TRAVELinc Magazine

19/08/2024

Look who we caught up with at Envoyage awards night in the Aotea Centre. Ali Sharp, Anita Gatley, gaynor Bennett, Nicole Archibald, Sarah Gaffney, all TMG. See the full list of awards winners and lots of photos here: https://www.travelinc.co.nz/content/news/people/8215-high-achievers-at-envoyage-awards-dinner

15/08/2024

Great time at the official NZ launch of FCTG's Envoyage brand in St Matthew-in-the-City last night. We caught up with Gaynor Bennett, TMG Auckland; Amanda King, King Travel Rotorua; Rebecca Kent, Rove Culture, Carterton; and Anna Murray, King Travel, Rotorua. Story and more photos in today's TRAVELinc Memo.
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13/08/2024

Intrepid Travel has named Megan Lowe as new head of partnerships for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).
Lowe will oversee Intrepid’s partnerships across the ANZ region, working to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
With more than 25 years of experience in the travel industry, Lowe previously held senior roles at Flight Centre Travel Group (both retail and wholesale). She joins Intrepid at a pivotal moment, stepping into the role formerly held by Yvette Thompson, who has recently been promoted to general manager sales & marketing ANZ.

01/08/2024

Look who we spotted at Asia Now in Wellington this week... Voula Siatiras, Orbit Wellington; Stacey Paranjpe, Air New Zealand; Tania O'Reilly, Wright & Turner Travel Associates, Amanda Savill, Francis Travel Marketing. The event was held at Monsoon P**n and their have also been successful functions in Christchurch and Palmerston North. Next week the roadshow is heading to Auckland (north and east), Tauranga and Hamilton. www.travelinc.co.nz

24/07/2024

A great function at the Africa Showcase in JW Marrriott Auckland last night. We caught up with Kate Holmes, Setari; Maruska Adye-Rowe, Expert Africa; and Victoria Keating, xtravel. Look out for full coverage in Friday's TRAVELinc Memo.

17/07/2024

Breaking News: Apollo and The Travel Corporation (TTC) today announced they have entered into definitive agreement for Apollo-managed funds (the 'Apollo Funds) to acquire TTC, which has been privately owned and operated for more than a century.
The transaction is subject to satisfaction of certain closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024. Certain brands are not included in the sale, notably The Red Carnation Hotel Collection and will remain under the continued stewardship of the Tollman family. Financial terms of the transaction are not disclosed.

11/07/2024

TRAVELinc Memo’s new-look website is now live.
Making navigation around the site easier and improving access to the latest issue of TRAVELinc Memo have been priorities in the design of the new platform.
The home page has retained the popular Events Calendar, Facebook and Linkedin feeds, plus an easy-to-use menu for readers to access specific topics and news.
The site is packed with the latest news, people on the move update, social photos and dedicated regional destination pages such as Pacific, Australia, Americas, Asia, Europe and more.

NZ bi-weekly travel trade magazine, bringing agents and brokers the latest travel industry news from airlines, destination representatives and cruise companies.

03/07/2024

Nice way to celebrate 4th of July - thanks Delta Air Lines. Delta Air Lines

20/06/2024

It has been a big week for Samoan Tourism operators in New Zealand - with the Beautiful Samoa Roadshow visiting Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton and Auckland. At the Waikato event we caught up with Soraya May (centre) of La Vasa Resort; and Jacqui Currall and Alicia Sutton from House of Travel Hamilton. Full story in today's TRAVELinc Memo. www.travelinc.co.nz House of Travel Samoa Tourism https://www.travelmemo.co.nz/memos/20240621.pdf

16/06/2024

Cap'n Kristy Wei, Flight Centre Travel group, navigating the Gold Coast waterways with Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours over the weekend. More coverage of the Gold Coast reverse roadshow - famil and workshops - will appear in tomorrow's TRAVELinc Memo. Destination Gold Coast Earlier cioverage appeared in TRAVELinc Memo Friday 14 June.https://www.travelmemo.co.nz/memos/20240614.pdf

13/06/2024

On famil in the Gold Coast - enjoying the sunset from Coolangatta last night...Joanna Havea, First Light Travel; Stacey Leitch, NZ Travel Brokers; Sarah Radtke, House of Travel; Sincere Wong, GO Holidays; Kristy Wei, Flight Centre. The famil concludes on Sunday. Destination Gold Coast House of Travel@FlightCentreNZ NZ Travel Brokers

