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Travel insurance class actionALLIANZ Australia is facing a

potential travel insurance class action, based on testimony at the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry this week.

Legal firm Bannister Law cited reports that more than two million “dud policies” had been sold to consumers, issued by Allianz as well as partner airlines, credit card issuers and travel agencies across Australia.

Bannister is alleging that Allianz provided “incorrect, misleading and false statements” on its websites, including descriptions

such as “unlimited” and “go anywhere” coverage despite caps of $1,000 for certain overseas medical procedures and policies excluding travel in areas subject to DFAT travel warnings.

“The Royal Commission has also revealed that Allianz has admitted its failure to report 46 serious breaches to the regulator, ASIC,” Bannister said.

The law firm is seeking to identify consumers who bought travel insurance through Allianz or one of its partner companies between Jun 2012 and Jun 2018, inviting them to register online for potential compensation.

Allianz has a wide range of travel insurance partnerships, including arrangements with several major banks, airports, travel agency groups and OTAs such as Webjet.

US river cruisesCRUISE Office is today

showcasing the American Queen Steamboat Company’s range of river cruises in the USA, with departures available throughout 2019 - for more details see page nine of today’s TD.

Norwegian EuropeNORWEGIAN Cruise Line is

offering more than 60 itineraries to 29 European destinations over the upcoming 2019 Northern Summer season.

Vessels operating in the region will include Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Star, Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Dawn and Norwegian Breakaway, with voyages ranging from three to 21 days.

See the cover page for more.

Ynot adds QuasarSOUTH American luxury

cruise and tour operator Quasar Expeditions has appointed Sydney-based Ynot Concepts as its exclusive marketing rep in Australia and New Zealand.

Ynot is headed up by Rob Gurr, with other clientele including a range of African suppliers.

Kids go free dealTEMPO Holidays is promoting

a “Kids Go Free” offer for Dec travel on select Ventus Australis itineraries booked by 30 Nov, including the five-day Patagonian Explorer by Ventus Australis.

For more details, see page 12.

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regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration, has approved the first new malaria prevention product in 20 years.

The new drug, which will be available on prescription, kills malaria parasites in the blood and liver, and can be used by adults 18 years and over for up to six months of continuous dosing.

Each year more than four million Australians travel to areas where malaria is present, and about 500 contract the disease.

Burnes HLO boostHELLOWORLD Travel ceo

Andrew Burnes has purchased an additional 2,500 shares in the company, paying $13,908.95.

The on-market acquisition saw him pay $5.56 per share.

Oman Air to AthensOMAN Air has confirmed the

launch of non-stop flights from Muscat to Athens in Jun 2019.

GDS displays indicate the carrier will operate the route daily using a new Boeing 737-8MAX plane.

QF ancillary revenue leadQANTAS Airways has been

cited as the top global network carrier when it comes to ancillary revenue per passenger, with the airline’s loyalty segment generating revenue of more than $1.5 billion in 2017.

According to the 2018 CarTrawler Yearbook of Ancillary Revenue report released this week by US-based consulting form IdeaWorksCompany, Qantas achieved a “stunning US$98 per member or almost US$39 per passenger” in ancillary revenue, with United the only other traditional carrier in the top 10.

Others in the cohort included LCCs Spirit, WOW Air, Frontier, Allegiant, Jet2.com, AirAsia X, HK Express and Wizz Air, which generally “aggressively seek revenue from checked bags, assigned seats and extra leg room

seating,” the report said.Interestingly, QF LCC offshoot

Jetstar only generated US$26.92 in ancillary revenue per passenger.

The Qantas strategy was cited as helping reduce risk, with income from the frequent flyer scheme more connected to consumer spending and the banking sector.

Qantas Loyalty generated more than 12% of the airline’s revenue.

Other QF ancillary income included $141m from retail, advertising and other property income, while the report cited Qantas internal analysis saying that 35% of local credit card spend is on QF co-branded cards.

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Quark appointsJARROD Zurvas has been

appointed as director of sales Asia Pacific for Quark Expeditions.

He joins the polar operator from previous roles at Scenic, Carnival Australia and Cover-More - more appointments on page six.

QFFF goes digitalQANTAS has launched new

“digital Qantas Frequent Flyer Cards,” with the aim of making the check-in and lounge experience more convenient.

The digital card is available on the Qantas mobile app on both Android and iOS devices, featuring a scannable barcode which works at self-service kiosks.

