Bhaya Cruises Group, the premier and largest cruise operator in Ha Long Bay, announces the appointment of Air Marketing as it representative in Australia and New Zealand. Air Marketing will conduct all of Bhaya Cruises’ sales and marketing activities in those markets. The relationship will bring Bhaya Cruises closer to Australian and New Zealand travel agents and operators, and facilitate bookings and contracts.

"With the launching of two The Au Co ships in 2012, we feel the need for a greater presence in Australia and New Zealand. These are our fastest growing markets. We are glad to have Air Marketing represent us and bring Bhaya Cruises products to tour operators in Australia and New Zealand." said Mr Martin Moll, Bhaya Cruises sales and marketing director.

With offices located in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Auckland, Air Marketing has over 12 years experience in promoting Asia to Australian and New Zealand tour operators and travel agents. Led by Bill McNamara, a travel industry veteran, the team consists of a dozen professionals. Air Marketing also represents a wide range of hotels, resorts and Asian dmc.

"We are very optimistic about the appointment" said Mr McNamara. "Bhaya Cruises Group, with the diversity and quality of their products, are very well suited to the Australian and New Zealand market. With our four offices, we can fully support all agents and operators from featuring, selling and operating cruise trips from Australia and New Zealand", he added.

About Bhaya Cruises
Bhaya Cruises is the largest luxury cruise operator in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, with 12 luxury wooden vessels offering a total of 96 overnight cabins. The company established new standards for luxury cruising in Vietnam when its first 20-cabin vessel came into service in summer 2007. Bhaya Cruises is now the leading provider of luxury cruising experiences in Ha Long Bay from private charters (8 Bhaya Legend boats with a total of 21 cabins) to larger vessels (4 Bhaya Classic vessels with a total of 75 cabins). In May 2012, Bhaya Cruises launched The Au Co, becoming the first and only luxury operator offering three day/two night cruises in Ha Long Bay and the Gulf of Tonkin. Bhaya Cruises is developing new ways to cruise the area and focuses on less frequented spots in the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, such as Bai Tu Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island.

For contact and inquiries:

Bhaya Cruises
47 Phan Chu Trinh Street, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel: +84 (4) 3944 6777 Fax: +84 (4) 3944 6776
Email: | Web: www.bhayacruises.com

Australian Representative Office
Air Marketing Asia Pacific - Australia

Sydney Regional Sales Office
Level 1 /123 Clarence St., Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia
Tel.: +612 9299 8559 Fax: +612 9299 3509

Bill Mc Namara
Managing Director
Email:
Mobile: +612 04 1059 4864

Brett Jowett
Director of Sales
Email:
Mobile: +612 04 1456 7245

Melbourne Sales Office
51 Clydesdale Road, Airport West, Victoria 3042 Australia

Spiro Ellul
Sales Manager
Email:
Mobile: +612 04 1315 7597

Perth Sales Office
38A Pembroke St., Bicton, Western Australia 6152 Australia

Vera Ellen Gregson
Sales Manager
Email:
Mobile: +612 04 1986 1817

Air Marketing Asia Pacific – New Zealand
Auckland Sales Office
Post Office Box 37034, Parnell, Auckland 1052 New Zealand

Anna Friend
Sales Manager
Email:
Mobile: +642 177 0042