photo
role at WRD from her most recent position as Head of Direct Sales &
Premier Peter Gutwein added that reflects your own
Revenue Retention for Trafalgar Travel.
that his govt would be working happy moment to
Anthony Wieland has taken on a new Marketing Assistant role with with stakeholders to identify new bulanaires@traveldaily.com.au
Switzerland Tourism. He joins the destination marketing organisation, opportunities to help fill the void
where he will replace the relocating Esther Grob, from his previous role left by Dark Mofo.
with Entire Group Travel. “We are committed to ensuring
InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the appointment of Tasmania’s visitor economy
Eugene Human as General Manager of Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling remains strong, particularly
Harbour, set to open in May 2020. Human moves from his current role during the traditionally cooler
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Emma Mumford has taken on the Head of Marketing Australia & New stakeholders...to attract visitors
Zealand role with Celebrity Cruises. She joins the cruise line from her during this upcoming winter
previous role with Cruiseco. season,” he said.
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Thursday 12th March 2020
Cloudbeds invests US hotel declines
HOSPITALITY management LAST week’s occupancy rates
solution Cloudbeds has in US hotels were down 7.3% to
announced a number of investors 61.8% compared to the same
will inject US$82 million into the period last year.
business to help facilitate growth. Across the board, the industry
According to Cloudbeds noted negative year-over-year
THE Salvation Army received Oaks Hotels, Resorts and Suites
founder and CEO Adam Harris, results, regardless of the hotel
donations from Oaks Hotels, support for bushfire victims,
the funding will be spent on chain, type or location, reflecting
Resort & Suites and AustCham which earlier in the year offered
innovating its technology concerns and cancellations
Thailand yesterday, with the seven complimentary nights at
platform, designing new products around COVID-19.
novelty cheques and financial any Oaks hotel in Australia to
to increase connection between The average daily rate also
gifts putting a smile on everyone’s those affected by the bushfires
hoteliers and guests, enhanced dropped 4.6% to US$126.01,
faces on the day. (TD 07 Jan).
automation, and expansion of the while revenue available per room
Minor Hotels COO Craig Hooley Pictured is Brenton Mauriello;
company’s API. was down 11.6% to US$77.82.
presented the cheques, along Craig Hooley; The Salvation
with Vice President of AustCham Army’s Nine Greig-Towers, and
Thailand Brenton Mauriello, to Victorian Senator David Van.
Victorian Senator David Van at
Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel. Royal Jordanian deal
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$83K PACKAGE SALARY $85K PLUS SUPER
Are you a talented BDM who is well networked within Rare finance role based in the city, working for a
the MICE sector? Focusing on leveraging relationships well-established agency specializing in wholesale and retail,
with PCOs, Pharma and Financial sectors you will you will be part of a close team and handle accounts payable
enjoy representing this luxury resort including and receivable, payroll when needed, financial reporting,
attending major trade shows and expos. auditing, etc. Working hours are Monday to Friday and the
Strong business development and account office is close to trains and buses. Must be CPA qualified.
management are a must in this role. Interviews to commence this week with a start ASAP.
DI DIRECTOR OF ROOMS A TRUE HUNTER NEEDED
EXCITING UNIQUE HOTEL CORPORATE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - HOTEL
CANBERRA BRISBANE - UP TO $80K PKG
UPTO $87K Don’t miss the chance to join a property that you want on
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management and training skills are a must in this role. market and have strong corporate experience.
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