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JETLAGGED Aussie travellers in London can now take a quick nap in a new “sleep pod” facility.

Pop & Rest, located in the Shoreditch area, allows patrons to have a power snooze for £15 an hour, with the pods having dark walls, a special lavender fragrance to aid relaxation, plus ear plugs and an eye mask.

It’s the brainchild of 28-year-old Mauricio Villamizar, who is also targetting local workers needing a quick mental recharge after a big night out.

He plans many more pods, saying “coffee just wasn’t enough” to keep people going.

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Bentours 2019 outBENTOURS has launched new

tours in Norway, Sweden, Iceland and Finland for the 2019 season.

Brand leader Ryan Bennett said the expansion included the new Discovery Route, an independent seven-day tour priced from $1,290 with daily departures between May and Sep next year.

There are also summer packages in Swedish Lapland featuring stays at the Ice Hotel 365 - more information on 1800 221 712.

Dorchester delightTHE Dorchester Collection has

today unveiled a new “Guest Care Program” for Australian and NZ guests, offering guaranteed early check-in and “Welcome to London” refreshments for stays at The Dorchester Hotel in London.

Late check-out is also available upon request, with the offer targetting long-haul travellers and offering a dedicated guest relations contact to help plan client stays.

Air NZ 787 route suspensionsONGOING repair work on the

Rolls-Royce engines on Air New Zealand’s Boeing 787 aircraft is being cited as a contributing factor to the carrier’s decision to suspend flights to Ho Chi Minh City and Tokyo Haneda.

On the Tokyo route, NZ will fly additional services to Narita during the upcoming Northern winter scheduling period, and the carrier will also maintain its seasonal flights to Osaka which are set to kick off next month.

Slot issues at Haneda mean the NZ aircraft spends a significant amount of time on the ground, whereas a 90 minute turnaround at Narita improves fleet utilisation and helps compensate for the 787 capacity restrictions.

The seasonal Ho Chi Minh City

route has been operated between Jun and Oct for the last few years, but will not return in 2019, with the carrier noting that customers wanting to head to Vietnam will be able to fly via Singapore or Hong Kong on alliance partners.

NZ noted that ongoing engine rectifications on the 787s are likely to continue impacting the fleet until late next year.

Cathay spells it rongCATHAY Pacific is making

headlines around the world for all the wrong reasons today, after a photo of a massive typo on one of its aircraft went viral on social media channels.

The “lettering mishap” (pictured below) saw the “F” missing from the word “Pacific” on one of Cathay’s 777s parked at Hong Kong International Airport.

To its credit, the carrier reacted swiftly, with a Twitter post on @cathaypacific saying “oops this special livery won’t last long! She’s going back to the shop!”.

CX later shared a photo of a worker fixing the mishap.

The incident sparked a range of online responses, including one commenter who asked “Does it say CATHAY PACFFC on the other side of the fuselage?” while Cathay itself also made a quip about the “limited edition” aircraft livery.

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MTA HQ hones golf skills

THE MTA-Mobile Travel Agents’ head office marketing and product team recently tried the Gold Coast’s latest big tourist attraction - Top Golf Gold Coast.

The team tested out their skills at the three-level venue, which has 90 climate-controlled hitting

bays that can host up to six players at one time.

Pictured in the back row are: Remus Gheorghiu, Zeena Croudace, Lorna Barnes, Sara Pearce and Anne Mullins.

In the front: Suzie ten Bohmer, Celeste Janina and Kerryn Taylor.

Today’s issue of TD is coming to you from Tokyo, courtesy

of the Japan National Tourism Organization.

MORE than 300 buyers from around the world will come together with over 500 sellers on the first day of the Visit Japan Travel Mart being held today at the Tokyo Big Sight convention and exhibition centre.

Among them is a contingent of 20 Australian representatives, along with a record number of MICE specialists as Japan puts an increasing focus on the events sector.

Today’s proceedings include a ministerial round table session and the signing of a UN World Tourism Organisation code of ethics for tourism.

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SYD traffic “solid”SYDNEY Airport witnessed

“solid” passenger growth during Aug, increasing 3.8% during the period, the latest figures show.

Domestic traffic in Aug increased by 3.3% compared to the prior corresponding period, outpaced by international passenger numbers, which were up by 4.7%.

