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2 INTRODUCTION In an industry where breaking news, product updates and other industry alerts are fast impacting the way we do business, it is important for today s travel professional to easily access the most comprehensive and accurate tourism news source, delivered in a quick and digestible format. Welcome to Global Travel Media, a free news service, which allows travel sellers to have the world s tourism news at their fingertips. Global Travel Media is fast becoming one of the most respected daily tourism news services now to nearly 56,000 online subscribers it is equally influencing and strengthening destination and product awareness in all aspects of the industry s core business sectors. Our team s mission is to keep readers informed of the changing dynamics within the travel tourism industry on a daily basis. And quality news is what drives readers to an online news service. Additionally, it is the elements of the website that provides travel sellers with an efficient business tool. BRINGING TO YOUR DESK THE FIRST AND MOST TRUSTED SOURCE OF TRAVEL NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD Accordingly, Global Travel Media has invested heavily in a highly-developed infrastructure that expertly combines the latest technology and comprehensive industry network, backed by a team of highly-skilled travel industry journalists who provide the reader with the latest and most well informed tourism coverage in geographically based editions which are relevant to the subscriber s markets. Global Travel Media has been designed as an integral cost and time efficient business tool for all travel professionals. Stephen Morton Publisher/ Editor-In-Chief 1

3 WHY ADVERTISE WITH GLOBAL TRAVEL MEDIA? The Benefits of Direct Targeting: The Reader Distribution by Industry: Global Travel Media is circulated free to online subscribers, providing travel sellers and other industry professionals with up-to-the-moment reportage on all breaking news and industry developments. With over 56,000 daily subscribers worldwide (and continually expanding), Global Travel Media provides each reader with a number of user-friendly, interactive tools to access the news and become fully engaged with the interactive content, thus in turn providing greater connection and advertising exposure. Global Travel Media core subscribers include Australian and New Zealand front-desk travel sellers, tourism boards, professional conference organisers, hospitality and airline personnel, industry executives, regional tour operators and inbound operators, and training facilities. International subscribers also include the Americas, Asia, Europe and the United Kingdom. How Does Global Travel Media work? Global Travel Media bulletin stories are ed directly to the subscriber s In-Box each day. Each individual news update is also easily accessed on the website s homepage by clicking straight on to the link. Source: Based upon active subscribers Global Travel Media coverage is picked up by the major search engines world-wide as news-feeds, which then direct readers back to the website where the stories and advertisements are easily accessed. 2

4 INFLUENCING THE READER: Global Travel Media is delivered by lunch time each day, with breaking news backed by product and destination reports. Global Travel Media also provides advertisers with a quick turnaround for delivering their corporate message or price-driven product. Global Travel Media has designed a clean yet colourful layout, which includes breaking stories and key advertisements. Each advertisement is positioned on e-global Travel Media website on the homepage and/or category pages which are easily accessed by clicking straight on to the link. Global Travel Media provides display advertisement tabs on every webpage. Global Travel Media high-quality editorial reportage and advertising layout is complemented by an integration of other interactive tools including podcasts and direct website links. 3

5 INFLUENCING THE READER: Further Engagement: End-users are often subscribers to news however Global Travel Media is indexed to attract major search engines so that other readers can search and locate relevant information about your company, placing your business in front of your targeted audience on a mass scale and optimising further commercial opportunities Speak to your Global Travel Media account manager for more information Advertising Options include: General Display Advertisements (text link a dvertisements?) Leader Banner Home Page Banners Category Page Banners Hot Deals Advertisements Sponsored Banner Video Streaming Sponsored Category Links Blasts 4

