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e-Travel Blackboard
Australasia’s Number One Online News Source for the Travel Industry
Throughout the years, the publications have remained a free source of news to our valued readers, with e-Travel Blackboard growing in distribution and coverage to become Australia’s most popular and reliable online industry news source.
Subscribe for free today when you visit www.etravelblackboard.com
e-Travel Blackboard focuses on ensuring its readers are kept up-to-date with important news affecting the industry, coupled with interesting events and Country specific product information, readers are able to keep up with the ever-changing dynamics of the industry from one reliable source. It is also on most major travel companies’ intranet sites, ensuring everyone in the industry is reading e-Travel Blackboard.
As pioneers of advanced technology, growing demand from New Zealand in 2005 led to the introduction of a dedicated NZ version, and in mid 2006, e-Travel Blackboard Asia was launched as a bi-lingual edition for the South East region.
In 2007, ETB MICE was released to thousands of enthusiastic professionals who rely on the publication for their weekly dose of meetings & incentive related news. Already a market leader, it is in the forefront of delivering the latest MICE news from across the globe. www.etbmice.com
Rail Plus
Rail Plus is the pre-eminent rail wholesaler in Australasia with offices in Melbourne and Auckland and Sales Representatives based in all Sates across Australia.
While rail in Europe is our core business and we are European rail experts being Rail Europe's (The worlds leading distributor of European rail products) premier GSA, we also sell rail in the UK, Via rail in Canada, Amtrak in North America, Japan rail and Australian rail (The Ghan & Indian Pacific). Rail Plus also offers "Great Train Journeys of the World" including iconic trains like Rocky Mountaineer, Venice Simplon Orient Express, Blue Train and Rovos Rail in South Africa and possibly the most revered journey in recent times "The Silk Road" which runs between Beijing and Moscow on board the Golden Eagle, a luxury Train in every sense of the world, which travels across five countries.
Rail Plus really is your "one stop shop" for all rail requirements across the globe. They key to the success of Rail Plus is our specialist, dedicated structure. We don't sell air or accommodation. We focus 100% on rail products which allows us to provide expert advice and service to the trade as our staff knowledge is very specific and revolves completely around rail.
Two years ago Rail Plus launched connectivity with Euronet, the world's leading rail GDS with fantastic results. The vast majority of the trade book their rail on-line at www.railplus.com.au accessing live inventory and pricing which has revolutionised booking rail in Australia and New Zealand.
Travel Counsellors
Established in 1994 by UK travel industry entrepreneur David Speakman,
Travel Counsellors/ is
the acknowledged leader in the burgeoning home based travel agent segment.
Today, hundreds of independent Travel Counsellors around the globe enjoy
job satisfaction, flexible hours, an adrenalin charge, more money and ...
they're doing it with a smile on their face. The Australian operation, established
in 2007 by travel industry professionals Peter Watson and Tim Martin, brings
the Travel Counsellor tradition of convenience, courtesy, personalised service
and ultimate flexibility to this rapidly growing market.
“In 2008, Travel Counsellors turned over more than $500m globally and most
of that business came from customer referrals and recommendations”, says
General Manager of Travel Counsellors Australia, Peter Watson. “We’ve got
the ultimate in communications technology, simply the best centralised administrative
service available and a product range second to none. A global network of
independent home-based Counsellors delivers top-notch service to a substantial
and very loyal customer base. Now we’re looking for the best independent
travel professionals to become Travel Counsellors here in Australia”.
Macau Government Tourist Office
Macau thrives on festivals and events, extends a warm invite of traditional
values and has many attractions and activities of international class to
intrigue and entertain visitors.
It’s a place where traditional festivals are also held in high esteem and
barely a month goes by without some major event happening. From the Macau
Grand Prix, to the stunning new precinct developed along the waterfront
Fisherman’s Wharf, to the amazing casinos, to the wonderful cuisine, Macau
has something to offer everyone. The world of difference, the difference
is Macau. Check it out at http://www.macautourism.gov.mo
Top Dog Travel Systems
The Top Dog Booking System is the next generation in integrated Front and Back Office Functionality, E-Commerce, Content Management and XML Connectivity for the travel industry of today, and tomorrow.
Our goal is to enable travel companies of all shapes and sizes to compete in the travel industry's new global marketplace.
