The Race is underway – Aussie travel agents racing around Northern California
60 Aussie travel agents have spent the week exploring some of the most popular destinations in Northern California. Four teams of Australian travel agents are well and truly covering some ground in their Race Around Northern California famil this week.
Upon touching down in Northern California the 4 groups set off on separate itineraries to discover different regions in Northern California including Napa Valley, Sonoma, North Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, Yosemite and Sacramento.
Once crossing the finish line the 60 agents will enjoy two days together exploring San Francisco. To keep up to date with the action follow @QHRaceAround on Instagram and Twitter and search for #QHRaceAroundNorCal
Cruise360 Australasia conference rescheduled
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia today advised it has rescheduled this year’s Cruise360 Australasia conference to Friday September 16.
CLIA Commercial Director Brett Jardine said the new date would align with the start of Australia and New Zealand’s biggest ever cruise season, helping to throw the spotlight on the continued growth of the industry.
Mr Jardine said the conference and associated trade show – originally scheduled for May 6 – would still be held at Sydney’s Star Event Centre, with a wide range of international and local industry speakers as well as special guests delivering a quality event.
He said the new dates reflected the approach adopted in the US, where Cruise360 precedes the peak of the strong local cruise season. CLIA has transferred all existing tickets to the new date but will provide full refunds where required, Mr Jardine said.
Agents enjoy Madonna in Melbourne
Eighteen very lucky agents from Victoria and Tasmania had the times of their lives at the Madonna concert in Melbourne courtesy of Broome, Kimberley & Beyond, Delaware North, Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa and Coral Expeditions.
The agents who had scored their place in the corporate box after booking their clients on a trip to the Kimberley spent the Saturday night singing, dancing and vogue-ing to the queen of pop.
From all accounts everyone had an absolutely amazing time and loved Madonna but also enjoyed the hospitality in the corporate box at Rod Laver Arena.
