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Sometimes our clients ask us why we charge a booking fee, and what they get in return for that fee. It's a good question, because the 'return' is not in one particular benefit - but a whole range of benefits.
Your time is money, so don't waste it searching for what you think, may be the best rate or fare in the market. When you book with us, you're guaranteed a complete travel advisory service and peace of mind. You'll not only be guaranteed the Best Fare of the Day on every booking, but save up to 30% with our specially negotiated academic rates. Our proactive account management team will help your organisation save money in the long term by using our reporting tools and maximising your policy compliance. In addition, you can make hassle-free changes to your bookings and call on us for help 24/7, worldwide.
If you're thinking about make a booking via a 'last-minute' or supplier website, think carefully. Not only do many web bookings incur fees, but they also won't give you any of the above enhanced benefits. And they certainly won't be there for you if your plans change or you're caught in an emergency!
The value in our fee is unmatched. It delivers smarter travel through one-on-one service, lowest travel rates and cost savings.
Best regards,
Sue Garrett
General Manager Campus Travel
A refurb of our office at Macquarie University now provides a dedicated team and area for our valued clients to access Campus Travel services. Campu s Travel shares the office with consultants from Student Flights, who will service the student market while our Campus Travel professionals will provide exclusive services for academia.
Campus Travel was a proud sponsor of the University of Queensland's annual pre-test rugby lunch. Campus hosted two tables at the popular event, which th is year included entertainment from Sydney comedian Paul Martell. Former Wallaby player Greg Martin (MC) and former coach and player Pat Howard also joined the floor of guest speakers. The lunch preceded an historic win for the Qantas Wallabies, which claimed their first Tri Nations title in 10 years with a 25-20 point win over the All Blacks.
Kelvin Grove Campus Travel team leader and budding photographer Kylie Genn beautifully captured a mother and her two children sharing a happy moment at their village home in Zimbabwe. The eye-catching photo has been selected as one of the top 10 finalists in News Limited's 'Your Holiday Photographic Competition' . Kylie took the photo when she was travelling through Zimbabwe and her tour stopped at the farm to meet the family. She said they got a unique insight into the family's everyday life and watched on as the grandfather made beer, toured the farm and enjoyed a drumming performance by the sons. "The twins in the photo were quite shy but their mum wanted them to have their photo taken and that's where the picture came from. She gave us her address, care of the local school, so I could send a copy of the picture to her," Kylie said.
Campus Travel is FIRST to market with an innovative development in online booking technology. Campus Travel has integrated Quickbeds to e3, giving customers greater choice and access to last minute, heavily discounted accommodation in over 4000 domestic properties. The new functionality displays the best rates in the same search saving customers time and money and also gives clients greater access to regional properties that don't participate in the standard GDS (global distribution system). Quickbeds integration with e3 also means clients can view all of their travel data on a single travel report no matter which hotel options they choose. Contact your travel or account manager to activate Quickbeds on e3 or for further information.
Virgin Australia is upgrading services for business and government passengers travelling between Canberra and Sydney with new all-inclusive flights. The carrier has launched a new 'Capital Connect' shuttle, which unlike Virgin's other domestic routes, will provide free newspapers before midday, as well as snacks and drinks as part of a new menu concept throughout the day. The service operates eight daily return services, with plans to increase to 10 return services by October.
The Crowne Plaza Adelaide is improving its conference and events facilities with two new rooms, set to open in November. The new rooms will have capacity for up to 50 guests in a theatre style setting and up to 30 guests in banquet style. The rooms can be used together or separately for training sessions, cocktail parties or boardroom meetings.
Regional carrier QantasLink is boosting services in Western Australia with new services between Perth and Geraldton. The carrier is also increasing existing Perth and Exmouth services. New Perth - Geraldton services start 21 November 2011, with twice daily services on weekdays and daily services on weekends.
Emirates has opened its second first class lounge at Dubai International Airport. The Terminal 3 lounge is available for first class passengers departing from any of the gates in Concourse 1. A quiet zone, two dining areas, shower facilities, a business centre, workstations and a smoking area are all on offer in the lounge. The lounge has complimentary wireless LAN internet connection, full bar service and both formal and informal seating in the dining area.
The international departure lounge at Cairns Airport is undergoing a $15 million upgrade. The refurbishment will streamline the passenger processing areas and deliver a new walk-through duty free store, revamped food and beverage outlets.
Cathay Pacific is introducing premium economy on its new 347-seat Boeing 777-300ER jets. Cathay's new Boeing aircraft design includes 40 business, 32 premium economy and 275 economy seats. The premium economy cabin will be phased in from 2 March 2012, operating on select days between Hong Kong and Toronto.
Virgin Australia has restructured its Velocity loyalty program. Changes include a new top-tier Platinum level for frequent flyers, enhanced flight rewards with more options to redeem points for seats, transformed status privileges and unique benefits for travellers and their families, and global flight coverage with over 600 services around the world. The carrier is also offering to status match frequent flyers that are members of other frequent flyer programs, to Silver, Gold or Platinum memberships with Velocity. Contact your travel manager for further information.
A new eight-storey car park is being built at the Sydney International Airport terminal. The $47 million dollar car park, to be completed 2012, will provide an additional 2,300 parking spaces. The new car park will be located north of the existing multi-levelled parking facility.
Hilton Hotels and Resorts is opening its latest Gold Coast property Hilton Surfers Paradise on 14 September 2011. The luxury 169-room hotel is the first high-end property to open on the Gold Coast in the past 10 years.
