Pacific slanted suppliers, wholesalers and other trade got together in the sunshine on the terrace of The Cav in Auckland this week for the Island Time Christmas celebrations.

• Darragh Walshe, Hawai’I Tourism Oceania;... Darragh Walshe, Hawai’I Tourism Oceania;...
• Mike Geary, Eye4Travel; Sharon Martin,... Mike Geary, Eye4Travel; Sharon Martin,...
• Richard Elliot, retired; Fran McDermott,... Richard Elliot, retired; Fran McDermott,...
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Being associated with a food and wine event like Taste of Auckland was an ideal fit for Qantas, trade guests at the Qantas Hospitality Marquee heard on Friday night.
Regional manager New Zealand Wes Nobelius told wholesalers, agents, regional tourism office reps and other partners that the airline remains proud of this full service model. ‘Food and wine is in our DNA.’
He highlighted the airline’s loyalty membership (12 million total, 600,000 New Zealanders), the refreshed A380 product, and the launching of the Perth – London service.

• Jenny Miller, helloworld; Jenny McAllister,... Jenny Miller, helloworld; Jenny McAllister,...
• Welcome to the Qantas Hospitality... Welcome to the Qantas Hospitality...
• David Libeau (second from left),... David Libeau (second from left),...
• Rebecca Slee, Qantas; Andrew Harrison,... Rebecca Slee, Qantas; Andrew Harrison,...
• Patrick White, Qantas; Rob Beecher,... Patrick White, Qantas; Rob Beecher,...
• Joanna Garrie, Visit Victoria; Mel... Joanna Garrie, Visit Victoria; Mel...
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Rio Carnival met the Emirates Melbourne Cup this week when cievents and Flight Centre’s other corporate brands – Fcm and Corporate Traveller hosted clients and buisness partners on the Champagne Lawn at Ellerlsie Racecourse.
The afternoon included plenty of entertainment, along with great views of the race track and big screen action.

Last night Travel Portland & Travel Oregon celebrated their Kiwi partners and friends in true 'makers' style. Held at the Urbanaut Brewing Co in Kingsland,

Held at the Urbanaut Brewing Co in Kingsland, guests were treated to 11 different makers stations to get a real taste for what it means to be an Oregonian. 

SKAL Auckland held it's October 2017 luncheon yesterday at The Langham Hotel in Auckland, with Chris Roberts, CEO of TIANZ a key speaker. 

• At the SKAL Auckland lunch... At the SKAL Auckland lunch...
• The Langham’s Gabrielle Thornton and... The Langham’s Gabrielle Thornton and...
• Richard Froggat, Regency Tourism Marketing;... Richard Froggat, Regency Tourism Marketing;...
• Tony Regan, Parnell Partners International... Tony Regan, Parnell Partners International...
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