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.
Marriott International wage increase
Marriott International has brought forward the Fair Work Commission’s mandated 4.6 per cent wage increase for workers on award wages and will apply the increase from 1 July, instead of delaying the increase until the 1 October date that has been set for the hospitality industry. Marriott International employs 3,300 associates across Australia and will apply the 4.6% increase to 2,500 associates from 1 July.
Bawah Reserve reopens in September
Remote eco-resort, Bawah Reserve will reopen on 1 September 2022, welcoming guests back to the Anambas Islands, Indonesia for the first time in over two years. Bawah Reserve offers the ultimate secluded island adventure, opening up this lesser-known part of the world for the discerning traveller. The reopening will see the introduction of a new island and accomodation offerings, a considered transformation to its villas, as well as an extensive enhancement to its sustainability programme.
Travelex creates 1,200 new international jobs
Foreign exchange brand Travelex has announces the creation of more than 1,200 new international jobs, following a series of major new contract wins across the APAC, Europe, MET and UK regions as both the international travel and FX markets continue to strongly recover post-pandemic. Across the ANZ region, Travelex is creating more than 100 retail and head office jobs. These include positions at Travelex’s new airport stores in Adelaide, Brisbane and Cairns. In addition, Travelex has recently launched new ATMs at Darwin International Airport, and will be launching more than ten new stores in Australia and New Zealand at high profile shopping centres and in key cities.
Globus & Cosmos unveil 2023 faith-based tours
Globus and Cosmos are inviting travellers to delve into life-changing, uplifting itineraries in the destinations that miracles transpired with a robust portfolio of faith-based holidays for 2023, including adding a NEW Camino de Santiago: The Scenic Portuguese Route itinerary to its line-up. In addition to Cosmos’ popular 11-day The Camino, A walking Journey for the Soul tour comes a second, NEW Camino itinerary (11-day Camino de Santiago: The Scenic Portuguese Route), that invites travellers to rediscover the wonders of nature and the stillness of the mind on a scenic blend of Portuguese landscapes and the spiritual routes of the Camino de Santiago. This Small-Group Discovery (created for 20 travellers or less) walk will cover a total of approximately 120 kilometres, inviting travellers to take time to reflect, contemplate, meditate and give this challenge the meaning its meant to convey – whether spiritual, religious, physical or just an opportunity to meet like-minded people.
