Complete Business Travel

06/01/2023

The CBT team are ready to take on 2023! 🙌🏼

We hope you had a relaxing break and enjoyed time off with your friends and family and look forward to helping you with your travel needs.

If you're ready to start booking your travel for the year ahead, please call us on +61 7 3893 7101. 🙂

24/12/2022

From all the team at CBT, we hope you have a festive day with you and yours. 🎄⭐️

19/12/2022

Holiday Hours Update 🎄

Please note our team will be working over the holiday period, excluding public holidays, to assist our clients travelling during this time.

We'd like to thank our dedicated consultants for their hard work during this period, and the rest of the CBT team for their tireless efforts throughout the year.

We hope you all have a safe and happy break and look forward to seeing you in 2023! 🎈✨

16/12/2022

Use your Qantas travel credits and earn double Qantas points! 🎊✈

Until 31 January 2023, Qantas Frequent Flyers can book any eligible flight using their travel credits and earn double Qantas points.

Simply register your details on the Qantas Promotion page, linked below. Note, all travellers must individually register and be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member. Book an eligible flight using your travel credits and travel between 13 December 2022 and 31 December 2023. 🎈

For more information on Qantas’ Double Points promotion or if you would like to make a booking using your travel credits, call our team today on +61 7 3893 7101. 😊

https://lnkd.in/gV_h9s_i

Find out all you need to know about travel credits including redeeming your Flight Credit, Qantas Pass, TravePass and Qantas Credit.

09/12/2022

Velocity Double Points Offer 🎊🙌🏼

To celebrate their 11-million-member milestone, Virgin Australia are offering Velocity members double Points on eligible Virgin Australia flights. All you need to do is register your Velocity membership number on the Virgin Australia Promotion page below and book an eligible flight before 14 December 2022.

So, what are you waiting for? Now is the perfect time to book your 2023 corporate travel and enjoy double the points, specifically 10 points per $1 spent! ✈🤩

For more information, or assistance making a booking, call us today before this offer expires! 🎈



https://experience.velocityfrequentflyer.com/offer?promo_code=VADBPT0076&icmpid=vf%7Cvff%7Cvff_hp%7Chb1%7CVA_DblPts_DEC%7CDec22

01/12/2022

Expected Travel Delays ✈🚗🏢

With the busy season swiftly approaching, an expected increase in travellers will result in the delay of one-in-four flights.

To allow sufficient time from check-in to boarding, we recommend arriving at the airport 90mins early for domestic flights and 3hours early for international flights.

Another tip is to think ahead! At CBT, we encourage clients to book car parking, and notify hotels of late check-ins, should you encounter any delays ahead of time. This ensures a stress-free arrival. We also take pride in securing car hire and transfer bookings ahead of time, with trusted partners; the earlier these can be booked the better!

To book your travel in early and for more travel advice, please reach out by contacting us on (07) 3893 7101. 📞

18/11/2022

Gold Coast Airport opens new international terminal ✈

Last week, Gold Coast Airport opened its $260 million international terminal expansion, providing another gateway for international travellers to enter Australia. The new expansion includes an international departure lounge along with a VIP room, and gates to accommodate up to 19 additional aircraft.

The Gold Coast has grown significantly over the past decade, playing host to many international events, and has quickly become a thriving hub for corporate conferences and events due to its picturesque location and cultural experience. 🌴

If you're interested in finding out more about this announcement or what destinations are available from Gold Coast Airport, contact us today. 🙂

11/11/2022

Sustainable Corporate Travel Tips 🍃✈

Are you looking for simple ways to make sustainable decisions while travelling? Check out our three tips below, that you can implement in your corporate travel booking process.

Here at CBT, we want to help our clients minimise their carbon footprint when travelling wherever possible.