The Next Generation Front & Back Office System for the Travel Industry
Interactive, the brand new system from Top Dog has been designed to cater for the ever changing needs of the global travel industry. As part of the TDi suite of products, Interactive can offer a total solution for travel companies who require a front and back office system that will allow them to sell through the multiple channels that today's technology can offer (more)
The Flexible E-Commerce Solution with Content Management
Impact is designed to allow your business to prosper in today's highly competitive online travel market place. Choose from a range of standard templates or have your own bespoke website that links to the Interactive system, for the management of all confirmed bookings and control of any in house stock (more)
The Global Travel Gateway for XML Purchasing & Distribution
Infinity, when placed at the very heart of an organisations technology strategy, consolidates the many different components that make up the itineraries of today's trips and holidays. This incredibly powerful and scalable tool from Top Dog, will allow you to sell ANY stock from ANY supplier in the world so long as they have embraced the web services and XML technology that allows the electronic distribution of travel products (more)
Auridian Training & Consulting
TRAINING FOR THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY
Established in 2004, Auridian Training & Consulting quickly
developed into a highly respected national training provider for the travel
industry.
Committed to inspiring exceptional performance, Auridian prides itself on
the fact that participants of all levels return to work with fresh skills,
full of energy, fired by a renewed passion for the products and service
they provide, and excited about developing themselves and the business they
work in.
All Auridian trainers, consultants and coaches have enjoyed successful careers
within the travel industry, and all courses and programs include practical
case studies and examples that deal with the real issues facing the industry
today.
Auridian offers public courses, in-house training, conference workshops,
keynotes and one on one coaching.
For more details and a list of public courses and dates for 2010 see www.auridian.com.au
or contact us on 1300 206 637.
“If you think you can’t afford to have you and your sales team complete this training – you are so wrong! You can’t afford NOT to! Do yourself and favour and register today!”
“In my 8 years with HWT this was by far THE BEST training I have ever attended”
“The best thing about this course is that it forced me to bite the
bullet and actually commit to making changes. We all know what we should
be doing, but for the first time I actually went back to work and changed
my habits. Even one or two things from this course have made a huge difference
to the way I handle my day. I’m finally getting a life back and still getting
results!”
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We acknowledge Skywest and Pinctada as prize sponsors for this year's event
Skywest
The award winning Skywest Airlines flies to 16 destinations, right across WA, as well as interstate to Darwin; and overseas to Bali. An airline geared for both the tourist and corporate traveller, Skywest transports more than 700,000 people every year
Skywest’s current scheduled service destination list covers: Perth, Albany, Esperance, Kalgoorlie, Geraldton, Kalbarri, Monkey Mia, Carnarvon, Exmouth, Paraburdoo, Port Hedland, Broome, Karratha, Kununurra, Darwin and Bali.
Our business strategy underpins and supports our overwhelming commitment
to serving the community, corporate and tourist demands of all Western Australians
and our visitors. Our company focus is to provide a level of service and
commitment to Western Australia, unmatched by any other airline.
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Pinctada Hotels and Resorts
High on the coast of Western Australia lie the wonders of
Broome. Here, spectacular setting suns and rising moons create their own
sea of colour as the Indian Ocean’s sparkling turquoise waters lap sweeping
white beaches and the distinctive red pindan earth of the Kimberley. A melting
pot of Aboriginal, Asian and European influences imbue this special place
with its own exotic flavour and offer a clue to its rich pearling history.
In the East Kimberley, Kununurra is the gateway to a timeless land of majestic
outback vistas, millions of years in the making. This is landscape on a
grand scale, romantic and true, home to larger than life characters, each
with a story to tell. Beauty, untouched and unique, arouses the senses.
Sights and discoveries defy words, lodging deep within the soul. It's your
time to connect and re-connect, a journey of reawakening, of the bond between
people and place.
At Pinctada Hotels & Resorts we understand the Kimberley experience
- personal moments, endless horizons.
At our hotels in the Kimberley you'll find personalised service, understated
elegance and a sense of 'place and space' that reflects the Kimberley's
unique beauty and contrasts, culture and spirit.
Broome: Pinctada Cable Beach McAlpine House
Captain Kennedy House
Kununurra: The Kimberley Grande
PO Box 367, Mitcham Vic 3132, Australia
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