There are Black Friday deals coming from everywhere this week.
So, what better than a Traveltalk ULTIMATE Black Friday deal guide to keep you informed.
South African Airways:
South African Airways (SAA) have released ‘Black Friday’ flight deals from Perth to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). Sales dates are 26 November to 2 December 2024 and travel dates are 20 January to 31 May 2025.
All-inclusive fares between Perth and Johannesburg start at AUD1685 including fuel surcharge and taxes. All-inclusive fares from Perth to Cape Town, Durban and Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) start at AUD1825 including fuel surcharge and taxes.
As shared in September, SAA is responding to increasing demand by boosting the frequency of its nonstop flights between Perth and Johannesburg. Effective 8 December 2024, SAA will increase the frequency of its nonstop service from Perth to Johannesburg to four flights per week, with a further increase to five flights per week beginning 7 January 2025.
Beginning 7 December 2024, flights will depart Johannesburg at Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays and arrive in Perth the following day. An additional flight will depart Johannesburg on Mondays beginning 6 January 2025.
From 8 December 2024, flights will depart Perth Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays and arrive in Johannesburg the following day. An additional flight will depart Perth on Tuesdays beginning 7 January 2025.
Due to a schedule review of its Perth route, the change assists connecting customers from New Zealand with same day connections now possible, in both directions, to Air New Zealand flights between Auckland and Perth.
For more information: https://www.flysaa.com/black-friday-deals
Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Costsaver and Contiki:
Your clients can save up to 30%* off select trips with Trafalgar and Insight Vacations Daily Deals! Check out our Daily Deals on TTC Tour Brands Travel Agent Portal. agents.ttc.com/en-au/travel-
If your clients can’t find what they are looking for in the Daily Deals, there is also 15%* off select worldwide tours. Book top trips including Britain and Ireland Discovery with Insight Vacations and Best of Spain with Trafalgar.
Save up to 10%* with Costsaver’s Black Friday deals. From Jewels of Italy to Essential Thailand, your clients can book on a less toury tour with excellent savings. Plus, travellers will receive a $50 Choice Experience credit with their Costsaver booking.
For your next-gen clients, they can save up to 25%* off with Contiki Cyber Sale. Epic deals including Greek Island Hopping and European Whirl are included in Contiki’s biggest Cyber Sale yet!
Returning clients to TTC Tour Brands can also take advantage of the Global Tour Rewards program and save an additional 5%* off tours.
nib Travel Insurance:
As Black Friday approaches, nib Travel announces its biggest discount yet for travel agents. From 26 November to 3 December 2024, agents can offer their clients 20%* off all domestic and international nib Travel insurance policies adding more value than ever before.
Nature Sydney’s survey of 1022 Australians conducted in August 2024, revealed 58%** of Australians will participate in this year’s Black Friday sales, on par with last year’s high numbers. However, many consumers, particularly those in the under 30 age group (63%**), are planning to spend more selectively and reduce non-essential purchases.
Dylan Wilkinson, General Manager International & Partnerships at nib Travel, says by offering this discount to agents, nib Travel aims to deliver value for travellers looking to plan their next adventure.
“We’re pleased to offer this discount to assist agents in meeting their clients’ demand for affordable travel insurance. The 20% discount allows agents to respond to the spending habits we’re seeing in the market, while adding considerable value at this busy booking time.
“The cautious spending mindset we’re seeing in consumers means there is a greater emphasis on practical purchases like travel insurance. nib Travel’s Black Friday promotion aims to address this shift, enabling travel agents to offer their clients a timely, value-driven option as they book end-of-year holidays,” says Wilkinson.
The discount will be available from 26 November until 3 December 2024 and agents can use the discount code JET20 when getting a quote to take advantage of the offer*.
For more information on nib Travel insurance, contact your local agent or visit: https://www.nibtravelinsurance.com.au.
Klook:
Experiences booking platform, Klook, is calling on theme park fiends and K-pop fans alike to join in its Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, offering up to 15 per cent off Disneyland Resort in California, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, and Hong Kong Disneyland; as well as up to 77% off top activities in the hot ticket destination, South Korea.
- Save up to 15% off Disneyland Resort in California multi-day tickets
- Save up to 15% off Walt Disney World Resort multi-day tickets
- Save up to 10% off 2-day Hong Kong Disneyland tickets
- Save up to 77% off South Korean activities and experiences, including Lotte World in Seoul
Get ready to ride: Disney fans rejoice with up to 15% off entry tickets
A traveller favourite, Disney Resorts are loved by kids and those who are kids at heart. What’s more, Disney fans who have not visited the US Disneyland Resort in California or Walt Disney World Resort since pre-Covid will be wowed by more than 50 new or reimagined attractions.
“Who doesn’t love a theme park? They’re the perfect mix of thrills, fairy tales, and carb-loaded snacks. From the blockbuster rides in the US Disney Resorts to the unique flair of Hong Kong Disneyland, it’s all about chasing adventure – and let’s be honest, showing off your new Mickey ears on socials,” said Henry Hooper, Klook Managing Director for Oceania and the Americas.
