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Records all round for QF QANTAS ceo Alan Joyce thismorning delivered an upbeatassessment of the carrier, sayinghe wanted to “send a clearmessage that the Qantas Group isstrong, resilient and prospering”. The $552 million underlyingprofit before tax (TD breakingnews) reflected strongperformances across almost allparts of the business, includingrecord results for Jetstar andQantas Frequent Flyer. Net revenue rose 8% to $14.9billion for the year, and thestatutory pre-tax profit came in at$323 million, affected by $107min non-recurring items including

$4m Harvey Hols profit QANTAS booked a $4m profitfrom the sale of its 50% stake inHarveys Choice to JetsetTravelworld (TD 30 Jun),according to the carrier’s financialstatements released this morning. The figures also reveal that theJetset Travelworld Limited mergerwith Stella Travel saw QF record$29 million in “losses on disposaland other transaction costs”.

QF corporate strength QANTAS ceo Alan Joyce thismorning highlighted the strongposition held by the carrier in thebusiness market, with his annualresults presentation revealingthat 99.5% of QF’s corporateaccounts had been renewed. He said that Qantas corporatetravel revenue had grown 19%,and also emphasised that QF hadrecorded better on-timeperformance than Virgin Australiain ten out of the 12 months.

$34m in fleet restructuring costs,losses of $29m due to the JTGmerger, $28m in redundancyprovisions and a $28m provisionfor “freight regulatory fines andthird party class actions.” “We have the right portfoliobusiness model and we have theright plan to turn around the oneweak element of our business,”Joyce said, referring to last week’sQF international restructure. In terms of the outlook for theairline, Joyce said the generaloperating environment is“challenging and extremelyvolatile,” with yield in the sixmonths to 31 Dec expected to behigher than in 2010. He declined to provide profitguidance, due to the “majortransformational change” underway at the airline.

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Branson’s new island TODAY Travel Daily TV featuresan exclusive interview with Virginfounder Sir Richard Branson,during his recent visit to open hisnew Makepeace Island Resort onthe Qld Sunshine Coast. TD was lucky enoughto experience theproperty (TD 10 Jul) which wascreated by Branson and VirginBlue founder Brett Godfrey andcan now be leased by small groups- see traveldaily.com.au/videos.

VA pilot, crew pact VIRGIN Australia’s long-haulflight crew have signed their firstcollective agreement with thecarrier, with 85% of the 144 pilotsinvolved in the ballot voting forthe pact (TD breaking news). The move has been hailed bythe Australian Federation of AirPilots as “an historic moment”because it takes the pilots fromindividual contracts to a collectiveagreement. Some of the pilots’ salaries willincrease by 25% immediately,with annual increases of 4%. V Australia cabin crew have alsovoted in favour of a new threeyear Enterprise BargainingAgreement, with Virgin AustraliaGroup Executive People, RichardTanner, saying the union deals“place the airline in a stableindustrial position.”

Rex profit declines 28.5% REGIONAL Express will pay a7.1c per share dividend toshareholders this year, despite itsfull year profit dropping by 28.5%to $17.5m (TD breaking news). Total revenue was up about 5%to $240 million, but the resultwas hit by fuel prices “spirallingout of control,” according tochairman Lim Kim Hai. He said the carrier also had todeal with the “climaticcatastrophes” including thevolcanic ash crisis which sawairspace closures across largeareas of the Rex network in SA,Vic, Tas and NSW. However he was upbeat aboutthe prospects for the airline,saying: “In spite of these soberingresults, I am actually moreoptimistic and confident of theoutlook and potential of the RexGroup than I have ever been.” He said a deep restructuring ofthe Pel-Air subsidiary had seen itemerge as a more viableoperation, with strong businessesin fly-in/fly-out charters, defence,freight and air ambulance areas. Lim also said Rex’s AustralianAirline Pilot Academy was now

“poised to take off” after beingaccredited by UAE authorities forthe Multi-Crew Pilot License. Despite big jet fuel price rises,Rex’s average fare in 2010/11 wasless than 1% above the 2003 level.