10/06/2024

In today's TRAVELinc Memo...
Viva is bringing together a selection of travel and tourism suppliers from across Africa for the Viva Rovos Rail Africa Roadshow next month.
Designed to spark imagination and inspire the sale of Africa's diverse landscapes and rich cultures, this event will be in Christchurch on Wednesday, 17 July at Chateau on the Park and then Wellington on Thursday, 18 July at Dowse Art Gallery, from 5.30 to 9pm. Both evenings will include food, entertainment, and prizes.Register your interest see here: https://vivaexpeditions.com/africa-roadshow-series-2024

27/05/2024

Auckland travel agents had the chance to catch up with everything Switzerland during a lunch at Park Hyatt Auckland yesterday. Among the attendees were Natalia Skachkova, Manse Travel Studio; Sandra Babey, Switzerland Tourism, Louise Sutton, Flight Centre. Full story, more photos in today's TRAVELinc Memo. SWITZERLAND TOURISM🇨🇭 www.MySwitzerland.com/trade www.travelinc.co.nz

25/05/2024

At last night's TAANZ National Travel Industry Awards... Mandy Veale, Tourism & Events Queensland; Megan Singleton, Blogger at Large; Paul Dymond, Wendy Wu Tours; Stu Freeman, TRAVELinc Memo. Lots more pictures in this week's Tuesday TRAVELinc Memo.

20/05/2024

Look who we bumped into on the floor at the Australian Tourism Expo (ATE) at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Today.. Narissa Phipps, First Light Travel; Anthony Saba, Goway Travel; and Emma Bradley, Absolute Australia. ATE continues this week. See TRAVELinc Memo for more coverage. Facebook.com/seeaustralia Facebook.com/visitmelbourne

14/05/2024

Just in from House of Travel...The newest Hottie, CEO Dave Coombes, jumped straight into his new role before his official start date by meeting HOT owner operators in Wellington at the group’s bi-annual Partnership Conference, setting an energetic tone for the exciting times ahead.
Spirits were high on the back of another record year for HOT with many in the room expressing that the culture and partnership has never felt stronger.
The executive team provided an update on HoT’s three year “Fast Forward” growth initiatives which included the opportunity for owner operators to play with the first iteration of a live AI enabled consultant platform designed to make life easier for HoT's consultants.

05/05/2024

Bula! Welcome to Fijian Tourism Exchange 2024
FTE 2024 kicked off with a warm official welcome and evening function. Bringing the true meaning to the words “where happiness comes naturally” it was the perfect start to a busy two days. The event this year has a strong turnout with over 550 attending, including 125 buyers and 85 sellers. New Zealand is well-represented with 13 delegates, including wholesalers, product managers, and media.
Shining in the spotlight - scene stealers pictured at Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa....Shelley Gutry, Our World / Our Pacific; Wayne Deed Musket Cove (Our FTE coverage is from roving correspondent Faye Spooner)

18/04/2024

How much can a panda bear? We caught up with Allen Bell, Global Travel Network (GTN) and Stan Zhang, Pro Travel at a lunch function yesterday to mark the relaunch of Sichuan Airlines' service to Auckland from Chengdu - Tianfu Airport. Full story about the return of the panda route in tomorrow's TRAVELinc Memo. Sichuan Airlines Global Travel Network

11/04/2024

Flight Centre Travel Group’s (FCTG) new independent brand, Envoyage, has appointed Jodie Burnard as its global product lead. Full story in TRAVELinc Memo next week.

04/04/2024

Japan and South Korea are becoming increasingly popular destinations and as the countries enter cherry blossom season, bookings to both nations have skyrocketed, Flight Centre reports. Heidi Walker, general manager Flight Centre New Zealand says cherry blossom season is always the most popular time to travel to Japan and South Korea. Full story in today's TRAVELinc Memo.

13/03/2024

The Northern Territory roadshow had a strong turnout from Kiwi travel agents at the Maritime last night. Among those at the event were Simon Diprose, Target Travel; Marija Tolj, AAT Kings and Hemal Jani, Beyond Holidays. The roadshow heads on to Christchurch now. See tomorrow's TRAVELinc Memo for more photos and coverage.

