Travel Daily for 27 May 2011

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ABU Dhabi-based Etihad Airways
Amadeus targets rail sectors VIRGIN Australia has changed
is to launch a four times weekly NEW GDS integration between back office integration for rail. its policy for the carriage of
service between Abu Dhabi and Rail Plus and Amadeus launched “We are very proud to be able sporting goods, with guests who
Mahe in the Republic of the in Sydney yesterday is a first for to offer our travel agency have prepaid for checked baggage
Seychelles, from 01 Nov. the Australian market, and partners an opportunity to truly or who have baggage included in
EY ceo James Hogan said he signals a significant focus by the set themselves apart,” she said. their fare or Velocity status now
expected the destination to be technology firm on the strong Vahakoski said Amadeus was required to pay excess baggage
“hugely popular” among premium growth in global rail bookings. working hard on rail across the fees if they exceed the allowance.
leisure travellers, particularly The new system adds a ‘rail’ tab globe, with 100 staff dedicated to Sporting equipment includes
those from Europe, following the to the Amadeus selling platform, the sector and the Amadeus IT bikes, golf clubs, skis, surfboards
recent Royal honeymoon. which give agents instant access business also providing systems as well as cricket or tennis bags.
The Seychelles will become EY’s to the Rail Plus trade website. for more than 100 rail companies Virgin said the new policy
68th destination. Once bookings for the rail worldwide - including Queensland “aligns with industry standards”.
sectors are done, returning to the Rail and Countrylink in Australia.
main Amadeus screen shows the Rail Plus md David Stafford told
Perth 2011 ISAF rail content automatically added TD the move was very significant
to the passenger PNR. for the company, saying he
Sailing World Amadeus md Sari Vahakoski expected it to result in growth
Championships said the move would provide
significant efficiencies for agents,
particularly in the GDS-focused
corporate market in Australia.
enabling them to easily add rail More from yesterday’s launch
bookings, reduce the likelihood event on page five.
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MORE than 900 passengers will Outbound travel to surge BOEING and All Nippon Airways
sail the full itinerary of this year’s THE Tourism Forecasting The TFC yesterday released its have announced plans to begin
Dawn Princess world cruise Committee (TFC) says that latest predictions, revising test commercial services in Japan
which departed Sydney yesterday. conditions are expected to outbound growth forecasts up to and Asia using the state-of-the-
The 104-night trip will visit 43 “remain particularly favourable 10% for 2011 and 6% in 2012 to art 787 Dreamliner in Jul.
destinations in 30 countries, for outbound travel” in Australia an expected total of about 8.3m The ‘service ready operational
returning to Australia in Sep, with this year, with strong demand outbound travellers next year. validation’ flights will take place
Princess Cruises exec vp Jan supported by the A$, expanding In contrast the TFC painted a between Tokyo Haneda and
Swartz saying over 66% of those Asia-Pacific seat capacity and the gloomy picture for the domestic Osaka, Okayama and Hiroshima,
on board were past Princess pax. robust Australian economy. market, with previous 0.6% from 04 Jul using Boeing’s second
domestic growth expectations test aircraft dubbed ZA002.
now revised to a 0.3% drop due to ANA has 55 Dreamliner aircraft
the combined effect of national on order with the manufacturer
manager, travel industry sales disasters, restrained consumer and the carrier’s ceo, Shinichiro
Sydney based. spending and the strong A$. Ito says the trials will “ensure a
The Virgin Australia Group is again changing the face of
The industry has reacted smoother entry into service later
Australian Aviation during 2011 with our Game Change Program quickly to the figures, with the this year”, around Aug/Sep.
doing for corporate travellers what we did for leisure travellers TTF urging immediate action on “We’ve put the airplane
ten years ago. This is a unique opportunity to play an integral taxes and visas (TD yesterday) through its paces in a rigorous
role in shaping the evolution of this iconic brand and to become while ATEC said the report flight test program,” said 787
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its greatest asset. highlighted the importance of project GM, Scott Fancher.
