Grab yourself a coffee and catch up on today’s news in brief – the latest updates from the industry and everything you need to know in bite-size pieces.
Etihad’s enhanced Europe Summer 24 schedule
Etihad Airways has outlines its Europe Summer 24 schedule. Highlights of the improved schedule include:
– Athens, Greece – an increase to 12 flights a week from May and 14 from July.
– Recently launched Copenhagen, Denmark becomes a year-round destination.
– Malaga, Spain will enjoy a three-weekly service for Summer 2024.
– Mykonos, Greece will be served by two flights per week during the summer, with Santorini, Greece also getting two weekly flights.
– Nice, France will be served by two non-stop weekly services from June 2024.
– Bangkok, Thailand will benefit from three more flights a week from February to 17 a week.
– Colombo, Sri Lanka enjoys a frequency increase to 10 weekly flights from January rising to 14 from May, and an adjusted schedule for even better connectivity to European destinations.
The Brooklet, Byron Bay extends Stay/Pay offer
The Brooklet, in the Byron Bay NSW hinterland, is offering specials for individual and group stays, extending the popular Stay 3/Pay 2 offer for guests booking a 2-night stay through to 29 February 2024 – receive the 3rd night free.
Stay 3/Pay 2 rates range from AUD750 per night for a 1-bedroom Villa, AUD950 per night for 2-bedroom Villa and AUD1250 per night for The Bails.
The Brooklet has also announced an Exclusive Group and Incentive Promotion for Groups/Buyouts of a maximum 24 guests. For sole use bookings of a minimum 2 nights for stays through to 30 June 2024, The Brooklet will offer participating guests a complimentary Welcome Botanical Cocktail and Antipasto Table with local fine meats, cheeses and more delicacies.
The Brooklet presents luxurious accommodation in 1 and 2-bedroom Villas and The Bails, a beautifully renovated 3-bedroom home. Facilities include a treatment room, 25-metre mineral pool, hot tub, rainwater shower, gymnasium, infrared sauna, ice bath and tennis court.
For further information and bookings, contact Katey Matthews katey@uniquetourism.com, Karen Hitchings karen@uniquetourism.com and The Brooklet bookings@thebrooklet.com.au
TOP IMAGE: The Brooklet Byron Bay NSW
Bonza launches into Tassie
Bonza’s debut into Tasmania kicked off yesterday with the first flight from the Gold Coast to Launceston. The three times weekly service will operate on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays with fares starting from just $79 per person (one way).
“As Bonza’s gateway to Tasmania, we know there’s strong demand for locals on the Gold Coast, Northern NSW and South Brisbane to fly direct to Launceston. In fact, the route is proving one of our most popular from the Gold Coast so far,” said Tim Jordan, CEO of Bonza.
“Travelling with us today are families and friends reconnecting with loved ones, holiday makers and first time flyers who no longer need to drive to a major city airport or break the bank to get here.”
MSC Cruises Black Friday Sale
MSC Cruises is offering a Black Friday onboard credit bonus for all departures from November 2023 to 25 October, 2024, available on bookings made on the All In Plus promotional rate only.
The All In Plus package rate includes the Easy Plus Drinks package and unlimited WiFi for two devices per cabin. The bonus onboard credit is based on the cabin category booked. Inside and oceanview cabins will receive AUD/NZD $100 onboard credit per cabin; balcony & suite cabins AUD/NZD $200 onboard credit per cabin and Yacht Club AUD/NZD $400 onboard credit per cabin.
Commencing 24 November the promotion will run until 27 November, 2023 and Future Cruise Credit holders are welcome to take advantage of the Black Friday bonus onboard credit.
Trade partners can log onto the agent portal for more information.
Another successful Luxperience
Luxperience 2023 wrapped last Thursday evening at Sydney’s International Convention Centre (ICC), marking a resounding success of the event’s face-to-face return.
After a three-year hiatus, Luxperience brought together 75 of the world’s best travel suppliers and 120+ elite travel professionals for three days of curated business appointments.
Event Director, Lynn Ormiston, and the Luxperience team orchestrated over 4,300 one-on-one curated appointments throughout the three days.
“Luxperience is designed to bring together the industry’s top performers for business meetings that drive strong luxury travel sales. Our buyers commended this year’s event for the outstanding calibre and diversity of suppliers, more than 50% of which were new to the event.”
The Luxperience team hosted four networking functions and social events, including a Welcome Reception at the Kimpton Margot, a cocktail party at Shell House Sky Bar, a Sunset Soiree, and farewell drinks at ICC Sydney to ensure there was plenty of time to build connections.
Anticipation is already building for Luxperience 2024, scheduled to return from 19 to 22 November 2024.
