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Dunedin Joins DJ’s Main Trunk NetworkPacific Blue is expanding its New Zealand domestic network bylaunching flights between Christchurch and Dunedin from 01JUL,but there are no plans to fly to Invercargill or Queenstown at thisstage.The Dunedin decision is part of DJ’s ongoing growth strategy, whichincludes taking delivery of a new 180-seat Boeing 737-800 aircraftin late June, bringing the airline’s fleet total to seven.Pacific Blue says that corporate travellers will benefit from everydayfull economy $299 fares from Auckland to Dunedin, which theysay is 35% cheaper than Air New Zealand’s recently announcedtop end fare on the same route.Special launch fares, priced from $39 from CHC, went on sale onWednesday 02APR.

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NEW ZEALAND

Qualmark’s New Regional AssessorsA new regional approach to assessing over 2,100 tourismbusinesses in New Zealand has coincided with some changesto Qualmark’s team of assessors, including the appointment offour new assessors, who will conduct yearly onsite qualityassessments.Originally from the Netherlands, but a resident Kiwi since 1985,Martin Van Lubeck is an accommodation assessor forAuckland, Waikato, Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty. DiHarris is an accommodation assessor for Nelson, Marlboroughand the West Coast. Jane Farmer is assessing accommodationbusinesses in Auckland and Northland. These three newassessors will shortly be joined by Ron Russell, who is currentlyQualmark’s National Sales and Account Manager.The regional approach will mean Qualmark is able to carry outassessments more frequently within specific regions.The new assessors join Liz Breslin, Sue Denny, Howard Iseli,Yvonne de Vries, Monica Louis and Greig Caigou, who havebeen assessing for Qualmark for some time.

Kirra Launches Two New BrochuresThis month sees the launch of Kirra Tours new 2008/09 CoachHolidays Brochure and the introduction of their Otago RailTrail Brochure.The 2008/09 Coach Holidays brochure provides a choice ofover 30 tours with some 1800 departures throughout the year,offering maximum flexibility. The brochure has increased insize with more emphasis on inclusive and optional sightseeing,as well as a guide for travellers to view a quick reference oftouring options available.The Otago Rail Trail brochure offers a choice of fully guidedor supported tours, ranging from 3 to 5 days…all your clientneeds to worry about is cycling to the next destination.“The Rail Trail is a great experience for couples or groups,”says Kirra Tours’ Claire Ashton. “It’s bound to be filled withloads of fun for anyone who enjoys an easy bicycle challengeand what better way to discover the spectacular and everchanging Central Otago landscape?”Copies of the Otago Rail Trail brochure are in the StocklinkTravelbag envelope and copies of the 2008/09 Coach Holidaysbrochure will be in the Travelbag on Friday 18APR.For further info, to check tour availability or to enquire aboutKirra Tours New Zealand holiday options, call Kirra on 05083675 4772 or [email protected].

Alpine Marketing Collective goes GlobalLeading Mountain Resorts of the World, the collectivemarketing initiative of Queenstown, Val Gardena in Italy andArgentina’s Bariloche, has doubled its membership with threenew alpine resorts – Saas Fee in Switzerland, Åre in Swedenand Banff in Canada.The marketing alliance brings together the best lake andmountain resorts on the planet for mutually beneficialpromotions and programmes. It has a dedicated website,www.leadingmountainresorts.com, and includes cross-marketing through each of the partners’ marketing collateral.Destination Queenstown CEO David Kennedy says LeadingMountain Resorts is currently in discussions with four additionaldestinations and will grow the alliance to 10 destinations overthe coming years. “The value of Leading Mountain Resorts is the brandassociation and recognition for Queenstown, we are the onlyAustralasian destination included in the alliance. It is a costeffective way to further promote our leading lake and alpineresort destination to a wider audience.”

Boost for Nelson TasmanNelson Tasman Tourism’s annual domestic marketing campaignhas received a major boost thanks to a new partnership betweenthe RTO and Tasman Bays Promotion Association (TBPA).TBPA has come on board as a partner in Nelson Spring 2008,investing $30,000 for additional promotion specific to TasmanBays within the campaign.The partnership will effectively double the Nelson Spring 2008campaign, which will now incorporate two TV ads, one of whichwill focus on the Abel Tasman. The campaign launches in AUG.

Whitianga’s annual Scallop Festival is scheduled for 27-31AUG08. Importantly, seafood lovers will need to diarise01MAY, which is when tickets go on sale at I-Ticket and i-SITE Visitor Centres. www.scallopfestival.co.nz

Interislander Offers $39 Adult FareInterislander says it is determined to encourage more touriststo enjoy the Marlborough Sounds and has introduced theInterislander Strait Escape priced at $39.The fares* are for sales/travel 01APR - 30JUN08. Adult fares(incl Seniors and Students) are $39 and Child fares (2-17yrsincl.) are $19. The rate for an Adult and car is $129.For vehicle bookings with more than one adult, Orca, thereservation system, will simply add further adults @ $39 peradult and children @ $19 automatically.*Priced one way, are subject to availability and Websaver fare conditions

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Opening Rate at Escape to PictonThe Kavanaghs, formerly of Kavanagh House, are back inPicton and are promoting their new boutique hotel, Escape toPicton, by offering an exclusive opening special rate.Your clients can save $100 off their room rate between nowand end of JUL08 whenyou book a Sea room:now $195; a Formalroom: now $350; or aModern room: now $395.Rates include a glass ofChampagne, fruit andchocolate platter onarrival and a gourmetbreakfast.Visitwww.escapetopicton.com

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Bienvenido BroDestination Rotorua Tourism Marketing has launched a stand-alone Spanish language website, www.rotoruaNZ.es, a pared-down version of the main DRTM site.Geared to users in Spain, South America and Mexico, the sitewas launched to coincide with the two-week European roadshow Pacific Destinationz. DRTM general manager Don Gunnwill represent Rotorua at the show, which opened in Rome thisweek. It includes trade visits to Milan, Madrid, Barcelona,Lisbon and Prague.