“Nationals from Indonesia (+16.5%), Japan (+11.6%) and India (+11.3%) recorded notably strong growth, with those from South Korea (+10.7%) also contributing to the overall performance,” said Sydney Airport ceo Geoff Culbert.

“Overall international passenger growth was predominantly driven by the delivery of additional seat capacity,” Culbert added.

After Australians, the second top nationality travelling through Sydney Airport were from China (including Hong Kong), followed by New Zealand and the US.

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JTB Australia took to the stage last night in Tokyo as the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) honoured the most successful incentive events to take place in the country over the past year.

As a precursor to the Visit Japan Travel Mart which starts today, the JNTO held its Japan Best Incentive Travel Awards for 2018 in which JTB Australia won for Best Community Contribution.

Other awards went to India’s Kulin Kumar Holidays for Best Creative Planning and to Taiwan’s Comfort Travel Service for overall Best Incentive Travel.

JNTO executive vice president Mamoru Kobori told guests incentives were becoming an increasingly important part of the country’s visitor economy.

“The Japanese Government is aiming to welcome 40 million more visitors to Japan by 2020,” Kobori said.

“Tourism in Japan is booming and the tourism industry has never received so much recognition for bolstering the economy and creating mutual friendships through travel.”

JTB was recognised for an event involving Australian representatives of a Japanese motor company, who travelled to Japan with their families.

JTB Australia general manager Kumiko Hardy said the group were “all very seasoned Japan visitors”, and so the islands of Okinawa had been chosen to present a fresh perspective on Japan and its history and culture.

Pictured last night in Tokyo are: JNTO president Satoshi Seino, JTB Australia gm Kumiko Hardy and JNTO exec vp Mamoru Kobori.

CX pax up 6.4%CATHAY Pacific and sister

carrier Cathay Dragon carried almost 3.3 million passengers last month, with the figures showing an increase of 6.4% compared to Aug 2017.

Load factor increased 0.8 percentage points to 87.1%.

The South West Pacific and South Africa region recorded a 1% increase in passenger numbers to 1.407 million, with CX director commercial and cargo, Ronald Lam saying recent strong demand for premium cabins continued throughout the month.

However he warned that the significant typhoons that disrupted operations in Japan and Hong Kong this month would negatively impact performance.

“We are also closely monitoring external factors that have the potential to impact global trade,” Lam said.

United boardingUNITED Airlines has updated its

boarding operations at gates in airports around the world.

The enhancements include reducing boarding lanes from five to two, giving customers “added space, less time waiting and improved boarding information”.

China, Aus dealTOURISM Australia has inked

a three-year deal with China Southern Airlines which aims to develop the business event travel sector in China.

Each party will make a “substantial investment” into developing marketing campaigns and promo activities in China.

Nomade educationSOUTH American travel

specialist Nomade has launched a Nomade Ambassadors Program designed to educate agents on the destination.

“By participating in our sales and marketing support program, Nomade Ambassadors, agents will be able to learn all about South America, including where to stay, unique experiences to uncover, best times to travel and the hidden secrets only a local would know,” said South American travel specialist, Benjamin Garcia Cantolla.

To become a Nomade Ambassador, travel agents need to register and attend at least four webinars, which can also be viewed on demand online, for more, CLICK HERE.

Bench Africa broxBENCH Africa has released its

2019/20 brochure.The program includes a 13-day

luxury signature safari special from $4,995 per person; along with a 12-day highlights of East Africa from $7,866 per person.

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Asia Pac connectedSIX of Asia Pacific’s largest

airports are among the Top 20 most connected airports worldwide, according to OAG’s International Megahubs Index 2018, which ranks airports with the highest ratio of scheduled international connections to the number of destinations served.

The top airports were Manila Ninoy Aquino International in fourth place, Singapore Changi came in eighth, Jakara Soekarno-Hatta International was 10th, Kuala Lumpur International at 12th place, Hong Kong International was 13th and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi was 14th.

Air NZ marks Suffrage Day

AIR New Zealand marked Suffrage Day yesterday by looking back at the paths that women have forged in the nation’s

aviation industry.The airline’s Women Inspiring

the Next Generation network (WING) kicked off the day by giving nine young women a behind-the-scenes look into what a career in aviation is like.

“Encouraging more young women to consider aviation careers is a key focus for our WINGs group so it was exciting to be able to offer these aspiring pilots, cabin crew and engineers the opportunity to go on board and in the hangar to spend time with women who already perform these roles,” said Air New Zealand chief people officer Jodie King.

