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FJ Reveals New Look, NZ Continues Bali Service, JQ Opens First Retail Outlet, WIN a Contiki sustainable drink bottle
Air Pacific (FJ) recently revealed livery and features for its three new A330s to be introduced from March 2013 when the
airline returns to its former name, Fiji Airways. Held in Suva on Fiji Day guests were treated to a viewing of the
launch video, which unveiled the new look as well as the meaning behind the three masi symbols, specially created to
represent Fiji Airways. Read More...
Due to high passenger numbers over 2012, Air New Zealand (NZ) has announced it will operate a second season of Auckland
to Baliservices next year. A B767-300 aircraft will operate twice weekly non-stop Auckland - Denpasar services for from
June 1 to October 15 - three weeks longer than the 2012 season. Read More...
Air Pacific (FJ) is continuing to do well since its successful turnaround which began when new CEO Dave Pflieger came
onboard two years ago. In Suva for the official unveiling of the new livery and features for its upcoming Fiji Airways
aircrafts, Pflieger told Traveltrade that financially FJ is doing better than expected this year and looks forward to
taking on low cost competitors with a better product. Read More...
The Jetstar Group has opened its first Travel Shop in Jakarta. Jetstar Asia and Valuair CEO Barathan Pasupathi says
Jetstar (JQ) is focussed on looking at distribution solutions to make the carrier’s fares more accessible to more
people. Read More...
News Bites
Topdeck has announced the appointment of a dedicated reservations team in New Zealand. The youth travel operator has two
staff working in central Auckland who will take all New Zealand enquiries as well as process all bookings. All calls and
bookings were previously handled by Topdeck’s reservations team at its Brisbane headquarters in Queensland.Read More...
MSC Cruises is to stage a 48-hour sale on its range of cruises and cruise ships with seven-night Mediterranean sailings
starting at $439 per person twin share. Bookings for seven-night Red Sea cruises begin at $429pp, twin share, 16-night
Grand Voyages start at $739pp twin share (around $46pp per day, twin share). Read More...
The New Zealand GSA for Explore Discovery Adventures will change from Adventure World to Tempo Holidays today. Tempo
Holidays’ parent company, Cox and Kings, recently purchased Explore. “The change in GSA is a logical move,” Tempo
Holidays New Zealand manager Lindsay Cowan said. “The product will fit nicely alongside Cox & Kings’ other brands including Bentours, Tempo Holidays and Cox & Kings Small Group Journeys.” Read More...
Hot Spot
Samoa’s main island of Upolu offers something for everyone, from the hustle and bustle of Apia to natural attractions
like To Sua Ocean Trench and the idyllic Lalomanu Beach.
Party Pix
Kiwi agents and wholesalers were treated to some Friday night fun at the Hilton in Auckland last week for the South
African Tourism Roadshow. Two lucky winners received seats on their 2013 famil.
Pictured here: Suzanne Conradie, South African Airways (2nd left) and Lalie Ngozi, South African Tourism (2nd right),
presented Helen Moffit (l) and Zonja Kriel (r), both Harvey World Travel, with a seat each on the 2013 South Africa
famil. See more...
WIN!!!
Together Contiki and Sustainable Coastlines have produced branded aluminium drink bottles, encouraging explorers to
refill their bottles and save money on bottled water and the hassle of disposing of the empties.
Coming up
Access all areas
This month, Traveltrade will look at accessible travel options for elderly and disabled clients with a focus on
cruising. We'll also talk to agents about this year's most popular destinations and tours for the more mature market.
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