focusing on the Chinese and
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that arrivals from China will surge Star A380s to Europe
will include optimising revenue generation and service levels
through industry channels. The role will demand excellent 26% during 2011. competing with QF, EK
leadership skills to coach and mentor a geographically dispersed The TFC is also predicting much LUFTHANSA and Singapore
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DJ domestic pax drop wanting to fly on Airbus A380
relationships with key contacts at senior levels and to identify VIRGIN Australia passenger superjumbos from Australia to
and build relationships with third party suppliers & customers. numbers during Apr fell 2.1% European destinations.
This role is varied and challenging, so planning and organising, compared to last year, according The Star Alliance partners are
initiative, and attention to detail will be paramount. It goes to figures released this morning. selling the benefits of the soon to
without saying that you will have extensive sales experience, International pax numbers were start Lufthansa A380 services
preferably in the aviation industry, have a track record of also down by 19.2% due to the between Frankfurt and Singapore
aggressively growing market share, and developing your people which launch in Oct (TD 20 May).
pullout of Pacific Blue from the
to create a culture of success.
NZ domestic market. “Travellers already love to
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3. Friday 27th May 2011
ASP plane graveyard Oz Japan no’s dip 65%
AUSSIE plane spotters will be in THE number of Aussie travellers Window
on location in
heaven at the news of an
agreement to create the first
heading to Japan plummeted by
nearly two-thirds in Apr compared Seat
aircraft storage facility outside of to the same time last year. DFAT is likely to have to reissue
Perth the USA, at Alice Springs. According to preliminary Japan its travel advisory for Denmark,
Today TD has ventured west, NT Airports has signed a deal National Tourism Organisation after health officials there
with a series of WA activities with Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage, figures, just 6,500 Australians started enforcing a ban on the
courtesy of the Perth which plans a 110 hectare site visited Japan last month. importation of Vegemite.
Convention Bureau following opposite the main ASP terminal But the local figure is 3 And Aussie travellers wanting
yesterday’s Virgin Australia to offer long or short-term plane percentage points more than the a taste of home in Copenhagen
A330 Sydney-Perth inaugural. parking as well as recycling and combined international average. will try in vain to get their hands
GUESTS who flew to Perth on decommissioning of aircraft. The 11 Mar earthquake and on a jar of the spread, because
Virgin Australia’s new business The company said it chose Alice tsunami has seen unprecedented shops are no longer able to sell
class A330 yesterday (see page Springs because of its dry climate slumps in arrivals to Japan from it due to a prohibition on foods
4) are now enjoying the delights and existing infrastructure, as some markets, including Hong fortified with extra vitamins.
of the WA capital, staying at the well as potential for growth. Kong, Singapore and Thailand The move also applies to
InterContinental Hotel. Demand for aircraft storage and which are down 87.6%, 82.6% Marmite, Ovaltine and Horlick’s.
A whirlwind itinerary includes decommissioning is expected to and 78.3% respectively.
visits to some of the city’s top TOURISM officials in Bulgaria
surge with the arrival of new
eateries including Fraser’s have created a unique
aircraft types in coming years. Excite group growth
Restaurant in King’s Park, the underwater attraction, by
Little Creatures Brewing Co and EXCITE Holidays has reported a deliberately submerging an
the Old Brewery function centre. Delta fares to the UK 72% growth in group bookings in aircraft operated by former
Today we are also taking in the DELTA Air Lines has economy the past three months, fuelled by Communist ruler Todor Zhivkov.
WA Maritime Museum in the strength of the Aussie dollar
fares to London or Manchester ex The Tupolev-154 hasn’t flown
Fremantle before a leisurely and the range of deals on offer,
SYD, operating via the USA, since 1999, and was this week
Swan River Captain Cook Cruises says MD George Papaioannou.
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Singapore and Dubai are some of about 700m from the shore of
the most popular destinations. the Black Sea city of Varna.
