Edition 3  - NOVEMBER 07 NEWSLETTER
 
Welcome...

Welcome to the November edition of the Globe.

This month we bring you fantastic new airfares to Europe, Asia and the USA.

The latest global travel news includes a peek at the Singapore Airlines Superjumbo, new Tiger Airways routes and how the travel industry is clamouring for the market's movers and shakers - female business travellers.

There are feature articles on the best of Dubai - today and tomorrow - and 6 simple ways to be an eco-friendly business traveller. Plus some welcome news for busy Event Managers.

Until next time, the Travelcorp team look forward to helping you with any of your travel queries. 

Helen Logas, Travelcorp CEO


What's Hot

Christmas in London on Virgin Upper Class fr $6529*
Sale ends November 9, 2007

Qantas Business Class to LA fr $8999* (East Coast)
and from $10995 (Perth)
Sale ends November 16, 2007

BA First Class to Europe fr $8527*
(East Coast and Adelaide)
Sale ends November 16, 2007

Qantas/BA Business Class to Europe fr $6528*
(East Coast and Perth)
Sale ends November 16, 2007


Qantas/BA Business Class to Asia fr $2599*(Perth)
and from $3249 (East Coast)
Sale ends November 16, 2007

BA World Traveller Plus to Europe fr $2990*
(East Coast and Adelaide)
 Sale ends December 7, 2007

One World Business Class Round World Special fr $7810
Please call your local office for details

*Conditions and restrictions apply to all fares. Not inclusive of taxes
 


From Around The Globe

Singapore's luxurious SuperJumbos begin Sydney flights
The Singapore Airlines A380 super-jumbo, the world’s largest airliner, has commenced commercial services after completing its maiden voyage to Sydney on October 27.
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Industry gets innovative to attract female business travellers 
With women making up nearly half of world’s business travellers, the days of complimentary nail files in vanity bags and hotel doors with security peepholes are no longer enough. The travel and hospitality industry is improvising to grab their share of women in the skies.
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'No Mobiles' to replace 'No Smoking' signs 
'No mobile' signs are to replace the outdated 'no smoking' signs above airline seats with the introduction of in-flight mobile phone services in Europe next year. The satellite-based technology will allow passengers to make in-flight mobile calls and send text messages on short-haul flights across Europe at a cost of around $2.50 per minute.
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Tiger Airways adds more Australian routes
Budget carrier Tiger Airways, due to begin flying in Australia on November 23, have announced three new domestic routes from Melbourne, and explain why they believe the cheap fares are sustainable.
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Qantas Club open to all domestic Business Class passengers
Customers travelling in Business on Qantas domestic services can now access the Qantas Club on the day of their flight. Access is complimentary and there is no need to be a Frequent Flyer or Club member. Qantas Clubs offer a relaxing environment away from the hustle and bustle of the airport as well as complimentary drinks and snacks, newspapers and magazines as well as a wide range of business facilities and meeting rooms.

M.I.C.E - Eventscorp
Trying to organise a meeting, seminar, incentive trip, convention, exhibition, product launch or any other event?

Eventscorp provide personalised, result-oriented solutions to assist you in delivering unforgettable experiences for your clients, suppliers and staff.
 
The highly professional Eventscorp team offer many years experience creating some of Australia’s most spectacular M.I.C.E experiences. Their flexible, professional consultative approach means they become an extension of your business with you driving the important decisions.
 
Eventscorp can assist you to plan and manage:

  • Incentive and reward programs
  • All travel, venues and conferences services
  • Meeting & conferences inc. themes and format
  • Sponsorship and corporate entertaining
  • Product launches, roadshows, team building
  • Social events, dinners and menus
  • Registration – online or manual
  • Speakers, entertainment and theatrical support
  • Onsite management
  • Partner programs and extension travel 

Like to find out more?
Contact Guy Fitzpatrick on 02 9563 2913 or guy@travelcorp.com.au


Location, Location

Destination Dubai  - Just where does one start?

Dubai is a fast, flashy, exotic oasis in the middle of the desert. It might sound like it’s all been done before, but here, you won’t find any casinos, weekend Hawaiian shirt brigade, or rotund men in white jumpsuits singing “Viva Las Vegas” along the side of the six lane strips cutting through the sand.

Of course, they do have one thing in common - money. Making it, spending it, and flaunting it. The gambles you see in Dubai just have a few more zeros on the end.

Visiting for the first time almost feels like you’ve snuck onboard a fun park ride for the ridiculously rich and richer - and despite best intentions, you can’t help but get swept up in madness and extravagance of it all.

  Park Hyatt Dubai - Deluxe Desert Hideaway

At the end of a long day amongst the vivacious sights, sounds and scents of Dubai, hard working/shopping/sightseeing travellers like yourself deserve a tranquil haven to come home to - somewhere that immediately invites that tired body and mind to waft into relax mode and lap up the pleasures that only true hedonistic hospitality can provide. The Park Hyatt Dubai was created specifically for this purpose.


Know Before You Go
6 simple ways to be an eco-friendly business traveller

The direct effect humans have on the environment - everything from how much carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere during travel to the waste we produce while using bottles, paper and plastic - is referred to as an ecological footprint.

Here are six simple ways you can take the environmental stamp out of of your own travelling footprints