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is being propped up by an extra$743,000 in co-op activity fromdistribution partners, involvingTasVacations, Zuji, Harvey WorldTravel, Webjet, Flight Centre,Expedia, Virgin Australia, Wotif &Travelscene American Express. A number of Tasmanian tourismbusinesses (attractions & hoteliers),are also involved in the campaign. Tourism Tasmania will invest themajority of its budget (42%) onprint advertising and editorial inmagazines and newspapers. Other funds will be split amongonline advertising, cinema and60-sec & 15-sec TV ads to airaround a new SBS series calledGourmet Farmer, along with a 10-sec national billboard TV ad. The 75-sec cinema componentwill be shown 150 times a weekover 10 weeks in Sydney, Brisbane,Melbourne, SE Queensland,Canberra and Regional Victoria. The campaign’s online presencewill appear as banner ads acrossNews and Fairfax networks, aswell as on Google search resultspages, and has a wider nationaland international scope. See the TV ads at bit.ly/tdtvtas.

HAWAIIAN Airlines recentlydebuted a unique form ofinflight entertainment on aflight between San Franciscoand Honolulu. An onboard dance troupespontaneously erupted into a“flash mob”-style hula dance at38,000 feet, making otherpassengers feel likethey had alreadyarrived in Hawaii. To see the impromptu hip-swaying, click on the logo orvisit traveldaily.com.au/videos.

HERE’S why some travellersprefer coach touring to drivingtheir own rental cars. A US interstate highway inTennessee was shut downtemporarily this week after amajor spill of bull semen. The driver of a Greyhound busalerted emergency servicesafter losing part of his loadwhile entering the freeway on aramp near Nashville. Fortunately there wasn’t toomuch mess, with the semenfrozen inside four specialcanisters which emitted an“unpleasant odour”.

VIRGIN America’s expanded liveTV offering (TD yesterday) looksto be a big hit with some of itssports-loving passengers. The added channels on theRed in-flight entertainmentsystem will show NFL, collegefootball and other matchestelevised on the NBC and FOXnetworks, with the movecoming just in time for theupcoming football season.

Wotif profit dips ONLINE accommodationspecialist Wotif.com todayreported a full year profit of$51m after tax, down slightly onlast year’s record result of $53m. Total transaction value was arecord $1.11 billion (excludingGST) with overall revenues of$138.3m, comprising almost 6.97million accommodation roomnights and 137,000 flights. TTV on flights booked viaWotif’s sites was $93.7 million. CEO Robbie Cooke said thestrong A$ continued to fuel thesurge in outbound travel, withthe “seemingly insatiable appetitefor ‘the Overseas Holiday’” hittingdomestic bookings considerably. However he said underlyingbookings had improved in thesecond half of the year. Wotif said the current turbulenteconomy showed strong evidenceof consumer sentiment rapidlydeteriorating, with the companyexpecting travellers to becomemore “frugal and value focused”which will result in reduced travelbudgets and ‘big ticket’ offshorebreaks replaced with domesticholidays and spontaneousgetaways.

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Mirvac corporate & conference uplift MIRVAC Hotels & Resorts saysit’s seen a recovery in the hoteloperating environment in capitalcity markets nationally, but hotelsin regional holiday destinationsstruggled, particularly those inareas impacted by mother nature. Mirvac, which manages fourhotel chains across the country -under the Sea Temple, Quay WestSuites, Sebel and Citigate brands -representing 43 hotels, posted astatutory financial year profit of$7.9m yesterday. The group’s operating pre-taxprofit was $11m, while operatingrevenue was $159.7m, up about$13m on last year. Capital city recovery was aidedby demand from corporate andconferencing markets, as well asnew supply in all major markets,except Melbourne, Mirvac said. “However, regional resortdestinations did not have asimilar uplift in trading, due to

their reliance on the domesticleisure segment.” The firm cited “natural events”in Tropical North Qld in Q3 for flattrading, but targeted marketingcampaigns at the four Mirvachotels in the region had a positiveeffect, stimulating the conference& incentive segments. During the year, occupancy roseto 76.5%, average room ratesincreased to $176, and revenueclimbed 8.3% year on year to$135 per available room. Mirvac signalled a favourableoutlook for the next financial yearat hotels in Brisbane, Sydney,Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. “All [are] forecast to deliverfurther growth in revenue peravailable room”, backed bygrowth in corporate demand. Mirvac also reiterated that ithad begun a “strategic review” ofits hotel management business(TD 16 Jun), which it may offload.