The young women (pictured) were chosen to take part through the airline’s Aviation Institute as well as through its partnerships.

Chimu special guestAUSTRALIAN paralympian, Kurt

Fearnley will embark on a Feb 2020 cruise to Antarctica with Chimu Adventures in support of the company’s Make A Difference (MAD) project.

The initiate aims to help raise funds for educational programs for people with disabilities and will see a portion of the berth sales be donated to the project-for more CLICK HERE.

Muse Aussie spaSILVERSEA Cruises has revealed

a new, Australian spa treatment, which will be available in the Zagara Spa aboard Silver Muse between Jan and Feb.

The treatment, Jindilli Massage, has been added in celebration of Silver Muse’s inaugural local sailings, and uses macadamia and eucalyptus oils.

WA Google TrekkerTHE Google Street View

Trekker, a wearable backpack with a camera system, has been deployed throughout Western Australia to capture some of the State’s natural attractions.

The first 20 trails are now live on Google Street View, with a total of 150 captured.

Bluff Knoll in the Stirling Range National Park and The Gap and Natural Bridge at Torndirrup National Park are among the trails now available.

WA Tourism Minister Paul Papalia said the initiative “forms part of our Two-Year Action Plan to attract more visitors”.

APPOINTMENTSWELCOME to Industry Appointments, Travel Daily’s Thursday feature which has the latest job appointments from across the industry. If you have just appointed someone to a new position and would like to update the industry email appointments@traveldaily.com.au.

Peter Nilsson has been appointed as the Managing Director at Laucula Island, a private island located in the Fijian Pacific archipelago. Nilsson joins from the Ritz-Carlton hotel company in Malaysia.

Travelport has welcomed Mark Meehan as Managing Director for the company’s newly formed Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa region. Meehan was previously Managing Director for Travelport’s APAC region.

Chan Bee Hong has stepped into the role of Senior Vice President for Finance at the Pan Pacific Hotels Group. In the role, Bee Hong will be responsible for the company’s finance and information tech functions.

Hayman Island by Intercontinental has announced the appointment of Mark Eleter as its Resort Manager. Eleter brings more than 20 years’ experience to the role, including most recently as Vice President & Regional Director of Operations at Karma Group in Asia.

Tom Mooney is set to step into the role of Managing Director for the Pacific Region at Avis Budget Group, effective 01 Oct. He will be in charge of all regional group operations and activities for the company.

TFE Hotels has welcomed Jeremy Nordkamp as General Manager at Brisbane’s Calile Hotel. Nordkamp brings more than 10 years’ experience in hospitality management to the property, which is slated to open its doors at the end of Sep.

Venture into waterLINDBLAD Expeditions has

launched National Geographic Venture into the water for the first time from the Nichols Brothers shipyard in Freeland, Washington.

The vessel will begin sailing following her launch celebrations in San Francisco in Nov, and she will depart on two inaugural itineraries that explore the Pacific coast, before she begins her seasons in Baja, the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.

View the launch HERE, or for more info on the ship, HERE.

High speed rail HKHONG Kong’s Transport and

Housing Bureau has announced operations on a new high speed rail system connecting Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong will commence on 23 Sep.

The 142km rail system will connect Hong Kong to 44 stations across Mainland China and is expected to reduce travel time by approximately 60%.

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Agents on a high following Swiss tripA GROUP of 10 lucky agents have returned on a high from Switzerland, where they were introduced to

the country’s famous mountains and scenery, the unbeatable value of the Swiss Travel Pass, the country’s impressive transportation network, the high hospitality standards, the local cuisine and wines, and the general quality of life enjoyed by the locals. From Zurich to the Lucerne Region, Interlaken, Jungfrau Region, the Lake Geneva Region and Basel, the group hopped on trains, buses, boats, cable cars and mountain railways,

where they “ooh-ed” and “aah-ed” at the efficiency of the network and thoroughly spectacular views.

Highlights included ascending Mt Titlis; walking across Europe’s longest suspension bridge enjoying the icy surrounds Titlis Glacier; experiencing the tranquillity of Lake Truebsee; riding the steep cogwheel rail up to Mt Pilatus; a food and culture tour in Interlaken to feed cows; an excursion up to Jungfraujoch, Top of Europe (home to Europe’s highest mountain railway); wine tasting at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lavaux; and taking in the modern Basel on the River Rhine.

