Travel Shows Worldwide
Have tons of questions and want to speak to a human? Come and meet the team at a bunch of travel shows we'll be at across Australia and New Zealand from early November...
Australia:
Sydney Adventure Travel & Backpackers Expo 15-16 Nov 08
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Drive,
Darling Harbour
Flight Centre Discover Europe, Brisbane 02 Nov 08
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Merivale Street, South Brisbane
Flight Centre Discover Europe, Sydney 09 Nov 08
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Drive, Darling Harbour
Flight Centre Discover Europe, Melbourne 09 Nov 08
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, cnr Spencer and Flinders Streets, Melbourne
Flight Centre Discover Europe, Gold Coast 16 Nov 08
Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre, Cnr Gold Coast Highway & TE Peters Drive
Flight Centre Discover Europe, Perth 16 Nov 08
Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth
Flight Centre Discover Europe, Canberra 16 Nov 08
National Convention Centre, 31 Constitution Ave Canberra City
Brisbane Adventure Travel & Backpackers Expo 22-23 Nov 08
Brisbane Convention Centre, Merivale Street, South Brisbane
Flight Centre Discover Europe, Adelaide 23 Nov 08
Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide
Flight Centre Discover Europe, Newcastle 23 Nov 08
Newcastle Panthers, cnr King & Union Streets, Newcastle West
Melbourne Adventure Travel & Backpackers Expo 21-22 Feb 09
Royal Exhibition Building, Nicholson St, Carlton Gardens
Carlton, Melbourne
Sydney TravelXpo 14-15 Mar 09
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Drive, Darling Harbour
New Zealand:
House of Travel, Wellington 30 Oct 08
Venue TBC
House of Travel UK & Europe Expo 2008, Christchurch 02 Nov 08
Christchurch Convention Centre,
Kilmore Street, Christchurch - 10.00am to 3.30pm
Flight Centre Discover Europe, Auckland 02 Nov 08
Venue TBC
Flight Centre Discover Europe, Christchurch 09 Nov 08
Christchurch Convention Centre, 95 Kilmore Street, Christchurch
Flight Centre Discover Europe, Wellington 16 Nov 08
TSB Bank Arena, Queens Wharf, Jervois Quay, Wellington
House of Travel, Auckland 31 Jan 09
Venue TBC
HAGGIS Viking Fire Festival Trips
The UK’s leading tour company for independent travellers and backpackers Haggis Adventures is again planning to attend the amazing Up Helly Aa Viking Fire Festival in Shetland in January. Jason Clark Marketing Manager commented, 'after last years success and extremely positive feedback from both customers and locals, we have decided again to visit this unique event and now have seats available with earlybird booking deals'.
Shetland in the far north of Scotland hosts one of the most incredible festivals in Europe. For 24 hours, on the last Tuesday of January, the town of Lerwick goes more than a little mad.
"There will be no postponement for weather". That's a defiant boast by Shetland's biggest fire festival, considering it's held in mid-winter on the same latitude as southern Greenland. The weather has have never yet stopped them from burning their Viking galley - and then dancing the dawn away.
Up Helly Aa is a lot more than a sub-arctic bonfire and booze-up. It's a superb spectacle, a celebration of Shetland history, and a triumphant demonstration of the islanders' skills and spirit. 800 horny helmeted Vikings, a burning Norse galley, all night parties and even a chance of viewing the Northern Lights – simply amazing!
In London Awards: WINNER Best European Tour Operator 2007
HAGGiS pick up the top European Tour Operator Award recognising extraodinary support and service to the Antipodean and South African communities and for running fantastic trips!
VisitScotland Tourism Business of the Year 2006
Scotland’s leading youth travel company HAGGiS Adventures has been named as VisitScotland Tourism Business of the Year (National Business Awards for Scotland) The judges of the VisitScotland Tourism Business of the Year Award are looking to recognise the company that has shown initiative and innovation in combining its commercial aims with meeting the needs of its customers.