Go Gangnam style at the best attractions in South Korea
The platform is offering up to 77% off activities and experiences across South Korea, which is fast becoming a traveller favourite. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, there has been a 28 per cent increase in the number of Australians visiting the country since the 2019 figures. South Korea is also a trending destination for Kiwis, buoyed by Air New Zealand’s resumption of direct flights from Auckland to Seoul last month.
“South Korea is stepping out of the shadows whether as a standalone journey, an addition to travels to nearby Japan or Hong Kong, or even as a great midway destination to Europe,” Hooper added.
The sale runs from 9am on Friday 29 November, finishing at 23:59pm AEST on Monday 2 December.
Insight Vacations:
Premium touring leader Insight Vacations, for the first time ever, has Daily Deals of up to 30%* off tours for Black Friday to trending destinations such as Spain, Italy and UK. This limited time offer, available until 5th December, is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for agents to share great savings with their premium clients, but also opens the opportunity to upgrade clients and encourage them to spoil themselves for their 2025 worldwide travel plans, for less.
Breaking records year after year, it is predicted that Australians will spend $6.7 billion during the Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend in 2024 which is an increase of 5.5% from 2023 according to Roy Morgan, with customers holding out on purchases to take advantage of the incredible offers that are synonymous with this annual event on the retail calendar.
“We know customers are holding out for incredible deals on flights and holidays, and with this offer, there’s literally no better time to book,” says Toni Ambler, Managing Director TTC Tour Brands Oceania. “With almost everything included on our premium tours, they already offer incredible value. This sale not only offers high end travellers a great deal on travel, but we’re excited for agents to have the opportunity to upgrade their clients to an Insight Vacations tour, with these out of this world offers that have been worth waiting for, and likely to not be repeated.”
Across more than 130 tours, Insight Vacations promises an elevated premium experience as standard, with the tour essentials and extra touches always included:
- Travel in style, on Insight Vacations ‘Business Class’ Style custom coaches for smaller groups with 50% more legroom and twice the view of mainstream coaches including footrests, chargers and more
- 5&4-star accommodations in central locations or locations of exceptional natural beauty with partners including Melia, Radisson, and Marriott
- Premium Dining on regional, seasonal meals, accompanied by wine, beer, tea and coffee and the travel industry’s leading vegetarian offering
- Guests are accompanied by a specialist Driver and Travel Director and network of Local Specialists
- Uniquely crafted Insider Experiences and Insightful Encounters to get guests up close and personal to the places they go
- Porterage & Gratuities at restaurants and hotels are included
- All tour series are offered as Small Groups, and guests can choose from two group size options to suit their preferences
“Our value for money premium tours, particularly with these current deals is exceptional,” says Toni Ambler, Managing Director TTC Tour Brands Oceania. “The added reassurance that we tick every box your client needs for the perfect vacation, as well as porterage, tips and tolls, and the superior experiences and attention to detail we offer, Insight Vacations is travel experience they’ll never look back on” Ambler said.
With Black Friday offers now live, agent partners are encouraged to keep an eye on the hottest travel deals around including some of the brands best sellers:
- Save 30%* Deal of the Day: New tour announced daily.
- Save up to 15%*: Select savings on worldwide tours.
As a sneak peek into what is ahead throughout the sale, Agents can expect to see best-sellers including:
On the aptly named Treasures of Italy, across 11-days, guests explore Rome, Florence, and Venice, blended with coastal hotpots in-between including overnights on Capri, Portofino, and Lake Maggiore. A Locally Guided tour of the Vatican and the hidden Trastevere’s ‘Pharmacy of the Popes’ in Rome await, as well as ancient Pompeii and Florence’s Accademia. Guests will settle in for a gondola ride in Venice, and graze their way through the country sipping wine, tasting gelato and so much more.
On the12-day Country Roads of Scandinavia, guests will discover much loved favourites and off-the-radar smaller towns on this journey through Norway and Denmark. They will ride one of the world’s greatest scenic trains, the Flam Railway, explore the home of former Viking Kings, learn about wild salmon fishing from a marine biologist, explore Copenhagen with a Local Expert and enjoy delicious dining including one of the region’s leading sustainable restaurants.
On the Treasures of Spain, Morocco and Portugal guests will visit the home of the famous Pastéis de Belém, and oldest olive grove in Spain’s Alfarnatejo region. They will take a Locally Guided tour of Granada’s exquisite Alhambra, built by the Moors in the 13th century, and Morocco’s opulent palaces including Marrakesh’s Bahia. They’ll learn the art of flamenco in its city of origin, Seville, with a performance and lesson with the students of the Cristina Hereen Foundation, an organisation dedicated to nurturing talent in this important piece of Spanish heritage and culture for years to come where their visit directly supports the organisations valuable work.
“With an independent Platinum Feefo Rating average of 4.6/5, rated exclusively by past guests, and more than 30% past guests returning year after year, Insight Vacations ticks every box,” says Toni Ambler, Managing Director TTC Tour Brands Oceania. “Opening up new audiences to the incredible value of our brand at any time of year, but with the added bonus of Black Friday is an untapped opportunity for agents to close the year out strong with a trusted, reliable brand” Ambler concludes.