Ubid sites for sale ACCOMMODATION barteringwebsite, Ubid4rooms.com, ishoping to cash in on the successof Tourism Australia’s There’sNothing Like Australia campaign,with the firm now selling thedomains - Nothinglikesydney.com,nothinglikemelbourne.com andnothinglikequeensland.com.

Eurostar mobile tkts EUROSTAR has launched an Appfor smartphones that enablesusers to have tickets sent directlyto their mobile device, featuringa scannable barcode for check-in. The free Eurostar App is offeredfor iPhone and Android equippedmobiles and permits bookings forup to six travellers between Paris,Brussels, Lille and the UK. The App, available via the iTunesStore or Android Market, alsoprovides live services updates anda personal profile page to storeaddress info and seat preferences.

DRW expansion OK’d THE Federal government hasgiven the green light for DarwinInternational Airport’s expansionplan that’s geared towards low-cost carriers and to aid Jetstar inestablishing its Top End hub. Transport Minister AnthonyAlbanese said the revised planwill see floor area at the facilityincreased 55% by the end of2013, with more check-in desksand boarding gates added. A streamlining of domestic andint’l flight transfers, more airlinelounge space, gate lounge seatingand improved disabled access willalso be incorporated. “The terminal expansion willprovide opportunities for growthon new and existing routes, inclservices to regional and remotecommunities,” Albanese said. He added the project “will allowfor the continued growth of theJetstar hub as well as flexibility toaccommodate new airlineoperators in the future.”

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Accommodation UpdatesWELCOME to Accommodation Updates, Travel Daily’s Wednesdayfeature. If your property has undergone some recent changes you wouldlike to make the industry aware of, send a brief description toaccomupdates@traveldaily.com.au.

Akatsuki Resort in Koh Samui, Thailand openedrecently to showcase its five-star facilities. Thehotel is for private use only and caters for groupsof 15 to 17 people. The secluded Nipa Noi BeachResort, features four pools, onsite spa,

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Elite Resorts of Asia Pacific has announcedthe reopening of Dolphin Island Fiji. Locatedon the tip of Viti Levu the resort offers guestscrystal clear waters and their own privateisland. A maximum of eight people can

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Kings’ late deals AAT Kings is offering a range oflast minute deals for passengersbooking on six tour itineraries onselect dates in Sep or Oct. Offers include a free day tour inSydney or Darwin, a $200 percouple discount or a bonus pre orpost night’s accom in AliceSprings, Cairns, Darwin or Sydney. See www.aatkings.com.au.

New Brazil airport THE government of Brazil hasauctioned off the rights to build amajor privately-operated airportnear the country’s north-easterncity of Natal. The winning consortium, calledInfra-America, now has threeyears to build the So Gonalo doAmarante airport, and will thenhave a 25 year right to operatethe facility. The airport rights were sold formore than $100m.

Aussies find each other in US THERE aremore than 6000delegatesattending theGlobal BusinessTravel Associationconvention inDenver, Coloradothis week - butthese fourAussies stillmanaged to gettogether. The event, withthe appropriate Rocky Mountainstheme of Elevating the Businessof Travel, included a key AirlineCEO Panel featuring US Airwaysceo Doug Parker along withHainan Airlines chief WangYingming, who quipped that thecarrier hasn’t joined an allianceyet because “we don’t want tomarry early”. GBTA has released its annualtravel spend study, forecasting a9.2% increase this year to justover US$1 trillion globally. And the new GBTA Academy hasalso officially launched, describedas a “world class educationalinstitution for travel executives”. The Academy aims to elevatethe profession of business travelmanagement, and will offer threecertificates at the associate-level,manager-level and leader level. It will also provide the“industry’s first global certificateprogram in business travelmanagement,” and at next year’sGBTA Convention in Boston,Massachusetts 22-25 Jul 2012 theAcademy will unveil the first-everTravel Management Certificationexamination. Pictured above in Denver thismorning are, from left: AdamTulich, Sabre manager GlobalCorporate Online; Ana Pedersen,vice president Global Sales forBCD Travel; Stephen Finlay, BCD