6 GLOBAL TRAVEL MEDIA TEAM Australian Editorial Team Stephen Morton: Publisher / Editor-In-Chief Global Travel Media Publisher and Editor-In-Chief, Stephen Morton, brings over thirty years of experience in the travel industry. Working in every aspect of the travel trade from travel wholesalers, airlines to working in a family owned travel business Stephen was also the founder of e-travel Blackboard, which under his direction, became Australia s number one daily travel news service. Expanding the electronic news service beyond Australasia to an international distribution and readership, Stephen and his team of experienced travel trade journalists are now delivering the world s most comprehensive and dependable travel Peter Needham: Managing Editor Australasia Global Travel Media Managing Editor, Peter Needham, has long been considered one of Australasia s foremost tourism writers and columnists. Over the past 20 years, Peter has written for many major publications in Australia and Asia, both consumer and trade, including weekend newspaper travel supplements, magazines, dedicated travel titles and websites. Peter s background includes seven years as Editor of Inside Tourism at the time, Australia s only weekly travel industry publication, and other editorial roles with Traveltrade (Australia), Australian Associated Press (Sydney Bureau), Reuters (UK), and the Los Angeles Times / Washington Post News Service (European Bureau, London). Peter was also a reporter for The Guardian (London). 5

7 GLOBAL TRAVEL MEDIA TEAM Peter Watson Editor at Large Peter Watson has spent most of his working life in the travel business working in shipping, aviation, wholesale and retail travel sales as well as owning and operating two retail stores. It is however in retail distribution that Peter has become best known ; first with Jetset where he developed and launched the original Jetset Travel franchise and then created, developed and launched the NAITA network. Peter was also CEO of ATAC for just over four year and was part of the management group that merged National World Travel; Travelworld and ATAC into the fledging Travelworld group, which ultimately morphed into the Jetset Travelworld Group (JTG). Peter then spent three years as GM of the Concorde Agency Network before leaving Concorde in March 2007 to successfully launch Travel Counsellors Travel Counsellors in Australia. Peter left Travel Counsellors in May Peter brings unprecedented travel industry experience and knowledge to his role as an Editor at Large and sees his role as sharing that knowledge and experience in a series of commentaries and stories on the industry, the people and the places that are special to him. John Savage Senior Journalist In a Media and Public Relations career spanning more than 35 years Savage has worked as both a journalist and communications specialist. He started his media career as a general news and feature writer for national state and regional media including The Australian, The Daily Telegraph, The Sydney Morning Herald, Cumberland Newspaper Group and Australian Associated Press. He also worked as an on air presenter for Channels 9 and 10 and as a reporter, presenter and producer for radio stations, 2UE, 2UW, 2WS the ABC and all their affiliated networks. Savage is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of Australia and a member of the Australian Society of Travel Writers. Although still enjoying the ever increasing challenges of travel spin the return to a travel writing role ads another dimension to his lifestyle. Savage has been a recipient of many Public Relations, Marketing and Tourism Awards during his career. 6

8 GLOBAL TRAVEL MEDIA TEAM John Alwyn-Jones Cruise Editor, Correspondent and Producer and Presenter of GTMTV on location John Alwyn-Jones is one of Australia and the region s most recognised and well known travel industry personalities and travel journalists and he is also a cruise specialist, now re-joining Global Travel Media as cruise editor and to undertake other editorial and partnership activities. John has a long track record in the industry including working in the UK with Wales Tourist Board and the National Trust, with the Wales Tourist Board/British Tourist Authority in the USA and Australia, and he also worked in management consulting with Ernst & Young, Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, KPMG and also his own business, in addition to a number of senior roles including with Tourism New South Wales. He has been in the world of media, journalism and broadcasting for the last ten years or so and is well known for being The Mole when he ran Travel Mole in this region, then joining etravel Blackboard, Global Travel Media, followed by a short time back at etravel Blackboard, before rejoining Global Travel Media as Cruise Editor, Correspondent, Producer and Presenter of GTMTV on location and other initiatives, including from time to time providing his sometimes controversial views on the industry! Jill Walsh Business Tourism Editor Global Travel Media s Business Tourism Editor, Jill Walsh, first began her career in journalism in Perth, W.A. in the early 1990s. Now based in Melbourne, Jill has written articles for a number of business tourism titles, lifestyle and leisure magazines, and Sunday newspapers in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Jill covers business tourism for the interactive news service in Australia and abroad, where she often attends the world s leading trade shows on behalf of the team. 7

