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Edition Number 377
30 May 2012
Also at www.instantdownunder.com
THE LATEST TOURISM PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS AND NEWS FROM
AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH PACIFIC
Coral Sea Resort unveils
sophisticated refreshment
Coral Sea Resort in the Whitsundays has
opened its doors to reveal its A$2 million, 18
month refreshment.
The only absolute waterfront resort in
Airlie Beach on the Whitsunday Coast and
with direct access to Whitsunday islands and
the Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea Resort’s
nautically inspired refreshment encompasses
all guest rooms, guest areas, the exterior of
the resort and the award-winning Clipper
Restaurant.
Coral Sea Resort is a spectacular destination,
with spa baths and hammocks on the balconies
of its Coral Sea Spa Suites and romantic
waterfront dining in Clipper Restaurant or
private pavilions under the palms overlooking
the Coral Sea.
Sydney Opera House has a new industry
online booking system which allows
inbound operators to book product with
their commission attached via a link on the
website:
www.sydneyoperahouse.com
A new level of sophistication
at Coral Sea Resort.
CONTACT: COMPANY:
PHONE:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
Mr Greg Waites
Coral Sea Resort
+61 7 4964 1300
[email protected]
www.coralsearesort.com
Tourism Australia to showcase
next phase of campaign at ATE 2012
Australia’s premier tourism trade event
and the largest event of its kind in the
Southern Hemisphere, the Australian
Tourism Exchange (ATE) 2012, is set to
welcome travel trade from across the world
in Perth this month.
This year’s event, which runs from 15
to 21 June at the Perth Convention and
Exhibition Centre, will play an important role
in bringing to life the next phase of Tourism
Australia’s global campaign There’s nothing
like Australia.
During ATE, Tourism Australia will
demonstrate the new creative for the ongoing
There’s nothing like Australia campaign,
which has rolled out in 25 countries and in
Sydney Opera House
New Industry Online
Booking System
17 languages.
The next phase of this global campaign
aims to help consumers move from inspiration
to information using digital channels, social
media and advocacy, highlighting the world’s
best experiences which make Australia such a
distinctive, must-visit destination.
“Move from inspiration to
information using digital channels,
social media and advocacy.”
Expect to learn more about the campaign
and see its spectacular imagery as you build
relationships with new contacts and existing
partners at ATE this year.
The city of Perth is set to welcome travel trade from across the world.
Instant confirmations to ITOs are invaluable to
Wholesalers and Travel Agents worldwide.
Products can be booked in real time, so
ITOs can check guided tour availability, make
a booking and receive instant confirmations
24/7 by simply logging on with pre-provided
log-on details and entering a new booking for
FIT’s, groups and for Asian Language Tours in
Mandarin, Japanese and Korean.
“Easy access to new
online booking system.”
The online booking system is a B2B portal.
To access this system please contact Tourism
Sales for your log on details.
The following products can be booked
through the online system: The Sydney Opera
House Tour - English, French and German,
as well as the Asian Language Tours - Korean,
Japanese and Mandarin.
CONTACT: COMPANY:
MEMBER:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
Ms Sarah Duthie
Sydney Opera House
ATEC (Significant Supplier)
[email protected]
www.sydneyoperahouse.com
Re
Featherdale Wildlife
Park turns 40
Four Points by Sheraton,
Darling Harbour
Oz Jet Boating
Sydney Harbour
For 40 years, Featherdale has provided
group tours, FITs, incentives and self-drive
visitors with Sydney’s ultimate interactive
wildlife experience.
Located midway between Sydney and the
Blue Mountains, Featherdale is home to over
2200 animals including koalas, kangaroos,
Tasmanian devils, wombats and a giant 4.5metre saltwater crocodile. A 64-seat Drovers
Hut caters for pre-booked groups. Featherdale
offers free koala encounters throughout the
day.
To celebrate
its
birthday,
F e a t h e r d a l e ’s
successful koala
breeding program
now
features
a new Koala
Breeding Habitat.
The Four Points by Sheraton Sydney,
Darling Harbour is one of Sydney’s largest
hotels. Conveniently located in Sydney’s
central business district, Four Points
overlooks the spectacular Darling Harbour.
The hotel is thrilled to announce that
it will be undertaking a $20 million dollar
refurbishment.
All rooms will
be complete
with wireless
access, iPod
connectivity
and walk-in
shower.
