INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Travel Associates Pty Ltd and its sister company Conference Associates Pty Ltd were established in 1979 an accredited airline ticketing agent for IATA (International Air Transport Association) as well as a long standing member of AFTA (Australian Federation of Travel Agents).

We are licensed by the Australian Government, and have been since the inception of Australian Travel Agency Licensing Laws, with Travel Agents license TA31645 Conference Associates Pty Ltd.

Our company is dedicated to providing the traveller with the fastest, the most efficient and the most cost effective travel arrangements.

We have the most up to date Computer Reservation Systems running both Amadeus and Sabre, with access to the latest and best value airfares, hotels, car rentals, etc. Our 'buying power' is in part through our access to the world wide Travellers Choice and WIN (World Independent Travel Network) and the Orient Express buying group, as well as our very own contacts built up over 29 years.

We have what you require : EXPERIENCE, PROFESSIONALISM and MOTIVATED FRIENDLY STAFF

Accreditation and License Details:

· Travellers Choice

. Orient Express Buying Group

· Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA)

· International Air Transport Association ( IATA)

· Licensed by the Australian government - Travel Agents License No. 31645

ACCOUNTS

We accept all major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Please note that merchant fees for credit cards do apply at 2% for Visa, Mastercard and Bankcard, and 3% for American Express, Diners Club. Due to a number of email generated scams we cannot accept credit card payments by email without prior in person and identifiable authentication. We reserve the right to refuse acceptance of any credit card payment.

Of course, we accept cash and cheques - please allow sufficient time for cheques to clear prior to issuance of travel documentation and/or tickets.

Should you require further details please contact our Accounts Staff on info@associatesgroup.com.au

Important Note: Australian Government Travel Advices - The Department of Foreign Affairs issues Travel Advice notices for the benefit of all travellers.

We recommend that you consult these notices before finalising arrangements to travel. Travel Advice notices are currently issued for a wide range of countries, including those in South East Asia.

Foreign Affairs Travel Advices can be accessed on www.smartraveller.gov.au or by phoning the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre: +61 2 6261 3305 or (local call cost - within Australia only) 1300 555135

AIRPORT CODES - if you are interested in finding out the codes used for airports around the world click on AIRPORT CODES

"Without a travel agent you are on your own"

"Without a government licensed travel agent you are unprotected"