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Welcome to the January edition of Traveltalk
Hello everyone, happy New Year and welcome to the first edition of Traveltalk for 2009. As most of you will know by now we have changed our name from Travelfest to Corporate Blue. We’ll still provide the same great service that you’ve become accustomed to over the years.
One thing we’ve become renowned for is our study tours to the NADA (National Automobile Dealers Association) Convention in the US. This year we have 90 people departing with us to New Orleans on January 21, for the convention which will run from January 24-27.
The NADA Convention is the largest industry convention of any kind in the world, with up to 30,000 delegates, and our study tours are an annual highlight for those who regularly make the trip. This year the convention features speeches from former Presidents George H.W. Bush (that’s the older one) and Bill Clinton, which just shows how important it is.
Ford Motor Co. President and CEO Alan Mulally will deliver the keynote address during the General Assembly on Saturday, January 24, while Christopher Gardner, the inspiration for the movie “The Pursuit of Happyness,” will give a motivational talk.
It’s also a great social occasion and a chance to see one of the world’s most colourful cities. Of course, since we were last there New Orleans has suffered dreadfully from the effects of Hurricane Katrina, so it will be interesting to see the progress of rebuilding efforts.
There is always so much for delegates to learn and bring back to apply to their businesses, and we will be sure to pass on any new knowledge once we get back. |
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Welcome to Corporate Blue! |
Happy New Year everyone, and let us all hope for a recovery from last year’s economic woes.
As we told you in our December edition, we have undergone a name change. No longer are we Travelfest; you can now call us Corporate Blue. But we will still take care of all your travel needs using the best resources, experienced consultants and latest technology.
We have the same management and team you know and trust, and as Corporate Blue we will continue delivering the excellence in service synonymous with Travelfest.
There is one point-of-difference, however. Corporate Blue will also provide travel and incentive management within the corporate marketplace as our business develops into the future.
Rest assured that our unmatched quality travel experience will remain the primary focus for Corporate Blue as we enter this exciting phase of our life and cement the company within the corporate travel industry.
Our new fees are out and many have remained at the same level, as we strive to deliver you the best possible deals. We also have some special fares listed which could help your future budgets and assist with planning your year.
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Contact Terence on (03) 9578 6555 for more information and a copy of the Corporate Blue brochure.
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There's little worse when you want to get home as fast as possible, than waiting in a queue at airport immigration. Fortunately, there is a way to speed up your exit from the airport - the UK Immigration Service's new IRIS programme.
You register the iris of your eye, which is photographed when you go to new unmanned immigration barriers, alongside the existing immigration barriers. The barrier then opens and lets you through. The exit process takes just two seconds.
CAN I USE IRIS?
You can apply to use IRIS if you are:
- a permanent resident of the UK;
- permitted to enter or remain in the UK for more than six months and you have more than two months left of your leave to enter or remain;
- a short-term visitor to the UK and you can demonstrate you have been granted leave to enter the UK as a visitor on at least two occasions in the last six months, or four occasions in the last 12 months; if you require a visa to visit the UK, you will also need a current entry clearance that is effective as leave to enter the UK and has more than two months validity left ;
IRIS is already available in the following UK airport terminals:
- London Heathrow Airport - Terminals 1,2,3,4
- London Gatwick Airport - North terminal (South Terminal due mid-April)
- Manchester Airport - Terminals 1,2
- Birmingham Airport - Terminal 1
All you have to do to take advantage of this service is register by going to the designated area of the departure lounge at any participating airport. The process takes just five minutes as Home Office immigration officers record your passport information and UK immigration status on a database along with a photograph of your iris pattern.
The process has been designed by the Home Office, is safe and efficient, and, presently, is completely free.
So, why not register and beat those queue blues?
To obtain more information on the IRIS Programme, visit www.iris.gov.uk
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Etihad Airlines will be flying out of Melbourne from March 30.
As new naming-rights sponsors of The Stadium Formerly Known As Telstra Dome, the company no doubt plans to be here for the long term. They currently have a New Year sale, so why not take advantage and book yourself a cheap trip.
