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Pacific area travel agents take a look at Hong Kong

Eleven Pacific Islands travel executives who recently visited Hong Kong, travelled by BOAC’s express route, to see something of what the territory has to offer for their clients, are still talking about their memorable experience. And, if you see any of them in your area, ask them to tell you all about it—you’re bound to want to go to see for your self.

Those who gathered at Nadi air port to fly by BOAC’s VC 10 to Sydney where they joined the mag nificent 747, were: from the Solo mons, Paul Wright of Mendana In ternational Travel and Denise Qwan of Guadalcanal Travel Service; from Tonga, Joel Fambula (Union Steam ship Co.) and Soin Fua (E. M.

Jones); from Fiji Robert Parkes rep resented Burns Philp, Elizabeth O’Connor (Macquarie International Travel). Seni Rabici (Bank of New South Wales), Henry Bing (Hunts Travel Service), Frank Bower (Union Steamship Co.), and Martin Lai and Roy Thomas (Air Pacific).

Fiji to Hong Kong may seem to be a long way for one day but, as Bob Parkes put it, “the gentle

smoothness of the VC 10 and the spacious comfort of the 747 plus the care and attention of the cabin crews made the journey a pleasure.”

To see something of the territory a well-planned tour was arranged by Lotus Tours of Hong Kong and efficiently run by the guide, Mary Yip- After dinner at the Grand Hotel on the final evening Joel Fambula led the visitors from the South Seas in singing “Isa Lei” and Seni Rabici sang several songs with the band in support. A memorable occasion not only for the visitors but for quite a few residents of Hong Kong as well.

BOAC's "Holidays in Britain 1972" booklet is just out. As well as making suggestions for holidays to suit all tastes in many parts of Britain, the book let is a mine of information on getting around by road, rail and air.

Its well-illustrated 36 pages contain many ideas for holidays in all parts of Britain from Cornwall to Scotland and from Wales to the East Coast. Not only does it provide information about what to see and how to get there, but it gives recom mendations of what is best to eat and what are the best "buys" in various parts of the country.

Copies of the booklet may be obtained from your local travel, agent or direct from BOAC 1 at Box 1361, Suva, Fiji.

Some of the Hong Kong tour party, from left: Bob Parkes, Elizabeth O'Connor, Peter Carter (BOAC's District Sales Mana ger, Fiji, who es corted the group), Joel Fambula, Martin Lai, Seni Rabici and Paul Wright.

The sumptuous interior of BOAC's 747 jet. The picture taken in the first class cabin shows the meal service taking place.