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Congratulations!Best Agency Support: Air New Zealand

Best Industry Representative: Marija Toli, Trafalgar

Best Technology Supplier: Travelport

Best Hotel Group: Rydges Hotels & Resorts

Best Car Rental Operator: Avis Rent a Car

Best Tour Operator: Globus Family of Brands

Best Cruise Operator: Carnival NZ (P&O, Princess, Cunard)

Best International Airline – offline: Etihad

Best Wholesaler: GO Holidays

Best International Airline – Online: Air New Zealand

Best Broker: Jacqui Currall, The Travel Brokers

Best Broker Brand: NZ Travel Brokers

Best Rookie of the Year: Samantha Johnston, YOU Travel Taupo

Best Travel Agency Manager – Corporate: Megan Sewell, Orbit World Travel, Wellington

Best Travel Agency Manager – Retail: Deborah Kay, Helloworld Rotorua

Best Brand Corporate – multi location: Orbit World Travel

Best Brand Corporate – single location: BCD Travel

Best Brand Retail – multi location: The Mount Group

Best Brand Retail – single location: Helloworld Waipukurau

Best Travel Consultant – Corporate: Paul Johnson, Orbit World Travel Calder & Lawson

Best Travel Consultant – Retail: Tony Jackson, House of Travel Newmarket

Best Travel Agency Brand: House of Travel

Lucky Door Prize Winner: David Fordyce, House of Travel, 2 business class tickets anywhere on the Air New Zealand network

Lifetime Industry Achievement Award: Paul Rennie

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Hefty Hummus BillThe Israeli Foreign Ministr y is searching for a group of eight Chi-nese tourists who spent more than USD4000 at a popular Israeli hum-mus restaurant. A tour operator publicised the bill, saying the restau-rant owner was taking advantage of tourists; but the owner has said the charges were fair, considering they ordered expensive alcohol and he had to close down part of the restaurant.

World’s Busiest AirportsH a r t s f i e l d - J a c k s o n A t l a n t a International Airport has again been named the world’s busiest airport, with some 101 million passengers passing through last year, according to Airports Council International’s just released 2015 World Airport Traffic Report. Beijing was again second with 89.9 million passengers, while Dubai was third, and also handled the most international traffic. According to the report, worldwide passenger traffic increased 6.4% last year to almost 7.2 billion.

House of Travel has been named the country’s top agency brand for the fourth year in a row—and says it’s a notable achievement in a year when the business was preparing to undergo some serious changes.HoT won Best Travel Agency Brand at the TAANZ National Travel Industry Awards in Auckland on Sat night, an evening described by TAANZ chief executive Andrew Olsen as a ‘tremen-dous success and highly entertaining’.HoT was thrilled to take the award for the fourth year running, says market-ing director Ken Freer.“2015 was a big year for us in terms of both growth and rejuvenating our business—the entire year was about an inside-out journey of reinvent-ing our organisation to be customer obsessed,” he says. “While our brand

launch did not take place in our last fi-nancial year, which the TAANZ awards are judged on, a lot of the groundwork to prepare us for our new brand posi-tion was laid in 2015. It was really rewarding to have the work we have put into our business recognised at the highest level.”In an emotional tribute, HoT boss Mark O’Donnell dedicated the award to former New Plymouth owner/oper-ator Dave Churchman, who has termi-nal cancer. O’Donnell says Churchman is a ‘true Hottie who we are all think-ing of right now’.

. . . Significant EventAir New Zealand’s chief commercial officer Cam Wallace says it’s great the awards have matured into a ‘signifi-cant annual industry event’.“It under-pins the positive and engaging talent that exists in the New Zealand travel industry—and it’s great to see the industry coming together to celebrate our combined achievements.”Wallace also welcomed the new rookie of the year category. “We are as an in-dustry recognising the role the youth is going to play moving forward,” he says. “In the years to come when we move on we need to ensure that the industry is in great shape for the next generation of industry leaders and participants.”See the front cover for all the winners, and for more news and photos from the night, see pages 4, 6, 7 and 8.