AIRFARES FOR ALL DESTINATIONS BELOW:
Economy Class oneway: $740 + taxes
Economy class return; $1230 + taxes
Business Class oneway: $3280+ taxes
Business class return; $5460 + taxes
First Class oneway: $4480+ taxes
First class return; $7460 + taxes
Bookings must be made by 18th January 2009 and travel must commence between 30 March and 25 October 2009, but there is black out for travel between 1 July and 19 September.
DESTINATIONS:
Europe – Almaty, Brussels, Casablanca, Dublin, Frankfurt, Geneva, London, Manchester, Milan, Minsk, Moscow, Munich, Paris
Middle East – Abu Dhabi, Amman, Bahrain, Beirut, Cairo, Damascus, Damman, Doha, Jeddah, Khartoum, Kuwait, Muscat, Riyadh, Tehran
Africa – Johannesburg
North America – New York, Toronto
South Asian Sub Continent – Kozhikode, Kochi, Delhi, Dhaka, Islamabad, Karachi, Kathmandu, Lahore, Mumbai, Peshawar, Thituvananthapura. |
V Australia Sales Message |
Remember when you were a kid and you’d start getting really excited about going on a plane? You’d think about what there’d be to eat, how nice the people were who looked after you, and how it felt like an amazing, top-secret adventure.
When the Virgin group started dreaming up V Australia, they kept coming back to that feeling. That certain something from the good old days. When flying felt like a magic carpet ride, with a cherry on top.
Fasten your seatbelts honey!
V Australia is taking Australia to the glitz and glamour of LA, and bringing LA to the sparkles and smiles of Australia.
Non-stop flights* between LA to Sydney and back again. Flying from February 2009.
Non-stops flights* three times a week between LA to Brisbane and back again from 1 March 2009
* subject to regulatory approval.
Travel as it should be.
- Feel like a king of the world on International Business.
- Fly like the star you are on International Premium Economy.
- Or you can rock it all the way on International Economy.
As V Australia’s very special Guest, you can expect the very, very best.
- Mood lighting and super-supreme comfort.
- Ridiculously wonderful service
- State of the art in-flight entertainment on every seat.
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Service message
You’re flying to L.A. So of course it’s all about you.
You’re the number one priority, all the way to L.A. With V Australia, the Rockstar treatment is enjoyed in every seat, every cabin.
Fly non-stop to L.A. and experience world-class service aboard Australia’s brand new international airline starting February 2009*. To book, please contact Corporate Blue.
*Subject to regulatory approval |
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Business Class message
We went for the comfort angle. Flat.
The lie-flat seats in V Australia's International Business Class make the overnight flight to L.A. a dream. Literally.
So comfortable in fact, you’d be forgiven for sleeping right through the Rockstar treatment.
Fly non-stop to L.A. and experience it for yourself aboard Australia’s new international airline
commencing February 2009*.
To book, please contact Corporate Blue.
*Subject to regulatory approval |
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Europe ECONOMY CLASS from
$1699 + ex PER
$1749 ex MEL/BNE
$1799 ex SYD
Travel ex PER/SYD
01FEB09-31OCT09
ex BNE 02FEB09-31OCT09
ex MEL 03FEB09-31OCT09
On sale until 19 JAN 09 |
Europe BUSINESS CLASS from
$6930 ex PER
$7125 ex BNE/MEL/SYD
Travel ex PER/SYD
01FEB09-31OCT09
ex BNE 02FEB09-31OCT09
ex MEL 03FEB09-31OCT09
On sale until 19 JAN 09 |
Europe First Class from
$10080 ex BNE/MEL/SYD
$14000 ex PER
Travel ex PER/SYD
01FEB09-31OCT09
ex BNE 02FEB09-31OCT09
ex MEL 03FEB09-31OCT09
On sale until 19JAN09 |
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Qantas – Companion Fare:
Minimum Of 2 People Must Travel Together On All Flights |
$8773 per person - Ex SYD/ADL/BNE/MEL
Business class
Travel between 16Jan and 31Mar 09
On sale until 30 Jan 09 |
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