Australia’s largest tourist jet boat
company, Oz Jet Boating delivers awesome
thrill rides daily, departing from Circular
Quay.
Visitors can expect spins, fish-tailing,
slides and high-speed fun – all in one of the
world’s most beautiful and scenically dramatic
harbours. There are plenty of opportunities
on each run to check out stunning Sydney
Harbour icons.
In over 11 years of operation, Oz Jet
Boating’s famous red shark branded jet boats
have become harbour icons in their own right.
Free koala
encounters
throughout the day
at Featherdale.
CONTACT:
COMPANY:
MEMBER
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
Mr Larry King
Featherdale Wildlife Park
ATEC (Attraction)
[email protected]
www.featherdale.com.au
Four Points
by Sheraton
– perfectly
located in
Sydney’s Darling
Harbour.
CONTACT:
COMPANY:
MEMBER:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
Ms Sherrilyn Charles
The Four Points by Sheraton
Sydney, Darling Harbour
ATEC (Silver Supplier)
[email protected]
www.fourpointssydney.com
Sydney Opera House
Tour and Tasting Plate
Alexander the Great:
2000 years of treasures
The new Sydney Opera House Tour and
Tasting Plate is popular with international
wholesalers and ITOs making large group
bookings or FITs simply wanting more than
a tour.
The Tasting Plate offers three tiers of food,
starting with mini burgers and crisp fries to
fresh seafood and chicken skewers, and an
Asian section with fresh dumplings and sushi.
The plate can be taken before or after a guided
tour.
Combining
a Sydney Opera
House tour and
alfresco dining
with amazing
harbour views,
it’s perfect for
lunch or dinner.
The largest collection of treasures ever to
come to Australia from the world-famous
State Hermitage in St Petersburg, Russia,
will be displayed at the Australian Museum
24 November 2012 – 28 April 2013.
Alexander the Great Exhibition: 2000
years of treasures includes over 400 objects
from classical antiquity through to modern,
from Western and non-Western origins. The
exhibition will feature timed admission so
advanced booking is recommended.
Group tour wholesale rates available
through Ticketmaster Groups.
[email protected]
The delicious and
popular Tasting
Plate at Sydney
Opera House.
CONTACT:
COMPANY:
MEMBER:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
Ms Sarah Duthie
Sydney Opera House
ATEC (Significant Supplier)
[email protected]
www.sydneyoperahouse.com
The Alexander the Great Exhibition
– a must see event.
CONTACT:
COMPANY:
PHONE:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
Ms Carole Betts
The Australian Museum
+61 2 9320 6277
[email protected]
www.australianmuseum.net.au
Thrilling rides on the most beautiful harbour
in the world!
CONTACT:
COMPANY:
PHONE:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
Ms Nikki Giumelli
Oz Jet Boating
+61 2 9808 3700
[email protected]
www.ozjetboating.com
BridgeClimb Sydney
BridgeClimb – the experience of a lifetime.
BridgeClimb Sydney welcomes visitors
from all over the world to enjoy the ultimate
experience of Sydney on the iconic Sydney
Harbour Bridge, 134 metres above the
Harbour.
With three experiences to choose from,
climbers can ascend to the summit of the
bridge with The Express Climb, The
Discovery Climb or The Bridge Climb.
All climbs are available at dawn, day,
twilight and at night. The Express Climb
lasts just over two hours, the others three and
a half hours.
CONTACT:
COMPANY:
MEMBER:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
Ms Jane Hardie
BridgeClimb Sydney
ATEC (Significant Supplier)
[email protected]
www.bridgeclimb.com
g i o nal Focus - N e w S o u t h Wa l
Dockside Group
specialises in
Waterfront Dining
The Dockside Group provides exceptional
Sydney event restaurants right on the water.
Waterfront, Wolfies and Italian Village each offer
panoramic views of world-famous Sydney Harbour
Bridge and Opera House.
Located below the Imax Theatre in Darling
Harbour, EAT LOVE PIZZA is Sydney’s newest
pizza restaurant.
Dockside Group Restaurants, conveniently
located and serving fresh restaurant-quality food
with exemplary service, cater for everything from
small dinners to large cocktail events of up to 3000.
Visit Sandra Swan at Booth 26 at ATE12 for
details.
Madame Tussauds
Sydney
Accor Hospitality for
New South Wales
Experience the glittering world of fame
at Sydney’s newest attraction, Madame
Tussauds Sydney.