Car rental company Hertz is introducing its electric vehicle program to China. The company plans to start operating its electric vehicle rental program in Shanghai and has partnered with Chinese car manufacturer BYD. An electric vehicle car sharing service is also now available at Hertz's downtown San Francisco depot.
The alliance between Virgin Atlantic and Air New Zealand has been expanded and now includes flights from Auckland to London, via Shanghai. The service is offered three times weekly.
Sofitel Luxury Hotels has officially opened the Sofitel Malabo Sipopo Le Golf Hotel on Bioko Island in Africa. The 200-room hotel is designed for both business and leisure travel and features an 18-hole golf course.
The Crowne Plaza Adelaide is boosting its conference and events facilities with two new rooms, which are set to open in November. The new rooms will have capacity for up to 50 guests in a theatre style setting and up to 30 guests in banquet style. The facilities can be used together or independently for training sessions, cocktail parties or boardroom meetings.
Korean Air has opened a new Prestige Class Lounge at Seoul Incheon International Airport. The new 160-seat, 1,100sqm lounge is located adjacent the existing lounge. Guests can enjoy showers, free wi-fi, entertainment, food and drinks. Korean Air has also outlined plans to also upgrade the First Class Lounge.
During Christmas Korean Air is adding three additional weekly flights between Seoul Incheon and Sydney. The extra services will operate from 12 December 2011 until 30 January 2012 Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Car hire company Hertz has opened two new offices in Bangladesh. The office are located in Malibag and Gulshan, Dhaka. Both offices operate an extensive fleet of cars including sedans, sports utility vehicles and minivans. The company also offers airport transfers, chauffeur drivers and long-term rentals.
The alliance between Virgin Australia and WA carrier Skywest will see the October introduction of new daily return flights from Brisbane to Port Macquarie and twice daily week-day services from Brisbane to Gladstone. An ATR 72-500 aircraft will be operated on both routes. Additional daily return services on the ATR 72-500 will also be offered between Canberra and Sydney.
Virgin Australia plans to roll out its new domestic business class product on its 737 aircraft by the end of the year. The carrier will receive 12 new 737s this year with the business class seating already in-built. The existing fleet is also currently being reconfigured for business class.
From 16 December 2011, Etihad will offer new services between Abu Dhabi and Dusseldorf in Germany onboard A330-300 aircraft. Services will initially operate four times weekly, with plans to increase flights to daily operations by April 2012.
Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia have launched the first stage of their new alliance with a combined network and schedule on flights between Australia and New Zealand. Members of each airline's loyalty programs can earn and redeem points from either company on applicable Tasman fares. This frequent flyer reciprocal agreement covers trans-Tasman, Australian and New Zealand domestic routes, but does not include flights for Pacific Island.
Sydney International Airport has finished the first stage of its planned upgrades with the completion of the $26 million runway resurfacing project. Another $25 million will now be spent on installing stop bar lights at the taxiway entries to three runways. Construction will be carried out from 11pm to 5am to minimize service disruptions.
Emirates has opened its second, first class lounge in Dubai International Airport. The Terminal 3 lounge is available for first class passengers departing from any of the gates in Concourse 1. A quiet zone, two dining areas, shower facilities, a business centre, workstations and a smoking area are all included in the lounge's 1058 sqm. The lounge has complimentary wireless LAN internet connection, full bar service and both formal and informal seating in the dining area.
Virgin Australia has upgraded services for corporate and government customers travelling between Canberra and Sydney with a new Capital Connect shuttle service. New for passengers is Capital Connect's complimentary in-flight services including newspapers before midday, snacks and beverages. The service operates eight daily return services, with plans to increase to 10 return services by October.
The international departure lounge at Cairns Airport is undergoing a $15 million upgrade. The refurbishment will streamline the passenger processing areas and deliver a new walk-through duty free store, and revamped food and beverage outlets.
Hilton Worldwide Hotel group has opened The DoubleTree Hilton Delhi-Mayur Vihar in India. The 196-room hotel is located near the central business district of Mayur Vihar and offers complimentary internet access in every guest room. The property features a 24-hour business centre, 16-seat boardroom and a ballroom that can accommodate up to 750 people.
Cathay Pacific is introducing premium economy on its new 347-seat Boeing 777-300ER jets. Cathay's new Boeing aircraft design includes 40 business, 32 premium economy and 275 economy seats. The premium economy cabin will be phased in 2 March 2012, operating on select days between Hong Kong and Toronto.
From 24 November 2011 Cathay Pacific will add three non-stop weekly flights from Hong Kong to Adelaide. The services will operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday during the Australian summer. These direct services will allow for same day connections to 36 other international destinations.
A new eight-storey car park is being built at the Sydney International Airport terminal. The $47 million dollar car park , due for completion next year, will provide an additional 2,300 parking spaces. The new car park will be located north of the existing multi-levelled parking facility.
Hilton Hotels & Resorts has opened its latest Gold Coast property Hilton Surfers Paradise. The luxury 169-room hotel is the first high-end property to open on the Gold Coast in the past 10 years.
Car rental company Hertz is introducing its electric vehicle program to China. The company plans to start operating its electric vehicle rental program in Shanghai and has partnered with Chinese car manufacturer BYD. An electric vehicle car sharing service is also now available at Hertz's downtown San Francisco depot.
Austrian Airlines has finished refitting 32 of its Airbus A320s and Boeing 737s. The aircraft, used for short and medium-haul flights, now have leather seats and give passengers 10cm more legroom. Renovations for the long-haul fleet have been earmarked for the end of 2012.
Qantas will start offering services from Australia to Chile April 2012. The thrice-weekly flights to Santiago will replace the carrier's current services to Buenos Aires.
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