Whangamata Beach HopThe famous Whangamata Beach Hop, a celebration of the 50sand 60s, is confirmed for 30APR-04MAY08 at the popularCoromandel Peninsula beach town. The festival, which attractsup to 80,000 people each year, features more than 1,200beautifully restored hot rods and classic cars, which take partin a grand parade, and cruise to beaches up the coastline.Other highlights include a drive-in movie, Low Brow artcompetition, Nostalgia Golf tournament, 60’s style longboardsurfing competition, Hop Idol and a Nostalgia fair.www.beachhop.co.nz

AUSTRALIA

Key members of the cast of the Broadwaymusical “Wicked” opening in Melbourne09JUL gave wholesalers a taste of theshow’s music during this week’s launchfunction in Auckland. Above, Glinda theGood sings with The Wicked Witch of theWest, while below, producer John Frost(left) talks with The Wizard, Rob Guest.

Air NZ Gives Access to NSW North CoastAccess to New South Wales’ northern coast and beaches has just got easier withthe launch of Air New Zealand direct flights to Coolangatta Airport from AKL,HLZ, WLG and CHC.Tourism New South Wales Regional Director, Kate Strange, is reminding agentsthat the new services - 12 scheduled flights per week - provide the perfect entrypoint for clients wanting to explore Byron Bay and other popular Northern NewSouth Wales coastal villages.“The region is a very easy drive from Coolangatta Airport, with Tweed Headsonly 15 minutes from the airport, Kingscliff just 20 minutes away and Byron Bayan easy one hour drive,” says Kate.The North Coast of NSW holiday planner is available to agents throughBrochureNet.

Launch Package at Iconic Sydney HotelSydney’s latest revamped landmark hotel, Chifley Potts Point,formerly the Crest Hotel right on the corner at Kings Cross, isnow open after undergoing a big refurbishment. To celebrate,tthe hotel is offering a three-night package from A$139 for astandard room for stays APR-JUN08.The 4½-star hotel offers 227 guest rooms and suites, eachboasting uninterrupted city, Sydney Harbour or Rushcutters Bayviews. Its facelift features funky new décor to complement thehotel’s lively surrounds.Visit www.chifleyhotels.com/pottspoint or call 0800 700 433.

Emirates Autumn Fares FallEmirates has introduced special autumn fares on its Sydney and Brisbane routesfrom New Zealand.For online sale to 21APR08 and travel to 30NOV, with the exception of 17-21APR,01-20JUL and 28SEP-12OCT, the autumn offer from AKL/CHC to SYD is $189one way and $403 return in economy class. Also on sale are AKL-BNE fares of$203 one way and $440 return economy.The business class offers are AKL/CHC to SYD for $1568 return and AKL-BNEfor $1559 return.All fares are inclusive of taxes, surcharges and levies, but do not include the AKLand CHC airport departure fees. Other conditions apply.

Luna Park Sydney is celebrating four years of operations,having thrown open its gates on 04/04/04 after having beenout of operation for many years. Since its 2004 revival, morethan 4½ million people have visited the amusement park andthe Ferris Wheel has rotated 506,880 times, among other stats.Luna Park now also has function facilities, a 3,000-pax Big Topentertainment venue, a brasserie and a bar with live music.

Qantas has released a $219 short-life economy class fare from AKL, WLG andCHC to SYD, available for sales until Wednesday 09APR08. Travel AKL/WLG-SYD: 28APR–11DEC08; CHC-SYD: 28APR–25SEP08. Closeouts: No travel in eitherdirection: 04-28JUL, 01-03AUG, 12–14SEP or 26SEP–12OCT08.

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SOUTH PACIFIC

World’s Largest Man-madeLiving Coral Reef Lagoon

The ‘Dream Reef’ at Daydream Island Resort & Spa in theWhitsundays is the world’s largest man-made living coral reeflagoon.Guests at the 4½ star resort have the opportunity to get up closeand personal by hand-feeding resident stingrays, Pikelet andPancake, sharks, including Bruce the sicklefin lemon shark,and Baramundi, and they can observe 80 species of marine fishand 50 varieties of coral.“The lagoon is something really special and another great reasonfor clients to visit Daydream,” says Carol, NZ Representativefor Daydream Island Resort & Spa.Client bookings can be made via your favourite wholesaler.Local contact Carol, Ph. 09 4183274.Footnote: See page 12 for a special offer for travel agents.

Revised Cook Islands Luxury Resort Group RoadshowThe upcoming Cook Islands Luxury Resort Group NZ roadshowhas now confirmed revised seminar dates and locations. Thedates have changed due to the clash with ANZAC Day and NZSchool Holidays. In addition, the rescheduling of dates meansthe roadshow will now only cover the North Island.