Haggis’ being named as Tourism Business of the Year comes on top of last years’ remarkable success when Haggis won not one, but two Thistle Awards. In fact, they have also been shortlisted for another Thistle Award in the Customer Care category this year. Commenting on the award, Jason Clark, Marketing Manager for Haggis Adventures said: "We are delighted to have picked up such a prestigious tourism award. It’s a tremendous achievement for our team and demonstrates our commitment to customer care and to delivering world-class experiences for visitors to Scotland regardless of their budget. ’'
Haggis are delighted to have been shotlisted for this highly prestigious award. The judges are looking for the company that has shown initiative and innovation in combining its commercial needs with those of its customers. The winner will be the outstanding organisation that has best demonstrated exceptional financial returns, strong growth plus market leadership in the field of tourism, leisure or activities.
HAGGiS Adventures Scoops Tourism Awards
HAGGiS Adventures has picked up two prestigious Thistle Awards, Scottish Tourisms very own Oscars, at a Gala dinner in Edinburgh.
The company’s strong commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly tourism practices has been rewarded by winning for the Tourism and the Environment category.
The judges were looking for evidence of how businesses raise awareness and understanding about the natural heritage with their staff and take a proactive approach in helping them impart their knowledge to the customer and meet the needs of their guests in relation to Scotland¹s natural heritage.
Their innovative Welcome to Scotland Initiative aimed at International students studying in Scotland has also claimed the top prize in the Off-Peak Success category. Not only were direct sales targets were exceeded and bookings through student travel agencies showed a significant increase on the previous year. HAGGiS also delivered additional off-peak business for key partners in the accommodation and attraction sectors throughout Scotland.
This is the 14th year of the Scottish Thistle Awards and they are now firmly established as the benchmark of excellence and innovation across Scottish tourism. VisitScotland Chairman Peter Lederer said: “The Scottish Thistle Awards are a wonderful way to acknowledge exemplary tourism businesses, for their commitment towards setting high quality and standards for our industry as a whole.
Commenting on The awards, Jason Clark, Marketing Manager for HAGGiS Adventures said: "We are delighted with these prestigious awards. To have received two Thistle Awards is a tremendous achievement for the team and demonstrates our commitment to delivering world-class experiences for visitors to Scotland.’’
HAGGiS Adventures Claims 5-Star Award
HAGGiS has received a 5-star award for our tours from Scotland’s national tourism body, VisitScotland.
HAGGiS Adventures are Scotland’s first and most popular tour company for independent travellers. Since it was established in 1993, the company has always had a passion for and commitment to quality, and this award confirms our position as a world-class tourism operator.
Commenting on the 5-star award, Willie Macleod, Director of Visitor Services and Quality at VisitScotland said: 'With this five star award HAGGiS Adventures joins the ranks of outstanding midi-coach tours available in Scotland. The youthful enthusiasm of the guides adds considerably to the experience and should appeal to old and young alike.'
Green Tourism Business Scheme
HAGGiS Adventures is the first ever midi-coach tour operator in Scotland to receive a Green Tourism Award under the VisitScotland approved Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS).
The scheme designed to help businesses improve their environmental performance and protect one of Scotland's most important assets, its natural environment. To gain a Green Tourism Award, businesses are graded against over 120 measures of best practice, reflecting a balance of environmental, economic and social issues. These cover everything from good management and communication, to efficient lighting and heating, as well as things like nature conservation, training practices, use of local crafts and produce, renewable energy and community support and involvement.
Keep Edinburgh Clean Awards
HAGGiS Adventures has also been awarded Gold member status in Edinburgh Council’s innovative Keep Edinburgh Clean awards. HAGGiS joins only eight other businesses in the Capital to have achieved the top level of accreditation. The Keep Edinburgh Clean Awards recognise the efforts of businesses which go beyond the letter of the law to improve their local environment.