Visitors step back in time as they join
Captain Cook’s first voyage to Sydney
Harbour before they challenge their favourite
Aussie sports heroes, sing along with their
favourite music icons and star in Australia’s
most popular television shows before they
arrive at the biggest celebrity party ever staged.
So, who do
you want to
meet?
At ATE12,
learn
more
about Madame
Tussauds at
Booth 29.
Boasting 4 & 5-star accommodation in
prime locations across New South Wales,
Quay West, The Sebel and Citigate have
you covered.
Situated in the historic Rocks precinct,
The Sebel Pier One Sydney and the newly
refurbished Harbour Rocks Hotel is the
perfect escape for those who want it all.
The Sebel Surry Hills Sydney and Citigate
Central Sydney are ideal locations close to
shops, dining and public transport.
If it’s out town water vistas your clients are
craving, Quay West Resort Magenta Shores
and The Sebel Harbourside Kiama could be
just the answer.
Rub shoulders
with your
favourite stars
and Madame
Tussauds
Sydney.
Waterfront, Wolfies and Italian Village
– the location says it all.
CONTACT:
COMPANY:
MEMBER:
PHONE:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
Ms Sandra Swan
The Dockside Group
ATEC (Corporate Sponsor)
1300 115 116
[email protected]
www.docksidegroup.com.au
CONTACT: Ms Shannon Bailey
COMPANY: Merlin Entertainments Group
EMAIL:
[email protected]
WEBSITE: www.madametussauds.com/sydney
The Sebel Pier One Sydney.
CONTACT:
COMPANY:
PHONE:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
Mr Stephen Ricardo
Accor Hospitality
+61 2 9361 8533
[email protected]
www.accorpacific.net
Sydney Cricket Ground
Tour Experience
The Grace Hotel
Sydney
Skydive the Beach
Sydney
Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), just 10
minutes from central Sydney, has hosted
cricket greats from Sir Donald Bradman to
Sachin Tendulkar.
Tours of this fully operational venue include
about an hour in the SCG and Allianz Stadium,
a 10-minute audio-visual presentation, tour of
Members Pavilion and Ladies Stand (with
memorable stories of players and superstitions),
holographic light show and much more.
Tours can be tailored to your group’s needs.
Group tour booking times and dates are kept
flexible.
Scheduled public tours operate Mon-Fri
11am & 2pm, Sat 11am.
The Grace Hotel Sydney is proud to
announce the refurbishment of Superior and
Deluxe twin rooms on levels 3 and 4 which
now feature new bathtubs, energy efficient
lighting and a fresh new décor.
The refurbishment compliments the Neo
King rooms on levels 5 to 8 which no longer
have bathtubs however feature a large, easy
access walk in shower recess.
A
new
Brasserie offers
an international
breakfast
selection; also
available
for
lunch
and
special group
occasions.
Skydive the Beach Sydney is Sydney’s only
beach skydive. This adventure attraction
offers tandem skydiving from Australia’s
highest altitude of up to 14,000ft, directly
over the beach.
The beautiful
Neo-Gothic
exterior of
The Grace Hotel.
Experience the Sydney Cricket Ground (l)
and Allianz Stadium (r) on this exciting and
memorable tour.
CONTACT:
COMPANY:
PHONE:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
Mr Ward Hillier
Sydney Cricket & Sports Ground Trust
+61 1300 724 737
[email protected]
www.sydneycricketground.com.au
CONTACT:
COMPANY:
MEMBER:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
Ms Misa Hasumi
The Grace Hotel Sydney
ATEC (Accommodation)
[email protected]
www.gracehotel.com.au
Experience the thrill of Sydney’s only
beach skydive.
Your clients will experience the thrill of
freefall at over 200km/hr for up to 60 seconds,
and then float under canopy for 5-7 minutes
soaking up the spectacular views.
Located just one hour south of Sydney your
clients can take advantage of FREE midweek
return transfers from Sydney CBD.
CONTACT:
COMPANY:
PHONE:
EMAIL: WEBSITE:
Ms Brooke Grundy
Skydive the Beach Sydney
+61 2 4225 8444
[email protected]
www.skydivethebeach.com
es
Wolgan Valley
appoints top chef
Emirates’ luxurious Wolgan Valley Resort
& Spa, located in the Greater Blue Mountains
World Heritage wilderness region, has
appointed Anston Fivaz as Executive Chef
and Food and Beverage Manager.