Tonga’s Second Airline Schedule FirmMatangiTonga Online reports that Tonga’s new second domesticair operator, Air Chatham, will begin its service to Vava’u andHa’apai on 14APR.Quoting Russell Jenkins, the airline’s Tonga General Manager,the paper says they will initially fly twice daily (MON-SAT) toVava’u, and three times weekly to Ha’apai.Mr Jenkins says “In May we will introduce new flights to ‘Eua(and) at the same time increase the Ha’apai flights to daily.”We are starting off with flights to Vava’u and Ha’apai becausewe do not have a suitable aircraft to fly to ‘Eua and Ha’apai,but in May we will add to our fleet a nine-seater Islander aircraftsuitable for the smaller islands,” said Mr Jenkins.The airline will service Vava’u and Ha’apai with a 50 seaterConvair aircraft and an 18 seater Metro aircraft.

Stay/Pay Deal at BeachcomberHogans advise that Beachcomber Island Resort has a Stay 5nights / Pay for 4 nights (and that means the extra nights’ mealsare also free, due to their tariff being all-inclusive) for all roomcategories, for travel to 30NOV08, but sales need to be madethrough your favourite wholesaler by 30APR08.

Aitutaki’s First Dedicated Wedding VenueThe Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa has unveiled its new OneroaWedding Pavilion – the atoll’s first dedicated wedding venue.“Now,” says the resort’s Liz Raizis, “couples can say ‘I do’with the world’s most beautiful lagoon as their witness.“Above them, the thatched canopy of Oneroa Pavilion, andbeneath them, the champagne sands of Sunset Beach on theprivate isle of Motu Akitua.”The Oneroa Wedding Pavilion is the perfect venue for the brideand groom alone in paradise, yet can also accommodate up to50 guests.To celebrate the launch of the wedding venue, it is being offeredat no venue hire charge (normally NZ$875) to all couplesmarrying during Frangipani Season (NOV-FEB) in both 2008-09 and 2009-10. In addition, couples marrying there duringFrangipani Season can also receive their ‘Taputou ~ ThePromise’ Wedding Ceremony for free or half-price. Ask yourwholesaler for the details.

21APR AKL The Langham 7:30-9:00am Breakfast HLZ Atrium on Ulster 5:30-7:30pm

22APR TRG Sebel 7:30-9:00am Breakfast ROT Novotel Lakeside 5:30-7:30pm23APR TUO Lake Taupo Motor Inn 12:00-1:30pm Lunch24APR NPE Bluewater Hotel (tbc) 7:00-9:00am Breakfast

Cook Islands Luxury Resorts include: Pacific Resorts, LittlePolynesian, and Crown Beach Resort. The Reps are: ThomasKoteka, Te Tika Mataiapo, Dorice Reid and Ian Zwies.RSVP with names and location being attended to:[email protected] or fax 09-309 1876 by Thu17APR.Footnote: The Cook Islands Luxury Resort Group is workingon a South Island-specific programme and details will beadvised at a later date.

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Musket Cove SavingsMusket Cove Island Resort is offering a Stay 5 nights / Pay 4nights, plus two adults get free return Malolo Cat transfers to andfrom the island. Hogans points out that the transfers alone havea regular retail value of F$100pp roundtrip, so couples are savingF$200 on their transfers, plus getting the fifth nightaccommodation free.Valid for travel to 31JUL08 and also 15OCT–20DEC08, but salesneed to be made by 31MAY08. Call your wholesaler.

Stay/Pay at SonaisaliSonaisali Island Resort is offering a Stay 3 nights / Pay 2 nights(which can be doubled up to make a Stay 6 / Pay 4 special) fortravel right through to 31MAR09 (some blackout dates apply)and sales need to be made by 30JUN08. Full American BuffetBreakfast daily is included, and kids under 12 years eat all mealsfree as well.

ASIA

Vanuatu Tourism Office has confirmed that this year’sVanuatu TOK TOK travel trade marketplace event will be held28-29AUG at a venue yet to be announced.Registration for buyers and sellers will open 15APR and willbe due on 15JUL.A total of 65 buyers from Australia, New Zealand, the USA,New Caledonia and Japan attended the 2007 event, and morethan 70 local companies showcased their products. An evenlarger turnout is expected for 2008.

Flights to PyongyangSpecialist Wholesaler Fathom Asia advises that Air China has startedits service from Beijing to Pyongyang in North Korea. Flights runon Mon, Wed and Fri, and at the time of writing the schedule was:CA121 PEK-FNJ 13:40-16:20CA122 FNJ-PEK 17:20-18:05Fathom Asia has prices for these flights, which at present may beslightly higher than for Air Koryo. The wholesaler has been toldgroup discounts will be possible, although no prices are currentlyavailable. Email [email protected].

Royal Brunei Airlines will suspend its four-per-week servicesto Shanghai with effect from Friday 25APR08 as part of agradual consolidation of its core route network.Affected passengers who have purchased tickets for flightsafter 25APR will be entitled to either a full refund or re-accommodation on other carriers.Call RBA on 09-977 2209.

Huge Singapore Gardens Project Under WaySingapore’s $893-million Gardens By The Bay project has justreceived its first shipment of 50,000 bromeliads. They are part of a$2 million collection of the tropical plants being installed at the54ha Marina South garden. More than 3,000 varieties comprising210,000 bromeliads will be on display when the garden opens in 2011.Being built by Singapore’s National Parks Board, the Gardens bythe Bay - which also include a 32-hectare Marina East garden anda 15-ha Marina Centre garden - are expected to attract 2.7 millionpeople every year.Non-native flora and fauna like roses and tulips will make up muchof the gardens’ greenery and will be one of the main attractions.

