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Amadeus mid-office push AMADEUS has today expandedits range of mid- and back-officetravel agency systems in Australiavia a strategic partnership withUK-based Dolphin Dynamics. Under the deal Amadeus willoffer pre-sales, training andsupport for the Dolphin Dynamicsproduct which includes a “user-friendly interface for fulfilment,pricing, CRM, workflow andreporting”. The Dolphin system is claimedto “dramatically improveconsultant efficiency” via the useof the so-called Dolphin inbox,described as “a rules-based taskmanagement solution”. It interfaces with severalAmadeus products including e-Travel Management, e-Power andSelling Platform. Amadeus said it would offerDolphin alongside other mid- andback-office offerings includingTramada, Travelog, VTO andAmadeus Agency Manager. “The expanded portfolio ofsolutions offers an even greater
choice to travel agencies, betterenabling them to fulfil theirneeds which can vary greatlydepending on agency size, typeand workflows,” Amadeus said. The company has reinforced itscommitment to the mid-officeoffering by appointing ClaireRimmer as Business ManagementSolutions Consultant. Rimmer has extensiveexperience with the Dolphinsystem, having implemented itacross the STA Travel globalnetwork across the last decade. The Dolphin solution, which wasfirst released in 1996 and is nowutilised by more than 12000 usersin 25 countries, has already beenimplemented by Melbourne-based Sean Simmons Travel. Other users include NZ-basedHouse of Travel as well as STA,BCD Travel and TUI.
Skywest Jan stats SKYWEST flew 22% morecharter services in Jan 2013 thana year earlier, with the carrier’smonthly passenger figures alsoshowing a 47% year-on-year risein RPT traffic. The carrier flew 26,000 RPTpassengers and also operated 400charter services, with the overallRPT load factor being 53.4%, up4.5 percentage points. Skywest’s financial year-to-dateload factor is 58.5%, down 3.5 pts.
New FJA330 for SYD AIR PACIFIC, soon to be knownas Fiji Airways, has openedreservations for flights utilising itsnew A330-200 aircraft. The launch route is Nadi-Sydneyeffective from 08 Jun, with thenew plane operating up to sixtimes weekly. The new plane is configuredwith 24 business class and 249economy seats, with GDS screenscurrently showing FJ’s 747-400will be retired in about a year. Other prospective destinationsfor the new aircraft includeAuckland, Brisbane, Hong Kong,Melbourne and Los Angeles.
New MCVB identity THEMelbourneConvention andVisitors Bureauhas todayannounced a complete rebrand,and will henceforth be known asthe Melbourne ConventionBureau. CEO Karen Bolinger said themove aims to boost awareness ofthe organisation, and is part of itsStrategic Business Plan launchedin May last year. More info in tomorrow’s issueof Business Events News.
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AAX TV commercials LOW-COST carrier AirAsia X haskicked off a five-week long brandcampaign covering TV, cinema,outdoor, radio, mobile, digital,online video and Facebook. Launched on Sun, the TVcomponent is focused on the keymarkets of Sydney, Melbourne,Perth, Brisbane and the GoldCoast/Northern NSW, aired onChannel Seven & Network TEN, anda range of subscription channels. AirAsia marketing managerAustralia, Stuart Myerscough toldTravel Daily the promo aims todispel some myths about LCCs. “The campaign also highlightsthe choice and value AirAsiaoffers guests through a fullycustomisable experience, anddemonstrate why AirAsia hasbeen voted World’s Best Low-CostCarrier for four years running,”Myerscough said.
TC marketing exec. HOME-BASED network TravelCounsellors continues to invest inits Australian operation, creatinga new Marketing Executive rolebased at its HQ in Melbourne. The position has been filled byRebecca Wilson who possessessix years marketing experiencewithin the travel industry.
Emirates upgauge PER EMIRATES has confirmed it willupgrade aircraft to Perth on itsreturn EK424/425 services fromDubai, adding an extra 88 seatsdaily to/from Western Australia. EK will deploy B777-300ER jetson the Perth route, replacing theexisting 777-200LR.
