RBS – A SURVIVAL TOOL FOR ALL TRAVEL AGENTS

GTA'S Retail Booking System was successfully launched last year, today many travel agents across the region are using it as their primary booking system.

For those of you unfamiliar with the RBS we urge you to click the link and browse around the site, this is surely the best way to understand the advantages this system gives in increasing your profitability, customer service and efficiency.

The backbone of the system is some 20,000 worldwide hotels in 3,300 cities, in 112 countries from budget to 5 star deluxe, with instant confirmation. On each property we provide detailed and updated information including:

Independent Reports - Hotel Facilities - Number of Rooms - Location details - Images

GTA has added extra functions such as management reporting , so agents can track bookings, reminder e-mails, booking search by passenger name or departure date, ability for agent to add their own unique reference number for easy integration into their work flow.

In addition, to the above (as promised during the system's launch) we have and will continue to add new modules on a regular basis. So far the the system includes:

• 2,000 Apartments and villas
• More than 1,700 sightseeing tours and excursions
• Private Transfers in 250 Cities
• Tailor Made Sightseeing and services
• Over 200 extensive on-line city and country travel guides, advising everything from local taxi prices and admission fees to health & safety tips and useful words and phrases
• Currency Converter, Health Advice, Passport/Visa Requirement, Weather
• Interactive City Maps
• Hot Deals
• Multiple Languages, including Chinese and Bahasa Indonesia

As mentioned we will be adding more modules on a regular basis, the one which we are most excited about is the online rail booking module in Europe and Australia. Meanwhile please email your Eurail booking request to GTA Jakarta Rail Booking . If you book with us you will receive Free Courier Service . The tickets are delivered to your desk/counter totally free of charge.

The RBS, pays commission promptly on a monthly basis if you pay by credit card, or if you bank into our account, then you can deduct 10% immediately before your client has travelled.

We invite you to take a closer look at the RBS and should you have any queries our team at GTA will be happy to assist, please contact us now jkt.customerservices@gta-travel.com

RBS – A COMPLETE SYSTEM FOR ALL YOUR FIT TRAVEL NEEDS

City of the month : CHIANG MAI

'Rose of the North' as it is often called, is the second largest city in Thailand and is also the political capital of Northern Thailand (Lanna).

The city is located in a valley on the bank of the river Ping. It has 300 plus temples and is the perfect base for exploring the atmospheric north of the country, a side of Thailand that many visitors just don't see.

Chiang Mai offers many opportunities for sightseeing and tourist activities. Including elephant riding, trekking, golf, river rafting, bird watching, cycling, cultural activities, shopping and much more.

WHAT TO SEE & DO :

1. Doi Suthep Temple
2. Phra Singh Temple
3. River Trip
4. Night Bazaar
5. Khan Tok Dinner
6. The Handicraft Highway
7. Old City Walk
8. Moo Kha Ta - A new way of eating

For more details and travel guide information please go to the rbs link,
rbs travel guide

GROUP INSURANCE:-

We would like to remind you that groups operated by GTA are covered by Medical Insurance, issued by an International Insurance Company. This policy has been in place for a number of years now and has been successfully used by many agents. Every passenger is covered up to 150,000 USD for in-patient medical expenses, emergency medical evacuation, and repatriation

The 24 hour contact details, together with correct procedures for your Tour Manager to follow are printed on the final itinerary. If you require a more detailed explanation including, period of coverage, description of benefits, Exclusions, Destinations covered then please send an email to suci.prihatin@gta-travel.com

LONG DISTANCE COACH REGULATIONS
Below we have summarised the regulations as stated by The Commission of the European Communities. These regulations must be followed and have been published with the safety of our clients in mind.

1. In a 7 Day Period a driver cannot exceed 5 days of 12 hours service. This does not mean the number of hours he drives, but the total amount of time on duty.
2. In one day a driver is not permitted to drive for more than 9 hours.
3. In one day a driver must have 12 consecutive hours of rest. This can be reduced to 10 hours only 2 times in a 7 day period.
4. After 6 consecutive live days touring, the driver must take a rest period of 24 hours, or the driver can work for 12 consecutive live days touring and then take a rest period of 48 hours.
5. For tours where the long distance coach service is in France only, and does not cross international border, the driver is not allowed to work for more than 12 hours per day
6. The Driver has the right to refuse an "ILLEGAL ITINERARY"