For full terms & conditions surrounding Black Friday offers and any of the tours listed visit the travel agent portal (TAP) at agents.ttc.com
Virgin Voyages:
A couple of weeks ago Virgin Voyages shared its Black Friday/Cyber Monday/Travel Tuesday deal (BOGO 80% off).
In true Virgin fashion, the team wanted to go bigger and give Sailors the opportunity to save even more with a $99 per Sailor per night deal for Insider, Lock it In cabins + a $100 Bar Tab.
More details here.
Journey Beyond:
Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond has announced serious savings across several of its Australian experiences in celebration of Black Friday to entice your clients to travel in 2025 and they are simply beyond brilliant. More details here.
Norwegian Cruise Line:
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled 400 new voyages for its Northern Hemisphere autumn-winter 2026/27 season during its Black Friday Sale.
Trafalgar:
This Black Friday, Trafalgar is turning up the savings and making it even easier to Tour Differently in 2025! From 1st November to 5th December, agents can unlock exclusive savings with 30%* off select tours with Daily Deals.
For a limited time, savings are available on tours such as exploring European lakes to embarking on a safari through East Africa. The Black Friday deals will run from now until December 9.
Ovolo Hotels
Award-winning boutique designer hotel collection, Ovolo Hotels, is gearing up for Black Friday and Cyber Monday with its exclusive ‘Livin’ LARGE’ promotion where guests can enjoy an incredible 40% off suites and premium rooms at any Ovolo or By Ovolo property for stays between Monday, 25 November 2024 – Tuesday, 25 November 2025.
Early access to this promotion is available from now until Sunday, 24th November, for those who sign up via ovolohotels.com/black-friday, granting an exclusive booking window from Monday, 25th November to Friday, 29th November, before the offer opens to the public.
Booking details:
- Lead in rate: $199
- Booking dates: 25 November – 2 December 2024
- Stays from: 25 November 2024 – 25 November 2025
- Early sign-up link: ovolohotels.com/black-friday
- Booking link: www.ovolohotels.com
Brimming with character, each hotel offers a uniquely rich experience, full of captivating art and vibrant interiors offering guests bars and restaurants bursting with menus bursting with flavour, and rooms boasting eclectic design and an in-room Wonder Bar – a Pandora’s box of earthly delights.
The offer is inclusive of Ovolo Standard, offering guests the chance to savour sundowner drinks at Apéro hour and enjoy peace of mind with the best rate guaranteed, plus an additional 5% off for Ovolo members as well as The Essentials – allowing guests to stay connected, looking and feeling fresh with superspeed Wi-Fi, 24-hour gym access, flexible check-in and check-out and self-service laundry.
This is all part of Ovolo’s commitment to helping guests live effortlessly large.
Early access sign-up can be found via the Ovolo website with stays available only when you book directly through www.ovolohotels.com.
Virgin Australia
Christmas has officially come early with Virgin Australia and Velocity Frequent Flyer’s biggest Black Friday sale to date, with incredible savings on flights and extra Velocity Points on offer.
Due to the success of last year’s Black Friday offers, Virgin Australia and Velocity Frequent Flyer have upped the ante this year with over one million sale fares from just $49* for travel between 6 January 2025 and 18 September 2025.
From sun-soaked Bali beaches to pristine Fijian shores, and from Byron Bay’s bohemian charm to Uluru’s red heart, Aussie travellers can snap up incredible deals across Virgin Australia’s entire network.
The fares can be booked now until Wednesday 4 December 2024 (unless sold out prior). Travel periods and conditions apply. Subject to availability.
Travellers should get in early to secure the best deals this Black Friday.
One-way domestic sale highlights in both directions (Economy Lite)*:
- Sydney <> Ballina (Byron Bay) from $49*
- Sydney <> Gold Coast from $65*
- Brisbane <> Proserpine (Whitsundays) from $79*
- Melbourne <> Sydney from $89*
- Adelaide <> Hobart from $89*
- Melbourne <> Gold Coast from $89*
- Melbourne <> Canberra from $95*
- Melbourne <> Sunshine Coast from $109*
- Sydney <> Cairns from $115*
- Sydney <> Hamilton Island from $115*
- Brisbane <> Uluru from $129*
- Melbourne <> Darwin from $205*
- Sydney <> Perth from $209*
Return international sale fare highlights (Economy Lite)*:
- Melbourne <> Queenstown (NZ) from $405*
- Sydney <> Queenstown (NZ) from $435*
- Brisbane <> Port Vila (Vanuatu) from $499*
- Gold Coast <> Denpasar (Bali) from $499*
- Brisbane <> Queenstown (NZ) from $515*
- Sydney <> Nadi (Fiji) from $569*
- Melbourne <> Denpasar (Bali) from $589*
- Brisbane <> Nadi (Fiji) from $589*
- Melbourne <> Nadi (Fiji) from $599*
- Brisbane <> Denpasar (Bali) from $599*
- Sydney <> Denpasar (Bali) from $609*
- Brisbane <> Apia (Samoa) from $689*