Sydney Harbour landscape FEDERAL Tourism MinisterMartin Ferguson today officiallyunveiled Sydney Harbour asAustralia’s 16th “NationalLandscape,” with the moveheralding a new global marketingpush for the iconic attraction. Other designated NationalLandscapes include the RedCentre, the Great Barrier Reefand Tasmania’s Island Heritage,with Ferguson saying it was fittingthat the harbour be added. “With our world-famousharbour at its heart, thislandscape is the first glimpse thatwelcomes 42% of internationalvisitors to Australia,” he said. As well as landmarks like theOpera House and the HarbourBridge, Tourism Australia willmarket the harbour’s connectionwith Aboriginal and convictheritage, as well as native wildlife
“right on the city’s doorstep”. This morning’s launch eventalso saw the announcement of‘Australia’s Wildiaries NationalLandscape Nature Series’ - acollection of short films about the16 official National Landscapeswhich will be rolled out onTourism Australia’s social mediachannels and online platforms. The National Landscapesprogram is a collaborationbetween Tourism Australia andParks Australia - to viewthe first Wildiaries videoclick on the logo or seetraveldaily.com.au/videos.
Etihad Guest revamp ETIHAD will offer moreflexibility to passengers wantingto redeem flight rewards underits Etihad Guest loyalty program,following a major system upgradeto SabreSonic this weekend. The new system will allowpassengers to book ‘GuestSeats’online or via the call centre up tothree hours before departure,and redemptions will also includeone date change free of charge. The upgrade will also allow paxto book a stopover in Abu Dhabiwhen travelling on a reward ticket.
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HOT deal for Helen Wong HELEN Wong’s Tours will for thefirst time ever be sold in NewZealand, after the signing of anew agreement between thewholesaler and NZ travel retailgroup House of Travel. The exclusive deal will seeHouse of Travel showcase HelenWong’s Tours under its ownbanner, with a brochure offeringQR code links to “virtual tour”video coverage of major areasfeatured in the program.
House of Travel said China hadbeen a growing market in NZ overthe past few years, “and we arevery excited to bring the wealthand expertise of Helen Wong’sTours to our New Zealandcustomers”. Helen Wong’s Tours founderHelen Wong said she had beenworking on the deal for sometime, with the move allowing thefirm to “broaden our reputationbeyond our traditional Australianmarket”.
EK incentive winner JULIERevettfromTewantinTravel(pictured)has beenchosen asthe thirdbonusprizewinner in this year’s Emirates andDubai Tourism mega incentive. She has won an iPad mini and isin the running to win a trip toDubai in May, with 280 agentsflying EK to sample the destination.
Int’l Rail expand range MELBOURNE-based wholesalerInternational Rail has expandedits product line to include ferrycrossing tickets & the Berlin Pass. The new options are on top ofadd-on products already sold byIR, such as the London Oystercard and Paris Visit Pass. The 48 or 72hr Berlin WelcomeCard offers entry to the city’smain sites, unlimited access topublic transport, a guide bookand discount coupons, priced at$28 per adult - call 1300 387 245.
AIRCRAFT pilots and passengersare being encouraged not toignore the apparently naturalbodily function of breaking wind,even when aboard a flight. A report from Europeanresearchers say the discomfortexperienced by a pilot holdingback to adhere to etiquettestandards could even risk safety. Experts say the “invariableconsequence of digestion”shouldn’t be held back as it canlead to other health problemssuch as stress and bloating, withpilots urged to “just let it go”.
SPEAKING of bodily gases, aherd of 390 flatulent cows lastyear forced a Korean Airwayscargo jet to make an emergencylanding at Heathrow, details fromthe Civil Aviation Authority say. The cows were producing highlevels of methane gas - thesecond highest heat-trappingemission - which set off theplane’s fire warning light, withcabin crew forced to don gasmasks while exiting the jet.
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Canada visits up 6.5% STRONG Australian arrivalnumbers into Canada for themonth of Dec helped to push thefull year figures to nudge a 6.5%year-on-year growth result,official figures from the CanadianTourism Commission today reveal. Arrivals in Dec alone were morethan 10% up on the previousyear, with 23,327 people arriving. Overall for the year, more than258,000 Aussies visited Canada. Vancouver was the mostpopular entry point, with 64.7%of all arrivals clearing customs atthe British Columbia port.