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DFAT Schengen advice Very lucky rail pass Minding Virgin Australia’s business
THE Dept of Foreign Affairs & INTERNATIONAL Rail is
Trade is reminding pax heading promoting its seven day Japan
for European countries bound by Rail Pass which costs the
the Schengen Convention to auspicious price of $333.
ensure they attain any necessary MD Jonathan Hume said agents
entry stamps at the border. had confirmed that consumer
Failure to do so “could result in interest in Japan was starting to
a fine or create difficulties during rebound, with great airline deals
subsequent encounters with local also set to drive demand.
police or other authorities,” the More info 1300 387 245.
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are all countries in the Schengen required for each sailing - for info Virgin Australia gm global sales to depart Sydney at 8am and turn
Convention. see bluewatersailing.com.au. Justin Montgomery was clearly around in Perth to leave at 1pm,
enjoying himself in the business providing a convenient schedule
class cabin of the airline’s new for both corporate and leisure
new opportunity! A330 service yesterday.
Montgomery and Virgin Australia
Group Executive Commercial, Liz
guests, Savage explained.
“From July we will operate a
three times daily service,
Savage (pictured), were among providing a total of more than
the 27 up-the-front passengers - 33,000 seats each week between
customer service including Travel Daily - to give
the product a thorough workout
Sydney and Perth,” she said.
And a further two A330 aircraft
representatives on the inaugural Sydney-Perth
flight which arrived shortly after
are planned to be rolled out in
2012 to fly across Australia,
• Opportunity to sell a great product; 11am Perth time. although “no routes have been
• Work as a part of a fun and enthusiastic Customer The introduction of the business announced yet”.
Service team; class product marks a “new era” MEANWHILE Savage also
for the group, Savage told TD, with confirmed that the carrier will
• Good personal and professional growth prospects; the offering providing premium have business class on enough of
Cover-More is Australia’s largest Travel Insurance guests with a choice in Australia its 737 aircraft to be able to offer
provider. We are a people focused global organisation for the first time in 10 years. the service on a “significant
that recognises individual and team efforts. Yesterday’s flight was the latest amount” of its domestic flights
Our continued growth means we are looking for step in the evolution of Virgin by the end of 2011.
enthusiastic and experienced Customer Service Australia which plans to start The first 737 with the new
rolling out business class right livery and narrow-body product
Representative to join the team, based in our North
across its domestic fleet this year. was unveiled at Sydney Airport
Sydney office. The ideal person has previous contact
The A330 aircraft which flew the earlier this month (TD 03 May),
centre/travel agency experience. sector yesterday is named ‘Cable with further aircraft to be
Motivated candidates are asked to send their Beach’ and has been designed by delivered before 737s already
applications, including a brief resume, to; Creative Director Hans Hulsbosch. operating are taken out of service
email: kburke@covermore.com.au Comfy leather seats have a for a refit.
pitch of up to 62 inches (1.57m), “We are bringing competition
closing date: 27th May 2011
and personal entertainment back into the domestic market,”
screens, while the business class Savage said, with demand for the
cabin also has dedicated new business product “building
washroom facilities, and more in line with our expectations”.
carry-on baggage storage. TO see all the features of the
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EY Diamond chefs Int’l traffic soars 10%
Amadeus just the (rail) ticket DIAMOND First Class pax on OVER 2.3m more people flew
Etihad Airways will have ‘five-star internationally on scheduled
restaurant style service in the flights from Australia in 2010
sky’ when the carrier introduces than the year prior, according to
inflight qualified international govt statistics released today.
chefs from Oct this year. 26.792 million people flew
The chefs will be able to design overseas last year, a 9.8% year on
dishes based on passenger tastes year increase.
and they’ll also assist with menu During 2010, 7.5% more seats
development at airport lounges. were made available for a total of
35.602 million, and seat utilisation
(load factor) also showed signs of
Travelport slams AA improvement, up 1.4 percentage
TRAVELPORT says legal action points on 2009 to 76.2%.