The South African born chef will continue
the acclaimed luxury resort’s commitment to
working with local farmers and purveyors. In
keeping with its seasonal, regional and organic
food philosophy, Wolgan Valley offers a new
menu each evening.
The resort’s unparalleled location in regional
New South Wales allows it to source quality
ingredients and fresh produce daily.
Magnificent escarpments provide a fitting
backdrop to Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa.
CONTACT: COMPANY:
MEMBER:
EMAIL: WEBSITE:
Ms Morag Ritchie
Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa
ATEC (Supplier)
[email protected]
www.wolganvalley.com
Eaglereach
Wilderness Resort
Ballina Beach
Resort
Poolside at Ballina Beach Resort.
Ideally located opposite the stunning
white sandy Lighthouse Beach and Shelley
Beach in East Ballina on the beautiful NSW
North Coast, Ballina Beach Resort lies just
25 minutes south of the buzz of Byron Bay.
A total 46 rooms includes King Spa suites,
Family rooms and Queen Deluxe Rooms.
The resort is set on 1.2 hectares of
picturesque tropical gardens with tennis court,
pool with sunny daybeds, spa, sauna, gym and
private gardens and courtyards.
CONTACT:
COMPANY:
PHONE:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
Mr Alan Chamberlain
Ballina Beach Resort
+61 2 6686 8888
[email protected]
www.ballinabeachresort.com.au
Byron Bay and
Beyond
Magnificent views and creature comforts
at Eaglereach.
The Eaglereach experience involves
discovering native wildlife from mountaintop
to rainforest in this gated 1,000 acre
Advanced Eco Tourism Accredited resort.
Self-contained family and spa lodges range
from one to six bedrooms; resort rooms have
direct access to the private recreation centre
and turbo spa. Plus outdoor fitness centre, selfguided walks from mountaintop to rainforest,
boutique day spa, and fully renovated bistro
and bar adjoining a superb Observatory Deck
for native animal and birdlife viewing.
All non-motorised recreational equipment,
from mountain bikes to kayaks, internet kiosk
and DVD library are free. Highly recommended
by Trip Advisor.
CONTACT:
COMPANY:
FAX:
EMAIL: WEBSITE: Mr Paul Miley
Eaglereach Wilderness Resort
+61 2 4938 8234
[email protected]
www.eaglereach.com.au
Byron Bay and Beyond – there’s nothing quite
like this.
Easily accessible by air, rail and road, the
Northern Rivers region blends bohemian
chic, alternative lifestyles, surf culture and
stunning ocean and rainforest landscapes.
Regional tourism organisation Northern
Rivers Tourism is launching a 25-page Byron
Bay and Beyond Inbound Travel Planner at
ATE in Perth. The Byron Bay and Beyond
planner features 44 supplier partners including
accommodation, attractions, events, tours,
activities, study travel providers and airports.
Visit Byron Bay and Beyond Northern
NSW: Booth No 15.
CONTACT:
COMPANY:
PHONE:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
Mr Russell Mills
Byron Bay & Beyond – Northern NSW
+61 2 6687 0695
[email protected]
www.byronbayaustralia.net.au
Pinetrees Lodge
Lord Howe Island
Pinetrees Lodge on Lord Howe Island
is one of the oldest family businesses in
Australia.
Pinetrees is famous for great meals,
personalised service and its stunning beachfront
location. Guests discover world-class diving,
snorkelling, fishing, walking, surfing and golf,
or just relax and rejuvenate on one of Australia’s
most beautiful islands.
Pinetrees offers a great range of
accommodation, including comfortable
en-suite rooms, luxury Garden Cottages and 3
and 4 bedroom family cottages.
Stay at Pinetrees once and you’ll understand why
so many guests return every year.
CONTACT:
COMPANY:
PHONE:
EMAIL: WEBSITE:
Mr Jeff Stewart
Pinetrees Lodge
+61 2 9262 6585
[email protected]
www.pinetrees.com.au
Mowbray Park
Farm
Steeped in history, the magnificent 1822
Mowbray Park Farm is a popular farmstay,
B&B and retreat centre.
Located at Picton about an hour’s drive
south of Sydney, this family-owned and
operated working farm offers daily activities,
school camps, kids club, horse and pony rides,
animal nursery and theatre/conference room.
Fully catered or self cater, it has tennis court,
pool and spa. Fun includes bush dance nights,
bush walks and many nearby attractions.