03/03/2024

Ready for action at the Matai Conference over the weekend… Jo O’Gorman, TMG; Derren McAneaney, YOU Travel Mairangi bay broker; and Jo Peterson, Flight Centre Independent ready to board a Rosie Holidays coach for the transfer to Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa for the event. Full report in tomorrow's TRAVELinc Memo. Tourism Fiji Fiji Travel Trade Rosie Holidays Fiji

28/02/2024

Queensland is calling and New Zealand agents are responding. At the B2B function in Cordis Auckland we caught up with Hemal Jarni, Beyond Travel; Loni Hammond, Southern Greast Barrier Reef; and Freja Parkinson, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. More in tomorrow's TRAVELinc Memo. Visit Queensland, Australia Brisbane, Queenland, Australia

15/02/2024

The Brand USA Expo's two city stop in New Zealand this week has wrapped up, with a successful event in Christchurch last night. Here's a photo, taken by TRAVELinc Memo correspondent Faye Spooner... Pictured: Chris Ingram, Memphis Tourism; Leanne Cheesman, United Airlines, Paula Watson, House of Travel; Emma Robertson, Go Holidays; Shona Bray, House of Travel

05/02/2024

A busy time showcasing Viking Sky to trade while it has been in New Zealand comes to an end early this week, with the ship soon heading across the Tasman. Steve Parker, commercial manager New Zealand with Viking, hosted close to 200 agents and clients on ship inspections over a few days as well as having five strong sellers on board from Auckland to Wellington to sample Viking hospitality. Pictured: Nichola Edgecombe, Travel Managers; Libby Stafford, Cruise Connections; Linley Pearce, House of Travel The Square, Palmerston North; Carli Christian, House of Travel The Crossing, Papamoa; Rosalind Chapman, You Travel, Feilding… ready to have dinner at Manfredi’s private dining room on Viking Sky More in tomorrow's TRAVELinc Memo.

10/01/2024

Aircalin has appointed James Leslie as its new sales executive for the New Zealand region. Leslie is well known to those who specialise in selling the South Pacific, having been with Air New Zealand for the last 12 years. Most recently he was senior product and pricing specialist for the islands, where he worked closely with the trade and tourism boards. Read more in the Friday 12 January issue of TRAVELinc Memo.

11/12/2023

In today's TRAVELinc Memo...New Zealand travel agents can join Clelie Collas from Atout France this week as she delves into the French event calendar for 2024.
As well as touching on the Olympic Games and more, she will share insights into new activities in Paris, while also exploring inspiration and culture in Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur and a city break in Reims.
The 30-minute update plus live Q&A will take place on Thursday 14 December, 2023 with two session times to choose from – 10.30am or 2pm.
There will be a $100 gift card to be won by a New Zealand attendee.
Register here

2024 will be a big year for France! Join Clelie from Atout France as she delves into the French event calendar for 2024, touching on more than just the Olympic Games. She will also share some insights into exciting new activities in Paris, while also exploring inspiration and culture in Provence Alp...

19/08/2023

Big night for FCTG NZ Independents at the awards ceremony at Westin Brisbane - among the winners were TMG top individual broker Kelly Bowater, pictured with Angela Mills, who herself was named top independent staff member of the year. Much more, including a full list of winners, in Tuesday's TRAVELinc Memo. Flight Centre Independent Flight Centre New Zealand Travel Managers Group NZ

17/08/2023

The Flight Centre NZ Independent Conference kicked off in Brisbane last night with a welcome event at the company's global HQ. Well... you have to check ot the famous slides right? Gaynor Bennett, Jillian Brodie, Shavourn Jones and Nicole Archibald all took the opportunity. Bsiness sessions are taking palce at the Westin Brisbane today, with the awards function tonight. Flight Centre Independent

10/08/2023

Auckland travel agent Price Heaslip, Flight Centre Manukau is now the owner of an eco-friendly Xiaomi e-Scooter after winning Rail Online’s first major travel agent sales incentive.
Pictured: Rail Online’s general manager New Zealand and Australia Kirsty Blows presents incentive winner Price Heaslip from Flight Centre Manukau with his Xiaomi e-Scooter.