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The Bellagio Hotel on the Las Vegas Striphas unveiled newly redesigned roomsrecently. The rooms have been created tooffer an elegant feel with all the modernconveniences. Resort King Rooms feature

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ABOVE: More than 60 agentsattended the NSW Central Coastleg of Bunnik Tours’ ‘Famous Five’roadshow held at Terrigal on Mon,in conjunction with Emirates,Travel the World, Star/NorwegianCruise Line and Cruise Abroad. The shows are giving consultantsthe chance to learn more aboutthe product of each company,with five 20 minute sessionsshowcasing each travel suppliersrespective products, and how

7 year QF PER pact WESTRALIA Airports, whichowns Perth Airport, has signed aseven year “pricing and servicesagreement” with Qantas. The deal provides both partieswith certainty as Perth Airportcontinues its planned $500mredevelopment project over thenext three years (TD 26 Nov 10).

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$1 skiing reminder SNOW Australia is remindingpeople to register to the Clubbefore 27 Aug to be eligible to beamong the 1,000 who’ll be ableto experience ski resorts in Vicand NSW for just $1 (TD 15 Aug). The winners will be offered oneday on the beginner lifts and alesson between 12-18 Sep ateither Thredbo, Perisher, CharlottePass, Selwyn Snowfields, MtBuller, Hotham, Falls Creek andMount Baw Baw - for details seewww.snow-australia.com. MEANWHILE, Falls Creek andHotham have released a ‘Learn toSki’ package, which includes a liftpass, a two-hour lesson and ski orboard equipment rental, pricedfrom just $99 (normally $144),valid between 12-18 Sep. See skifalls.com.au/SpecialDeals.

Cable gm accolade RON Sedon, Cable Beach ClubResort & Spa’s General Managerhas been inducted into the WAAccommodation Hotels Hall ofFame for his individualcommitment to and success inthe hospitality industry.

WTP heart help WORLD Travel Professionals isone of many businesses whichwill host morning teas to promotethe Australian HeartKids charity,with yesterday’s pic taken at theMad Hatter-themed HeartKidsfundraising launch. WTP gave a gift of special teddybears to Aussie children involvedwith HeartKids, after becominginvolved with Heart to HeartShanghai during the TravelsceneCorporate Conference in May.

Dreamtime prospectus TOURISM Australia has launchedthe seller’s prospectus for the six-day Dreamtime 2011 event beingheld in Nov for internationalbusiness events buyers. About 100 buyers from Asia, theUK, NZ and North America areexpected to participate in thethree-day educational to parts ofthe country, ahead of two specialevents being hosted in Sydney. For info on the prosepectus goto bit.ly/tddreamtime.

Russian Travel deal RUSSIAN Travel Centre isreducing prices on 2012 trips onthe 17-day Russia, the Baltics,Poland and Prague cruise tour by$430, to $3339ppts, for bookingspaid in full by 15 Sep.

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CDU conference open THE city of Newcastle, north ofSydney, is hosting the annualCruise Down Under conferencewhich kicks off this evening. Tomorrow keynote speakers atthe event will include RoyalCaribbean Australasia md GavinSmith and Holland America LineVice President of NauticalOperations, Cees Deelstra. TD’s sister publication CruiseWeekly will be reporting onlocation from the eventtomorrow - subscribe free atwww.cruiseweekly.com.au.

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SPRING INTO THIS AMAZING ROLE CORPORATE TRAVEL CONSULTANT

MELBOURNE (CITY) – SALARY PACKAGE TO $75K+ (OTE) Corporate travel consulting can sometimes become a little mundane, however this amazing TMC offers something a

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taking home a senior salary package! Apply today & soon realise the earning potential corporate travel has to offer!

