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🛬 QR'S SALES CALL WITH A DIFFERENCE 🛫
Qatar Airways has taken sales calls up a notch, with QR’s Roshnie Chhiba taking part in a glide flight with Grae Harrison from Brooker Travel as part of her Wellington sales trips.
Chhiba says it was a truly exciting opportunity to discuss the latest that QR has to offer, and take in the sights from a ‘bird’s eye view’.
✨❤️ FLIGHTIES CELEBRATE KIWI WIN IN LISBON❤️✨
Flight Centre’s Global Gathering has wrapped up in Lisbon, with more than 80 Kiwi Flighties among those in attendance, alongside 10 Kiwi partners.
Highlights of the gathering included Flight Centre New Zealand named the Most Improved Global Leisure Brand.
Next year’s Global Gathering will be in LA, and Victoria Courtney says Flight Centre New Zealand has its eyes set on taking out more awards.
Suppliers in attendance included Sabre, Air NZ, Qantas and Jetstar, Globus, Fiji Airways, United, TTC and Wendy Wu.
‼️ 🌏 TTC TO BE SOLD🌏 ‼️
The Tollman family is selling The Travel Corporation after some 104 years, a move that comes as its chairman Brent Tollman says there is no longer a next generation to lead TTC.
It is to be acquired by Apollo, a high-growth, global alternative asset manager, with the transaction including 18 brands, excluding The Red Carnation Hotel Collection.
See details in Travel Today.
✈ 🌫 FOG WARNING AT AKL🌫 ✈
Those travelling to and from Auckland Airport this morning are encouraged to check with their airline before heading to the airport, with numerous flights having been delayed by heavy fog in the city, and some cancelled.
https://www.aucklandairport.co.nz/~/link.aspx?_id=8317A3DA48174F77A2939FCC9B49E694&_z=z
Image by Pixabay
✨ NEW TO ADVENTURE WORLD✨
Adventure World has named Elizabeth Glover as its new head of marketing.
Adventure World md Neil Rodgers says Glover’s proven track record in leading successful marketing campaigns for News Corporation Australia, coupled with her two decades of experience within the travel industry, will be invaluable as the company expands its reach and solidifies its position as a leader in sustainable travel.
✈ 🌺 HA EXTENDS SEASON 🌺✈
Hawaiian Airlines’ seasonal service to New Zealand has been extended, as the carrier reveals today its nonstop Auckland-Honolulu flights will now operate 15 Nov 2024-30 Apr 2025, rather than 15 Nov 2024-29 Mar 2025.
See details in today’s issue.
🛑PSA: Cordless GHDs Can’t Fly 🛑
A caution to those with the ghd cordless hair straighteners—you can no longer fly ex New Zealand with these modern marvels. 🚫😞🚫
Due to a change in AvSec guidelines the cordless ghds are no longer permitted in carry-on or checked baggage because they do not have a travel mode.
However, for those with the Dyson cordless version—you are still all good to pop these in your carry-on bag as they do have a ‘flight mode’.
The friendly folk at Aviation Security Service - AvSec are being as accommodating as possible—& travellers may be able to pick up their straighteners on their return to New Zealand.
PS: And yes all trip pics will now feature a hat! 🤪😂
We’re not sure if this is legit…but we’re really hoping it is 😂🥝🇳🇿
✈🖤 NZ'S DECADE OF 787s 🖤✈
It’s a milestone day for Air New Zealand; on 11 Jul 2014 the carrier flew a Boeing 787 Dreamliner into Auckland for the first time.
NZ was the global launch customer for the aircraft, which has since carried more than 11 million customers on some 59,000 flights.
Travel agents for liiife! 🙌👊😂
Tell me it’s 04 July in the US without telling me it’s 04 July? 😳✈️
✈️LOO WITH A VIEW OUTRAGE ✈️
And in this day back in history: First world problems on the Grand Lady of the skies?
Date of publication is unknown, but we're picking it's from the early 2000s. The name of the complainant is withheld, but we're thinking it was possibly Karen (and she was way ahead of 'her time'😜).
🎥🏙 OSLO: I WOULDN'T VISIT HERE🏙🎥
Visit Oslo has taken a risk with its latest tourism video, which follows a local man as he details all the reasons why he wouldn’t visit the city.
