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Big Fat Agent Wrap, December 1 2016

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Published on: 1st December 2016 at 10:19 AM
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Magellan Travel Group expands to 123 members, and counting…

Magellan Travel Group have expanded to include 123 members, welcoming a number of new recent members to its Premium group, including:

  • Hampton Travel & Cruise in Hampton, Victoria
  • Newly-opened Alpha Travel in Armadale, VIC
  • Outback Travel Shack, Queensland
  • Northern Beaches Travel & Cruise, WA

Travel Advisor sees the appeal of an all-inclusive resort break thanks to Bali’s Club Med Nusa Dua

Melbourne-based Travel Counsellor, Katie Griffin, recently got to experience Bali’s Club Med Nusa Dua, returning with a newfound appreciation for the balmy breezes and beach scenes of Bali and its all-inclusive resorts…

Katie Griffin familiarising herself with Bali's Club Med Nusa Dua
Katie Griffin familiarising herself with Bali’s Club Med Nusa Dua

TravelManagers’ award five-year milestone at Western Australia State Meeting

TravelManagers’ recognised five of its Personal Travel Managers (PTMs) for their five-year loyalty and service to the company, at Travel Managers’ third bi-annual state meeting held in Perth last week.

Among those celebrating their five-year milestone were PTM Lesley Cavil, representation for Mosman, PTM Bonni Malam, representation for East Perth and Alison Parker, representative for Swan View. Executive General Manager, Michael Gazal, expressed his excitement about providing more opportunities for growth of the company, having now reached a total of 181 PTM’s who have been recognised for their five-years experience or more.

All smiles from Western Australian PTM’s and national partnership office at recent Perth state meeting. Front Row L - R: Tanyu Cilek; Tania Myles; Doug Harman (PTM), Grant Campbell, Ali Banks. Second Row L – R: Monika Southern (PTM), Kelly Savka, Vikki Southern (PTM), Hiten Shah (PTM), Alison Parker (PTM), Shiela Robb (PTM). Third Row L – R: Michelle Smith (PTM), Lyndall Hewitt (PTM), Michelle Edmead (PTM), Rachel Janse van Rensburg (PTM). Fourth Row L – R: Leanne Johnston (PTM), Fabiana Lorenzon (PTM), Carl Retschlag (PTM), Erryn Morris (PTM), Bonnie Malam (PTM). Back Row L – R: Kathy Millett (PTM), Jodie Banbury , Charles Nix (PTM), Suzanne Laister, Lesley Cavill (PTM).
All smiles from Western Australian PTM’s and national partnership office at recent Perth state meeting. Front Row L – R: Tanyu Cilek; Tania Myles; Doug Harman (PTM), Grant Campbell, Ali Banks. Second Row L – R: Monika Southern (PTM), Kelly Savka, Vikki Southern (PTM), Hiten Shah (PTM), Alison Parker (PTM), Shiela Robb (PTM).
Third Row L – R: Michelle Smith (PTM), Lyndall Hewitt (PTM), Michelle Edmead (PTM), Rachel Janse van Rensburg (PTM).
Fourth Row L – R: Leanne Johnston (PTM), Fabiana Lorenzon (PTM), Carl Retschlag (PTM), Erryn Morris (PTM), Bonnie Malam (PTM).
Back Row L – R: Kathy Millett (PTM), Jodie Banbury , Charles Nix (PTM), Suzanne Laister, Lesley Cavill (PTM).

Island Escapes and Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Luxury Famil

Seven lucky travel professionals flew Business class with Thai Airways last week to trial an array of luxurious properties and activities around Thailand. Nestled close to the famous Klong Lad Mayom Floating Market in Bangkok, the tour reflected Island Escapes strength as a savvy and upmarket Thailand wholesaler.

Super Summer Deal for Agents courtesy of outrigger Fiji and Castaway Island

A super Industry Special Summer deal is giving travel agents and support staff fantastic deals if they book with Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort and Castaway Island Fiji before March 2017. It is the first time such significant savings have been offered by the two properties to industry representatives, so get in quick to avoid missing out!

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Perth agents hit the streets of Kuala Lumpur

Eight lucky agents from Perth shared a world-wind trip to Kuala Lumpur last week, where they were given the chance to experience the sights and sounds of the cosmopolitan city, staying in the heart of the City of Angels at the premium Berjaya Times Square Hotel.

Front Row left to right: Calvin Lim, Berjaya Times Square Kuala Lumpur, Rachel Morton, Travel Managers Busselton, Siew Ting Fong, Joy Tours, Samantha Donaldson, Student Flights Rockingham, Suzanne McDermott, Infinity Holidays, Sheila Mendiola, Malaysia Airlines Sydney, Emylia Md. Shahir, Tourism Malaysia, International Promotion Division (Americas/Europe/Oceania, Mervyn Leong , Globetrotter Corporate Travel. Back Row left to right: Tracey Baptiste, Travel Key Kalamunda, Charles Nix, Travel Managers Joondanna, Jonathan Hutton, Tourism Malaysia Perth and Kirsten Smith, Flight Centre Whitford City
Front Row left to right: Calvin Lim, Berjaya Times Square Kuala Lumpur, Rachel Morton, Travel Managers Busselton, Siew Ting Fong, Joy Tours, Samantha Donaldson, Student Flights Rockingham, Suzanne McDermott, Infinity Holidays, Sheila Mendiola, Malaysia Airlines Sydney, Emylia Md. Shahir, Tourism Malaysia, International Promotion Division (Americas/Europe/Oceania), Mervyn Leong , Globetrotter Corporate Travel. Back Row left to right: Tracey Baptiste, Travel Key Kalamunda, Charles Nix, Travel Managers Joondanna, Jonathan Hutton, Tourism Malaysia Perth and Kirsten Smith, Flight Centre Whitford City
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