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PERTH (INNER CITY) – SALARY PACKAGE TO $80K+ (OTE) Looking for a role that will offer you a fun & energetic working environment, together with a sensational salary structure?! This online travel company is growing in leaps & bounds & currently

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BRISBANE NORTH, WEST & INNER –SAL PKGES TO $65K+ Are you an experienced international travel guru who is

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looking for vibrant team members with a min 2yrs exp to sell both domestic and international travel to diverse clientele.

Generous salary pkges on offer + top educationals & training.

WANT A LITTLE VARIETY IN YOUR DAY? LEISURE TRAVEL CONSULTANT

ADELAIDE (NORTH) – SALARY PACKAGE TO $55K (OTE)Our client is seeking an experienced leisure consultant

looking for a role to grow their career. This organisation will offer a mix of leisure, groups & wholesale travel & will provide

a boutique working environment. If you have a minimum 6 months retail travel consulting experience, possess a strong

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BRISBANE INNER SUBURBS – SAL PKGES $60K Are you tired of time wasters & doing price matches?

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earning a great salary. If you have min. 2yrs exp, a neat team ethic, ability to deliver top service – CALL US NOW!

Corporate Travel Consultant - Sydney

Join this dynamic boutique corporate agency in their beautifullyrestored offices in Sydney’s famous Rocks area. They havea very prestigious high end client base and VIP accounts. Theybelieve in paying above the industry norm to secure the best Corporate Travel Consultants in the business. You will bebooking interesting and intricate itineraries to both domesticand international locations, so superior airfare knowledge is ess.

Kristi Gomm

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Great team who just love to come to work!

The Rocks, Sydney

Salary up to $60K package

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Liz Vibert

Senior Retail Travel Consultant - Perth

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Bring your love of sport and travel together!Work for the largest tour operator in this field& put together sporting tours for major events,FIFA World Cup, Rugby World Cup, Cricket WorldCup to name a few. You will need at least 2 yrs

Sports Group Travel Cons - Sydney

travel industry exp, a professional and confident phone mannerand ability to close the sale, shy people won’t cut it here!

Call all sporting enthusiasts!

Work in a popular sporting venue, Sydney’s eastern subsSalary up to $40K + bonus + loads of perks

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Celebrating 30 years in travel recruitment

Passionate about Fiji & the South Pacific?

Do you love servicing your clients and their travel needs, butyou’re looking for a new work place that removes you from consulting face to face? I am seeking experienced Retail TravelConsultants that have a passion for Fiji and the South Pacificto join this incredibly successful company. Market leaders in their field and offering a competitive base salary with uncappedearning potential for commission based sales.

working within a small travel team managing all the travel needs ofmembership based organisations - some with up to 30,000 members.

Sydney CBD

Top consultants earn over $100K OTE

Multiple positions available

Commercial Mgr - Online Hotels

Our client is looking for an exp Commercial orRevenue Manager to lead their steadily growingteam.This is your opportunity to take responsibilityfor and guide the company in maximising revenuein key regions. Drive revenue management,

product analytics and strategic initiatives around transactions,revenue, conversion, promotions, rate cometitiveness & hotel no.s.

Join one of the world’s largest online travel companies

Sydney CBD

Excellent salary package on offer

Work Monday to Friday only!

Located in East Perth

Salary up to $50K + super + incentives

Temp Corporate Travel Cons - London

Looking for work in London? Together with ourUK partners we have your answer to a fabulousnew job in London! International, award winningBusiness Travel Companies are looking forTemporary Corporate Travel Consultants to

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Retail with a difference! It’s all about exceptionalcustomer service, no unattainable targets here! This role focuses on your service skills not justsales. Located in east Perth, easily serviced bypublic transport and cafes close by, you will be

Great benefits include health bonus, travel discounts & more

Work in London, UK

Salary up to £13 p/h + holiday pay

work in their friendly offices in London and the home counties. You will be working on medium to large blue chip accounts.