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Nationwide balloons CONGRATULATIONS to HelenHunter from Nationwide Travel inNSW, who was the winner of lastweek’s Red Balloon competition,sponsored by inPlace Recruitment. Helen has won a $500 voucherto spend on adventures andexperiences with Red Balloon.
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Our incentive closes on the 17th March 2013, be sure to register and log all your sales for your chance to win one of 280 unforgettable five-day famil trips to Dubai.
MORE than 5,000 Melbourniansimmersed themselves in thetastes and flavours of Switzerlandat the annual Swiss Festival. Sponsored by SwitzerlandTourism, the event held in thecity’s Southbank precinct offereda wide variety of Swiss food anddrinks, folk dancing, alphornblowing and even some yodelling. A seven-night Swiss holiday,inclusive of flights, accom & firstclass rail passes was also givenaway to a lucky pair of attendees. In 2013, Switzerland Tourism iscelebrating the theme of “Living
Traditions”, hoping to showcasethe country’s culture and customs. Pictured above at the festival,from left is Birgit Weingartner,Simon Bosshart & Evelyn Lafonefrom Switzerland Tourism withGiovanni Destefano and AnilRodericks, SWISS Int’l Air Lines.
TNZ lures Thai families TOURISM New Zealand hasteamed with THAI Airways andAuckland Airport to entice Thaifamilies to visit the countryduring autumn, touring by car.
Second EK Filo port EMIRATES will begin daily directservices from Dubai to Clark Int’lAirport in the Pampanga provinceof the Philippines from 01 Oct. The carrier’s newest Filipinoport comes in addition to currentthrice-daily nonstop services toManila, and will be operated by atwo-class Boeing B777 aircraft.
Quark standards tick POLAR adventure firm QuarkExpeditions has completed acomprehensive operationalevaluation process, successfullydemonstrating the company’sconformity to British Standards. The standards achieved relateto the safe and responsibleconduct of expeditions andadventurous activities. “The purpose of the assessmentis to secure completely indepentant,knowledgeable, and competentconfirmation that Quark does, infact, adhere to the highest health& safety standards in our industry,”president Hans Lagerweij said. In Feb 2009, Quark’s OceanNova vessel was pushed agroundin Antarctica, resulting in all paxbeing offloaded to another ship.
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Vict. trade missions TOURISM Victoria chief exec.Leigh Harry will join Minister forTourism and Major Events LouiseAsher leading a group delegationof tourism leaders on the state’sSuper Trade Mission to theMiddle East and Turkey in Mar. The initiative to connect withtravel executives abroad will alsoinclude a return visit to India,“building on last year’s mission,”Harry said. “These trade missions createopportunities to engage new andexisting partners in these marketsto strengthen trade relations,”the Tourism Victoria chief said. In Oct 2011, Tourism Australialaunched a campaign in India tolure high spending visitors fromthe country, at the same timeannouncing a need for direct airlinks between Australia and India.
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Holiday InnTech key for Choice INNOVATIVE technology hasbeen cited by Choice HotelsAustralasia as key to achievingdouble-digit year-on-year revenueper available room growth. The property group has recentlyimplemented choiceADVANTAGE,a cloud-based hotel managementsystem allowing property ownersto interface with global roomreservation systems, along with anenhanced website & social media.
APAC strong for AY FINNAIR sales figures for theAsia-Pacific region from 2012show a 30% year-on-year increase,new data from the airline shows. The carrier has labelled this as a“major result” especially as itsservices from Australia are onlyavailable as codeshare services. MEANWHILE, the carrier haslaunched a special 90th birthdaysale on Economy-Class ticketsvalid for sale and travel to 31 Mar. Return seats to nine Europeancities, via Bangkok start at $1,640.
