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Contiki revamps Australia and New Zealand portfolio
Ben Ireland
ben.ireland@
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Contiki has ‘reimagined’ its Australia and New Zealand programme by reducing the size of groups and expanding the range of internal flights and experiences available.
The 18-35s operator has six new
trips in the South Pacific and 10 ‘improved’ itineraries in Australia. The range of Contiki’s Special
Stays has been expanded, with new options including an eco-camp in Noosa Everglades, Queensland, and sleeping in Kakadu National Park. In New Zealand, an overnight
cruise on Milford Sound has been added as part of the new Kiwi Bucket List trip. There are eight new inclusions
and ‘free time add-ons’ to various itineraries, such as kayaking in Milford Sound, an afternoon on Bondi Beach’s ‘grassy knoll’ and surfing in Byron Bay. Group sizes on Australia tours have been limited to 30 people
TRADE SHOW
Jacobs Media Group adds ‘agent day’ at Experience Latin America
Agents can attend Experience Latin America (Ela) for the first time next year, as the Latin American Travel Association’s (Lata) event comes under the management of Travel Weekly parent company Jacobs Media Group. The show, which brings Latin American suppliers
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on the east coast, and 25 in the Northern Territory. New internal flights include
Darwin to Alice Springs in Australia (saving 14 hours on driving) and from Rotorua to Christchurch in New Zealand (saving 11 hours). Scenic train journeys have also
been added, including from Airlie Beach to Cairns. The six new itineraries include
the 13-day Eastern Escape, which starts at £130 per day. It includes yoga on the beach in Byron Bay, a stay at an eco-camp and a Sydney Harbour sunset cruise. Also new is the four-day
Uluru Explorer, from £125 a day, including a champagne sunset at Uluru, barbecue breakfast and free time add-ons such as a scenic flight. Ten Australian itineraries
have been ‘improved’ for 2019, including the 20-day Big Walkabout, 13-day Beaches and Reefs, eight-day Sun Seeker and eight-day Outback Adventure. Contiki Cares, the operator’s
responsible-travel arm, has teamed up with Take 3 for the Sea, an Australia-based organisation that encourages beachgoers to
reduce plastic pollution.
contiki.com/agents
together with UK buyers, will feature its first ‘agent day’ when it takes place from June 10-12, 2019, in a new venue, at Chelsea Football Club. Lata chairman Colin Stewart said: “The move
is part of our strategy to continue to develop the show. Hosting Ela at such a flagship venue will offer attendees a range of accommodation, extending networking opportunities and other new experiences.” Duncan Horton, chief executive of Jacobs Media Group,
said: “We are excited to be working with Lata to deliver an event that will educate and inspire the UK trade.”
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NEWS IN BRIEF
Bahia Principe launches loyalty club for agents
Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts has launched Bahia Principe Rewards. The scheme allows agents to manage bookings and access special rates, with points earned for making sales and completing training. The group is offering 1,000 points for new registrations.
bahia-principe.com/b2b
Costsaver to take top sellers on fam to Vietnam
Costsaver will host its top- selling UK agents on a fam to Vietnam next year. The Clique trip will give agents the chance to try Costsaver’s Essentials by Us, Tailored by You concept.
costsavertour.com
Two Destinations shows offer free entry for trade
Agents have been invited to attend Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show for free next year. It takes place at Olympia London from January 31 to February 3, and at Manchester’s EventCity from January 17-20.
destinationsshow.com
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