If you're interested in hearing more, our consultants are always happy to help 😊

03/11/2022

CT Partners' Annual Member Meeting 🎊

Last week, our General Manager Kristin attended the CT Partners annual member meeting in Bangkok where she joined a group of independent travel management companies along with airlines, cruise, hotel, car and land partner representatives to discuss all things travel. ✈🛳🏢🚗

The experience was a great learning and networking opportunity for Kristin and provided her with the chance to connect with fellow members from the CT Partners community. Thank you, CT Partners, for hosting a wonderful event, and we look forward to connecting again in the near future. 🌎✨

28/10/2022

New five-star Pullman hotel coming to Western Sydney 🏢

Accor has announced the development of a new Pullman hotel in the Penrith Panther's precinct at the end of 2023. This modern upmarket hotel will hold 153 rooms, a restaurant, and bar area with private dining. 🍽 🥃

This new hotel will be popular among corporate travellers due to
its close proximity to the Western Sydney Conference Centre. Western Sydney is widely referred to as the 'engine room' of Sydney, and this hotel will enhance Penrith's reputation as a world-class destination.

If you're interested in hearing more about this development or any
other of Accor's hotels, our consultants are here to help 😊




photo cred: The Hotel Conversation

21/10/2022

We're Singin' in the Rain! 💧☔

Prospero Arts and Managing Director, Hayley Johnson have timed their first major production perfectly and are set to take Brisbane by storm.

If you're in Brisbane be sure to secure your tickets to this much-loved classic at QPAC's Concert Hall from 11-13 November 2022.

Don't miss out! Get your tickets today. 🎈🎈https://qpac.com.au/event/singinintherain22

18/10/2022

Did you know that CBT is part of the CT Partners Buying Group?

CT Partners Buying Group is the largest and most influential independent travel buying network in Australia and collectively oversee the requirements of more than 1.4 million travellers each year.

As a part of this network, CBT has access to some of the most competitive airline fares and discounted pricing for hotels and transportation across the world. ✈🚗🏙

Find out more about how you can utilise this partnership for your next travel booking by contacting us on (07) 3893 7101.

13/10/2022

Qantas announce new Brisbane to Tokyo flights

From 1 December, Qantas will be resuming non-stop flights from Brisbane to Tokyo (Haneda) following the reopening of the Japan border earlier this month.

Qantas will operate this direct route three times a week on its Airbus A330 aircraft, offering business class suites and economy seats.

This is exciting news for travellers, as Haneda Airport is a popular entry point into Japan due to its convenience and close proximity and Tokyo City, offering an abundance of options for both corporate and leisure travel.

Planning a trip to Japan? Contact the CBT team today!

06/10/2022

Virgin Australia have launched their Velocity Points Millionaire Campaign! 🎈✈

Don’t miss out on your chance to win 2 Million Velocity Points or be in the running to win 100,000 Flybuys points!!

First prize: 1 winner x 2 million Velocity Points
Second prize: 10 winners x 100,000 Flybuys points

How to enter:

1. Link your Flybuys account to Velocity (if you haven’t already) and receive 1 entry every time you manually transfer 1,000 Flybuys points to Velocity.

2. Turn on Auto Transfer and receive 3 entries for every 1,000 points auto-transferred.

**Your Flybuys and Velocity accounts must remain linked until Wed 30 Nov 2022 (and if Auto Transfer is turned on it must remain turned on until 30 Nov 2022) for your entries to be eligible to participate in the draw.**
https://experience.flybuys.com.au/partners/velocity-frequent-flyer/

30/09/2022

Daylight savings commences this Sunday

Please be aware that at 2am on 2 October 2022 Australia will commence daylight savings. We ask that you please ensure you carefully check your time zone and travel itineraries to ensure your travel plans aren't impacted by this change.

If you require assistance with a booking, or should you wish to make a new one, please contact the CBT team.

26/09/2022

Japan to reopen its international border in October

From October 11, Japan will welcome back international travellers with travel to resume as it was before the pandemic, meaning vaccinated travellers will no longer be required to produce a negative COVID-19 test prior to entering the country.

Japan is well known for its appeal to holidaymakers alike, but increasingly it's becoming a popular destination for corporate travellers, with ample opportunities for business meetings and events. Some of Japan's key Urban centres, such as Tokyo and Osaka, have played host to many of the world's most famous and important leaders due to Japan's reputation for efficiency and attention to detail.

As the Japanese border prepares to reopen now is the best time to book your corporate travel to Japan. If you have staff needing or wanting to visit Japan, please contact our consultants to find out more information!

21/09/2022

Check out what BMD have to say about us! If you’re interested in hearing how we can support your business like we do for BMD, please get in contact, we’d love to hear from you.