Japan Spring Festivals SavingJourney with G.A.P Adventures to uncover Japan’s Spring Festivalsand at the same time save 20% on the tour price of this small groupadventure, departing 10MAY08. The trip is now priced from $1,940(was $2,425) plus US$200 local payment.Highlights: Nara No Festival where local drama troupes perform;the Taisha Grand Festival; attend the Kyoto Geisha Festival andwitness graceful dances; and partake in the Asakusa Sanja Festivalin Tokyo. Trip code: AFJJ. Saving applies to this departure only.Phone Adventure World on (09) 522 5946.

Frasers Hospitality has opened its first Gold-Standard servicedapartments in Japan, the 175-unit Fraser Place howff Shinjuku,in Tokyo. Located at the new ‘Hundred Circus’ development,the complex will soon have a second tower with a further 200 units.

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AMERICAS

2008 Mass Games – North KoreaFathom Asia is expecting to hear final confirmation of the MassGames dates very soon. Last week they were advised that theyshould hear something within the next few weeks but expectedthe event to start from 04AUG and run to the end of SEP08,with the likelihood of an extension into October.The wholesaler says it is perfectly normal for North Korea toconfirm one set of dates and then extend them as they havedone previously. They also say that the format may be slightlydifferent this year with a dance performance at Kim Il SungStadium in the afternoon and an arts performance at the MayDay stadium in the evening – however, this is still speculationand nothing is confirmed yet. Fathom Asia will readvise oncemore details arrive.

Changes for Seychelles North IslandWilderness Safaris acquired North Island in the Seychelles forits potential to become a kind of Noah’s Ark for endangeredflora and fauna, and has built a sustainable, ecologicallysensitive resort which aims to provide the very best in luxury.World Journeys reports that the property will close next yearfrom 04MAY-01NOV09 for changes geared towards alternativeenergy sources and a lighter environmental footprint.Villas 1 to 10 will receive in-villa air-conditioned spa facilities,Villa 11 will become the ultimate honeymoon retreat, and threenew villas will be built. For the rest of this year North Island isopen for bookings and will be operating as usual.Email [email protected]

Canadian Venture for Travel MarketingTravel Marketing, better known for their expertise as a cruiseGSA/Wholesaler, has launched a new venture called CanadaTraveller.Canada Traveller offers a wide ranging Canadian land program,giving agents access to booking just about any land productthroughout Canada. Agents also have the ability to put togetheritineraries for their clients online at www.canadatraveller.net,with pricing and availability immediately at hand.Backing up the online system is a comprehensive brochurewhich agents can order from Brochurenet.“Never before in New Zealand has there been such acomprehensive array of Canadian land product so easilyavailable to agents,” says Travel Marketing Director JosephO’Sullivan.He says that the new website allows agents to plan FIT holidaysfor those clients who don’t necessarily want to do a coach tourin Canada.“The system is so easy and provides so much information agentscan seem like Canadian experts to their clients,” addsO’Sullivan. “If they can’t find what they need, they simplycall us to assist.”He points out that while large group tours are great, they arenot the only way to see Canada.“It is an easy destination to get around and extremely rewarding.Having recently spent 2 weeks with my family in Canada midwinter with our 12 month old baby, it was overwhelmingapparent that Canada is an ideal destination for independenttravel. Using rental cars, trains and planes it is easy to getaround, the scenery is stunning and the people are fabulous.”

New Zealanders 18-30 years old can now travel, workand study in Mexico for up to a year under theWorking Holiday Scheme that came into effect thisweek. This is Mexico’s first-ever working holidayscheme with any country.

Late Availability GalapagosWorld Journeys has a 20% off deal on selected APR/MAY08departures of the 4-star M/V Santa Cruz on 3, 4 and 7-nightGalapagos itineraries. The vessel has a reputation for superbservice, expert crew and the most knowledgeable naturalistguides. Call 09-360 7311.

Honeymoon in Remote ChileAdventurous and experiential honeymoon journeys have beenone of the fastest growing segments in the travel market overthe last few years, says Adventure World’s Neil Rodgers.“Honeymooners can experience a memorable and importantmilestone in their lives at either the 5-star Explora en Atacamaor Explora en Patagonia luxury lodges,” says Neil.• Stay 5 nights / Pay 4 nights and on arrival receive a free

bottle of champagne, cheese & fruit tray, and two 30-minutemassages. Your client’s farewell gift is one bubble bathprepared with natural essences such as lavender, mocha,citrus and cinnamon. For travel 01MAY-30SEP08.

• Book four nights accommodation and receive free gifts asabove. For travel 01OCT08-30APR09.

Four-night stays are priced from:Patagonia $3,081pp share twin;and Atacama $3,110pp sharetwin. Also included in the priceare three or more meals per day,house wines, drinks and softdrinks, transfers and dailyexploration. Conditions apply.Call 09-522 5942.

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Fairmont Empress Hotel BonusAdventure World has a newly released Early Booking Bonus for clientsstaying at the luxurious Fairmont Express Hotel in Victoria on VancouverIsland between 01JUN and 30SEP08. The hotel is the perfect base toexplore this quaint town and its inner harbour, the famous ButchartGardens and to indulge in one of Victoria’s grandest traditions - AfternoonTea in the hotel’s elegant Tea Lobby. Spend two nights in a Fairmont

Rockies & Calgary Stampede

Save 10% on TrekAmericaExplore the USA, Canada or Alaska on a small group adventurewith TrekAmerica, and save 10% on all MAY/JUN08departures.For example, the 12-day Gold Rush trip is now priced from$1,643pp; and the 28-day Americana Road Trip is now pricedfrom $3,309pp. Applies to new bookings only, for sales from01-15APR08 and the discount cannot be combined with anyother promotion or discount.For more tour options see the TrekAmerica brochure or phoneAdventure World on 09-524 5118.