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In a 31-page submission to a US
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court, Travelport downplayed who was yesterday’s lucky winner.
yesterday’s Amadeus/Rail Plus left with David Stafford of Rail claims by AA that it’s trying to
launch (see p1), with gm Mandy Plus and Amadeus md Sari Travel Daily has teamed up
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Other facilities include an Italian
foreshadowed the imminent
eatery, Canaletto, the Showroom
launch of new fully electronic rail
at Sea, and the ship’s piano bar
ticketing for some European
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trains including Eurostar, TGV and
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6. QTIC tourism booklet
THE Queensland Tourism
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Industry Council has partnered
with industry representatives and
the Dept of Environment and
Friday 27th May 2011 Resource Management over the
past 12 years to release a guide
Grand joins Summit on Tourism in Protected Areas.
QTIC ce Daniel Gschwind said
PREFERRED Hotel Group has
the 12-page booklet addresses
signed its second hotel in
“very important and longstanding
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issues” for tourism businesses
Hotels & Resorts brand, the 251-
conducting tours in national parks.
room Hotel New Grand.
TIPA sets out six main objectives
covering sustainable nature-based
Extra Eurostar links tourism projects.
EUROSTAR says it will add extra Gschwind said one of the key
capacity between London and features of TIPA is the abilitiy for
Paris today and on Sat to cater for tour operators to change from
increased demand due to ash three year permits to 15 years.
See http://bit.ly/l8KN8e. ABOVE: Consolidated Travel in Tiananmen Square.
cloud related flight disruptions.
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Novotel AKL opens LCCs grabs larger slice
Q.20: Which celebrity chef is
Which celebrity chef THE NZ$65m Novotel Auckland FIGURES released today by the
Food Network
w ell known to Food Network Airport hotel was this morning government show Low Cost
viewers Iron
view ers as the Iron Chef and has officially opened by New Zealand Carriers (LCCs) continued to chip
Prime Minister John Key at the into the market share of legacy
restaur
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MAS flies into the red that’s 900,000, or 22.3% more
MALAYSIA Airlines blames high people than the previous year.
oil prices and the rise in value of At the same time, budget
the Ringgit on a RM267 million airlines increased their piece of
(AU$82m) 2011 first quarter loss. the int’l passenger traffic pie by
nearly 2 percentage points to
Israel tourism boom 18.7%.
ISRAEL saw a record year for The Dept of Infrastructure and
tourist arrivals in 2010, with 3.45m Transport classes Air Asia X,
tourists visiting the country, up Indonesia Air Asia, Jetstar, Jetstar
26% on the year prior, and Aussie Asia, Pacific Blue, Polynesian Blue
visitor numbers surging 32%. and Tiger Airways as LCCs.
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This friendly & flexible travel company is seeking a professional Looking for a travel company that will provide you with the
leisure travel consultant to join their office & assist in servicing opportunity to grow? This sensational travel wholesaler is
their loyal, long standing clientele. Working Monday to Friday seeking a junior travel consultant to join their dynamic team
hours you will thoroughly enjoy the working environment, not in Perth’s inner city. No only will you be taught the basics,
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good old fashion travel consulting. Minimum 3 years leisure become one of the countries top wholesale travel
travel consulting experience required, together with Sabre skills. consultants. Minimum 3months travel industry exp req’d.
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SENIOR ADVENTURE TRAVEL CONSULTANT TRAVEL CONSULTANT - FILM AND TELEVISION
BRISBANE CBD – SALARY PACKAGE $60K OTE GOLD COAST – SALARY PKG UP TO $50K +
Are you sick of booking cookie cutter itineraries? Love selling Travel consultants don’t let this rare opportunity pass you by!
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Our client specialises in sending their clients off the beaten travel consultant to join this leading travel management
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and Central Asia will be come in handy in this role. A strong Everyday will bring a new challenge , booking the
base + commission salary pkge is on offer, along with international and domestic travel plans for these famous
educational allowance and amazing travel discounts. Start clients. Your expertise and hard work will not go un noticed
selling destinations you are passionate about today – call now. with a superb salary pkg on offer along with Mon – Fri hours.

