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Garuda Orient Holidays / Garuda Indonesia Top Achiever’s Weekend – Bali 2009

Over 20 of Garuda Orient Holidays’ highest selling Agents from across Australia and New Zealand recently returned from our annual “Top Achiever’s” reward weekend of indulgence and pampering in beautiful Bali. Rather than beat our own drum about the weekend we thought we’d let our Top Achievers speak for themselves.  Here’s what a few of them had to say…

“First class treatment all the way,  we were  made to feel the TAG weekend was all about us and that’s  what is was from check-in for our Garuda Indonesia Executive Class flight,  the 5 Star Conrad Suites, to 5 Star treatment all weekend,  we were made to feel extremely special.”

“The setting for the Awards night at Karma Kandara was unbelievable, the sunset was amazing, the service was nothing but 5 Star,  standing on the beach at Uluwatu, barefoot, cocktail dresses, sand in our toes and fine wine and food,  the experience was one that we would never forget! Thank you GOH and Garuda Indonesia!”
Tracey – Travel Managers, QLD

What a lovely “Thank You” from GOH - business class lounges, business class flights, and then to arrive at the beautiful Conrad Suites that had been already personalised for my arrival.  It was wonderful to have my efforts appreciated so much after what has been a hectic year sending our valued clients to Bali - THANK YOU!
Kate - Travelworld, Coffs Harbour

“What a perfect atmosphere on the beach at Uluwatu for the awards ceremony, a truly memorable experience, hope to be back again next year!!”        
Adriana – Tewantin Travel, QLD

“I don’t believe we deserved such great treatment but thank you all the same!
It’s really a great feeling to know that all our hard work is appreciated. Having the ceremony down on the beach was a bit different and fantastic, and the dinner was superb. Karma Kandara is an excellent place to spend a special evening“                    
Ambrey – Jetset Hay Street WA

“Fantastic weekend – will definitely push me to sell more GOH product!“ 
Andrew – Asia Holidays NZ

It is very hard to pick a special moment as everything we were treated to was special.
It is so wonderful to be appreciated for the hard work we all do everyday in our offices.
To be rewarded with such an amazing experience will stay in my memory forever.
You are all very special people and do such amazing jobs. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this very special experience.                                        
Jen - Harvey World Travel, Bateau Bay

“I found heaven on earth”
Thank you so much for everything                                     
Sonia, Travel Direct - Kingscliff

Had a great flight with Garuda Indonesia (I would recommend them anytime) on the ground and in the air, they were efficient and very courteous
It got even better when we put our feet on land arriving at the Conrad Hotel - just divine
Claudia, Figtree Travel

Special thanks must go to our fabulous sponsors without whom TAG 2009 would not have been so successful or memorable.

The Conrad Suites for hosting us in such lavish accommodation,  Karma Kandara for providing such a perfect venue and magical setting for our Gala Awards and Dinner evening and The Westin Resort, Nusa Dua – the front cover star of BOAB09 - for hosting our breakfast brochure launch!

Be sure to ask your GOH/GA Sales Exec how you can gain a place on next year’s Top Achiever’s weekend

Source: www.etravelblackboard.com

Add comment March 23rd, 2009

Bali event seeks local talents

Niken Prathivi ,  The Jakarta Post ,  Jimbaran, Bali

Organizers of the MRA Bali International Triathlon are calling on young local athletes to join a three-event sporting competition scheduled for June.

“This year we are expecting more than 350 participants to join,” triathlon director Andreas Charisma Kansil told a press conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Jimbaran, Bali - the starting point for the competition. “Hopefully, more local athletes from Jakarta, Bali and other parts of Indonesia will get involved in the Bali triathlon,” Andreas said.
The competition features three categories including an Olympic-standard individual triathlon, a three-in-a-team relay triathlon as well as a 5 kilometer fun run.

The Olympic-standard race incorporates a 1.5 km swim around Jimbaran Bay; a 40 km ride encompassing the Jimbaran Bypass road, Nusa Dua, Ungasan and Pecatu; and a 10 km run along the Uluwatu Raya road.

“We realize that the Olympic standard may be difficult for local participants, but we encourage them to join either in a relay team or in the fun run,” Andreas said, adding that the organizers had registered 35 participants for the individual triathlon category.

“This amount is an increase from the same period last year,” Andreas said. “Based on last year’s experience, there will be last-minute registrations.”

Saturday’s press program was highlighted by a warm-up session of swimming and cycling events. Former national swimmer Richard Sam Bera was among the five-strong exhibitors.

Thanks to his experience, Richard easily led the pack, which included Philippa Goldie, John Blyther, Agnes Safford and I Wayan Arsana.

The group swam a 500-meter course - reduced from the normal 1.5 kilometers - before embarking on a bike ride along the competition route. “The route is challenging, but it still needs to be upgraded,” Richard told The Jakarta Post.

After retiring from the national swimming team, Richard has taken up triathlon, and says that it is like deja vu.

Ahead of the Bali event, 37-year-old Richard plans to try out in Singapore in April and in Bintan in May.

Source: The Jakarta Post

Add comment March 23rd, 2009