Today, Flinders Island unveils a full rebrand—with a new logo, website and campaign video—designed to develop its potential as an unmissable part of local and international itineraries. Flinders Island—a tiny gem in a cluster of islands dotted across Bass Strait, northeast of mainland Tasmania—is as close as any destination gets to an untouched natural paradise.

It’s close, because, well … dotted between those crystalline waters and clean sands and rugged wetlands is a buzzing world of regionally gathered-and-grown food, wine and coffee, and a warm community of locals eager to welcome new faces. But travellers, unaware of the island’s postcard-worthy scenery and foodie reputation, have long overlooked it. (Each year, there are some 6,000 visitors).

The new, nimble branding gets straight to the heart of Flinders Island; it feels laidback, salt-of-the-earth and refreshingly direct. None of this is an accident, of course—Sydney advertising agency JimJam plucked its references straight from Flinders’ bountiful sources: those 900 cheerful locals and their daily backdrop, which spans remarkable mountainous terrains and pretty, wildflower-filled bushland.

To bolster tourism efforts, the Tasmanian Liberal Government has partnered with the community to identify key infrastructure projects and strategies, investing up to $50,000 into the island’s visitor economy. They’re focused on signage that encourages curious visitors to tiptoe that little bit further, and a research initiative examining island accommodation.

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Gate 7 has also evolved its collective of state and city-based tourism boards in the U.S., adding Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau to its roster of retainer clients, and working with Travel South, Choose Chicago and Tennessee Tourism & Memphis Travel on a range of projects.

This package is $3,695 per person twin share for 12 Days.

World Expeditions Travel Group Acquires New Zealand’s leading self-guided cycling tour operator

For a limited time Beqa Lagoon Resort, Fiji’s best kept tropical island secret is offering guests two free nights accommodation with any five paid nights stay. From as little as USD$979 per person twin share, guests will be treated to seven nights accommodation in a Lagoon View Bure, including two free nights accommdation, return airport and boat transfers, daily full breakfast, a tantilizing one course lunch and a sumptuous three course dinner daily. Simply book, travel, indulge and fall in love with Beqa.

There’s so much more to Beqa Island Resort than sand, sun and cocktails. Surrounded by one of the world’s largest and most spectacular reefs, Beqa Island is steeped in traditional Fijian culture and beauty and is voted one of the top 1000 places to experience in this lifetime. Spending time on Beqa will unintentionally thrust you in to the beauty and culture of the land.

Featuring 25 Fijian style villas known as Bures, spread out amidst the lush grounds and beachfront setting, all bures are beautifully appointed with traditional island décor and provide all the modern conveniences while still keeping their relaxed Fiji charm. Home to Fiji’s legendary Firewalkers, guests are privy to a traditional fire walking ceremony and the opportunity to hike to the mystical waterfalls where this tradition was born nearly 300 years ago.

Bunnik Tours recently hosted a 13-day famil for eight lucky agents to experience the many sides of incredible Peru, flying LATAM Airlines. The group landed in Lima then travelled south to the white city of Arequipa. They discovered the volcanic scenery of the spectacular Colca Canyon, where they were lucky enough to get great photos of llamas and alpacas.

It was then across to majestic Lake Titicaca, home to the amazing floating reed Uros Islands. Their journey continued to the ancient Inca capital of Cusco and through the magical Sacred Valley to spectacular Machu Picchu. No tour to Peru would be complete without an adventure in the Amazon Jungle and the group experienced two different properties in the Puerto Maldonado region. They were lucky enough to spot capybara and the famous giant river otters on Oxbow Lake

Announced last night – at Wendy Wu Tours’ first brochure launch event in Sydney – The Wu Dynasty Famil will take 30 lucky agents to explore Bucket List China in June 2018.

From the legendary Great Wall, to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Terracotta Warriors, and even the endearing giant pandas of Chengdu, travel agents around Australia will share in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. There’s even some top-secret “priceless” experiences along the way, that only a fortunate few joining this famil will be able to take part in!

If you’re a long-time booker, and confident selling the product, simply make as many bookings as you can and the top 10 sellers in terms of revenue will secure their spot. Keep an eye out for the leader boards during the coming months, to see if you’re one of our top sellers.

If you’re new to Wendy Wu Tours, or you’re just getting started, never fear! Every Wendy Wu Tours booking that you make, valued at over $2,900pp, will put you into the draw to win one of 20 places, drawn at random. The more you book, the more chances you get to win! Chosen at random will be a huge 20 winners, so get booking today!

Excite Holidays celebrates birthday and launch into US market!

Last​ ​Thursday​ ​evening,​ ​Excite​ ​Holidays​ ​celebrated​ ​its​ ​15th​ ​birthday​ ​by​ ​throwing​ ​a​ ​party​ ​to remember!

