october 2013

TEL: 011 613-1944
FAX: 011 613-1948
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OCTOBER 2013
NO SHOW FEES FOR CAR RENTAL COMPANIES
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As from the 1 of October 2013 Avis will be charging a no show fee of R300. There is also the
possibility that the other car rental companies will follow suit as no shows have become an
increasing problem.
SAA to form part of new holding company By early next year SAA, SA Express and
Mango are to be integrated into a new airline
group that in turn will form part of a new holding
company reporting to the Department of Public
Enterprises (DPE). SAA will also review its
global network and eliminate loss-making
routes.
Thailand opens tourist court - Thailand's first
tourist court has opened in the beach resort city
of Pattaya as part of the government's move to
reassure travelers of their safety while visiting
the
country.
BA Executive Club - British Airways is
launching a ‘Lifetime Recognition’ award for
Gold Members of its loyalty scheme, the
Executive Club, for more information go to:
www.ba.com
Frequent Flyer Programme
Cathay Pacific Airways and Dragonair together
with frequent flyer programme, Asia Miles, have
made mileage accrual in more economy fare
classes available on both airlines.
SAA Business-class lounge - Air Mauritius’s
business-class passengers, frequent flyers and
Travelsmart passengers can now use the SAA
business-class
lounge
at
OR
Tambo
International Airport.
New Hotel to open in Lagos Nigeria - A new
hotel – the Transcorp Hilton Lagos – is planned
to open in Ikoyi in Lagos, Nigeria. Construction
work for the new hotel will begin early next
year. It will be a full service, 350-room hotel
and will feature conference facilities, meeting
rooms, a gym, spa and a swimming pool.
India to ease visa regulations - The Indian
Tourism Ministry has moved to ease visa
applications for visitors to the country, improve
access and thereby boost foreign tourist
arrivals.
Australian Visas - SA passport holders
applying for Australian visas no longer require a
visa affixed in their passport when travelling to
Australia. The ‘label free’ measure was
implemented
in
November
last
year.
All visa information for travelers entering
Australia is now stored electronically and is
accessed by airlines flying to Australia when
passenger’s passports are swiped at check-in.
Special Fares with SA Express - The airline
has announced 3 additional new services
effective 01 November 2013 between:
Johannesburg–Pietermaritzburg, Johannesburg
– Nelspruit and Cape Town – George. As a
celebration, introductory fares from R300
excluding taxes will be implemented.
TRAVEL QUOTES & BOOKINGS - With
immediate affect airlines are charging
agents for duplicate bookings made for the
same traveler in the system. To avoid
penalties and cancellation charges from the
airlines, please note that consultants can no
longer hold bookings and need to be
notified of the option the traveler prefers,
the same day as quoting in order for the
consultant to cancel the other options being
held. Should you not notify your consultant
within the same day of quoting of the
preferred
option,
the
airline
will
automatically cancel all bookings being
held for the same traveler and they will
charge penalty / cancellation fees.
CHINA
GUILIN 4*
7 nights from R21 995 per person
Valid for travel 05 April – 05 May 2014
PREMIUM ALL INCLUSIVE by CLUB MED
• Return flights & taxes • Return transfers • Offer based on Club room,(deluxe rooms and
suites) available • Full board with drinks • Open bar & snacking • Sports activities by the world’s largest sporting
academy • Club Med Baby Welcome including: nursery
equipment, stroller on arrival, appropriate catering,
bottle-heater • Petit Club Med from 2 – 4 years • Mini Club Med from 4 – 11 years • Juniors Club Med from 11 – 17 years • Unique Club Med entertainment • Comprehensive insurance ZANZIBAR
MAPENZI BEACH CLUB 3*
7 nights from R10 155 per person sharing
Valid for travel until 09 December 2013
Package Includes:
• Return flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar on Mango Airlines
• Return seat coach transfers
• 4 Nights Accommodation on an All Inclusive Basis (Breakfast, Dinner & Limited
Drinks)
Package Excludes:
• Entry visa of approx. US$50 – To be paid on arrival in Zanzibar
TURKEY
BELEK 4*
7 nights from R16 650 per person sharing
Valid for travel 04 January – 08 February 2014
PREMIUM ALL INCLUSIVE by CLUB MED
• Return flights & taxes • Return transfers • Offer based on Club room, (deluxe rooms and suites available) • Full board with drinks • Open bar & snacking • Sports activities by the world’s largest sporting academy • Club Med Baby Welcome including: nursery equipment, stroller on arrival, appropriate catering, bottle-heater • Petit Club Med from 2 – 4 years • Mini Club Med from 4 – 11 years • Juniors Club Med from 11 – 17 years • Unique Club Med entertainment • Comprehensive insurance
NAMIBIA
GOCHEGANA 5*
7 nights from R8 923.00 per person sharing
Valid until 31 October 2013
Package Includes:
• Return flights from Johannesburg to Windhoek
on Air Namibia
• 4 Days Group B Avis Car Hire
• 3 Nights accommodation in an elegant suite including
Full English Breakfast daily
• 3 Course dinner in the Hilltop Restaurant
• 1 Game Drive & 1 Stargazing Experience
PLEASE NOTE: All prices quoted are subject to change without prior notice, due to airfare increases and / or currency
fluctuations and subject to availability.
Please contact GRAYSTON TRAVEL on the following telephone Number:
011 613-1944 / Fax: 011 613-1948 A/H Cell: 083 610 2171 www.grayston.co.za