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 now for Wonders of Utah Series
Join our Utah partners who will be hosted by Charlie from Destination Webinars for a NEW and exciting live 4-week series. With five iconic US national parks, nine national monuments, 44 state parks, 15 world-renowned ski resorts, 24 Dark Sky parks and places, 28 scenic byways and many hidden gems, the Wonders of Utah Series will show you why Utah is the must-see destination in the American West. Register before the first session kicks off on Tuesday 30th August to go in the draw to WIN a $100 gift card!
FCM wins Procurement Australia’s Supplier of the Year award
Flight Centre Management (FCM) is proud to announce that the corporate travel specialists have won Supplier of the Year at Procurement Australia’s prestigious 2022 Excellence Awards in Melbourne. Each of the Excellence Awards are chosen by members of the Procurement Australia community. Procurement Australia said that FCM had consistently provided exceptional customer service through a dedicated customer service and account management team. Procurement Australia Chair, Mr Ken McNamara announced the winners, saying, “It’s a pleasure to be able to present these awards to the hard-working and highly regarded members of the procurement industry.”
Pitcairn Islands Tourism announces 2022 Trade Webinar
With borders now open, Pitcairn Islands Tourism is pleased to announce they will be conducting a trade webinar on Wednesday 31st August. Learn about this fascinating remote destination, presentation will include how to sell Pitcairn and an introduction to the trade microsite.
The webinar can be booked by registering here for 9.30 am Wednesday 31st August (Eastern standard time). Spaces are limited, so register now to learn more about this fascinating destination.
Located halfway between New Zealand and Panama, the journey to Pitcairn is as much a part of this unique travel experience as the Island’s famous Bounty history and pristine natural environment.
Swan Hellenic Roadshow
Swan Hellenic are delighted to invite you to join them on their first ever travel agent roadshow in Australia in September 2022. Agents can join for an evening cocktail event during which you will have a fantastic opportunity to meet the Swan Hellenic team, showcasing their diverse and in-depth range of cultural cruising itineraries, with the highlight being the recently launched Kimberley sailings in 2023, all whilst enjoying some lovely food and beverage in stylish locations.
There will be prizes and giveaways during the evening and Agents who attend the Swan Hellenic event in each location will go into a major prize draw to win: A Cabin for two to experience either a Kimberley or North Sulawesi & Philippines Swan Hellenic cruise. Prize draw to be conducted at the completion of roadshows. To make sure you don’t miss out, please register as soon as possible, click here.
Celebrity Cruises announces new vax protocols
Celebrity Cruises has announced new protocols for guests sailing from U.S. and European ports by dropping vaccination requirements and simplifying testing guidelines, making cruising more accessible and easier for travellers. Beginning 5 September 2022, guests departing on most sailings from the U.S and Europe can now cruise as long as they meet local testing requirements on board. Commercially available tests will also now be accepted in many destinations. While Celebrity Cruises has dropped vaccination requirements in overseas markets, sailings to and from ports in Australia and New Zealand require all guests ages 12 and up to be fully vaccinated to sail in keeping with country requirements.