The video has quickly gone viral - what do you think?
🤩 BEST OF THE BEST IN AKL 🤩
Luxury travel collective Best of the Best staged a night filled with updates—& prizes—in Auckland last night.
The line-up included Taj Hotel’s Thushara Liyanarachchi, Jonica Paramor from COMO Hotels and Resorts, Inspired Luxury’s Lynne Ireland, Tony Knox from Anthony Knox & Associates and LHM Hotels hilarious Brenda Nash. Representing luxury cruising was Alice Ager from Uniworld and Seabourn’s Anastasia Kotanidis.
See the slew of winners, who took home prizes from a 12-night Sri Lanka package (worth $15,000) thanks to Taj & LHM hotels through two stays at luxury properties across UK/Europe, Asia and Africa.
See today’s issue for more.
‼️ EAST COAST FLEXIBILITY ‼️
Air New Zealand is offering flexibility for those travelling to/from Gisborne and Napier, due to the State of Emergency declared in the region.
Clients ticketed to travel to/from Gisborne and Napier up to 27 Jun who are unable to reach the airport can defer travel to a later NZ flight in the same class of travel without penalty or service fee.
If the proposed date of travel is unknown, then the value of the ticket may be held in credit for payment towards travel within the same 12-month validity.
Incidental costs and penalties such as accommodation and or meals are the customer’s responsibility.
📸 Air NZ
🧐 WHICH TRAVELLER ARE YOU?
This United Travel Bingo has got us talking...does anyone actually prefer the middle seat?
PS: Those who can travel for two weeks with just a carry-on, we salute you. 🤯🫡
‼️ AKL: ALLOW EXTRA TIME ‼️
Travellers heading to Auckland Airport are advised to allow extra travel time this morning as fog and an earlier motorway incident cause delays.
See the up-to-date flight information 👉www.aucklandairport.co.nz/flights
✈️ New Jetstar Queensland Routes ✈️
Jetstar NZ is celebrating 15 years of flying to New Zealand by announcing two new Queensland routes--plus additional domestic capacity.
The carrier will launch new flights between Christchurch and Cairns from next Apr, and between Auckland and the Sunshine Coast (Maroochydore) from Dec. Tickets for these routes go on sale at 1200 today.
The move is part of wider expansion plans, which also include increased capacity on JQ's key domestic New Zealand routes, starting with CHC-AKL and AKL-WLG, and some improved network connectivity.
. . Sale Fares 🎉
JQ has a 24-hour sale to celebrate its Kiwi expansion, with domestic fares from $39 and Tasman levels from $199.
🌊🐋 A WHALE OF A TIME IN NIUE🐋🌊
There’s no need for alarm clocks in Niue, with whales having returned to the destination, where they can be heard so clearly that guests have been reported saying they’ve been woken up by their calls at night.
Niue Island is known as one of the best destinations for whale watching, with migratory humpback whales expected through to Oct.
☀SUNNY COAST'S KIWI VISIT☀️
The countdown is now on for Air New Zealand’s direct services between Auckland and the Sunshine Coast, which resume from 26 Jun.
Executives from Visit Sunshine Coast and Sunshine Coast Airport were in Auckland this week ahead of the relaunch, meeting with Air NZ and trade partners.
The seasonal service will operate through till Oct, and Visit Sunshine Coast ceo Matt Stoeckel has welcomed the relaunch of the flights to the destination’s biggest international market.
See tomorrow’s issue for details.
Pictured is NZ's Rachael Titter and Hayley Daffurn, Emily Zinowki and Matt Stoeckel from Visit Sunshine Coast, and Sunshine Coast Airport duo Carl Jones and Jake Cosmai.
🛬 ⛰ AKL & DOC'S GREEN LINE ⛰ 🛫
has opened a new version of its inter-terminal walkway, known as the Green Line, with it having teamed up with the Department of Conservation to create it.
See details below!
🐾 POLAR BEAR FOOTSTEPS 🐾
Expedition travel has been one of the fastest growing cruise sectors post C-19.
Likened to a safari at sea, ships such as Ponant’s luxury Polar ice-breaker Le Commandant-Charcot are elevating the expedition experience.
