Grab yourself a coffee and catch up on today’s news in brief. It is packed with the latest deals, updates from the industry and everything you need to know in bite-size pieces.
Register for this week’s Canada Agent Webinar
Canadian Rockies National Parks of Banff and Jasper plus their gateway city of Calgary in Alberta, will be participating in the next Destination Canada CSP Webinar, showcasing what makes these iconic areas in Canada year round bucket list destinations.
The sessions will also highlight leading trade partner packages bundling the Rocky Mountains, making it easier for travel agents to sell the destinations. Bonus spot prizes of delicious Rocky Mountain + Calgary branded chocolates will be given away during each webinar session.
When: Wednesday 18 May, 2022
Times in Australia: Webinar 1 = 8.30am AEST or Webinar 2 = 11.30am AEST
Times in New Zealand: Webinar 1 = 10.30am NZST or Webinar 2 = 1.30pm NZST
RSVP HERE
New York welcomes Aman hotel this year
The highly anticipated Aman New York will welcome its first guests on 2 August 2022, with reservations open on 25 July 2022. The culmination of a monumental transformation of the iconic Crown Building in Manhattan, the 83-suite hotel and its 22 branded residences bring the peace promised by Aman’s Sanskrit-derived name to the heart of New York, ushering in a new era for hospitality in one of the world’s greatest cities.
Canada seeking ski season workers
The Canadian Ski Council and the Canada West Ski Areas Association are calling out for young Australian travellers to come to Canada and work during the 2022/23 winter season, with various roles available, from ski professionals and hospitality, to retail and housekeeping. Canada’s winter has always been a major drawcard for Australians looking to live and work overseas, and in the wake of the global pandemic, resorts and ski operators throughout Canada are encouraging Aussie youth to swap their daily commute for a pair of skis or snowboard on a work-play adventure.
Working at Canada’s ski fields for the season offers adventure, plenty of perks, lifelong friendships and the opportunity to be part of a quintessential Canadian experience. Whether you’re on the front line at a hotel, rental shop or restaurant, on the slopes as an instructor, patrol, lift operator or groomer, or behind the scenes in administration, there are hundreds of opportunities available at ski areas across Canada. To apply, visit: canada.ca/iec Check out these sites for job opportunities at SkiCanada.org.
Langham Gold Coast to open
The Gold Coast will soon welcome the luxurious globally-renowned Langham Gold Coast and Jewel Residences, managed by Langham, opening on 23rd June 2022. The grand 339-room luxury hotel stands in the central and tallest of three eye-catching Jewel towers situated between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, as the first development with direct beachfront access to be built on the Gold Coast in more than 30 years.
Boasting 17 different types of rooms and suites all with striking designs, breathtaking ocean and celebrated Hinterland views, The Langham, Gold Coast will offer a new level of luxury accommodation to locals, interstate travellers and international tourists alike.