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Corroboree Head to Hamilton Island
If you’re an Aussie Specialist, you’ll know all about Corroboree – the must-go event
when agents gather in a fabulous Australian destination. It’s exclusive for Aussie
Specialists and the good news is there’s still time to qualify!
T
here’s no better way to sell Australia
than by experiencing it for yourself – Your airline: Qantas
meeting the locals, discovering hidden Agents will fly with Qantas,
parts of the country, seeing the the airline partner of Corroboree
famous icons, all to create your own stories and Europe ’09. January 2009 will
share advice with other agents who are equally see Qantas launch its new A380
as passionate about Australia. aircraft on flights from London,
Corroboree – an Aboriginal word which introducing a new product
means “meeting” – has always been big, fun offering across all four cabins.
and informative but in 2009, it’s getting a Regional general manager for the UK,
whole lot bigger. This time, in May next year, Ireland and EMEA Stephen Thompson says:
travel agents from across the UK and Europe “Travel agents play an important role in
will take part in Corroboree Europe ’09, a distributing our product and we are pleased
new-format event with Qantas as the airline to offer these Aussie
partner and hosted by Hamilton Island in Specialists the opportunity
Queensland’s Whitsunday Islands. to experience the Qantas
The new-style Corroboree Europe ’09 will be product first hand.”
a dedicated training event set to attract an
anticipated 300 qualified Aussie
Specialists. After taking part in one After a truly amazing trip, they The destination: Hamilton Island
of the amazing fam trips around will stay on the tropical island Hamilton Island is a world-class
Australia, all agents will head for paradise of Hamilton Island to destination where the weather
Hamilton Island, a jewel in the learn more about the diversity is warm, the waters clear, the
Great Barrier Reef, for the three of Australian experiences beaches brilliant and the coral
day Corroboree training. during a range of useful reefs spectacular. Not to
training sessions. mention fine food and wines,
SEE AUSTRALIA.
Tourism Australia general extensive bushwalking trails
Agents will be able to select their manager for UK and Europe, and heaps of other activities.
preferred itinerary from a range across the Rodney Harrex, says: “Corroboree is Hamilton Island is the perfect place for
country, all of which highlight some of such an important part of our Aussie Specialist exploring the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef,
Australia’s key experiences – Aboriginal Programme and gives our agents first-hand whether snorkelling, sailing, diving, or survey-
Culture; Nature; Outback; Coastal Lifestyle; experiences and the necessary skills to be able ing this magnificent natural wonder from on
Food & Wine; Major Cities and Journeys. to sell Australia successfully.” high in a quick whiz around in a helicopter.
More than 70% of the island is preserved
as natural Australian bushland, so it’s a case of
getting out there to explore amongst the 11km
of walking trails. Or, get up close and personal
Need to know
with the native wildlife at the Koala Gallery
Wildlife Experience.
■ Corroboree Europe ‘09 is open to Aussie the STO modules and the Qantas Airways The island features accommodation to suit
Specialists who are in a full-time module – Aussie Specialists who show a everyone, ranging from garden bungalows and
sales position keen interest will be given preference for spacious hotel rooms with breathtaking views,
■ Registration will open soon on acceptance to luxurious beachfront rooms and a wide
www.specialist.australia.com and all ■ Departures for Corroboree Europe ‘09 range of three to five-star holiday properties.
Aussie Specialists will be notified by email will be over two days. Group one travel-
■ Continue to develop knowledge by ling 29 April-11 May and group two
completing the new Experiences modules, travelling 30 April-13 May
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