CONTACT US :
FIT Booking :
customerservices.jkt@gta-travel.com
Group Booking :
jkt.grpoutbound.qte@gta-travel.com
Worldwide Booking :
jkt.worldwide@gta-travel.com
Rail Booking :
rail.jkt@gta-travel.com

HOTLINE :
Tel : 62-21-5700175
Fax: 62-21-5700231/37

• London, England (New Indonesian Restaurant)
• Cape Town, South Africa (Table Mountain Cableway)
• Sydney, Australia (Koala Park Sanctuary)
• Munich, Germany (BMW Museum)
• Portugal (Euro 2004 football championship)
• Gold Coast and Auckland (Australia New Zealand - Newsflash Worldwide)
• Jerusalem (Holyland - Feast of Tabernacles)

London, England (New Indonesian Restaurant)

GTA has just signed a new contract with the Nusa Dua restaurant in central London. The restaurant is located near Chinatown - it is very convenient for lunch or dinner. Below are two sample menus :

MENU 1
Ayam bawang putih (Chicken), Sayur asam (with tahu), Perkedel (Deep fried potatoes), Bakmi goreng (Fried noodles), Rendang daging (Dry meat curry), Prawn crackers, Sambal, Nasi putih (Steamed white rice), Jug of water

MENU 2
Ikan bakar (Grilled fish), Sayur gulai (Veg with tahu), Perkedel (Deep fried potatoes), Bakmi goreng (Fried noodles), Ayam bawang putih (Chicken), Prawn crackers, Sambal, Nasi putih (Steamed white rice), Jug of water

Cape Town, South Africa

Table Mountain is a sandstone plateau rising up above the Cape Flats. The top is approximately 3 km wide, and at its highest point, Maclears Beacon, rises to 1085m. Over the centuries it has become one of South Africa's most famous landmarks. The steep cliffs and rocky outcrops of the mountain play home to a number of plants and animals. The mountain is home to approximately 1470 species of plants.
The table mountain cableway will be closed from 26 July to 8 August this year for annual routine maintenance. It will reopen on Monday 9 August.

Sydney, Australia (Koala park sanctuary)

Since the closure of the Australian Wildlife Park, there are only a few choices to experience a true wildlife adventure.

An interesting aspect of this wildlife park is that all visitors will be met upon arrival by a dingo and have the opportunity to pat and take photos with a Wombat. Besides Koala, Kangaroos and Emus, guests can participate in an interactive sheep sheering show to make this visit a truly memorable experience.

Munich, Germany (BMW Museum)

Munich's famous BMW museum is now closed until 2007. An exhibition of famous BMW motor cars is currently available at the Olympic Park site from 15 June until 31 December 2006. The opening hours are from 10.00 – 19.15 daily.

The Olympic Park BMW exhibition is filled with race and prototype cars as well as video presentations available in different languages to explain BMW's philosophies and technical accomplishments.

Portugal (Euro 2004 football championship)

This famous soccer tournament kicked off on 13th June, it is the 3rd biggest sporting event in the world, each game being watched by millions of fans, Euro 2004 take place in Portugal from 13 June until 05 July.

It is almost impossible to get any hotels in Lisbon during this period. There are restrictions on visas for Portugal. We expect Portugal to be very busy for the whole of June and July. For more information please contact : jkt.grpoutbound.qte@gta-travel.com

Gold Coast and Auckland (Australia New Zealand - Newflash Worldwide)

The Garuda Auszealand consortium group 22 June is our first departure for this program. If you would like to join a group between now and October, please do not hesitate to contact GARUDA or any one of the included operating agents: -

Avia Tour - Bayu Buana
Best Tour - Dwidaya
KIA - Multi Holiday
Obaja - Rotama
Satriavi - Shilla
Jalan Tour - Tara
Golden Rama - Cemara

Jerusalem (Holyland - Feast Of Tabernacles)

Please book your groups early with GTA for the Feast of Tabernacles event, which is taking place from 28 September until 05 October. Pastor Niko will address the Indonesian service on 02 October at the Teddy Hall, International Christian Embassy of Jerusalem (ICEJ).

GTA has allotment in the following Jerusalem hotels :

HYATT REGENCY
MERCURE JERUSALEM GATE
NEVE ILAN
NOVOTEL
OLIVE TREE
PARK PLAZA
PRIMA KINGS
SHERATON PLAZA
CAESAR
CROWNE PLAZA

We also have contracts at many more hotels in Jerusalem, Tiberias, Tel Aviv, Dead Sea, Eilat and other destinations.

For any bookings or information please contact: jkt.grpoutbound.sales@gta-travel.com