Delta Discover America Pass 2008/09 ReleasedDelta Air Lines has released its 2008/09 Discover AmericaCoupon Pass fares valid for travel commencing from 01APR08to 31MAR09.The fares are valid in conjunction with any trans-pacific carrierand start at US$489 for three flights within the U.S. & Canadain Low Season or US$579 for three flights in High Season.Flights between the U.S. & Mexico can be purchased for asurcharge of US$70 one-way in Low Season and US$90 one-way in High Season, in addition to the base Coupon Pass fare.Call Delta on 09-977 2232.

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ZP & US TaxesDelta Air Lines reminds agents that it is very important that ZPand US taxes are correctly collected on applicable fares.The US and ZP tax application applies on all tickets for domestictravel. There is an exemption that applies if domestic travel isissued on a ticket that includes international travel.These tax exemptions do not apply when tickets are issuedindependently or separately of the international ticket or issuedin conjunction with an international ticket. US and ZP taxesare to be collected on all tickets for domestic travel wheneverthe ticket does not include international travel.The only exception to this rule is with the Discover AmericaCoupon Passes, which are exempt from US/ZP tax if theinternational ticket number and international flight number areincluded on the endorsements of the ticket.For more details, email [email protected]

Room in JUN08 and pay only $165pp p/night share twin. Or stay between JUL and SEP08 and pay $270pp p/night share twin.New bookings only made between 01APR-31MAY08; for travel 01JUN-30SEP08. Minimum 2 night stay. Ask AW about otherroom categories. Phone 09-522 5944.

World Journeys still has someavailability for the Calgary Stampede04-13JUL08 and has an 11-day smallgroup locally-escorted tour of theCanadian Rockies from Calgary toVancouver (or vv), that can combinewell with a Stampede experience.Priced from NZ$3271pp share twin,the itinerary includes Banff, LakeLouise, Emerald Lake, Jasper, SunPeaks, Whistler and Victoria, with amaximum group size of 15 travelling in a mini-coach, and allsightseeing, entrance fees, transport and accommodationincluded.Call World Journeys on 09-360 7311.

AFRICAAcacia’s April

Africa Promotion

Emirates achieved a new milestone this week as it toucheddown at Cape Town – its 100th global destination, and secondgateway in South Africa. The daily non-stop flights betweenDubai and Cape Town connect in each direction with all ofEmirates’ flights between New Zealand and Dubai.

World Journeys is promoting a deal at CC Africa’s KichwaTembo on the border of the Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya.Stay 4 nights at Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp or 3 nights at

Adventure World has announced twonew special offers from Acacia Africa on all overland andselected small group safaris.• Buy One Safari Get One Free. Discount applies to: Southern

Africa Magic; Delta & Chobe Waterways; Kruger & VictoriaFalls; Okavango Wilderness Trail; Kruger to Cape Town;Kruger, Mozambique & Durban; and Coast to Cape Town.Plus all overland tours (pgs 10-44) departing before01JUL08.

• Buy One Safari Get One 50% Off. This discount applies to:Call of the Kruger, 3 and 4 day trips. Plus all overland tours(pgs 10-44) departing after 01JUL08.

New bookings only, for sales from 01-30APR08. Passengersmust travel on same trip. Excludes local payments.For conditions and further information contact AW’s Africaspecialists on 09-522 5941.

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Bateleur Camp at Kichwa Tembo(pic), and CC Africa will include thereturn flights between Wilson Airport(Nairobi) and the Masai Mara. Validon new bookings for travel until15DEC08, a non-refundable 50%deposit is due within 14 days ofconfirmation.

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EUROPE

Cabin Upgrades On Dalmatia CruisesEastern Europe specialist Beyond Travel hasextended its offer of free upgrades on seven-nightcruises along Croatia’s Dalmatian coast.The packages cost from NZ$628pp and now includea Category A cabin with facilities on the seven-nightroundtrip voyages from Dubrovnik. The deal is valid for cruises departing fromDubrovnik on 27APR, 04MAY and 11MAY08. Theysail past hundreds of islands and there’s time forswimming, snorkelling and diving, with eveningopportunities to go ashore and try local restaurantsand bars in places like Hvar, Korcula and Mlijet.Pre- and post-cruise accommodation is availablefrom NZ$132pp share twin.www.beyondtravel.com.au

Book Renault & SaveRenault Eurodrive has extended the Early BirdSpecial sales period to 30APR08, meaning that ifyou book before this date for delivery prior to31DEC08, your clients receive 7 free days plus 50%discount off delivery & return fees. RenaultEurodrives let them see Europe at their pace in abrand new vehicle.Contact Adventure World on 09-522 5949.

TOURS

Cruising RussiaViking River Cruises “Waterways of the Czars”itinerary from Moscow to St Petersburg includesextensive touring in these cities, but also shows aside of Russia only a river cruise can take your clientsto - villages and quaint towns such as Yaroslavl,Uglich and Goritzy.World Journeys says clients can save up to US$1000per couple on all available departures when bookedby 30MAY08. Call 09-360 7311.