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It’s looking set to be a momentous year ahead for TAANZ, with the board taking on the challenge to encourage more women members to stand, while a shake-up of the voting system to ensure brokers and TMCs are better represented is also on the cards.A number of hard-hitting ques-tions were directed to the board at its annual general meeting in Auckland on Fri afternoon, with a particularly hot topic of discussion being whether or not it would take a proactive approach in getting more women on the board, following the co-opting of helloworld’s Wendy van Lieshout. And it seems it will be a key focus going forward, with outgo-ing president Peter Barlow saying he would ‘love it if we had more women on the board’. “Women are very representative of the membership, but we do need them to put their hand up to stand. . . Please ladies, get involved,” he says. Whether or not the current voting system is valid and fair in today’s travel landscape was also put to the board, with the suggestion that brokers and TMCs could be better represented; and again, it was met with compliance from the board. Although Barlow admitted it wasn’t something the board had given a lot of attention to, he says a discussion is needed, and following that, ‘there will be appropriate change’. Chief executive Andrew Olsen also backs this sentiment, saying ‘nothing is out of the question’. “Everything can be reviewed and changed, we can have that discussion,” he says. The possible introduction of an award for up and coming young leaders, in a bid to encourage young industry members to take up lead-ership positions was also discussed.

. . . The Team First Travel Group’s Andrew Bow-man was officially appointed to the role of president, as Peter Bar-low stepped down, receiving life membership in the process. House of Travel’s Mark Abbot has now stepped up to the position of vice president; while House of Travel’s Brent Thomas, First Travel Group’s John Willson and industry stalwart Neil Gestro remain on the board through until the 2017 AGM. New

to the board is helloworld’s Simon McKearney as well as HLO’s Wendy van Lieshout who was co-opted to the board.Barlow reiterated that each board member had been selected for their differing skill sets, practical work-ing knowledge and values, after questions were raised in regards to why some brands had double rep-resentation. “On this board, it’s not who you work for, but what we are doing collectively.”Pictured at the AGM on Fri is:1 TAANZ’s Andrew Bowman with Travelport’s Wendy Stanton, Rob Clark and Aaron Nagel.2 TAANZ’s Andrew Bowman, Peter Barlow and Andrew Olsen. 3 World Travellers Best Travel Hast-ings’ Bill Sheppard; Elliott World Travellers Gisborne’s Graham El-liott; and Bon Voyage Cruises’ Ge-rard Murphy.

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HA St Johns SupportHawaiian Airlines donated 500,000 HawaiianMiles to be auctioned off at the TAANZ National Travel Industry Awards on Sat night, to raise money for St Johns. Peter Barlow of BCD Travel won the miles with a bid of $8500. He’s pictured centre with St John’s Blake Murray and HA’s Russell Williss.

Captain Cook Cruises Fiji has today released an agent incentive, with those who book clients on a three-, four-, seven- or 11-night cruise eligible to cruise for free aboard the MV Reef Endeavour. If agents book a three- or four-night cruise for a client, they will receive one free night for themselves or their part-ner sharing an ocean view stateroom, per adult booked; while for booking clients on a seven- or 11-night cruise, agents will receive two free nights for themselves or their partner sharing an ocean view stateroom, per adult booked. Agents can accumulate their credits and have until 31 Mar 2018 to go on their cruise holiday; while additional nights not yet earned can be pur-chased at a special rate of AUD160pp per night. All of its three-, four-, seven- and 11-night cruises, onboard the MV Reef Endeavour, visit parts of Fiji that

larger ships cannot get to, allowing passengers to visit remote villages, churches and schools to take part in traditional village ceremonies and feasts. There is also plenty of spare time which clients can utilise to relax onboard or to swim, snorkel or dive in the clear waters throughout the trip. See captaincookcruisesfiji.com for further details.

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Tourism Aotearoa ApptGrant Webster has been elected as the new chair of Tourism Industr y Aotearoa, replacing company director Grant Lilly who was chair for three years. Webster is also chief executive of Tourism Holdings Ltd.

P a u l R e n n i e o f Orbit Travel Wel-lington was present-ed with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the TAANZ Na-tional Travel Indus-try Awards on Sat night, and says he was humbled by his win.“When you run your own business you’re never sure if you’re doing it right—but at least some people in the industry must think I’m doing OK,” quips Rennie, who attributed much of his success to his tight knit team. “When my wife and I started the business 29 years ago, our first staff member was Jackson, and he’s still with us—in fact a lot of those in the team have been with us for more than 15 years.”Rennie says the team is passionate about travel, and ensuring they’re looking after their clients—and the suppliers. While he still hasn’t decided just how to use his prize ($40,000 in Air New Zealand travel) Rennie says London and South America are likely

to be on the agenda.Rennie is pictured with Air NZ’s chief commercial officer Cam Wallace, who pre-sented his long-time friend with the trophy. “Paul Rennie has been an active and serious contributor to the New Zealand travel indus-

