Smart Travel Update
September 2004

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Hayman Island Escape

Flavours of India

Mother & Daughter Retreat package at Thailand’s Chiva Som
Northern Territory - Seven Spirit Bay, Fishing
Cost in Habitat $2720 per person twin share
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Gorgeous Turtle Island, Fiji - The ULTIMATE Honeymoon
Garden Bure $9995 per person twin share
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Directors Comment
By now you may have heard Qantas has announced reducing travel agents commissions throughout next year.
  • International commissions reduces 1/1/2005
  • Domestic commissions reduce 1/7/2005.

This is following a global trend and we expect all or most other airlines will follow this move.

We have been preparing for this inevitable development and indeed support the principles behind it. The elimination of 'hidden' commissions will create a more transparent commercial environment. You will then clearly see exactly the 'cost' of what you are paying for and the value Travelogic brings to the process. 

As soon as we receive further details from Qantas, we will be in a position to advise how this will impact you.
Air News

Airbus successfully completes first mobile-telephone flight trial and multiple wireless-cabin technology demonstration

Airbus has successfully completed the first in-flight trial of GSM personal mobile- telephones aboard an airliner, paving the way for their future widespread use. The trial, which took place aboard an Airbus A320 flight-test aircraft flying from, and back to, Toulouse, is part of an ongoing technical development project to provide an in-flight mobile telephony service to airline passengers. More...

Source = Airbus

China Airlines to increase flights to Australia from mid-October

In response to the increasing demand for Taiwanese passengers to Australia and to provide better flight schedules, China Airlines recently announced to increase flight frequency to Sydney and Brisbane. Starting from October 16, the Taipei-Sydney route will be increased from 4 to 5 flights per week and the Taipei-Brisbane route from 2 to 3 flights per week. In the future, China Airlines will provide 8 weekly flights to Australia and become the largest air carrier serving between Taiwan and Australia. More...

Source = China Airlines

British Airways - back to being family friendly with SkyflyerBravo and SkyflyerAlpha
Family travel is to be made more fun this month as British Airways re-launches the family travel brand ‘Skyflyers’.

‘Skyflyers’, which was first introduced in 1988, makes air travel easy and more enjoyable for families, with lots of goodies and services designed to smooth the family journey and delight children every time they fly.

The airline will introduce its first ever animated characters, SkyflyerBravo and SkyflyerAlpha, which have been created to make family travel more fun and help parents and kids identify the airline’s family friendly products and services throughout the journey. More...

Source = British Airways

Australia voted world's best country
Australia has been voted the best destination in the world by readers of the upmarket Conde Nast Traveler magazine in the UK.

The seventh annual Conde Nast Readers' Travel Awards saw Australia top the best country category for the third time, this year ahead of Thailand and New Zealand.

Sydney also ranked as one of the top five cities in the world at the awards.

Source = Tourism Australia

Chic and comfortable - the new interior look on Eurostar
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger train service that links the UK with France and Belgium, has unveiled its new chic train interiors - offering even more comfort for all passengers. All 27 trains in the Eurostar fleet are being completely refurbished over the next 12 months. The first train to feature the new look was the 08h13 Brussels-London service this morning. More...

Source = Eurostar
Hotels

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Spa Package at Four Seasons Singapore
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New Zealand shines at tourism Oscars
New Zealand has featured in the prestigious 2004 Condé Nast Traveller Awards, dubbed the Oscars of the travel world. More...

Condé Nast Traveller Reader Awards 2004:

  • Top Destination - New Zealand 3rd (Australia 1st, Thailand 2nd)

  • Top Airline - Air New Zealand 1st

  • Top Accommodation Australasia - Huka Lodge 2nd

  • also featured Blanket Bay Lodge, Mangapapa Lodge

  • Top Spa - Polynesian Spa 9th

  • Top City - Wellington 18th

Source = Tourism New Zealand

Virgin Blue to launch direct weekly flight between Coffs Harbour and Melbourne

Virgin Blue has announced it will begin direct flights between Coffs Harbour and Melbourne following resounding requests from the local community.

The new weekly flight will operate every Saturday to begin with and the low fare airline will monitor the flight closely to determine if there is enough demand to increase the number of services. More...

Source = Virgin Blue

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Travelogic Update

Travel Tips

 

Tip for the month

You can check the travel advice for your destination just before you jump on the plane at the smartraveller kiosks at most Australian international airports.

Account Management Feedback
Welcome Aboard

Travelogic would like to welcome aboard WALTER Construction Group, who are leaders in construction in Australia. After a competitive tender, they have chosen Travelogic to provide their travel management services.

We are excited with the challenges this brings and of working with WALTER to develop their travel management programme into a success.

Getting ahead in travel management

Keen to impress your Management with effectively running your travel budget?

Many of our clients utilise the vast array of reports and our management analysis of trends to monitor, track and forecast travel expenditure.

We also provide:

  • Travel Policy compliance

  • Relationship management with suppliers

  • Training and education
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