New Italian road tour TEMPO Holidays has introduceda new nine-day driving holiday inItaly, inclusive of holiday parkaccom and vehicle rental. The Tuscany & the Italian Lakesitinerary includes four nights nearFlorence, four nights at LakeGarda & nine-days car hire, pricedfrom $1,764 for a family of twoadults and two children. The itinerary is valid for sale andtravel until 14 Sep - 1300 362 844.
An 18th birthday sale RAIL Europe has rolled out aseries of special offers celebratingthe company’s 18th birthday,with a number of “hand-picked”deals on sale for a limited period. Available discounts of up to 65%are valid for point-to-point and railpasses on Thayls, Eurostar, CityNight Line, TGV France-Italy aswell as France and London passes.
VS to join Skyteam? VIRGIN Atlantic could be set tojoin the SkyTeam airline alliancefollowing its recent 49% stakesale to Delta Air Lines, accordingto the UK’s Financial Times. The carrier’s chief commercialofficer Julie Southern said itwould “probably make sense” forVS to join the alliance in line withthe stake sale (TD 12 Dec).
Excite loves Gift Cards A NEW incentive rewardingagents with gift cards has beenlaunched by Excite Holidays. New bookings of any volumeand value made between 14 Feband 31 Mar may be eligible for agift card reward.
Island Passage reps TRAVEL the World is now therepresentative for Island EscapeCruises (TD yest.) in Australia. The firm’s 24-passenger luxurymotor yacht, Island Passage, sailsNew Zealand and Vanuatu.
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COMO appoints PEPR SINGAPOREAN apartmentoperator COMO Hotels & Resortshas named PEPR Publicity to raisethe profile of its nine upmarketresorts in the Australian market. COMO manages nine propertiesin Europe, the subcontinentalnations of Maldives and Bhutan,and across Asia.
Topdeck festival book YOUTH tour operator Topdeckhas released a new brochurededicated to tours incorporating avisit to a variety of festivals andevents around Europe and the UK. Highlights of the new Festivals& Events guide include a 12-dayitinerary in Spain which takes inboth the Running of the Bulls &the Pamplona Haro Wine Festival,as well as visiting Madrid, Segoviaand San Sebastian. The tour departs 27 Jun fromBilbao and is priced from $1,245per person - phone 1300 886 332.
AMERICA’S red, white and bluebrigade turned green and goldlast night as more than 500 localtravel agents packed into theSydney Hilton ballroom for the2013 Visit USA Roadshow - thepremiere event on the USA’s downunder promotional calendar. Suppliers representing individualattractions right through to entirestates crammed in to meet with,answer questions from, informand entertain attendees aboutwhat their clients can see and doduring a holiday in their regions. The evening was sponsored byMajor League Baseball, who tookthe attending crowd to Americanyesteryear, showcasing the sportas “America’s Game”, while alsoproviding many interactivedisplays such as batting cages andhosting a fast-ball competition. The delegation of 55 supplierswas the largest to ever visitAustralia for the annual roadshowseries, which visited Perth lastweek, hits Brisbane tonight andMelbourne tomorrow night. Content showcased reflectedthe incredible diversity that is theUnited States - everything fromthe many theme parks to the ‘Ol’Wild West was on display. Along with many individualhotel and tour voucher prizes
given out over the course of thenight, Air New Zealand providedtwo seats to Los Angeles as part ofan major prize holiday to the US. Taking home the prize was AnnaHawkins from Flight CentreWestfield Sydney 2, picturedabove second from left withNicole Bennett and ElizabethHutchison from Air New Zealandand Lisa Dunn from Visit USA. More pics from the event atwww.facebook.com/traveldaily.
Social sharing Stayz HOLIDAY rental firm The StayzGroup has rolled out a number ofupdates to its popular iPhone app,incl extended searching functionsand social media integration.
Kryal TV promo pitchKRYAL Castle in Ballarat, Vic, will
launch a major TV commercialcampaign to spruik new medievalthemed activities at its adventurepark, set to reopen on 02 Mar.
