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Big turnout for Fiji roadshow
Monday, 04 September 2023 03:01Near record arrivals from New Zealand into Fiji have been mirrored by high attendances at the Tourism Fiji roadshow around the country earlier this month. The series kicked off in Wellington, with close to 50 agents then moved on to Christchurch (65), Hamilton (50) and Auckland (140).
Tourism Fiji reports that in July this year New Zealand made up 28% of arrivals into the country, hitting a figure of 25,980 – the second biggest month for Kiwi arrivals recorded.
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Shristi Mala, Hilton Fiji; Gina... Shristi Mala, Hilton Fiji; Gina...
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Michelle Kauffman-Walker and Sonja Dalley,... Michelle Kauffman-Walker and Sonja Dalley,...
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Kerry Tunnicliffe, Debbie Natoli, Susan... Kerry Tunnicliffe, Debbie Natoli, Susan...
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Sarah Rodgers, FC Independent; Brittany... Sarah Rodgers, FC Independent; Brittany...
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Esava Lagilagi, Tom Svensen, Merconi... Esava Lagilagi, Tom Svensen, Merconi...
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QF: On the treadmill for a cause
Thursday, 24 August 2023 22:43Life in the travel industry can sometimes feel like a bit of a treadmill at the moment – but for those taking part in the Rebel Sport 24-Hour Challenge for Cure Kids last night going nowhere fast was all for a good cause.
Team Qantas included a number of the airline’s employees and travel agency partners, including Flight Centre, helloworld, House of Travel, First Travel Group, Global Travel Network and Corporate Travel Management.
The treadmill and bike relay challenge was held at Eden Park. When the Memo visited late yesterday afternoon, over $7,000 had been raised with more donations coming in. Donations can be made HERE.
Trudi Markham, FC Ponsonby and...
Trudi Markham, FC Ponsonby and...
Flynn Cox, Flight Centre Botany
Flynn Cox, Flight Centre Botany
Aloma Butler, Qantas
Aloma Butler, Qantas
Alex O'Connor, Qantas
Alex O'Connor, Qantas
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FC independents SOAR
Tuesday, 22 August 2023 21:56TRAVELinc Memo caught all the action at the business sessions and social gatherings at the Flight Centre Independent conference in Brisbane last weekend.
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At the SOAR conference... Ali... At the SOAR conference... Ali...
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Winner of a package of... Winner of a package of...
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A glass of Champagne, courtesy... A glass of Champagne, courtesy...
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Jana Cunha (centre), TMG catches... Jana Cunha (centre), TMG catches...
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Gaynor Bennett was the winner... Gaynor Bennett was the winner...
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Second prize in the quiz..... Second prize in the quiz.....
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Sue Grigg, Travel Associates at... Sue Grigg, Travel Associates at...
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With the top supplier’s award... With the top supplier’s award...
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How many awards did you... How many awards did you...
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Travel Managers top individual broker... Travel Managers top individual broker...
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At the awards night… Peter... At the awards night… Peter...
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At the welcome event in... At the welcome event in...
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Amanda Belcastro (centre), Kiwi Holiday... Amanda Belcastro (centre), Kiwi Holiday...
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Tanya Marriott, Flight Centre Independent;... Tanya Marriott, Flight Centre Independent;...
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Caryn Young, Adventure World; Alan... Caryn Young, Adventure World; Alan...
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From the support team at... From the support team at...
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Christina Boles, Annelies Anderson, Nadine... Christina Boles, Annelies Anderson, Nadine...
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That 70s show: Inbound icon celebrates 50 years
Tuesday, 15 August 2023 02:53General Travel took guests on a ‘flight of a fabulous 50 years’ when the company marked its significant anniversary with a 70s themed party on Sunday.
Guests at the function, in The Grand Millennium Hotel Auckland, were invited to ‘dress with 1970s flair or flares’ and treated to food, drinks and ‘inflight entertainment’.
Nearby the SkyTower had been lit up for the night in General Travel’s colours.
Executive director Anna Black noted that the industry was operating in ‘a new tourism world’ now and both she and managing director John Sng welcomed guests and thanked industry partners and General Travel team members who had been with them over the years.
Founder Peter Black recalled that the company grew from a meeting he had with original partners John Copplestone and the late Ron Armstrong at a meeting in the Logan Park Hotel in Auckland.
‘We started as The Tour Company and moved on from there.’
Black says not everyone in the industry thought it was a smart move, with at least one associate predicting the venture would fail in a few months.
‘1973 was a difficult year, wth the oil crisis and French nuclear testing in the Pacific.’
Black noted milestones through following years, such as investment in Johnston’s in 1982, opening an office in 1983, and becoming General Travel New Zealand in 1988 among others.
‘I enjoyed the various ups and downs and I would not change anything if I had the time again.’
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Cutting the cake for 50... Cutting the cake for 50...
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Brett Warman, Fullers360; Trish May,... Brett Warman, Fullers360; Trish May,...
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Michel Adolphe. Sudima Hotels; Annette... Michel Adolphe. Sudima Hotels; Annette...
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Kate Baxter, Patterson Hospitality; Gavin... Kate Baxter, Patterson Hospitality; Gavin...
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Gert Taljaard, Polynesian Spa; Lauren... Gert Taljaard, Polynesian Spa; Lauren...
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Keshleen Wilde, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited;... Keshleen Wilde, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited;...
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Tim Cosser, Te Puia; Mark... Tim Cosser, Te Puia; Mark...
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GTN meets in the sunshine
Saturday, 05 August 2023 01:29GTN’s 2023 conference officially kicked off with a party at Novotel Sunshine Coast’s Lorikeet Beach, sponsored by Fiji Airways and wrapped up with an awards dinner sponsored by Air New Zealand. In between evening event, agents and suppliers connected during a day of meetings.
Lisa Linn, Stuba; Amanda Belcastron,...
Lisa Linn, Stuba; Amanda Belcastron,...
Angela Lin, Aspire Travel Group...
Angela Lin, Aspire Travel Group...
Nicholas Dew, Hawaiian Airlines; Virender...
Nicholas Dew, Hawaiian Airlines; Virender...
Sheryn Ambler, Fiji Airways presents...
Sheryn Ambler, Fiji Airways presents...
Aloma Butler, Qantas; Harmanpreet Kaur,...
Aloma Butler, Qantas; Harmanpreet Kaur,...
Jo Rendall, Mariana Stoyanova, both...
Jo Rendall, Mariana Stoyanova, both...
Brijesh Sethi, Beyond Holidays; Sinumon...
Brijesh Sethi, Beyond Holidays; Sinumon...
Franklyn Las, Hope Las, both...
Franklyn Las, Hope Las, both...
Kim Herd, Venture Travel; flanked...
Kim Herd, Venture Travel; flanked...
Zinia Pesuna, Grace Yang, both...
Zinia Pesuna, Grace Yang, both...
Leo Li, China Airlines; Ian...
Leo Li, China Airlines; Ian...
Mike Southcombe, Travel Advocates; Jeff...
Mike Southcombe, Travel Advocates; Jeff...
Jill Grant, A Walker’s World;...
Jill Grant, A Walker’s World;...
Rachel Rhind, Michelle Rowe, both...
Rachel Rhind, Michelle Rowe, both...
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