AVIATION

Kumuka Worldwide is offeringdiscounts of up to 10% pluscommission of up to 25% on selectedtours booked online this month. Go towww.kumuka.com/agents.

It seems IATA’s push for an all e-ticketworld from 01JUN is impacting on globalcarrier alliances, many of whom havemulti-flight passes. The new industrystandard for e-tickets has a 16-segmentlimit, less than that required for mostoneworld fares like Global Explorer, whichallows up to 20 segments.

No sooner said than …. Among the latestamendments to the QF/BA GlobalExplorer, oneworld Circle Trip Explorer,oneworld Explorer and oneworld CirclePacific fares are a reduction, effective01JUN08, to the maximum number ofsegments (including surface segs) to 16.

A week after the opening of Heathrow’sTerminal 5, BA is still trying to sort througha mountain of 19,000 bags using 400volunteers. Bags with Europe tags arebeing sent to Milan en masse for localsorting, and although flights are still beingcancelled, BA says it is now operating at92% capacity.

BA’s Monster MoveThe British Airways relocation to Heathrow’s new Terminal 5 last week was a monsterexercise and the biggest airport move in UK aviation history. Given the ongoing shamblessince T5 opened, perhaps too much planning went into the shift and not enough into whatwas to happen next.....During the five hours after 11pm on 26MAR, BA moved most of its equipment up to threemiles along the airport, entailing the closure of the southern runway while a convoy of morethan 1,000 vehicles and pieces of equipment was driven from Terminals 1 and 4 to Terminal 5.The convoy, involving 250 staff, included 27 shorthaul aircraft; 360 baggage trailers; 95baggage tugs; 106 baggage elevators and conveyors; 240 cargo containers; 122 cars andvans; 16 ground power units; 22 sets of aircraft steps, and 10 toilet servicing units.More than 2,500 Heathrow-based customer service and baggage staff also changed theterminal they work in. A further 3,000 staff are expected to move from Terminal 4 intoTerminal 5 on 30APR.Up to 13,000 Heathrow-based cabin crew and 2,800 pilots will move to a new crew reportingcentre within Terminal 5 from 01MAY.

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Pierced Privates Process PullbackThe US Transportation Security Administration has officiallychanged its screening process, after reviewing the incidentinvolving a passenger being forced to remove her nipple ringsbefore she could board her flight in Lubbock, Texas.While confirming that the TSA staff had done the right thing ininsisting that the activation of the security screening alarmneeded to be resolved, the TSA now agrees the procedures needto be changed.In the future TSA will inform passengers that they have theoption to resolve the alarm through a visual inspection of thearticle in lieu of removing the item in question.

QF’s New-Age Body Screening TrialsThe Qantas Group commenced demonstrations of new-agesecurity screening technology at the Qantas Domestic Terminalin Melbourne this week.The ProVision Portal is an advanced passenger security-screening device that uses millimetre waves to scan the bodyand identify all objects concealed on or carried by a person.Qantas Group GM Security, Geoffrey Askew, said thedemonstration, although not part of the current securityscreening process, was intended to take the equipment into anairport for public consideration and comment.“Passengers are invited to view and test the equipment on avoluntary basis in order for Qantas to gain customer feedbackon this new technology,” he said.Mr Askew said that passengers would simply walk into the unitand stand in a designated spot for three seconds with arms raised,then leave the unit.“The millimetre waves used to generate the individual’s imageare not invasive or harmful. The image created simply resemblesan outline of the person and indicates the position of any foreignobject.“The face is unrecognisable and sensitive areas of the body areblurred. The security operative is the only person with accessto the image and that person is located away from the screeninglocation,” he said.“This is a major advancement on current technology and willeventually deliver significant improvements for security andthe efficient movement of passengers through airport terminals.“It is our intention to have this technology in active use at selectedQantas screening points in the not too distant future,” he said.

US Airways has revised its recently announced US$25second checked bag fee to temporarily exempt bothTransatlantic and Transpacific travel. This exemption willbe lifted once all issues surrounding the implementationof this fee in its Transatlantic and Transpacific markets withits code-share partners have been resolved.The fee will still apply to travel within North America(including Hawaii), South America, and the Caribbean.

Malaysia Airlines has announced an order for 35 Boeing 737-800s plus options on a further 20. It has also reached anagreement that will see Airbus deliver its six A380s duringthe period JAN-AUG 2011 and pay compensation after theoriginal delivery schedule of JAN07-DEC08 could not bemet.

Ethiopian Airlines and Lufthansa have commenced dailycodeshare services between Addis Ababa and Frankfurt.

Austrian Airlines marked 50 years of ops on 31MAR. Its firstflight was a Vickers Viscount turboprop flight from Viennato London. Last year the Austrian Airlines Group carried 10.8million passengers to 130 destinations around the world.

Ozjet Move Impacts on Kiwijet PlanKiwijet Airline Company CEO Patrick Weil has issued anotherof his lengthy press releases. In it he says he will now “waitand see” for six months before doing anything on starting adomestic airline here.He says Kiwijet had been in discussions with Ozjet over thepast four months to feed its planned services in PalmerstonNorth, utilising the airport as a small hub with direct connectionsto points north and south.Mr Weil says: “Our decision to delay launching operations isbased on several factors including the global economicslowdown, fuel cost, availability of qualified staff as well asthe addition of new routes from Pacific Blue, and the withdrawalof Ozjet from Palmerston North.”He goes on to say “We have secured funding that will carry usthrough December. All parties in our investor group have agreedto a “wait and see” approach to the project, and will continueto support the project.”Mr Weil also says he has pledged to senior directors of Virgin/Pacific Blue that Kiwijet will not enter markets that PacificBlue is developing, which includes possibly two new cities inthe south and two in the north. “We are committed to that pledge;and if there is a conflict with our plans we will work around them.”He says Kiwijet is also looking at developing a cargo operationto provide two Bae146-200QT jets for companies such as DHLand Fed Ex.

