Reho Study Tours

19/01/2024

The team on the way back from a celebration lunch at Word has it, the meal was so engaging that they forgot to take a photo! 🙂

26/12/2023

Every year we challenge ourselves to create the ultimate Reho Travel Christmas video, this year we took it up a notch, returning to Timor Leste last week with a film crew in tow. We worked with some incredibly talented artists, generous locals, and enthusiastic children in a challenging and constantly changing environment. This music video tells the story of Underwater Cinema who are on a mission to educate the Timorese people about the importance of preserving our oceans using snorkelling, free diving, and beach clean-ups as a means to introduce individuals to the wonders of the sea while emphasising its critical role in our ecosystem.

Timor-Leste's history is marked by a complex interplay of colonisation, brutal occupation, and a struggle for freedom. Since gaining independence in 2002, Ti...

06/09/2023

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Underwater Cinema, a dynamic social enterprise located in Dili, Timor Leste. This collaboration marks a significant step toward fostering environmental consciousness and empowering the youth of Timor Leste, a nation with a median age of 20, which gained independence in 2002.

Underwater Cinema, led by the charismatic marine environmentalist Dedy Kayaka and operated by a dedicated team of 18 scuba divers, is on a mission to educate the Timorese people about the importance of preserving our oceans and marine ecosystems. Their innovative approach involves using snorkelling as a means to introduce individuals to the wonders of the sea while emphasizing its critical role in our ecosystem.

Key initiatives of Underwater Cinema include engaging the local community in beach cleaning activities as an exchange for participating in snorkelling experiences. This practical approach not only helps keep Timor Leste's beaches pristine but also instils a sense of responsibility and love for the environment among its participants.

Reho Travel's involvement in this partnership will extend critical support to Underwater Cinema's mission. Our contributions will encompass logistical assistance, the provision of essential equipment for beach cleaning and snorkelling, sponsorship of qualified freedivers from Europe to train Timorese instructors, and the utilisation of our extensive networks to sustain and expand the program's reach.

Furthermore, Reho Travel will facilitate interaction between the Underwater Cinema program and our study tour students, offering them a unique opportunity to engage with the local community and gain firsthand insights into Timor Leste's environmental conservation efforts.

"We are thrilled to embark on this partnership with Underwater Cinema," said Karsten Horne, CEO at Reho Travel. "Empowering the youth of Timor Leste to become stewards of their environment aligns perfectly with our commitment to sustainable tourism. We believe that by working together, we can make a significant positive impact on the environment and the future of this remarkable nation."

Dedy Kayaka, Founder of Underwater Cinema, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, saying, "Reho Travel's support will be instrumental in furthering our mission to educate, inspire, and create positive change in Timor Leste. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of the Timorese people and the environment we all share."

This partnership between Reho Travel and Underwater Cinema represents a powerful collaboration between a socially responsible travel company and a passionate environmental initiative. It underscores the potential for positive change when businesses and social enterprises unite for a common cause.

19/05/2023

Have you seen the fantastic AIR movie on Amazon Prime, the amazing story about Nike signing Michael Jordan? In 1996 our CEO Karsten Horne was co-leader on a Study Tour which visited Nike in Chicago at the peak of Jordan’s career, when the Bulls were on a rampage. In the second photo he’s on brand, clearly swept up in the hype decked out in full Nike apparel at the now defunct Fashion Cafe in New York.

28/04/2023

Every three years we develop a comprehensive Painted Picture to share with the team. Today, we all came together as our vision of the company in 2026 was revealed. Despite the constant challenges that we have encountered over the years, our purpose has remained consistent, now firmly entrenched in our constitution.

18/04/2023

Here's an engaging new safety video just released by British Airways, if you were in the UK on a Study Tour, would you recognise any of these celebrities in the street?

Fasten your seatbelts, our new safety video is ready for take-off ⚠️💺✈️With a little help from British Airways colleagues across our airline and a few famil...

24/10/2022

Happy Diwali from our Fiji team. With the shining of diyas and the echos of the chants, may prosperity and happiness of this festival of lights fill our lives.

09/09/2022

Reho Travel, on behalf of it's employees across the Commonwealth is deeply saddened at the news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen.

26/08/2022

We are very excited to announce that Reho Travel has reached the finalist stage for the 2022 AFTA AFTA - Australian Federation of Travel Agents - NTIA Awards in a new category for most sustainable Travel Agency.

We are excited to celebrate with our incredible industry partners at the awards ceremony on 15th October in Sydney.

01/07/2022

Welcome to the new Reho Travel.
I’m absolutely thrilled to introduce Bianca Giles as my new business partner and am looking forward to working with her in leading the team to greater heights.
Today marks the beginning of a new era as we leave the past two years behind us and enter the period that will forever be known as the renaissance of the travel agent. There is a lot to be excited about as we unveil a new website, a new logo, open an office in Fiji, join a new buying group and renew the lease in our head office.
The recovery of the wider travel industry is going to be a long-drawn-out process as the airlines, hotels and tour operators start to rebuild. This is where our connections, experience, knowledge, and support come to the fore to help guide you through the chaos.

Karsten Horne
CEO
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21/06/2022

Our clients from Monash University are waiting on tenterhooks as Qantas searches for their rocket.

Monash High Powered Rocket’s team lead Isaac Sims is in New Mexico for the Spaceport America’s Cup with his rocket.