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Adventure World has launched its largest Af-rica collection to-date, as changing habits have resulted in travellers now wanting ‘more out of their annual leave’; and they’re turning to Africa to do so. “They [travellers] want to be completely immersed in local culture, heritage and wildlife while still retaining the indulgence that comes with four- and five-star lodges, open Land Rover safaris, luxu-ry tents and sundowners drinks,” says Adventure World’s Dave Nicholson. And the brand has delivered, with its Africa, Egypt & Middle East 2017/18

brochure including a range of new itineraries through-out South Africa, Zimba-bwe, Zambia, Kenya and Tanzania, as well as many best-selling itineraries and a range of lesser-known game lodges and safari ex-periences. Highlights include the new

Pioneer’s Safari in Kenya, which it says is suited for clients looking to combine two safari experiences: the wildlife-rich Masai Mara and the re-mote UNESCO World Heritage-listed Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. Also new for 2017/18 is the Untouched Selous and Ruaha reserve programme, which immerses travellers in two of Africa’s largest faunal reserves located in the south of Tanzania. Selous and Ruaha have some of the largest populations of elephant, buffalo and lion roam-ing their landscapes, adds Adventure World. And making a return to the collection is the ever-popular Shong-holo Express rail journey, which has been refurbished by its new own-ers Rovos Rail and now has another dining car and observation car. See adventureworld.com/brochures

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Perth’s Peppers On TrackMantra Group’s Peppers Kings Square Hotel in Perth, opening mid-Oct, has unveiled the first of its new guest rooms (as pictured). Offering a glimpse of what future guests can expect, the prototype Peppers King Room takes its design cues from the city reflection on the Swan River, with an emphasis on functional, comfortable and stylish décor and furnishings, says Mantra. Construc-tion and fit out of the hotel’s remain-ing 119 rooms, restaurant, espresso bar, leisure facilities and common areas is on track to be completed mid-Oct this year. It is offering an opening special from AUD159 per night (Fri-Sun) in a king room, in-cluding breakfast for two and a wel-come drink on arrival. The offer is valid for sale until 19 Oct and for travel from 19 Oct-31 Mar 2017. See peppers.com.au/kings-square

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National Travel Industry Award Winners CelebrateSome of the winners from the National Travel Industry Awards on Sat evening included: 1 Marija Tolj won the coveted best industry representative prize. 2 Cath McLeod of GO Holidays, named top wholesaler, with helloworld’s Jason Buckley. 3 Simon McKearney of helloworld presents Leanne Geraghty of Air New Zealand with the award for best international airline online. 4 Ellen Lee of helloworld Waipukurau accepts the award for best brand retail, single location. 5 Kay Rogers and Catherine Membery of the Mount Group, which won best brand retail, multi-location. 6 Air New Zealand’s Leanne Geraghty presents the Best Travel Agency Brand award to HoT’s Jayne Thornley and Ken Freer. 7 Rookie of the year Samantha Johnston of You Travel Taupo with Emirates’ Chris Lethbridge. 8 Jacqui Currall, The Travel Brokers was named best broker. 9 Orbit World Travel’s Brendan Drury and House of Travel’s Mark O’Donnell accept the award for best brand corporate, multi-location. 10 Paul Johnson, Or-bit World Travel Calder & Lawson won best travel consultant, corporate. 11 House of Travel’s Mark O’Donnell accepted the award for best travel consultant, retail on be-half of Tony Jackson of HoT Newmarket. 12 Megan Sewell of Orbit Wellington was named best travel agency manager, corporate. 13 Deborah Kay, helloworld Rotorua won best travel agency manager, retail. 14 The BCD team accept the award for best brand corporate, single location. For more winners and pictures see page 7 and 8.