Attended​ ​by​ ​150​ ​members​ ​of​ ​staff,​ ​trade​ ​media,​ ​partners​ ​and​ ​key​ ​suppliers,​ ​the​ ​celebration​ ​was a​ ​huge​ ​success.​ ​With​ ​red​ ​and​ ​white​ ​balloons​ ​covering​ ​the​ ​ceiling​ ​to​ ​endless​ ​platters, customised​ ​lollipops,​ ​gift​ ​bags​ ​galore​ ​and​ ​an​ ​impressive​ ​cake​ ​acting​ ​as​ ​the​ ​main​ ​centrepiece, the​ ​celebration​ ​coincided​ ​with​ ​the​ ​official​ ​launch​ ​of​ ​the​ ​company’s​ ​brand​ ​spanking​ ​new​ ​Sydney city​ ​office​ ​and​ ​the​ ​announcement​ ​of​ ​their​ ​highly​ ​anticipated​ ​launch​ ​into​ ​the​ ​US​ ​market.

Founders​ ​Nic​ ​Stavropoulos​ ​and​ ​George​ ​Papaioannou​ ​were​ ​in​ ​attendance​ ​to​ ​cut​ ​the​ ​ceremonial ribbon​ ​and​ ​officially​ ​mark​ ​the​ ​opening​ ​of​ ​the​ ​new​ ​office​ ​space.​ ​Nic​ ​and​ ​George​ ​thanked​ ​all​ ​those who​ ​have​ ​supported​ ​and​ ​continue​ ​to​ ​support​ ​their​ ​vision​ ​to​ ​continue​ ​to​ ​innovate​ ​and​ ​disrupt​ ​the travel​ ​industry.​ ​They​ ​also​ ​gave​ ​a​ ​yet​ ​heartfelt​ ​speech​ ​detailing​ ​their​ ​triumphs​ ​over​ ​the​ ​last​ ​15 years,​ ​from​ ​Excite’s​ ​beginnings​ ​in​ ​a​ ​one-bedroom​ ​apartment​ ​in​ ​Brighton​ ​Le-Sands​ ​to​ ​now​ ​being a​ ​global​ ​brand​ ​with​ ​offices​ ​in​ ​Sydney,​ ​Athens,​ ​Bangkok​ ​and​ ​soon,​ ​the​ ​USA.

Savings of more than $4600 per couple and a free full day tour of the Great Wall in Beijing are available from ecruising.travel for last minute bookings on a 28-day voyage aboard Ovation of the Seas if you book before October 30.

The now reduced $4699 package includes one way flight from Sydney to Beijing, with all taxes and charges, airport transfers and a two night stay at the Hotel Beijing NUO before the voyage, which commences on October 7, 2018.

The cruise sector includes all meals and entertainment and includes port calls to Okinawa in Japan, Taipei, Hong Kong, Manila and Boracay in The Philippines, Singapore (overnight), Fremantle, Adelaide and Hobart before arriving in Sydney on November 2.

Qatar Airways Increases Frequencies to Eastern Europe and the Nordics

Qatar Airways has doubled its frequencies to a number of destinations in Eastern Europe and the Nordics, following a significant increase in passenger demand to the popular destinations of Prague, Warsaw and Helsinki.

Commencing mid-December, the award-winning airline will introduce an extra daily flight on each of the routes to meet the growing inbound and outbound travel demand by adding an Airbus A320 service, offering an additional 132 daily seats in both directions.

The frequency increases, the latest in a number of such upgrades across the Qatar Airways route network, come just eight weeks after the airline launched its direct service to Prague, Czech Republic, on its first anniversary of scheduled service to Helsinki, Finland, and more than a year since the daily service to Warsaw, Poland was upgraded to a wide-body Airbus A330 service.

 Innstant Travel and APG USA Announce Strategic Partnership 

Adventure World has launched its 2018/19 dedicated Canada, Alaska & High Arctic brochure with an increased array of the ‘less explored’ options to cater for the second or third time returning traveller.

In addition to Adventure Worlds diverse portfolio of rustic mountain lodge retreats the company has contracted an array of coastal and ‘floating’ lodge accommodation options for 2018.

In perennial favourite British Columbia Adventure World has incorporated a range of ‘Horse Pack Safari’ ranch programs which caters to all equestrian experience levels and in Alaska their ‘Great Alaskan Grizzly Encounter’ sees clients  traversing the Katmai Coast on a beautifully restored crab fishing boat observing Grizzlies.

New for the High Arctic sees Adventure World offering its first land-based trips in Greenland where clients explore on-foot whilst staying at a boutique basecamp. Also new is their ‘Arctic Big 5’ safari that features the wildlife of Riding Mountain National Park (buffalo, moose & black bears), combined with the summer Churchill experience of belugas and polar bears.

A spectacular line-up of major events is taking place at Ayers Rock Resort throughout 2018. From the globally-acclaimed art installation Field of Light Uluru and the Australian Outback Marathon to the vibrant Tjungu Indigenous Cultural Festival and Uluru Feastival, celebrating native Australian flavours, these special events give yet another dimension to your Uluru experience.

Events are listed below:

Book now and receive up to $800 per couple in added value

Come explore the Canadian Rockies with an unforgettable rail adventure with Rocky Mountaineer. Aboard our luxurious coach, you’ll make friends from around the world and enjoy regionally inspired cuisine while being surrounded by world-class scenery. Offer expires October 27, 2017.

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