Destination Showcase India 2016 Prospectus A joint mission with Tourism Victoria Join us on Monday 22nd August to Wednesday 24th August 2016 Mumbai and Delhi

Destination Showcase India | August 2016 Objectives The objectives of the Destination Showcase India 2016 are: -

to provide Queensland product participating in India Travel Mission (ITM) 2016 in Chennai with an extended platform to conduct training with frontline staff from agents in Mumbai and Delhi to increase awareness of Queensland as a destination raise the profile of Queensland’s tourism product suppliers grow business opportunities with key trade partners strengthen and establish travel industry relations with product and marketing managers provide training sessions for retail sales and reservation staff generate media exposure for destination Queensland and marketing initiatives in India

We expect to meet around 250 people from the India tourism industry, targeting product managers and front line travel agents, as well as selected travel trade and consumer media journalists.

Eligibility to Participate A minimum of five Queensland product are required to participate for the mission program to proceed. Strict criteria is in place to ensure maximum exposure for participating products. In order to showcase the depth and diversity of Queensland tourism product, and to maintain and stimulate interest in the destination, TEQ reserves the right to determine final product participation for Destination Showcase India 2016. The decision made by Tourism and Events Queensland will be final and no correspondence entered into. Applicants must meet the following criteria: - Supplier must attend Tourism Australia’s India Travel Mission in Chennai - Suitability of product for the India market - Suppliers who contract with all Indian ITO’s servicing the market - Availability of product in the India market, appropriate booking facilities or inclusion in trade programmes, and a brochure suitable for the India market - Demonstrated marketing activities in the regions including advertising in trade/consumer promotions and/or participation in previous in market initiatives - Long-term operational stability and commitment to selling to the Indian market. Emphasis must be on Queensland and Victoria-based products. National operators or products representing destinations other than Queensland and Victoria will be requested not to promote or sell those products - Participants must have no outstanding debts with Tourism and Events Queensland - Receipt of requested materials and payment by deadline dates Please note: - Maximum of 10 Queensland suppliers will be accepted - Preference will be given to relevant product represented by a Queensland/Australia-based delegate - Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate active participation in Regional and International Inbound Tourism forums

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Destination Showcase India | August 2016 Participation Package: (based on one delegate) -

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Travel industry training (table top appointments, 10-12 minutes per appointment) 1 group transfer departing from Mumbai hotel to Mumbai airport and 1 group transfer from Delhi Airport to Delhi hotel on the flight recommendation by TEQ. For those who opt for alternative flights the transfers will be at their own arrangements. One hosted supplier dinner in Delhi Catered lunch at each function Free Wi-Fi Delegation will be escorted by the TEQ India team throughout the entire mission

Domestic flight recommendation and a special rate for accommodation will be provided by TEQ, to be booked by participants directly.

Delegate Application and Payment Total cost:

AUD 750 (plus GST) for two cities AUD 450 (plus GST) for one city

A delegate application as well as indemnity form must be submitted by 15 June 2016 via email to [email protected]. TEQ will not process any applications without submission of all required documents. Payment: An invoice for the total participation fee per delegate will be sent in early July 2016 and must be paid within TEQ’s payment terms deadline. Tourism and Events Queensland reserves the right to select final participants should the mission be oversubscribed. Failure to meet deadlines and payment will result in the cancellation of your application, as space is limited. Confirmation of your participation will be sent to you via email from the TEQ India team on 20 June 2016.

Cancellation and Refund Policy For cancellations received before 1 August 2016 For cancellations received after 1 August 2016

Refund of total fee (AUD 750/450 + GST) applies. No refund will be made.

All cancellations must be confirmed in writing to [email protected].

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Destination Showcase India | August 2016 Air Travel Domestic Flights: Domestic/internal flights between Chennai and Mumbai and between Mumbai and Delhi will be the responsibility of the participant (flight bookings and costs), with recommended flight details to be provided by TEQ.

International Flights: International flights to/from Australia or any other destination to the start destination and from the end destination of the mission will be the responsibility of the participant.

Accommodation A special rate for accommodation in each city will be provided, with participants to book directly with the hotel contact.

Transfers Transfers outside those mentioned in the participation package will be at the participant’s own expense.

Miscellaneous Collateral: You are free to distribute your product collateral at the training events. Any shipping of collateral is to be organised by the participant at your expense.

Decoration and Giveaways: You are encouraged to decorate your individual table for appointments (including banners). You are more than welcome to bring along small giveaways for the participating travel industry contacts to be given out during your presentation.