8. Sell any Ayers ay
in M
Rock package running
and go in the Centre
to win a Red
famil!*
Voyages Red Centre
The great monolith of the Red Centre, Uluru, stands an incredible Voyages Luxury at Uluru
348 metres above ground and reaches twice that below, revealing 4 days from $1121* per person
twin share
only part of its undulating beauty. For the local Aboriginal Clink your glass to the dramatic view of Uluru
and Kata-Tjuta as the fading sun strips their
people, the Anangu, the World Heritage listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta glowing colours to reveal a carpet of twinkling
National Park holds a special cultural significance. Learn all about stars. This is outback luxury.
this sacred place and listen to dreamtime stories about Uluru’s INCLUDES: 3 nights at 5 star accommodation at
Voyages Ayers Rock Resort - including Spa Package
creation many thousands of years ago. The myriad of colours at with an initial Spa Consultation to determine the best
sunrise and sunset present the best photographic opportunities, treatments for you, a welcome bottle of sparkling
wine, two treatments up to a maximum of 2 hours,
as the sun casts a rainbow of reds and purples across the icon’s Desert Awakenings tour, Sounds of Silence Dinner
craggy face. Take in the picturesque landscape with our guided BONUS: FREE Half Day Uluru Highlights Tour when
you book this package - SAVE $49 per adult.
tours, and return to your luxurious Voyages accommodation for
BOOKING CODE: TDC1VO1
rest and relaxation.
Visit Uluru Voyages Ayers Rock Voyages Drive The Red
4 days from $399* per person
twin share Discovery Centre
Regardless of where you stay at Voyages Ayers
Rock Resort, you’ll experience the beauty of
4 days from $486* per person
twin share 8 days from $1856* per person
twin share
the Outback. Immerse yourself in the timeless While you can’t put a dollar value on the Get behind the wheel of a 4WD and explore the
landscape of one of the world’s most beautiful natural charms of Uluru, you can witness this magnificent Red Centre Way, your gateway to an
natural wonders. extraordinary sight without breaking the bank. abundance of natural and cultural experiences
This short break is perfect for those wanting to throughout the red heart of Australia.
INCLUDES: 3 nights at 3.5 star accommodation explore on a budget - but not miss out on the
at Voyages Ayers Rock Resort, FREE return airport
INCLUDES: 2 nights 4.5 star accommodation in Alice
highlights! Springs, 7 days vehicle hire, Alice Springs Desert Park
transfers from Ayers Rock airport
INCLUDES: 3 nights at 3.5 star accommodation Entry, 2 nights 3.5 star accommodation at the Voyages
BONUS: FREE Half Day Uluru Highlights Tour when Voyages Ayers Rock Resort, Dot Painting Workshop Outback Pioneer Hotel, Dot Painting Workshop at Uluru,
you book this package - SAVE $49 per adult. 1 night 3.5 star accommodation at Kings Canyon, Kings
BONUS: FREE Half Day Uluru Highlights Tour when Canyon Guided Climb, 2 nights accommodation at Glen
BOOKING CODE: KLOSA you book this package - SAVE $49 per adult.
Helen,Half Day Roma and Gosse Bluff Tour
BOOKING CODE: TDC1VO3 BOOKING CODE: TDC1VO4
Wildlife, wilderness, outback skies, Aboriginal art
& culture. We know what goes with the Territory.