Affordable tariffs are all-inclusive.
Affordable holidays for families and students
from around the world.
CONTACT: COMPANY:
PHONE:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE: Mr Blair Briggs
Mowbray Park Farm Holidays
+61 2 4680 9243
[email protected]
www.farmstayholidays.com.au
30 May 2012
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Coral Sea Resort unveils
sophisticated refreshment
Coral Sea Resort in the Whitsundays has
opened its doors to reveal its A$2 million, 18
month refreshment.
The only absolute waterfront resort in
Airlie Beach on the Whitsunday Coast and
with direct access to Whitsunday islands and
the Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea Resort’s
nautically inspired refreshment encompasses
all guest rooms, guest areas, the exterior of
the resort and the award-winning Clipper
Restaurant.
Coral Sea Resort is a spectacular destination,
with spa baths and hammocks on the balconies
of its Coral Sea Spa Suites and romantic
waterfront dining in Clipper Restaurant or
private pavilions under the palms overlooking
the Coral Sea.
Sydney Opera House has a new industry
online booking system which allows
inbound operators to book product with
their commission attached via a link on the
website:
www.sydneyoperahouse.com
A new level of sophistication
at Coral Sea Resort.
CONTACT: COMPANY:
PHONE:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
Mr Greg Waites
Coral Sea Resort
+61 7 4964 1300
[email protected]
www.coralsearesort.com
Tourism Australia to showcase
next phase of campaign at ATE 2012
Australia’s premier tourism trade event
and the largest event of its kind in the
Southern Hemisphere, the Australian
Tourism Exchange (ATE) 2012, is set to
welcome travel trade from across the world
in Perth this month.
This year’s event, which runs from 15
to 21 June at the Perth Convention and
Exhibition Centre, will play an important role
in bringing to life the next phase of Tourism
Australia’s global campaign There’s nothing
like Australia.
During ATE, Tourism Australia will
demonstrate the new creative for the ongoing
There’s nothing like Australia campaign,
which has rolled out in 25 countries and in
Sydney Opera House
New Industry Online
Booking System
17 languages.
The next phase of this global campaign
aims to help consumers move from inspiration
to information using digital channels, social
media and advocacy, highlighting the world’s
best experiences which make Australia such a
distinctive, must-visit destination.
“Move from inspiration to
information using digital channels,
social media and advocacy.”
Expect to learn more about the campaign
and see its spectacular imagery as you build
relationships with new contacts and existing
partners at ATE this year.
The city of Perth is set to welcome travel trade from across the world.
Instant confirmations to ITOs are invaluable to
Wholesalers and Travel Agents worldwide.
Products can be booked in real time, so
ITOs can check guided tour availability, make
a booking and receive instant confirmations
24/7 by simply logging on with pre-provided
log-on details and entering a new booking for
FIT’s, groups and for Asian Language Tours in
Mandarin, Japanese and Korean.
“Easy access to new
online booking system.”
The online booking system is a B2B portal.
To access this system please contact Tourism
Sales for your log on details.
The following products can be booked
through the online system: The Sydney Opera
House Tour - English, French and German,
as well as the Asian Language Tours - Korean,
Japanese and Mandarin.
CONTACT: COMPANY:
MEMBER:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
Ms Sarah Duthie
Sydney Opera House
ATEC (Significant Supplier)
[email protected]
www.sydneyoperahouse.com
30 May 2012
www.instantdownunder.com
Edition Number 377
Take one last look on paper how you will read Your Bulletin on screen in future
From July this year your Downunder Travel Bulletin will
only be delivered via emailed links to our website
www.instantdownunder.com
Since we last upgraded our on-line delivery in September
2009, our on-line subscribers have risen to over 7500 and our
printed/posted hardcopy has decreased to just under 1000.
“It took Encyclopaedia Britannica
244 years to go purely on-line
– it only took Your Bulletin 16 years”
The purely on-line delivery will give us the opportunity to
provide many more trade related services to both our readers
and customers. Whilst our publication will be scheduled every 2
weeks, we will now be able to deliver “Breaking News” Bulletins
between scheduled editions for any major industry developments
or News.
New sections of Your Bulletin will include People News,
Employment Opportunities, (for both Companies and People)
Product Training, Top Deals, (latest tactical pricing offers)
Industry Discounts, and a WIN section will present trade
competitions in which to participate.
Our popular Regional and Product Focus Features will be
presented as 1, 2 or 4 Page Web Brochures, with all of the
latest graphics technology.