The rocket is still at Sydney Airport and, without it, they can’t compete.

https://www.2gb.com/listeners-missing-rocket-sparks-airport-wide-search/

A listener is waiting on tenterhooks as Qantas searches for his rocket. Monash High Powered Rocket’s team lead Isaac Sims is in New Mexico for the Spaceport America’s Cup with his rocket. The rocket is still at Sydney Airport and, without it, they can’t compete. Ben Fordham has got Qantas on t...

22/04/2022

Today is Earth Day, but it's not a day to celebrate. Far from it. As an industry, we all need to do what we can every day to offset the negative impacts of our travels on the planet. Start the conversation ... What small thing could you do to help?

21/03/2022

We’re proud of being a , which is why the doors at Reho Study Tours are always open for anyone who wants to learn how we do things. Join the movement that is working towards a brighter future and a global economic system that benefits all people and the planet. Get !

17/03/2022

Every business on the planet exists within a community. That's why B Corps are committed to giving back. Did you know that B Corp employees spent over 2,775,000 hours doing community service (while being paid by their employers) over the past 15 years?

13/03/2022

B Corps know that it’s their people that make their businesses a success. It’s why they invest in the well-being, training, and development of their workers. Every person, at every level, deserves the same treatment and respect. That’s why more than 40% of offer health and wellness services to their employees.

12/03/2022

We're joining over 200 companies and organisations that are calling for Australia to become a renewable energy export superpower. Help to this Earth Hour and join us. 👉 www.earthhour.org.au/Get-Involved/business

09/03/2022

Without a planet, there’s no business, period. That’s why all are asked to monitor key things like their water and energy use and waste disposal processes. They're also 3 times more likely to use 100% low-impact renewable energy in comparison to ordinary businesses.

07/03/2022

Without our customers, we're nothing. Making a positive difference in their lives is our top priority, and we work hard to consider what they want — not just what will make us profit. And we listen when they let us know how to do better. That’s one of our main commitments.

03/03/2022

A good plan goes a long way. That’s why at Reho Study Tours transparency and accountability are baked into our business model. Being a B Corp means our promise to be better for people, communities, and the planet is locked in, regardless of any future change of management or ownership.

Reho Travel is a Certified B Corporation. The company was established in Australia in 1982. They have a team of 30 in our Sydney and Melbourne offices. Their core business is corporate travel, however, they also have a specialist study tour and leisure division.

25/02/2022

With all the chaos in the world right now, it's easy to become distracted from your long term goals as a business. For the first time, we are publicly sharing our Sustainability Document, hoping that it may help other likeminded businesses navigate through the chaos.

20/02/2022

After 704 days, Australia’s borders have reopened to all fully-vaccinated travellers with the first flights touching down.

15/02/2022

Effective immediately, all travellers arriving in Australia will need to complete a DIGITAL PASSENGER DECLARATION (DPD). Travellers will complete the DPD within 72 hours prior to their departure for Australia. The DPD is an online declaration that requires passengers entering or transiting Australia to upload proof of their COVID-19 vaccination and pre-departure test.
Link to the form here: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/digital-passenger-declaration

Digital Passenger Declaration The Digital Passenger Declaration (DPD) has replaced the Australia Travel Declaration.

18/01/2022

Contiki says it recognises the need for both travellers and travel businesses to take action on climate change and address its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which is why all Contiki trips from 2022 will be carbon neutral trips.

And what’s even better is the fact that travellers won’t need to reach into their own pockets to fund the carbon credits: the cost to offset every trip is being covered by Contiki.

Today Contiki launch a new identity, to reflect a brighter future for travel. Travel. Together. We like it! What do you think?

Contiki Holidays has achieved carbon neutrality, following its Climate Action Plan launched on Earth Day in April 2021.

22/12/2021

I wonder if a visit to Lapland at Christmas time could be turned into a study tour? Now there's an idea, we encourage you to put pressure on your University.
Tourists from all over the globe are flocking to Finnish Lapland to revel in the festive spirit at the sprawling Santa Claus Village theme park, take a reindeer or husky sleigh ride and if they’re lucky, glimpse the Northern Lights.

The season is flourishing in Lapland, where operators happily report that visitors have returned in numbers approaching pre-pandemic levels.

13/12/2021

Last week I was a guest at one of the few travel functions held this year. As I looked down the table, which was heavily laden with gourmet dishes, the guests all looked a little battle weary. Predictably we asked each other how we were and how’s business, the most popular answer was – we survived! Reminded me of the reunion episode of Survivor where the contestants are a couple of kilos heavier and have scrubbed up a treat. Each sharing stories of the battle, relieved to be back in civilization.
Yes, we survived too, not without a few battle scars and are ready for 2022 with the world slowly opening up and the opportunities that come with it. A huge thank you goes out to you our clients, my team, our suppliers, industry peers, and the government for the encouragement and support we received.
On the back of this year’s successful roll out of the reho.world corporate travel portal, we are launching a new game changing Study Tours portal in the first quarter of 2022. In addition, we are really excited to welcome back two of our most experienced team members, Kathleen and Vashna.
From our hand drawn Malawian Christmas cards in 2008, right through to last year’s ‘Twas the night before Covid - the Reho Christmas card has achieved a cult like status.
This year I asked the team what they would like for Christmas and not surprisingly they all wanted to go on holiday.
Enjoy “All I want for Christmas is…” and have a fabulous Christmas and New Year.
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Karsten Horne
CEO

25/10/2021

Did you catch us in the Australian and Daily Telegraph? We're standing with 117 businesses including and calling for Australian governments
to announce the vision, policies and investment we need to position ourselves as a world-leading renewable energy exporter. We've got a big week ahead of us. Stay tuned! https://wwfau.org/3Bg7S