Plenty of good reasons to visit Duxton Hotel Auckland

Duxton Hotel Auckland is an oasis of calm in central Auckland. Tranquil views above peaceful Myers Park, tree-lined Greys Avenue and out over the city are yours when you stay at this luxury boutique hotel. Click here for some fantastic deals with great value inclusions - Pamper your Partner, an Indulgence or Megabyte package. Think about a Date Night or some Penthouse Perfection. Or speak to your Executive Travel consultant for access to an exclusive room only rate.

They've got plenty of good reasons to visit for business or pleasure. Don't forget it's Mothers Day on the 9th of May!
 

Thrifty - Corporate weekend specials

Thrifty has been operating in New Zealand since 1986. Thrifty New Zealand is owned by Thrifty Australia, a 100% subsidiary of the NRMA, Australia’s largest motoring association. As one of New Zealand’s leading internationally respected rental car brands, Thrifty is represented in over 30 locations across New Zealand including all major cities, regions and airport terminals, and they’re continuing to expand. Servicing all segments of the business and leisure travel markets, their aim is to consistently offer you a late model, low mileage vehicle in tip-top order at exceptional value.

Their fleet of new vehicles are constantly being replaced so that the most up to date models are always available with only low kilometres. The average age of vehicles on fleet is just 6-9 months. As a growing company, they are continually upgrading and enhancing the services they can provide.  They listen to their customers and make changes where they can to what doesn’t work for you.

Try them – we’re sure you’ll be pleasantly impressed.  Click here for some great corporate weekend specials.
 

Live like an Apprentice

Apprentice New Zealand television show fans can now enjoy a night of luxury and much less stress, in one of the exact same penthouse floor director suites where this popular television show played out.
CityLife Auckland is offering a 'Live Like an Apprentice package' which includes all the essentials for any up and coming business mogul.
Included is a night in a three-bedroom 23rd floor suite offering great city views, return limousine transfers to the hotel from your *home or Auckland airport, chilled bubbles and canapés on arrival, a 20 minute helicopter flight for two over Auckland city, one hour in-room massage treatments for two, luxury hotel bathrobes to keep, room service breakfast and a late check out the next day.
Not included are the contestants battling it out for space with you in the race to be the first New Zealand Apprentice. You can have the suite all to yourself! The package is $1995 GST inclusive per night and some conditions apply.   Contact the Executive Travel team today to make a booking.
 

Singapore Airlines to introduce new cabin product

Singapore Airlines will be introducing new cabin products on its Boeing 777-200 aircraft which operate the Singapore-Auckland route (SQ281 and SQ282) and the Singapore-Christchurch route (SQ297 and SQ298). The retrofitted aircraft commence service between Singapore-Auckland from 03 July 2010, and Singapore-Christchurch from 01 August 2010.  See here for more details.

Customers invited to conjure up inflight inhancements

Air New Zealand has launched an Aviation Design Academy inviting customers from around the globe to get creative and conjure up innovative designs to enhance the in-flight experience on its new Boeing 777-300 aircraft which is still in development.  The Aviation Design Academy is looking for creative minds to concoct an original cocktail or premium Economy passengers, a mouth-wateringly tasty in-flight snack for Economy passengers and a stylish eye mask for Business premier passengers. If they prefer to talk the talk, rather than put pen to paper, they can also pitch their ideas via video – this is a separate category and will be judged purely on the creativeness of the pitch.

Anyone can enter, and choose to respond to any of the briefs, but if they’re feeling confident and their creative juices are flowing, they can go for all four. All designs need to be submitted by 26APR10.  Each of the four category winners will win two seats on the inaugural flight of the new B777-300 from Auckland to London in April 2011. They will also experience their winning design firsthand as they and the other passengers enjoy the new in-flight experiences.  To conjure up some inspiration, Air New Zealand has cast and filmed one of its multi-talented Auckland-based Engineers Duan Russell as he turns his hand to each of the briefs – Duan’s creative interpretations certainly provide consumers
visiting the site with some ideas and entertainment. See here for ideas. 
 

Executive Travel close to the kitty

Executive Travel got closer to the kitty this year in hosting more than 40 suppliers representing 33 supplier companies at their annual supplier bowls function held at Epsom Bowling Club.

“The continued support from our suppliers during a challenging year, were key to our success this past year, so this was an opportunity for us to show our appreciation” says Executive Travels Director, Kevin Weston.

The Executive team donned a bit of Kiwiana from the 80’s and everyone was split into teams for bowling. The 80’s music injected more fun and brought many nostalgic smiles and stories. “The enthusiasm & camaraderie was amazing. The weather blew over for us and it turned into a great way to spend an afternoon having fun with our supplier partners” says Mr Weston.

After bowling, everyone gathered over a BBQ dinner, drinks and much laughter for prize giving. Several outstanding performances were rewarded with DVD players, picnic gift packs and BBQ sets. Top bowler for the day was awarded to Kerry La Hood, Thrifty and David Manners, Malaysia Airlines. Kirstin Dundas, Air NZ was the clear winner of the most enthusiastic player of the day and Leah Johnson, Intrepid took home the boobie prize.
 

The Great Room at the Langham

Introducing the greatest room of them all in New Zealand, The Great Room. Surpassing all other conference and ballroom facilities in the land, The Great Room will make any meeting or event a true delight. Boasting the finest conference and events facilities, The Great Room is the jewel in the crown of The Langham - Auckland's leading five-star hotel. The Langham has set a new benchmark in events and conference excellence with the opening of The Great Room. As New Zealand's finest ballroom, it can comfortably accommodate up to 900 guests for banquets or 1400 for theatre style. And not only bigger, but better with state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities.  Click here for more information.