Agent Reservations: 13 67 83 | Book online www.calypsonet.com.au
Katherine Uluru / Ayers Rock Kakadu
Conditions Apply *Price per person twin share, inclusive of GST and is Land Only. Prices are subject to change without notice and limited availability. Valid for sale until 31May11. Valid for travel 01May11-30Sep11. All
accommodation at Ayers Rock must be consecutive. Visit Uluru (KLOSA) $335 saving is based on travel Jul-Sep, $185 saving applies for May-Jun travel. Voyages Luxury at Uluru (TDC1VO1) $410 saving is based on travel Jul-
Sep, $260 saving applies for May-Jun travel. Voyages Ayers Rock Discovery (TDC1VO3) $335 saving is based on travel Jul-Sep, $185 saving applies for May-Jun travel. Voyages Drive The Red Centre (TDC1VO4) Vehicle hire terms
and conditions apply. Half Day Roma and Gosse Bluff Tour is not available 1May11-20May11. All packages have a Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park fee of $25 per person which has been included in advertised price, however is
payable direct. A business division of Tourism NT. ABN 43 978 766 29 CR1850

9. TASTE
OF ASIA
PENANG - PHUKET - KRABI
3 Night Cruises from Penang Inside Cabin $452
Selected departures from May - Dec 2011 Window Cabin $550
Penang, Phuket, Krabi, Penang Deluxe Oceanview $592
7 Night Cruise & Stay from Phuket Inside Cabin $457
Selected departures from May - Dec 2011 Window Cabin $555
Phuket, Krabi, Penang (4 x nights own arrangements in Penang), Penang, Phuket Deluxe Oceanview $597
8 Night Cruise & Stay from Phuket Inside Cabin $606
Selected departures from June - Sept 2011 Window Cabin $736
Phuket, Krabi, Penang (4 x nights own arrangements in Penang), Penang, Krabi, Phuket Deluxe Oceanview $794
Cruises include all meals^ and entertainment onboard plus port and fuel charges.
For bookings & further information, contact your preferred Wholesaler
*CONDITIONS APPLY: All prices are cruise only, AUD, per person twin share and subject to change and availability. Price for Inside Cabin based on Cat DC category, Window Cabin based on CC category & Deluxe Oceanview based on BB category. Single passengers must pay a
single supplement. Prices include port charges and fuel surcharge. ^Meals included in selected restaurants. 2011 departure dates 7 NIGHT CRUISE ex Phuket – 30 May, 6 & 27 June, 4 July, 5 &12 Sept, 3, 7,10 ,17, 24 & 31 Oct, 14, 21 & 28 Nov, 5 & 12 Dec 2011. 8 NIGHT CRUISE ex
Phuket 13 June, 11 & 25 July, 8 & 22 August, 16 Sept 2011. Own arrangements in Penang is at passengers own choice & expense. 3 NIGHT CRUISE ex Penang May 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29, Jun 05, 12, 19 & 26, Jul 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31, Aug 07, 14, 21 & 28, Sept 04, 11, 18 & 25, Oct 02, 09,
16, 23 & 30, Nov 06, 13, 20 & 27, Dec 04, 11, 18 & 25. Holiday surcharge imposed on peak sailings. Strict cancellation fees apply. Please note that a surcharge may be imposed on credit card transactions. A service fee will be charged. Every effort is made to ensure advertisement
accuracy, however Star Cruises cannot be held responsible forprinting or typographical errors or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances. Pricing correct as at 14 April 2011. Pricing valid until 30 June 2011 & can be withdrawn at any time without notice. SCS 25409

10. SuperStar
VIRGO’s
Ultimate Upgrade Offer
ing
Only 4 departures remain
Includes Free Upgrade!
