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November 2006 |
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WELCOME NOTE |
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Welcome to the November 2006 Edition of the DMS eNEWS.
Preparations are well underway for the 6th DMS Annual Workshops in February 2007, to coincide once again with AIME. We have a number of DMCs joining us for the first time including those newest to the DMS portfolio – Connections Mauritius and Walpax Brazil. Joining them will be 30+ of our DMCs including a representative from every Pacific World destination in Asia! As the quoting season begins in earnest, please make a point of visiting our website www.destinationmarketing.com.au to have a look at the many sample itineraries and images recently updated. DMS also has available on request a cost comparison of the various destinations (both in AUD and NZD), so if you would like us to send you a copy, please contact us. These sample itineraries and cost comparisons are a great tool to present to your clients to begin destination discussions – saving you time not preparing proposals for destinations outside your client’s budget! This issue, we have slightly changed the format of the newsletter and divided the destination updates into geographic regions to make it easier for you to read up on the latest updates. Enjoy! We look forward to working with you for the remainder of 2006 and well into the future!
Sue Gaddes |
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Destination Update
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Destination Update - Oceania |
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Destination Update - North and South America |
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Destination Update - Africa and the Middle East |
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Destination Update - Europe |
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Familiarisations Reports |
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HOT OFF THE PRESS!
MAURITIUS – DMS
signs with DMC Connections in Mauritius.
Mauritius is definitely worth considering for your next incentive with a
six night program from just AUD1300. Let “Connections” in Mauritius put
together a fantastic program for you! For more information, click
here
6th DMS Annual WORKSHOPS 2007
Put these dates in your diary –
30+ of our DMCs are coming to
Australia to see you all!
Sydney Workshop – Thursday 8 February 2007
Melbourne Workshop – Monday 12 February 2007
AIME - Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 February 2007 – come visit us on the DMS Stand at Stand #2820!
Invitations for our workshops will be sent out in December.
If you have never been to a DMS workshop before and want to make sure
that you are invited, please email us with your details to:
Sydney Workshop:
sydworkshop@destinationmarketing.com.au
Melbourne Workshop:
melbworkshop@destinationmarketing.com.au
We have been working very hard to increase the sample itineraries now listed on our website. From Brazil to Iceland, Mauritius to Mexico, South Africa to Croatia – you’ll find an updated program to assist you in your planning for 2007/08 – and especially for those last minute meetings with clients!
Click here for sample itineraries
VAT RECLAIM – GOOD FOR
WORLD CUP!
For any groups you are planning or have recently operated to
France or the UK, there is a substantial amount of VAT that may be
reclaimable. Don’t wait until after the event – find out any special
requirements before you travel.
With many corporate clients heading to France and the UK for the World Cup in September/October 2007 – make sure you do not miss out.
THE DEADLINE FOR LODGING CLAIMS FOR ANY UK PROGRAMS operated 1July 2005 to 30 June 2006 is 31 DECEMBER 2006. DON’T DELAY!
SALE
OF PACIFIC WORLD
In
July 2006, Pacific World was sold to UK based tourism company, First
Choice. This sale will not alter any of the day to day operations of
the network with the personnel in the various offices remaining
unchanged. Bob Guy and Jacques Arnoux will remain as joint Managing
Directors. The company name will not change, nor does the 100%
commitment to service! It only becomes better from here.
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