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GERMANY

FRANCE

AndernachCologne

AMSTERDAM

Lyon

BaselLakeGeneva

SWITZERLAND

Black ForestBreisach

Cochem

Belleville

TournonViviers

AvignonARLES

VienneRIVER SHIP7

Speyer

RIVER SHIP7

Grignan

PROVENCE

Colmar

Bonn

Mainz

Leeghwater

AMSTERDAMNETHERLANDS

GERMANY

RIVER SHIP14

Bamberg

AUSTRIA HUNGARY

SLOVAKIA

BratislavaWürzburg

Regensburg

NurembergMiltenberg

Melk

LinzRothenburgDürnstein

Passau

Rüdesheim

Cologne

Andernach

Salzburg

Bonn

ViennaBUDAPEST

Honfleur Rouen

Somme Battlefields

GivernyVernon

Les Andelys

PARISPays d’Ague

NormandyBeaches

Caudebec-en-Caux

FRANCE

Les Baux-de-Provence

LyonBelleville

TournonViviers

AvignonARLES

Vienne

GrignanPROVENCE

To Paris

From Lyon

RIVER SHIP7

RIVER SHIP7

*Conditions Apply. Information correct as at 24 August 2016 but may fluctuate due to changes in surcharges, taxes or currency. For full itinerary details, departure dates, fares, suite upgrade pricing and all terms and conditions, please refer to APT’s Europe River Cruising 2017 brochure (Publication no. H4849). All fares are in New Zealand currency. Your booking contract is with Australian Pacific Touring Pty Ltd (APT), and incorporates all of the following terms and conditions. APT recommends that you read and understand your contract, and ask APT or your travel agent if you require any clarification. A limited number of SuperDeal offers are available on all itineraries. All SuperDeal offers are available until 30 November 2016 unless sold out prior. Prices include Early Payment Discount where applicable. Prices based on: EUMCR15 11 November 2017 (Cat. T); EURSC15 13 April 2017 (Cat. A); EURCR15 11 May 2017 (Cat. A); EUBCRPP18 21 March 2017 (Cat. A). Limited suites/staterooms/rooms on set departures and subject to availability. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Only one SuperDeal Offer per person applies and cannot be combined with any other offer, unless specified. Business class offer is based on wholesale airfares in business class with Singapore Airlines (U class). Available on new bookings only. Flights are available from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch. Flights must be booked by APT. All offers are subject to availability of airline and booking class. Once class is sold out surcharges apply. Should you choose to depart earlier than your scheduled tour/cruise departure, or make variations to airline routings, surcharges may apply. Airline schedules are subject to change without notice and APT is not liable for any additional costs incurred due to airline schedule changes. A non–refundable deposit of $1,000 per person is due within seven days of booking. A second non-refundable deposit of $2,000 per person is due by 31 October 2016. However, if fares increase and/or changes in ticketing requirements occur, the second deposit may be required earlier. For bookings made after 31 October, a non-refundable deposit of $3,000 per person is due within 7 days of booking. Final payment is due 100 days prior to the tour’s departure date. EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT: Save $150 per person when you book a holiday of 8-14 days. Save $300 per person when you book a holiday of 15 days or more. A first non-refundable deposit of $1,000 per person is due within 7 days of booking. A second non-refundable deposit of $2,000 per person is due by 31 October 2016. For bookings made after 31 October, a non-refundable deposit of $3,000 per person is due within 7 days of booking. Tour must be paid in full 10 months prior to departure date. This offer is combinable with applicable airfare offer, Solo Traveller Offer and Travel with Friends discount. All air is ticketed upon receipt of the first deposit. Any changes made after ticketing may incur an amendment and/or cancellation fee and, in some cases, tickets are non-refundable. Air taxes vary for each departure point and routing of airline and are subject to change. Fuel surcharges are subject to change and an additional fuel surcharge may apply. Note that frequent flyer miles/points may not be awarded on all airfares. Fly Business Class for $3,995: Offer includes air taxes up to the value of $200 per person with Singapore Airlines. Surcharges will apply if air taxes exceed this amount. A limited number of offers are available on all itineraries. Australian Pacific Touring Pty Ltd. ABN 44 004 684 619. APT4818_NZD

Lyon

Belleville

TournonViviers

Avignon

Les Baux-de-Provence Arles

Vienne

Grignan

Rhône River

Saône River

PROVENCE

PARIS2 1

FRANCE

7 RIVER SHIP

FRANCE

Pauillac

Libourne

Cadillac

Bordeaux

Saint-Émilion

Blaye

GaronneRiver

Dordogne River

Cognac

Bourg

Bergerac

Sauternes

GirondeEstuary

7 RIVER SHIP

From $10,695*per person twin share in a Twin Balcony Suite Available on Category T & above on all departures April to December 2017

ALL-INCLUSIVE LUXURY RIVER CRUISING EUMCR15

15 Day Magnificent Europe

From $16,245* per person twin share in a Panoramic Balcony Suite Available on Category A & above on all departures April to September 2017

ALL-INCLUSIVE LUXURY RIVER CRUISING

15 Day Romantic Rhône and Seine

From $19,545* per person twin share in a Panoramic Balcony SuiteAvailable on Category A & above on all departures March to September 2017

ALL-INCLUSIVE LUXURY RIVER CRUISING EUBCRPP18

18 Day Wonders of Bordeaux & Rhône

From $15,545* per person twin share in a Panoramic Balcony Suite Available on Category A & above on all departures May to July 2017

ALL-INCLUSIVE LUXURY RIVER CRUISING

15 Day Rhine, Rhône & Moselle Treasures

EURSC15

EURCR15

FLY BUSINESS CLASS FOR $3,995*Book selected APT Collection cruises in category A & above on Aria Ships and category T

& above on Concerto Ships by 30 November 2016, and Fly Business Class for $3,995*.

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Well done!A special congratulations to Paul Rennie on receiving the TAANZ Lifetime Industry Achievement Award.