9 GLOBAL TRAVEL MEDIA TEAM Richard Coles Training Insights Contributor Richard (Rick) has a true international background. Born in Toronto, Canada, he was raised in Chicago, and London, and subsequently has lived and worked in 8 countries. After some years in Europe, The Gulf and Asia, he now lives in Brisbane, Australia and works worldwide. Richard s career has been valuably varied. He has served with Qantas, KLM, Dubai Petroleum Company, and Emirates. He incorporates his valuable background into writing and training on Leadership, Sales and Customer service subjects. He brings innovative and creative ideas to his training that engage his audiences. He has delivered hundreds of presentations in over 55 countries. Richard develops timely analogies and themes for writing and training, that his readers and participants connect with quickly and use to accelerate and enhance their learning. Familiar with all media, he appears on radio and TV shows around world talking about leadership and customer issues. He looks forward to making regular contributions to Global Travel Media. Stephen Power Editor at Large My role is to bring you the most up-to-date news from the ground and in the air, with real examples and experiences that are relevant to every travel professional. Get insights and reviews of airlines, hotels, tours and cruises as we cut through the hype. With over 15 years of travel experiences to draw on and compare to the latest offerings, we ll see which providers are going the extra mile to attract and keep their customers. 8

10 GLOBAL TRAVEL MEDIA TEAM David Reeves Partnership Manager David has worked in the industry for 39 years, these years have mainly been in the Sales and Marketing area for Tour wholesalers as an employee or contractor. With his business of the last 10 years, With You in Travel Marketing, Principal of this representation company and recently started Ride The World (Australia), a motorcycle touring representation company. David has been a part-time and full-time lecturer at St George and Loftus TAFEs providing courses in Selling Skills, Technology in the Travel Industry and guest presentations on China, Hong Kong and Macau. In the trade area he has worked with his clients to produce and present training programs to different levels from retail travel consultant to travel wholesalers. He has also presented a trade events to groups of retail travel agency staff for a variety of different destinations. He has worked with Taiwan Tourism and Jordan Tourism as they have developed and maintained their reach into the Travel industry. In his roles for his clients, David has escorted Media groups to China and Jordan, been involved with and given presentations to the Australian Society of Travel Writers whose members are writers and journalists. David s contact with the consumers has involved attendance at Travel shows around the country to presentations for clients. David has been the President of SKAL International Sydney South Club for the last 2 years. David brings with him a knowledge of the industry in the trade, media and consumer areas. 9

11 GLOBAL TRAVEL MEDIA TEAM India And South Asia Editorial Team Anand Katti and Madhura Katti Managing Editors India & South Asia Global Travel Media s Managing Editors, India, Anand & Madhura Katti are associated with Indian tourism industry since 22 years, first as professionals and then as travel and food writers, columnists and documentary film makers. As long standing and respected travel & food writers in India, they have travelled across the world and have contributed to major dailies, lifestyle magazines, in-flight periodicals in India and abroad. A&M were India correspondents for TTG Asia Media, Asia s leading travel trade publication for 14 years. They have also contributed for four years to Aviation International News (AIN) on commercial, business and defense aviation. They have received many industry awards and National Tourism Award. 10