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Four Points push for expansion STARWOOD Hotels’ Four Pointsby Sheraton in Sydney has soughtapproval for the construction of anew tower aimed at boostingcompetition to the nearby DarlingHarbour and Barangaroo projects. The proposed expansion wouldconsist of a new 25-storey towerof the existing hotel (picturedbelow), adding 231 rooms andoffice space directly over theWestern Distributor roadway. A multi-purpose meeting and
function centre further to thewest of the proposed new towerwould complement the expansionand cement Four Points as aplayer in the soon to be rapidlyheating-up luxury hotel market. Construction giant Lend Leasehas also outlined plans for a 900-room hotel in the Darling Harbourvicinity (TD 11 Dec). Completion of the proposed planwould see the Four Points totalroom offering top the 900 mark. Four Points general managerDavid Fraser told the SydneyMorning Herald the extra hoteland event space “will be an idealaddition to the vibrant DarlingHarbour precinct”. The submission is now beforethe NSW State Planning Dept.
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MileagePlus gets fit UNITED Airlines is offeringmembers of its MileagePlusloyalty scheme the opportunity toearn award miles when taking outgym memberships with GlobalFit. Available through MileagePlusFitness, the program is availableat 10,000 gyms in the US and isalso extended to home fitnessproducts such as Zumba, DVDs,Total Gym and bodybugg.
Lebanon sold for $9.5m THE man-made island ofLebanon, part of The Worldproject off the coast of Dubai, haschanged ownership. According to Arabian Business,the transaction, which includedmanagement of Royal IslandBeach Club on the island, wasacquired for $9.5m - a loss ofUS$6.8m from the originalbuyer’s price paid four years ago.
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CWT MICE growth CARLSON Wagonlit Travel hasreported its 2012 results, withspecialist departments, includingits Meetings & Events divisionand Energy Services, saw thelargest growth among all units. More than 35,000 meetingswere organised worldwide - again of 10% on the year before. Despite a 1.1% drop in overallsales volume and a slight 0.2%decline in total transactionsmanaged by CWT, sales from newbusiness totalled US$1.7b. The company blamed pooreconomic conditions in Europeand the Asia-Pacific for falls of4.4% and 2.4% year-on-year intotal transactions managed. On the flip side, the companyposted its strongest growth in theLatin American market, up 21% &North America, climbing 2.3%. CWT president and ceo DouglasAnderson said he was pleasedwith the full-year results overall. “As a global company with localoperations all over the world, ourdiverse client portfolio hasprovided stability despite afluctuating economic climate”.
ABOUT 270 travel agents fromaround the nation & New Zealandconverged in Sydney on Sat forthe inaugural Scenic Tours ‘Nightof Stars’ gala at the Ivy Ballroom. GM sales & marketing MichelleBlack said Scenic had been thrilledwith the response from agents toparticipate at the invite-only event,after an “extraordinary” year. State Awards were presented tothe top three agencies based onsales achieved during the 2012calendar year.
Ten finalists made up the stateawards for Qld, NSW/ACT, SA, WAand Vic, and five from Tas and NZ. The top 3 in each catergory wona bottle of Veuve Clicquot and afabulous trophy, while individualstate winners - as well as Scenic’stop National sales agency andconsultants in Australia & NZ -had their names truly set in the‘stars’, receiving a star named intheir honour through theInternational Star Registry. Five of Scenic’s elite agencieswere also recognised as ‘DiamondAgencies’ in 2012 for their sales,each receiving a stunning award. Pictured on the night with theirNational Agency of the Year areScenic Tours’ national salesmanager, Emma Davie (left); md,Glen Moroney and gm sales andmarketing, Michelle Black (right).
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Primary responsibilities include:
tour operators & corporate clients.
The successful candidate will have the following skills and
attributes:
To apply please email your resume to
[email protected] by Friday February 22, 2013.
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Vittoria on the seas CAPTAIN Cook Cruises hasbegun serving Vittoria coffeeproducts as part of its twice-dailyCoffee Cruise on Sydney Harbour,priced at $39pp until 01 Apr.
Amazing Race Tahiti AMERICAN reality TV programThe Amazing Race has revealedTahiti as the “dream destination”for the 22nd season of the show. The first two episodes of thenext series were filmed on theisland of Bora Bora.