Agents were Antonella Damiano from Travel Managers; Joachim Kaletta, JauneShrives and Sera-Maria Paterson from Flight Centre; Kate Street from Holidays on Location; Salli Longmuir from Tempo Holidays; Andrew Garrett from Globenet Travel; Clare O’Neill and Danette Stanton from Phill Hoffman Travel; & Natalie Frowde from YOU Travel Manly NZ.

The hosts were Jeffrey Dalziel, Lufthansa Group and Birgit Weingartner from Switzerland Tourism ANZ.

TAKING in the scenery with the Swiss Travel System.

COSYING up at the Ice Palace Bar on Jungfraujoch.

LEARNING about local produce in Interlaken.

EVERYONE’S a champion at the Olympic Museum.

MAKING a mark at Europe’s highest mountain railway station, Jungfraujoch, Top of Europe.

FEEDING time for some cows in Interlaken.

A MOMENT feeling like Olympic Champions at Lausanne’s Olympic Museum.

RIDING along the UNESCO World Heritage Lavaux vineyards on the shores of Lake Geneva.

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LOVING the snow and sunshine on Jungfraujoch.

ENJOYING the views from Mt Pilatus.

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have announced they will donate the first-ever Boeing 777 aircraft to the Pima Air & Space Museum in Arizona.

“As the world’s very first 777, the plane holds a very special place in the history of both our airline and that of commercial aviation,” said Cathay Pacific chief executive officer Rupert Hogg.

The museum is one of the world’s largest facilities devoted to celebrating aerospace.

PASSENGER service provider marhaba has celebrated the first anniversary of its pay-as-you-go lounge at Melbourne Airport.

In the past 12 months, over 25,000 passengers were hosted in the marhaba lounge, which features seating for 200 guests, a quiet zone, shower facilities and an international buffet along with an a la carte menu.

To use the marhaba lounge, guests can make online bookings at marhabaservices.com or walk in and pay for access on the spot for $65.

Pictured are lounge attendants Nicole Limenidis and Ayako Ito.

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Accor in GangnamACCORHOTELS has revealed

it will open an 108-room Alcove Hotel Seoul in Oct.

The property will include the Bluewood Fitness and pilates centre, a cafe with all day dining, and a rooftop bar.

The hotel is located in the Gangnam district, known for its underground shopping centres.

Plaza at HelsinkiINDEPENDENT airport lounge

network Plaza Premium has revealed plans to open the Plaza Premium Lounge Helsinki in Finland from Feb.

The new lounge will be located at the non-Schengen terminal and offers travellers food, a bar, shower facilities, recharging stations, complimentary wi-fi, computer workstations, and a kid zone for families.

HRS Lufthansa dealHOTEL reservation company

HRS Group has formed a strategic partnership with Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings.

The deal will see the HRS Hotel range made available from Dec on Eurowing’s website.

Eurowings customers will be able to make hotel bookings at the same time as flight purchases & earn miles for every Euro spent on an HRS hotel reservation.

Vietnam additionVIETNAM Airlines has

announced the launch of a new daily service between Danang and Osaka, starting 28 Oct.

Special introductory round-trip fares lead in at $249 for bookings made before 30 Sep.

Swiss PhilippinesSWISS-BELHOTEL International

has flagged plans to open its first upscale resort located in the Island Garden City of Samal in the Philippines.

The 180-room Swiss-Belresort and Villas Samal hotel will be situated 18km from Davao International Airport and will also feature 100 villas.

The company said Samal Island was expected to “be a major new destination for visitors”.

The property will open in 2021.

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“The track is very popular with more than half a million visitors every year and has panoramic views,” said Queensland Minister for Environment Leeanne Enoch.

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*All fares are in USD, per person twin share based on lowest available category, including all applicable discounts, port taxes & on-board gratuities correct as of 19 September 2018. Offer valid for new bookings only, for a limited time, is capacity controlled, is subject to availability, cannot be combined with any other offers and may be withdrawn or modifi ed at any time without notice. ^EBD Savings amounts are valid until 30 Nov 2018, are per person and amounts vary depending on the itinerary booked. EBD offer is valid on select categories only. Solo occupancy is subject to availability. American Queen Steamboat Company reserves the right to change, correct errors, withdraw from sale any or all fares, itineraries, excursions & fees. Cancellation penalties & conditions apply. For full terms & conditions visit www.aqsc.com.

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