From $1249
3 NIGHT CRUISES Book Inside Cabin $717 – Free upgrade to Window Cabin
Book Window Cabin $844 – Free upgrade to Balcony Cabin
Ultimate Upgrade offer 25% off Balcony Cabins $1114 – Receive SGD$300 F&B Credit
5 NIGHT CRUISES Book Inside Cabin $1141 – Free upgrade to Window Cabin
Ultimate Upgrade offer Book Window Cabin $1366 – Free upgrade to Balcony Cabin
25% off Balcony Cabins $1809 – Receive SGD$400 F&B Credit
7 NIGHT CRUISES Book Inside Cabin $1586 – Free upgrade to Window Cabin
Ultimate Upgrade offer Book Window Cabin $1867 – Free upgrade to Balcony Cabin
25% off Balcony Cabins $2527 – Receive SGD$500 F&B Credit
Book Inside Cabin $1249 – Free upgrade to Window Cabin
5 NIGHT SPECIAL CRUISES Book Window Cabin $1474 – Free upgrade to Balcony Cabin
Ultimate Upgrade offer
Plus Bonus F&B credit SGD$400
25% off Balcony Cabins $1916 – Receive SGD$400 F&B Credit
7 NIGHT SPECIAL CRUISES Book Inside Cabin $1724 – Free upgrade to Window Cabin
Ultimate Upgrade offer Book Window Cabin $2035 – Free upgrade to Balcony Cabin
Plus Bonus F&B credit SGD$500
25% off Balcony Cabins $2755 – Receive SGD$500 F&B Credit
Cruises include all meals^ and entertainment onboard plus port and fuel charges.
For bookings & further information contact your preferred Wholesaler
*CONDITIONS APPLY: All prices are cruise only, AUD, per person twins share and subject to change and availability. Prices based on following cabin categories; Inside Cabin DC, Window Cabin CB,
Balcony Cabin BC. Single passengers must pay a single supplement. Every effort is made to ensure advertisement accuracy, however Star Cruises cannot be held responsible for printing or typographical
errors or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances. Pricing correct as at 14 April 2011. Pricing & bonus credit valid until 30 June 2011 & can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Price includes
port charges and fuel surcharge. Holiday surcharge imposed on Peak Sailings Dates: 24 April 2011; 23 Dec 2011; 01 Jan 2012. Vietnam Visa surcharge applicable to Ho Chi Minh sailings at $30
per person. ^Meals included in selected restaurants. Strict cancellation fees apply. Please note that a surcharge may be imposed on credit card transactions. A service fee will be charged. SCS 25407

11. The Jetset Travelworld Group is one of Australia’s leading integrated travel businesses, providing specialist government and
corporate business travel, wholesale products, franchised retail services and ticket distribution services across 8 countries.
Below are opportunities for you to join our group!
Online Marketing Executive – Jetset Travelworld Network
• Small, energetic team.
• Opportunity to expand and grow your marketing career.
Located in North Sydney and reporting to the Marketing Manager, this role will support the Online Marketing and
Communications team, create competitive content and promotions for the Jetset/Travelworld consumer sites and
develop consumer promotions to grow the Travel Club/Holiday Club. To be successful in this role you will have
demonstrated experience in marketing and working knowledge of the travel or related industry.
Product & Marketing Executive - Jetset Travelworld Network
• Utilise key commercial relationships.
• Manage communications to the network.
Located in North Sydney and reporting to the Marketing Manager, this role is for an experienced team leader with the
ability to maintain relationships with key suppliers. To be successful for this role you will be able to co-ordinate
promotional activities, famils and incentives in conjunction with the overall marketing strategy.
Business Development Manager x 2 – Travel Indochina
• Opportunities in Sydney and Perth.
• Utilise your business acumen to secure new opportunities.
Located in Sydney CBD and Perth, reporting to the National Sales and Marketing Manager, these Business
Development roles will see you utilise your account management skills in maintaining key relationships and leveraging
potential opportunities for your specific region. To be successful in this role you will have a minimum of two years on the
road experience and have the ability to work autonomously and create revenue within a specific deadline.
Domestic Business Travel Consultant - QBT
Utilise your highly developed customer service skills.
Opportunity to expand your expert skills and be part of a winning team.
Located in Melbourne, your new position as a Domestic Business Travel Consultant will see you provide corporate
customers with information on airline products, accommodation and loyalty programs. You will have exceptional
interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport, strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work
in a team environment with minimum supervision.
Apply for these positions by emailing your resume & cover letter (using the title of the vacancy as the subject) to
jtgpeople@jtg.com.au