Kennedy to Kingston NEW carrier Fly Jamaica Airwayshas operated its debut servicebetween its Kingston hub andNew York JFK, with the four timesweekly route now available on itscurrently single Boeing 757-200. The carrier’s boss Paul RonaldReece says the startup operationis looking to next launch flights toGuyana and Toronto, Canada.
Get inside Champagne A NEW insiders tour of theFrench Champagne region, north-east of Paris, has been releasedby The Champagne Dame. The five-night all-inclusive touris priced from $4,990ppts land-only, departs Paris on 23 Jun, islimited to 12 guests and offers10% commission to agents - seewww.thechampagnedame.com.
Monuments go green WORLD famous icons such as thePyramids of Giza, the ‘Welcometo Las Vegas’ sign and the Christthe Redeemer statue in Rio DeJaneiro will all turn green as partof Tourism Ireland’s “GlobalGreening” promotional campaign. The date also coincides with theannual St Patricks Day festivities. Other global landmarks set togo green again include Dubai’sBurj Al Arab, the Leaning Tower ofPisa and the Sydney Opera House.
Insight sends love to agents
VALENTINE’S Day brought manysurprises to these Victorianagents as Insight Vacations’ salesrepresentatives called in just tosay “I love you”. Delivering a bunch of rosesalong with some chocolates tothe team from RACV Tour &Cruise, the surprise undoubtedly
made the day for the lucky store. The apples of Insight’s collectiveeye, pictured above in the backrow are Elitza Hyduke and JustineDe Leo. Front row: Sophie Pratt, LisaGiuffre and Maria Navarro withthe Insight Vacations casanovahimself, Andy Roberts.
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9 Varied International product 9 Strong on road sales role 9 Career progression opportunities 9 International travel involved
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Team Leader/Operations Manager, Corporate Travel, SYD
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Leisure Business Development Manager, SYD
Cruise Team Leader/Operations Manager, SYD
9 Manage 2 large market clients 9 Implement strategies for corporate clients 9 Excellent Executive Remuneration 9 Great career growth opportunities
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Strategic Client Manager, VIC
9 Manage portfolio of hotel accounts 9 Build strong relationships to maximise business 9 Casual and dynamic office environment 9 Career progression opportunities
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Online Hotel Account Manager, SYD
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MELBOURNE (INNER)–SALARY PKG UP TO $63K (DOE) This successful boutique travel agency is now searching for
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STARRING ROLE RETAIL TRAVEL CONSULTANTS
ADELAIDE (CBD) – SALARY PACKAGE TO $55K (OTE + DOE) Are you an experienced travel consultant in Adelaide? We
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LOVE THE LION KING? AFRICA WHOLESALE CONSULTANTS
MELBOURNE (VARIOUS) – SALARY PACKAGE $60K (DOE) We have 2 sensational AFRICA wholesale reservation roles in
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Call us today to find out more! Min 2 yrs exp required.
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MELBOURNE (CBD) – SALARY PACKAGE TO $45K (DOE) This wholesale role will allow you step away from face to face
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TAKE CENTRE STAGE PREMIUM RETAIL TRAVEL CONSULTANT TOWNSVILLE – TOP INDUSTRY PACKAGE
Here’s the rare chance to join a reputable national travel brand in their Townsville agency. You’ll love being part of this close knit team of consultants where you enjoy a few laughs in the
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OUT OF THE NORM AFTER HOURS CORPORATE CONSULTANTS
BRISBANE CBD – PART TIME HOURS Do you thrive working under pressure? Love a busy
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working in a boutique environment for an established company that looks after their staff which is proved by the
staff’s longevity. Min 2 years travel industry experience, GDS skills & great communication skills a must!
CALLING ALL PRODUCERS WHOLESALE PRODUCT CO-ORDINATOR
SYDNEY – SALARY PACKAGE TO $55K Are you an experienced product co-ordinator looking for
progression? As part of the product team you will be responsible for developing & maintaining relationships with suppliers, assisting with web design, advertising & creating
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experience in a product role & leadership skills required as the right candidate may even lead the team in the near future!
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