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CT Connections Join Forces with Qantas for New Distribution Model

Since mid-2018 there has been an increasing amount of clamor in the industry regarding New Distribution Capability (NDC). It is a travel industry-supported program launched by IATA for the development and market adoption of an enhanced capability of communications between airlines and travel agents. Qantas has forged ahead as Australia’s national carrier, leading the Asia Pacific region in unlocking the value of NDC through the creation of the Qantas Distribution Platform (QDP). Today Qantas announced it is evolving its distribution model by modernising the way travel agents book fares and deliver customers personalised experiences by introducing the Qantas Channel. According…
CT Connections
8 February 2019
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CT Connections ensure the Eagles have landed

The Eagles have landed thanks to the CT Connections Perth team members who have ensured all travel arrangements are locked in place for more than 400 West Australians heading to Melbourne his week in readiness for the AFL Grand Final on Saturday. And the CTC team is tipping a West Coast victory over Collingwood as Perth paints the town royal blue and gold in all the excitement leading up to the AFL’s big day in September, according to CT Connections Regional Manager Georgina Anning. “West Coast by 21 points,” Georgina said. “And JK (top gun forward Josh Kennedy) will kick…
CT Connections
26 September 2018
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Sydney team finds a new home to accommodate continued growth & enhance client service.

The CT Connections Travel Group’s Sydney team has relocated to The Hub Hyde Park in allowing for further expansion as the company continues to grow in New South Wales. The new office is at The Hub Hyde Park in Liverpool Street, close to Museum Station and easily accessible from Oxford Street. This modern workspace sits within a beautifully restored heritage building that provides The CT Connections Travel Group team with an improved, state-of-the-art workspace to facilitate internal and external collaboration and communication while providing the company with further room for growth. “We’re excited to relocate to our new office space…
CT Connections
3 August 2018
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CT Connections elevates its Enhanced Data Solution Offering with Diners Club International

After months of hard work between our Knowledge Exchange team at The CT Connections Travel Group (CTCTG) and Diners Club International, the travel group is thrilled to announce that it can now provide its clients using Diners card the unique offering to access enhanced data solution offering and manage their expense with one data solution. The Diners Club card enhanced data solution offers customised additional information about the transaction made by employees, which enables clients to streamline their reconciliation and reporting of travel spend. According to Gary Reichenberg, Director of CTCTG, “What used to take our clients days, is now…
CT Connections
26 July 2018
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Catch him if you can: Nathan Fyfe takes flight

From flying above the packs as fearless leader of the Fremantle Dockers, Nathan Fyfe has many strings to his bow other than winning a Brownlow Medal, playing in the AFL grand final and earning All Australian honours as one of this country’s hottest footballers. He’s also a fully fledged pilot, avid snowboarder and surfer, and is completing his Masters in business management. At 26, Fyfe has the world at his feet… and he plans to use them! One would be forgiven for thinking he’s a modern day Frank Abagnale Jr, but he’s much more humble than that. Read on and…
CT Connections
16 July 2018
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Jeny Raffell joins the CT Connections Travel Group

Recently, we welcomed Jeny Raffell to ​the ​CT Connections ​Travel Group. Jeny has joined us as our ​NSW ​Partnership Manage​r.  Prior to joining ​the ​CT Connections​ Travel Group​, Jeny worked ​at Virgin Australia ​as ​a National Account Manager handling a portfolio of ​travel ​agency ​partners. With over 30 years travel industry experience​ and over 6 years managing her own business​, ​Jeny brings her diverse skills in customer service, team culture, strong relationship and negotiation skills along with sound commercial acumen​ to the CT Connections Travel Group​. In her new role with us, Jeny looks forward to contributing to the ongoing…
CT Connections
30 April 2018
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Makepeace Island is all heart and is available for hire

FEEL LIKE A MILLIONAIRE ON MAKEPEACE Owned by Sir Richard Branson, Makepeace Island is a 25-acre heart-shaped island all set up for the entertainment of up to 20 privileged castaways and this private island is for hire through Executive Edge Travel at a surprisingly reasonable cost. Upstream from the Noosa Heads with all the attractions of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast a mere boat ride away, you’ll find barefoot luxury and tranquillity amongst the secluded Australian wilderness on Makepeace Island. Resident kangaroos, wallabies and echidnas roam outside large Balinese style open plan spaces overlooking the river and lagoon pool. Share a glass…
CT Connections
4 April 2018
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Totem Group – Engage For Impact

Totem Group, the conference and event division of CT Connections Travel Group delivered a large conference this month for RMIT University called Engaging for Impact. (https://www.engagingforimpact2018.com.au/) With over 1300 delegates in attendance over three days at the RMIT University Melbourne city campus, Totem coordinated the brand development, online registration platform, mobile app, catering, events, crew, signage and logistics. Conference branding was a key element of the deliverables with the brand, website, registration sites, program guides, mobile apps, signage and collateral all consistently carrying through the theme. At Engaging for Impact 2018, RMIT’s eight Enabling Capability Platforms shared their knowledge and…
CT Connections
23 February 2018
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Aria Resort & Casino Las Vegas is hot in the City

Aria Resort & Casino is a standout amidst the glitz of the Las Vegas strip, it’s also close to all the action and is a winner for hosting conferences. Phil Gleeson parks his wheels in Sin City and reveals all that glitters is gold in this mighty complex… except for the check-in queue. ARIA RESORT & CASINO CHECK IN Checking into a hotel in Vegas can be a bit of a nightmare as the queues are extremely long, so I would recommend checking in on your mobile prior to your arrival on your mobile. Here’s the deal. The hotel opens…
CT Connections
23 January 2018