Further to our Tuesday story on Skyjet Pacific, the policeare believed to have had more than 20 people come forwardin the first 24 hours after they called for details from thosehaving paid for non-existent charter flights to Bali.

V Australia Airlines and Northwest Airlines have signed aticketing agreement that will offer travellers seamlessflight connections at LAX to/from destinations across theUS and Canada.

AKL Expansion Slowdown WelcomedThe Board of Airline Reps NZ (BARNZ) has welcomedAuckland Airport’s decision not to accelerate the next stage ofdevelopment at the international terminal. It believes the newly-opened Arrivals facility at AKL, if fully manned, is more than

adequate to meet forecasted demand.BARNZ says world economic uncertainty, the longhaul travelcarbon footprint issue, and emerging processing technologiesmean that it is timely to pause and assess the situation.Big airport developments are “extremely” expensive and needto be fully justified as their costs fall on airlines and travellers.

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According to a report in The Australian, it isunderstood NSW Premier Morris Iemma offeredVirgin payroll tax concessions and a marketingpartnership to lure V Australia to base itself inSydney. In addition, he reportedly broughtSydney Airport into negotiations early to ensureV Australia would be given the terminal spaceneeded to operate its seven weekly return flights.

News Ltd reports that aviation analysts arecalculating a drop in earnings of A$200 millionfor Qantas once V Australia becomes fullyoperational on the SYD-LAX route. V Australia’scurrent return business class fare is quoted atA$9999, beating Qantas’s A$13,134 and United’sA$14,776. A Merrill Lynch analyst is also quotedas believing the flights, which he says will deliverA$100 million to Virgin Blue’s annual earnings,will also have a significant impact on Air NZ’sAust-NZ-USA business.

V Australia is expected to announce more longhaul routes for its fleet of seven B777s within thenext fortnight, and the inside running is beinggiven to China, Korea or Japan.

Aviation commentator Ben Sandilands, writingin the daily Crikey blog, says he believes the newAustralian PM’s keenness to sign open skiesdeals with all countries, in the national interestand that of the travelling public, will see a changein the dynamics of Australian internationalaviation beyond its current focus on thetraditional trunk routes to the UK, Europe andthe US.Such a signing with China, which he says is“qualifying” up to 28 million new internationaltravel-ready consumers each year, will seeChina’s carriers and their present and futureforeign partners catering to massive new traffic.

CRUISING Great Winter Deals on Pacific SunP&O Cruises has launched a kids-cruise-free offer and newfly-free deals on Pacific Sun, based in Auckland for the firsttime this winter.Under the kids-cruise-free deal, children aged 12 years andunder can travel for free on Pacific Sun’s eight-night cruiseto Lifou, Mystery Island and Vila, departing Auckland on23JUL, with adult fares starting from $1589 per person twin-share.Kids can also cruise free on Pacific Sun’s longer 11-nightcruise departing Auckland on 11JUN and visiting the Fijianports of Dravuni, Savusavu and Suva as well as Vava’u andNuku’alofa in Tonga. Fares are from $2031 per adult, twin-share.The cruise-free offer, which includes free accommodation,main meals and access to Pacific Sun’s great kids’ clubs, isavailable for up to two children aged between 3 and 12 years,sharing a cabin with two adults.Meanwhile, P&O Cruises has also extended its fly-free offeron Pacific Sun’s winter cruises to include more voyages.Starting from $958 per person in a complete quad cabin,the fly/cruise packages include free return flights to AKLfrom CHC, DUD, IVC, NPE, NSN, NPL, PMR and WLG.Fly-free deals on offer include:• A nine-night voyage to Lautoka, Dravuni Island, Savu

Savu and Suva in Fiji, departing Auckland on 02JUL.Prices start at $1124 per person in a complete quad cabinor $1734 per person in a complete twin cabin, includingreturn airfares.

• A ten-night cruise to Mystery Island and Vila in Vanuatuand Ouvea in the Loyalty Islands, as well as Noumeaand Isle of Pines in New Caledonia priced from $1327per person in a complete quad cabin or $2082 in acomplete twin cabin including return airfares.

The fly/cruise packages also include free return transfersfrom the airport to the ship and all main meals, entertainmentand accommodation during the cruise onboard Pacific Sun.

Hurtigruten - Best Adventure Cruise Ship AwardsScandinavia specialist, Bentours, advises Hurtigruten’s MS Nordnorge hasbeen listed #2 in the 2007 Readers Choice awards for Best Adventure CruiseShip. Nordnorge is a popular vessel on ‘The World’s Most BeautifulVoyage’ along the scenic coast of Norway. It is one of 12 vessels whichdepart from Bergen daily calling at all the towns and villages deliveringthe mail and supplies while taking passengers on a spectacular voyage. Inaddition to this Nordnorge provides an expedition-style journey, with cruiseship comfort, to Latin America and Antarctica NOV-FEB each year. Forbookings and enquiries call Bentours toll-free on 0800 443510 or email:[email protected]

Viking Joins Cruise CouncilViking River Cruises has joined the International Cruise CouncilAustralasia, taking the Council’s river cruise membership to four. Otherriver cruise members include APT Amadeus Waterways, Avalon Waterwaysand Trafalgar River Cruise Company.