12 GLOBAL TRAVEL MEDIA TEAM Thailand and South East Asia Editorial Team Reinhard Hohler Contributing Editor South East Asia Reinhard Hohler from Germany has travel in his blood. If not on tours, he finds time to write about his travel adventures and tour experiences. Based in Chiang Mai, he also covers tourism related news for Chiang Mai Post, Chiang Mai Mail, ASEAN Today and some other on-line travel services. Since 2002, he intensively writes about the tourism developments in the Greater Mekong- Subregion (GMS), comprising China, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam. Sometimes, he even ventures into Island Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. Earth Saiswang Social and Hospitality Editor Earth Saiswang, joins Global Travel Media as the Social and Hospitality Editor, based in Bangkok, Thailand. Earth Saiswang, brings over 25 years experience in hotels, public relations with some of Bangkok s prestigious hotels, Central Hotels & Resorts (Currently Centara Hotels & Resorts), Holiday Inn, Crown Plaza and Grand Sukhumvit Sofitel and is the current President of the Hotel Public Relations Association of Thailand. Earth Saiswang is also a TV Host for Bangkok Society (on Bangkok city Channel). Based in Bangkok, Earth has written articles for numerous, lifestyle and leisure magazines in the region. Earth Saiswang covers social events and hospitality for many high end magazines. 11

13 GLOBAL TRAVEL MEDIA TEAM Global Travel Media Americas Editorial Team Matthew Thomas Managing Editor The Americas Global Travel Media s North and South American editor,matthew Thomas, was the former editor of The Americas for Travel blackboard as well as the editor for Black Meetings and Tourism Magazine. Also a prominent member of a number of prestigious organisations including the Board of Governors of the World Centre and the Board of Directors of the San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce, Matthew now covers the latest developments and news within the American travel industry. Arlynne Hurley Business Development/Travel Editor Hawaii & Japan No one could be better suited to represent Global Travel in Hawaii and Japan than Arlynne. Arlynne was born in Hawaii and raised and educated in Japan. She then began a long and successful hospitality career based in Hawaii with a focus on serving the Japanese traveler. Arlynne is truly a perfect blend of East and West. Her understanding and appreciation of the Japanese people and culture and her aloha spirit which she shares so freely and naturally perfectly qualifies her to be the conduit bringing Australian, New Zealand and guests from all parts of the globe to her two favorite places, Hawaii and Japan. 12

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25 CONTACT OUR TEAM MEMBERS Australian Editorial Team Stephen Morton Chief Executive Officer e: T: Peter Watson Editor at Large e: peter.watson@egtmedia.com M: John Alwyn-Jones, FTS Cruise Editor and Correspondent GTM and Presenter and Producer GTMTV M: E mail: john@celticasolutions.com Richard Coles Training Insights Contributor / Trainer / Presenter M: colestraining@gmail.com Peter Needham Managing Editor - Australasia e: peter@egtmedia.com T: M: John Savage Journalist e: jsavage@egtmedia.com M: Jill Walsh Business Travel Editor e: Jill@egtmedia.com Stephen Power Editor at Large e: s.power@egtmedia.co India and South Asia Editorial Team Anand Katti Managing Editor India & South Asia e: anand@egtmedia.com abkatti@gmail.com T: M: Madhura Katti Managing Editor India & South Asia e: madhura@egtmedia.com anmkatti@mtnl.net.in T: M: Thailand and South East Asia Editorial Team Reinhard Hohler Contributing Editor South East Asia e: sara@cmnet.co.th M: Earth Saiswang Social and Hospitality Editor e: earthpr@tru .co.th T:

26 CONTACT OUR TEAM MEMBERS Global Travel Media Americas Editorial Matthew Thomas Managing Editor Americas e: T: M: Arlynne Hurley Business Development/Travel Editor Hawaii & Japan e: M: +1 (808) Global Travel Media Sales Team Stephen Morton Global Partnership Manager e: T: David Reeves Partnership Manager e: david@egtmedia.com M: T: Karuna Laosakhul (Yves) Partnership Manager Thailand e: yves@egtmedia.com M: Arlynne Hurley Business Development/Travel Editor Hawaii & Japan e: Arlynne@egtmedia.com M: +1 (808) Anand Katti Partnership Manager - India & South Asia e: anand@egtmedia.com e: abkatti@gmail.com T: M: Matthew Thomas Partnership manager Americas e: matt@egtmedia.com T: M: