Travel Daily: Adventure World to encompass Coral Seas, Value Tours and Creative Cruising

NRMA Tourism and Leisure has just announced that products offered by its Value Tours, Coral Seas and Creative Cruising brands will be "presented under the Adventure World banner" effective 01 Jul.

The move aims to consolidate products across the company under "one market leading brand," according to ceo Keith Stanley.

"By operating under one brand we can truly harness and leverage our message as the destination experts by having a series of strong reservation teams who are devoted to their area of expertise," he said.

Stanley said that while the sub-brands would continue exist, the main focus of the company's marketing will be aligned to Adventure World.

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Lion Attack Prompts Safari Warning

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Australia’s biggest online travel insurer has warned travellers to take greater care on safari in Africa as this year’s prime game-viewing season approaches.

Travel Insurance Direct (www.travelinsurancedirect.com.au) General Manager Ian Jackson said a lion attack on an American tourist near Victoria Falls last month provided a timely reminder of the dangers of African wildlife.

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New South African Airways international and regional menu

Africa’s leading airline, South African Airways has released details of new in-flight dining menus for international and regional long-haul flights.

According to SAA’s Head of Australasia and India, Thevan Krishna, the new menu will “delight our customers’ palates and further enhance SAA’s onboard product offering.”

“After detailed research into global trends in dining and cuisine, we have designed a healthy new menu to tantalise our passengers’ tastebuds,” Thevan said. “We have also taken into account the desire of a large number of passengers who want to consume meals when they want to.”

“On all international sectors, SAA will now offer a selection of canapés to accompany the “first beverage” service in business class with international and long haul regional flights having an option of a fresh seafood starter or hot soup. This is followed by an aperitif that includes a glass of one of France’s most famous champagnes, Moet & Chandon Brut Impérial.”  

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