Travel Insurance All participants are responsible for personal travel and health insurance including public and products liability, workers compensation and property insurance coverage for the duration of the mission. It is highly recommended that coverage be purchased prior to departure. Please note that should you miss mission activities as a result of being “bumped” en route or if you wish to deviate from the itinerary at any time, it will be your responsibility to catch up with the remainder of the group. There is no reduction in costs for delegates who do not use accommodation, flights or transfers or attend functions as outlined in the itinerary. TEQ does not accept responsibility or liability for any loss suffered by participants or visitors, does not provide or arrange any insurance for or on behalf of participants or visitors and does not provide any indemnity for loss or injury suffered by participants or visitors.

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Destination Showcase India | August 2016 Itinerary ITM 2016 Chennai ends on the night of 20th August or afternoon of 21st August 2016 (Tourism Australia to advise by mid-June 2016) – kindly plan your departure from Chennai to Mumbai accordingly. Pre-mission recommendation Sunday 21st August 2016 Arrive in Mumbai check into hotel. Night at leisure

MUMBAI

Mission Itinerary Day 1

Monday 22nd August

9.30am

India Western Market insights by Key Travel Agents

10.30am

Registrations begin with tea and coffee served

11.00am

Table top appointments commence

1.30pm

Networking Lunch

3.00pm

Event concludes

Evening

Tourism Australia Networking Function

Overnight:

MUMBAI (SOFITEL BKC)

Day 2

Tuesday 23rd August 2016

MUMBAI

MUMBAI/DELHI

Free morning for sales calls in Mumbai Fly to Delhi on flight recommended by TEQ or own preference Overnight:

DELHI (LE MERIDIEN CANNAUGHT PLACE)

Day 3

Wednesday 24th August 2016

9.30am

India North Market insights by Key Travel Agents

10.30am

Registrations begin with tea and coffee served

11.00am

Table top appointments commence

1.30pm

Networking Lunch

3.00pm

Event concludes

Evening

Dinner hosted by TEQ and TVIC for suppliers only.

Overnight:

DELHI (LE MERIDIEN CANNAUGHT PLACE)

*NOTE: itinerary subject to last minute changes.

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DELHI

Destination Showcase India | August 2016 Registration Form Please return your completed registration form to Hina Mehta ([email protected]) by 15 June 2016. Company Details Product/Company Name………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………............... Phone………………………………………… Email………….……………………………………………….………….………………….………….………………… Address……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... Website…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Delegate Details First Name………………………………………….Last Name……………………….…………………Position Title…………………………….……….….. Phone…………………………………………… Email…………….……………………………………………………………….………………………………………. Product Description …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………. New Development Changes in 2016/2017 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………. Participating in: □ Two cities – both Delhi and Mumbai □ One city (please circle as relevant) Payment Schedule Participation fee:

Delhi | Mumbai

AUD 750 (plus GST) per delegate for two cities AUD 450 (plus GST) per delegate for one city

Participation fees will be invoiced in full in early July 2016 Not included: air travel to/from Australia or from any other destination to the start destination and from the end destination of the itinerary, accommodation other than specified in the itinerary, transfers other than specified in the itinerary, meals not detailed in the itinerary, personal expenses, travel insurance, public liability, local taxes, shipment and delivery of presentation materials.

□ I have read and understood all information regarding Destination Showcase India 2016 and accept the terms and conditions associated with my participation. Date………………………………………………

Signed……………………………………………………………………………………….. Name…………………………………………………………………………………………. Company Name………………………………………………………………………….

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Destination Showcase India | August 2016 Destination Showcase India 2016 Indemnity form Please return your completed indemnity form to Hina Mehta ([email protected]) by 15 June 2016. The Undersigned agrees and acknowledges as follows: 1. I am a member of a Trade Mission sponsored by Tourism and Events Queensland, and am not an agent or employee of Tourism and Events Queensland. 2. Tourism and Events Queensland is not responsible for my actions while on the Trade Mission, and bears no legal responsibility for me or for my acts. Tourism and Events Queensland merely acts as a sponsor of the Trade Mission and secures accommodation, transportation and arranges meetings for members of the Trade Mission. 3. I agree to release and discharge Tourism and Events Queensland, the Queensland Government, and their officers, employees or agents (collectively referred to as "releasees") from any loss or damage on account of property damage, personal injury or death of the undersigned, unless caused by the negligence or other wrongful conduct of releasees, while the undersigned is a member of the Trade Mission. I have read and understood all information regarding the Trade Mission and accept the terms and conditions associated with my participation.

Date………………………………………………

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Signed……………………………………………………………………………………….. Name…………………………………………………………………………………………. Company Name………………………………………………………………………….