Wild Earth Travel’s Sarah Porter is onboard the Ponant ship in Greenland, where passengers had numerous polar bear sightings within 24 hours —including witnessing an incredible 68 of the polar predators (including cubs) feasting on a giant whale carcass.
Our vote for travel quote of the year is Sarah’s comment on this clip…
“Never In My Life Did I Ever Think I’d Hear The Sound Of Polar Bear Footsteps.”
❄️MAGICAL DISNEY MOMENTS IN HKG ❄️
Kiwi agents on the Air New Zealand/Cathay agent famil, offered in conjunction with the Hong Kong Tourism Board, are exploring HKG’s highlights, including Disneyland Hong Kong.
The park features World of Frozen, the world’s first and largest Frozen-themed land inspired by Disney’s blockbuster hit movies of the same name.
Attractions in the immersive Arendelle include Frozen Ever After and Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs.
See upcoming issues for more on the theme park, and the famil highlights.
CHANGING OF THE FTM GUARD
Tony Smith has made the decision to semi-retire, after 34 Years in the Travel industry. As a result Francis Travel Marketing will operate under new ownership from 01 Jul.
Amanda Savill (pictured left)) will take over as the owner of Francis Travel Marketing from Jul and says it will be business as usual, and all the current FTM staff will remain.
Savill has a sales and business development background and says she brings renewed energy and passion, to take Francis Travel Marketing forward. See more in tomorrow's issue.
When it’s a VERY muggy Hong Kong evening, you better quite literally hit the deck!
Catching the breeze on Victoria Harbour on board Aqua Luna II during the current NZ/CX/HKTB famil is Kerrie Hudson - YOU Travel Warkworth (left) and Cherry McGovern - HoT Mount Maunganui.
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🎥🏙 OSLO: I WOULDN'T VISIT HERE🏙🎥 Visit Oslo has taken a risk with its latest tourism video, which follows a local man as he details all the reasons why he wouldn’t visit the city. The video has quickly gone viral - what do you think?
🛬 ⛰ AKL & DOC'S GREEN LINE ⛰ 🛫 @aucklandairport has opened a new version of its inter-terminal walkway, known as the Green Line, with it having teamed up with the Department of Conservation to create it. See details below!
And just like that, Experience Gold Coast's Reverse Roadshow famil has wrapped up ☀️🌊🌳
🐾 POLAR BEAR FOOTSTEPS 🐾 Expedition travel has been one of the fastest growing cruise sectors post C-19. Likened to a safari at sea, ships such as Ponant’s luxury Polar ice-breaker Le Commandant-Charcot are elevating the expedition experience. Wild Earth Travel’s Sarah Porter is onboard the Ponant ship in Greenland, where passengers had numerous polar bear sightings within 24 hours —including witnessing an incredible 68 of the polar predators (including cubs) feasting on a giant whale carcass. Our vote for travel quote of the year is Sarah’s comment on this clip… “Never In My Life Did I Ever Think I’d Hear The Sound Of Polar Bear Footsteps.”
It's the final night for Experince Gold Coast's Reverse Roadshow, and we're at the Dreamworld Night Market 🌙 🎶
A sneak peak at the Italian Renaissance exhibition that tarde members in the Gold Coast experienced last night 🖼
This morning's view from Elite Holiday Homes ☀️ Sanctuary on the Water 🌊
Day One of Experience Gold Coast's 2024 Reverse Roadshow ☀️ Destination Gold Coast
And that's a wrap for the business end of the National Travel Industry Awards 2024; See you on the dance floor 💃🕺
Ladies and Gentlemen please take your seats, the National Travel Industry Awards are about to begin 🏆🥂🌟
ATE2024
Meetings have kicked off on the trade floor at ATE 🦘
ATE 2024 🦘 Australia.com Visit Melbourne #australia
ATE2024 has now begun 🦘🍻 Visit Melbourne Australia.com
🚧 ✈ A PEEK AT AKL'S DOMESTIC TERMINAL ✈ 🚧 Wondering what Auckland Airport's new $2.2 billion domestic terminal will look like? Check out the below sneak peek! More details in today's issue 📰
World Travellers New Zealand took out the Australasian Network Promotion of The Year at the CLIA awards in Sydney on Sat—and marked the win with a special dedication.
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