A “Downunder Dashboard” will present latest Weather,
Currency Exchange Rates, Visitor Arrival Figures and Live WebCam links.
Scan this QR Code with your Smart-Phone
- or subscribe NOW on-line (FOC) at:
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Your Bulletin has only ever been a fortnightly (2 weekly)
Digest of Downunder’s latest Product Developments and
News.
Short, sharp and succinct items that you can scan – then
follow up on those that are of high interest to you.
Our new On-Line delivery and format only enhances
what we’ve been doing for 16 years.
New engaging Sections we’ve been able to add are :
• People News – (Who’s gone where ?)
•Language Assist – Google translations into 16
languages from English
• Employment Opportunities – (available for both
Companies and People)
•Search Mechanism – All previously published News
Articles can be searched (by Company Name for example)
Web Brochures – Latest Digital Technology
Our regular and popular Regional and Product Focus
Features will now present as fully active Web Brochures –
with flash animations, videos, HD Images and much more.
• Top Deals – (Latest price offers on market for your
customers)
• Product Training – (School is back in)
• Industry Discounts – (Good Deals for You)
• WIN – (Trade Competitions for you to enter and
hopefully WIN)
We’ve Kept All of our Usual Smart Bits
•Contact Box – All News Segments continue to have
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30 May 2012
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Coral Sea Resort unveils
sophisticated refreshment
Coral Sea Resort in the Whitsundays has
opened its doors to reveal its A$2 million, 18
month refreshment.
The only absolute waterfront resort in
Airlie Beach on the Whitsunday Coast and
with direct access to Whitsunday islands and
the Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea Resort’s
nautically inspired refreshment encompasses
all guest rooms, guest areas, the exterior of
the resort and the award-winning Clipper
Restaurant.
Coral Sea Resort is a spectacular destination,
with spa baths and hammocks on the balconies
of its Coral Sea Spa Suites and romantic
waterfront dining in Clipper Restaurant or
private pavilions under the palms overlooking
the Coral Sea.
Sydney Opera House has a new industry
online booking system which allows
inbound operators to book product with
their commission attached via a link on the
website:
www.sydneyoperahouse.com
A new level of sophistication
at Coral Sea Resort.
CONTACT: COMPANY:
PHONE:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
Mr Greg Waites
Coral Sea Resort
+61 7 4964 1300
[email protected]
www.coralsearesort.com
Tourism Australia to showcase
next phase of campaign at ATE 2012
Australia’s premier tourism trade event
and the largest event of its kind in the
Southern Hemisphere, the Australian
Tourism Exchange (ATE) 2012, is set to
welcome travel trade from across the world
in Perth this month.
This year’s event, which runs from 15
to 21 June at the Perth Convention and
Exhibition Centre, will play an important role
in bringing to life the next phase of Tourism
Australia’s global campaign There’s nothing
like Australia.
During ATE, Tourism Australia will
demonstrate the new creative for the ongoing
There’s nothing like Australia campaign,
which has rolled out in 25 countries and in
Sydney Opera House
New Industry Online
Booking System
17 languages.
The next phase of this global campaign
aims to help consumers move from inspiration
to information using digital channels, social
media and advocacy, highlighting the world’s
best experiences which make Australia such a
distinctive, must-visit destination.
“Move from inspiration to
information using digital channels,
social media and advocacy.”
Expect to learn more about the campaign
and see its spectacular imagery as you build
relationships with new contacts and existing
partners at ATE this year.
The city of Perth is set to welcome travel trade from across the world.
Instant confirmations to ITOs are invaluable to
Wholesalers and Travel Agents worldwide.
Products can be booked in real time, so
ITOs can check guided tour availability, make
a booking and receive instant confirmations
24/7 by simply logging on with pre-provided
log-on details and entering a new booking for
FIT’s, groups and for Asian Language Tours in
Mandarin, Japanese and Korean.
“Easy access to new
online booking system.”
The online booking system is a B2B portal.
To access this system please contact Tourism
Sales for your log on details.
The following products can be booked
through the online system: The Sydney Opera
House Tour - English, French and German,
as well as the Asian Language Tours - Korean,
Japanese and Mandarin.
CONTACT: COMPANY:
MEMBER:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
Ms Sarah Duthie
Sydney Opera House
ATEC (Significant Supplier)
[email protected]
www.sydneyoperahouse.com