Virgin Australia has appointed Gary Hammes to the role of chief operating officer, to be based at the airline’s Brisbane office from February 11.
Hammes has more than 25 years of industry experience, most recently with World Airways.
“I am very pleased to welcome Gary to Virgin Australia,” chief executive John Borghetti said. “In this important role, Gary brings a wealth of international experience and will have responsibility for the day to day operations, enhancing our fleet and network operations strategy and ensuring the airline maintains the highest standard of safety.”
Travel Counsellors and C&M Recruitment will host their second in a series of webinars to assist agents seeking further career opportunities within the travel industry.
To take place at 7pm on Wednesday January 29, the session will cover a number of topics including how to improve your resume and put your best foot forward.
“These webinars are a great tool for agents thinking of different employment opportunities within the travel industry as they will be given valuable insights from recruitment experts and hiring managers on exactly what is looked for throughout the recruitment process,” general manager Tracy Parkinson said.
She reported success for the first in the series of webinars, saying that more agents than expected tuned in for the tips.
To register, email Kerryn on webinar@travelcounsellors.com.au
Rail specialists International Rail has released last minute special fares for travellers visiting Britain early this year with 20% discount available on a range of rail travel when purchased before February 2014.
The offer includes Britrail Passes and Britrail England Only Passes in both first and second class for travel ranging from three to 15 days of travel within two months to any destination in England, Scotland and Wales.
Dubai-based carrier Emirates has launched daily Airbus A340-500 services to Kiev, marking its first route to the Ukraine.
Asia travel specialist Travel Indochina has expanded its Thailand/Burma Handmade Holidays program for 2014-15.
The 72-page brochure features a range of new and unique tour experiences and accommodation, as well as a dedicated four page Burma cruise section with new itineraries and exclusive charters.