How great is it that travel is back? At BMD, we have people travelling across this great country everyday and we are proud to rely on Complete Business Travel to provide valuable travel solutions with fast, friendly and efficient service. ✈️🚗🏨

Complete Business Travel know our time and resources are precious, which is why their online booking tool, Serko Online makes offloading our travel management requirements that much easier. Designed specifically for corporate organisations, it gives travellers the freedom to choose from the widest range of travel suppliers, while allowing the user to maintain control through real-time policy management. 💻 🛠🚜

For more on how Complete Business Travel can assist with all your travel needs whether it be personal or business, head to 👉 https://www.cbtravel.com.au/

19/09/2022

Explore the future with Emirates!

Emirates is currently offering Australian passengers who book a flight to Dubai between 22 September and 8 December a free ticket to one of Dubai’s most iconic landmarks, the Museum of the Future. To receive this complimentary ticket, use the code "MFUTURE" at the time of booking. This promotion is applicable for all flights booked before 2 October 2022.

Contact us today for assistance booking your trip to Dubai!

Read more on how to receive this incentive below.

https://www.emirates.com/au/english/special-offers/your-free-tickets-to-museum-of-the-future/

24/08/2022

Frequent Flyer Virgin Australia Notice!

With a recent increase in wait times at Brisbane and Melbourne's security lines, Virgin Australia will now be implementing fast track facilities.

Eligible Virgin Australia travellers will have access to Premium Entry between 5.00am and 10.00am on weekdays; this will allow swift movement through both airports.

Read more below, and see if you're eligible for this excellent offer:

Brisbane and Melbourne airports will now feature f

09/08/2022

Hello All, Please note CBT will be operating from 8:30am to 5:00pm tomorrow on the EKKA Show Day Holiday. We hope all our Brisbane clients enjoy the day off!

08/08/2022

07/07/2022

Great news for international travel! As announced by the Australian Government on Wednesday, people entering Australia are no longer required to complete a Digital Passenger Declaration. All Australian citizens and permanent residents are now free to leave and return to Australia without an individual travel exemption or the requirement to show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test, another positive step in the rejuvenation of the travel industry. For assistance with your next international travel booking, call us on (07) 3893 7101

21/06/2022

Did you hear?

The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee announced last week, that as of the 17th of June, masks are no longer mandated in airport terminals. However, they are still required to be worn on the plane. Read more on the update below.

AHPPC Statement on the Removal of Mask Mandates in Airports | Australian Government Department of Health

13/05/2022

Experience Premium Economy with Emirates! Emirates has unveiled their premium economy cabin on select services between Dubai, Paris (Charles de Gaulle), London (Heathrow) and Sydney commencing August 2022, and services from Christchurch commencing from December 2022.
Read more on our website here https://www.cbtravel.com.au/news/

08/04/2022

TRAVEL ALERT:

Today, both Sydney and Brisbane Airports reached peak passenger levels, the most in two years.
Each airports have experienced lengthy passenger queues and disruptions.
CBT recommends over the Easter period that all Domestic and International travellers using major Australian airports allow extra time for check in and travel.
Should you experience any delays or concerns please contact our team on (07) 3893 7101.

28/03/2022

Qantas Sale Alert! 🎈✈ To show appreciation for all Australian travellers remaining loyal with Qantas as travel opens up, a million seats are going on sale along with free membership sign-ups and two incredible rewards to choose from! Call +61 7 3893 7101 or email [email protected] now to hear about how you can benefit from this amazing deal

07/03/2022

Travel is always changing and updating, it's sometimes hard to stay on top of it all. At CBT, we pride ourselves in staying up to date on the exciting, interesting and urgent updates.

Be informed and keep up to date with all the latest travel news and guidelines at CBT Latest News page, found on our website!


https://www.cbtravel.com.au/news/

01/03/2022

Hey old friend! Welcome back to Brisbane. 🤩

After a few long years between visits, it's fitting to use the title for this Emirates .

📷 Beau Chenery

27/02/2022

If flying today please keep up to date with road, weather and flight information. If you can’t find what you need, call your CBT Team on 07 3893 7101. Stay safe everyone.