Record Options with Princess in 2009Princess Cruises is offering a record number of ways to explore Europe in2009, with cruises to more than 130 ports stretching from the Holy Landsto the Arctic.Just launched, the cruise line’s new Europe program features 90 voyageson six Princess ships between APR09 and NOV09 with prices fromNZ$1741pp for seven-night cruises to Iberia and Scandinavia.Among the highlights of the programme are more Holy Land cruises; anew “Top of the World” cruise - a 36-night round-trip from New York onTahitian Princess, calling at some of the globe’s most remote northernports; and the debut of Ruby Princess, which will offer 17 different cruisesthrough the Mediterranean and Greek Isles.

Advance sales are so strong that 2010 itineraries for the Australian-based Sun Princess and Dawn Princess are expected to be released inthe marketplace in the next few weeks. Early indications are that thehuge response to the first world voyage from Australia (Dawn Princess

next JUL) has prompted Princess Cruises to plan something similarfor 2010.

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Avalon Waterways 2009 LaunchAvalon Waterways has released its biggest “ExclusiveCollection” of European river cruises for 2009, featuring sixdifferent river cruise options taking in Europe’s most scenicrivers.With a total of 23 sailings on offer MAR-OCT09, the latestExclusive Collection is more than twice the size of this year’sinaugural program. It boasts 12 departures of the ‘MagnificentEurope’ cruise, as well as the newly-released ‘Flavours ofBurgundy and Provence’ cruise and Avalon’s longest river cruiseitinerary – a 23-night journey from the Black Sea to the NorthSea.

Fred. Olsen Launches Preview Brochure for 2009/10Fred. Olsen has just launched its 2009-10 Preview as an advanceguide for cruises aboard its fleet of five ships.Two longer voyages are highlighted – Black Watch’s AroundSouth America cruise of 73 nights (BW W1001) departs13JAN10 from Southampton, while Balmoral has a WorldCruise travelling in a westerly direction (BL L1001) departingDover on 05JAN10 for 104 nights. Early booking on-boardcredits apply on both cruises, and each can be booked as awhole cruise, or as one of a number of shorter sectors.The guide also gives an outline itinerary for each ship fromspring to autumn 2009.As an added bonus, bookings made by 30APR08, for cruisesof seven nights or more, will be eligible for a £100 discountper cabin.

In the just-published 2007 Australian Cruise PassengerReaders Awards the boutique cruise ship Orion hasagain won three categories, being nominated BestSmall Ship and Best Adventure Cruise Ship as well asbeing voted as having the Best Cuisine.Orion also came second in two other categories (BestShip Australia and New Zealand and Best Ship’s Cabin)making her the most highly nominated cruise ship inthe Awards.

ACCOMMODATION

P&O Cruises Australia has created a new position of Vice President Hotel Operations to drive furtherimprovements to the onboard product for passengers on the Pacific Dawn and Pacific Sun.Sture Myrmell, who has more than 15 years’ experience in the cruise industry overseas, took overresponsibility for Australian hotel operations earlier this month from Princess Cruises in the US.

Work Begins on Franz Josef Rainforest Hotel

Building work has started on New Zealand’s newest purpose-built five-star hotel, at Franz Josef on the West Coast.Scenic Circle Hotels is developing the $26.5 million ‘RainforestHotel’ to expand accommodation capacity and options in theregion. One hundred rooms are included in the plans at thisstage, however this number may be expanded up to as many as160 depending on demand.The first stage of building includes all the public areas, includinga ‘tree level’ restaurant, plus the lobby areas and accommodationrooms. Three further accommodation blocks are included inthe stage two works. The first block should be completed aroundNOV08, with the remaining blocks expected to be finished byJAN09.Scenic Circle Hotels’ vision for the hotel is for guests to feelencircled by the natural rainforest, so care has been taken tominimise the impact of site clearing on the existing bush. Alandscape consultant has been engaged to assist with this andplan for replanting wherever possible.

In keeping with the hotel’s ‘rainforest’ theme, Scenic CircleHotels is specifying a focus on sustainability, with eco-friendly,sustainable and locally sourced materials being a priority. Inside,the hotel will have a natural, earthy ambience, enhanced by itsfive-star quality.The hotel development is a major boost for the West Coasttourism industry, which is hampered by a severe shortage ofaccommodation over the peak tourist season.The extreme seasonality of the West Coast tourism market,along with access issues into the remote region, makesinvestment of this level extremely difficult for most developersto justify, as average hotel occupancies are significantly lowerthan in other areas.However, having been established on the West Coast for morethan 20 years, Scenic Circle Hotels says it has the requiredinfrastructure (which importantly includes staffaccommodation) in place to make a new development like thisviable.

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New Brochure for Pride of AucklandThere is a new brochure under way for Pride of Auckland, which waspurchased by ExploreNZ in DEC07. Explore NZ also operates NZL40& NZL41 under the SailNZ brand.The new brochure design is in line with the Explore NZ collection andincludes several options for experiencing Auckland’s Waitemata harbour:a Lunch Cruise, Coffee Cruise, Dinner Cruise and Experience SailingCruise. Among the changes:

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