Coral Sea Resort unveils sophisticated refreshment
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Coral Sea Resort unveils sophisticated refreshment
Scan with Smart Phone to subscribe QR Code 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 gm@coralsearesort.com 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) SDuthie@sydneyoperahouse.com 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) Larry_King@featherdale.com.au 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) sherrilyn.charles@fourpoints.com 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. groups@ticketmaster.com.au The delicious and popular Tasting Plate at Sydney Opera House. CONTACT: COMPANY: MEMBER: EMAIL: WEBSITE: Ms Sarah Duthie Sydney Opera House ATEC (Significant Supplier) SDuthie@sydneyoperahouse.com 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 carole-ann.betts@austmus.gov.au 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 nikki@ozjetboating.com 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) jhardie@bridgeclimb.com 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 ss@docksidegroup.com.au www.docksidegroup.com.au CONTACT: Ms Shannon Bailey COMPANY: Merlin Entertainments Group EMAIL: Shannon.Bailey@merlinentertainments.com.au WEBSITE: www.madametussauds.com/sydney The Sebel Pier One Sydney. CONTACT: COMPANY: PHONE: EMAIL: WEBSITE: Mr Stephen Ricardo Accor Hospitality +61 2 9361 8533 Stephen_Ricardo@accorpacific.net 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 tours@scgt.nsw.gov.au www.sydneycricketground.com.au CONTACT: COMPANY: MEMBER: EMAIL: WEBSITE: Ms Misa Hasumi The Grace Hotel Sydney ATEC (Accommodation) misa.hasumi@gracehotel.com.au 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 brooke@skydivethebeach.com 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) morag.ritchie@emirates.com 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 alan@ballinabeachresort.com.au 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 pmiley@eaglereach.com.au 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 nrt@northernriverstourism.com.au 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 info@pinetrees.com.au 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 mowbray@farmstayholidays.com.au www.farmstayholidays.com.au 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: www.instantdownunder.com Add us to your safe sender list. QR Code A snapshot of our new website presently under construction New advertising opportunities Simply a Natural Progression You’ll get More Bang for your Click 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 one including direct links to emails and websites. •Self-Subscribe – Your ability to both newly subscribe, unsubscribe or amend your address through our website. Edition Number 377 30 May 2012 Also at www.instantdownunder.com THE LATEST TOURISM PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS AND NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH PACIFIC Printed on recycled paper. Your Bulletin to go totally On-Line from July 2012 Scan with Smart Phone to subscribe The Downunder Travel Bulletin – a trading entity of L3M Tourism Export Group Pty Ltd. Tel: +61 2 9967 4070 Fax: +61 2 9967 2748 Email: Bulletin@instantdownunder.com Ian Johnston – Publisher/Editor - Downunder Travel Bulletin Maintaining both a printed hard-copy and e-version distribution just isn’t an option any longer. Constant and rapid developments On-Line, with interactive digital publication, speed of delivery and subscriber connection, makes this conversion an absolute no-brainer. 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 gm@coralsearesort.com 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) SDuthie@sydneyoperahouse.com 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: www.instantdownunder.com Add us to your safe sender list. QR Code A snapshot of our new website presently under construction New advertising opportunities Simply a Natural Progression You’ll get More Bang for your Click 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 one including direct links to emails and websites. •Self-Subscribe – Your ability to both newly subscribe, unsubscribe or amend your address through our website. Edition Number 377 30 May 2012 Also at www.instantdownunder.com THE LATEST TOURISM PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS AND NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH PACIFIC Printed on recycled paper. Your Bulletin to go totally On-Line from July 2012 Scan with Smart Phone to subscribe The Downunder Travel Bulletin – a trading entity of L3M Tourism Export Group Pty Ltd. Tel: +61 2 9967 4070 Fax: +61 2 9967 2748 Email: Bulletin@instantdownunder.com Ian Johnston – Publisher/Editor - Downunder Travel Bulletin Maintaining both a printed hard-copy and e-version distribution just isn’t an option any longer. Constant and rapid developments On-Line, with interactive digital publication, speed of delivery and subscriber connection, makes this conversion an absolute no-brainer. 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 gm@coralsearesort.com 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) SDuthie@sydneyoperahouse.com www.sydneyoperahouse.com