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X-masmagazineDECEMBER 2013

EditorialAt the end of yet another year, we would like to take a moment to thank

you for your trust and loyalty.

Over this past year, our colleagues have been in touch with you many times

by e-mail, phone and chat to assist you. You have probably wondered who

the person you were communicating with was and what he or she looked

like. Therefore, it seems like a good idea to introduce our team to you in

this digital magazine.

This X-MAS magazine also provides you with interesting product

information: read all about South Africa and Hong Kong as holiday

destinations or be inspired by a selection of amazing hotels around the

world. You can also discover everything you need to know about hotels

in Brazil for the upcoming World Cup.

Finally, and as a token of our appreciation for the enjoyable collaboration,

check out the agent-only promotion rates and win a bottle of champagne!

Follow

us

From everyone at Gateway, we

wish you happy holidays with your

family and friends, a healthy and

joyful 2014, and lots of success in

your personal and professional

endeavours!

www.gateway.bewww.gateway.be

Andries OprelSales & Marketing Director

Gateway on SOCIAL MEDIAFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/GatewayTravelSolutions

YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/user/gateway2travel

LINKED-IN: www.linkedin.com/company/996222

DECEMBER 2013

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2 Editorial4 – 7 Meet our Service Desk Teams7 Contest: Win a bottle of champagne!8 – 9 Destination in the Spotlight: South Africa10 – 11 Book hotels for the FIFA World Cup12 Exclusive Agent Promo

13 – 15 Meet our Sales & Marketing Teams14 – 15 Our X-mas Gift Suggestions16 – 17 Discover these Amazing Hotels18 Meet our Payments & Invoicing Team19 Artist profile: Tim Smeulders20 – 21 Destination in the Spotlight: Hong Kong

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Gateway Service Desk - Head Office

The mission of our Gateway Service Desk is to take care of any issues that you might experience with your hotel

bookings. Whether you need help with modifying or cancelling a booking, or have questions regarding the

functionality of your Gateway 2 Travel, you can contact us 7 days a week by phone, by e-mail and by Live Chat.

Our Service Desk agents are happy to make the work of a travel agent as comfortable as possible!

Nadine Schneider Service Desk Agent

Katelijne Claeys Service Desk Agent

Colette Vorselaars

Service Desk Manager

Angela Garcia Feijoo

Service Desk Supervisor

MON - FRI 09:00 – 18:00 CET (support in English, Dutch, French & German)

SAT - SUN 08:00 – 15:00 CET (support in English)

+32 (0) 11 45 82 71 @ [email protected]

Opening hours - Head Office

www.gateway.be

Merry

X-mas

Jurgen Pellaers Service Desk Agent

Lieve Vanharen Service Desk Agent

Sarah Dubois Service Desk Agent

Life is not worth living

Unless it is “simply exceptional”

It is our expertise to provide

simply exceptional products and

simply exceptional services;

To make certain that your life

is essentially as it should be

DECEMBER 2013

© Fons Geerinckx 2013

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Merry

X-mas

Cartoon

Thai

land

Gateway Service Desk - Thailand

MON - FRI 09:00 – 19:00 ICT (support in Thai & English)

SAT 10:00 – 21:00 ICT (support in Thai & English)

SUN 12:00 – 21:00 ICT (support in Thai & English)

+66 (0) 2 632 0098

@ [email protected]

Opening hours - Thailand

Cholnaritz Baibong

(Toto) Service Desk Supervisor

My MottoYou never lose; everything you gain is your benefit.

My Xmas wish to youWishing that all your expectations

for 2014 will be exceeded.

Waraluck Jeamwong

(Joy)Service Desk Agent

My Motto Positive Thinking + Positive Action = Positive Results.

My Xmas wish to youWishing you have a year blessed with joy, luck, love & abundance.

Sorakrit Rojanavichai (Max)Service Desk Agent

My MottoLife is about an exquisite journey where you can tailor its way.

Samorn Ruamwong (Sammy)Service Desk Agent

My MottoDon’t give up, and then you will see how good you are.

www.gateway.be

MON - FRI 09:00 – 18:00 HKT (support in Chinese & English)

SAT 09:00 – 21:00 HKT (support in English)

SUN 13:00 – 21:00 HKT (support in English)

+852 (0) 2524 3012

@ [email protected]

Opening hours - Hong Kong

Gateway Service Desk - Hong Kong

Hong Kong

DECEMBER 2013

Bella HungService Desk

Agent

My Xmas wish to youMay peace, love and prosperity

follow you always.

Yuen TangService Desk

Agent

My Xmas wish to youMay the joy of Christmas be with you

throughout the new year!

Search the reindeer & Win

Somewhere in this Christmas Magazine, we’ve hidden this image of a reindeer.

Did you find it? Send an e-mail to [email protected] with the page number and the exact location

of the image. Don’t forget to add your name and agency. We will select 5 random

winners who will receive a bottle of champagne!

From 15-12-2013 until 15-01-2014

WANTED!

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Champagne

South Africa

Destination in the Spotlight

The diversity of South Africa as a holiday destination is enormous: you can encounter the Big Five in the

beautiful wild parks, relax on the white sandy beaches during your Christmas holiday, visit the many

interesting cities, and enjoy your lunch on a wine estate, to name only a few of the many options.

If you are looking for a hotel in South Africa for your customer,

Gateway 2 Travel offers you the largest selection.

Don’t miss these highlights

Kruger National Park: meet the Big Five (elephant, lion, buffalo, rhino & leopard)

Cape Town: great view on the Table Mountain & cultural sites in the Mother Town

Garden Route: astonishing landscape of ancient forests, rivers, lakes, dunes, and beaches

Hermanus: whale spotting between June and November

Cape Winelands: discover the South African Pinotage and many other wines

Durban: the sunshine city for shopping, surfing, fun & sun

Upcoming events

Christmas markets in Pretoria, Malmesbury, Parkview, and Stellenbosch

Wine festivals in Stellenbosch, Helderberg, and Wellington

Marathons in The Bluff, Pretoria, Durban, and Port Elizabeth

Carnival in Umhlanga, Wynberg, and Green Point

Our offer: +1.000 hotels

Spotligh

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SOUTH AFRICA

www.gateway.be

Harbour HouseHermanus

****4

Rivierbos Guest HouseStellenbosch

***3

BalmoralDurban

****4

KelwayPort Elizabeth

****4

Tip: Important LocationsClick on the ‘Important Locations’ filter to find hotels close to an

airport, city area, city centre, park, trade centre, etc.

Our offer: +1.000 hotels

Radisson Blu WaterfrontCape Town

*****5

Protea Hotel SandtonJohannesburg

****4

Our selection of top-ranked hotels in South Africa

DECEMBER 2013

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Book hotels for the FIFA World Cup in BrazilIn June 2014, the FIFA World Cup will kick off in Brazil. Soccer fans from around the world

will fly in to support their favourite soccer team.

Our suppliers have added hotel accommodations for the Brazilian host cities, so you can book

hotels for these destinations in your Gateway 2 Travel.

To make it easier for the travel agent to locate the stadiums,

we have added the category “FIFA World Cup” in our

“Important Locations” filter.

The stadiums are indicated with a blue football on the map.

STADIUMS BRAZIL

“Important Locations” filter

FIFA World Cup

www.gateway.be

Our hotel selection for Brazil:We offer a variety of 2 to 5 stars hotels in the 12 host cities. Have a look at this selection:

Rio de JaneiroPestana Rio Atlantica

*****5

Sao PauloPanamby Guarulhos

****4

Porto AlegreEmbaixador Hotel

****4

NatalMarsol Beach Resort

****4

Belo HorizonteBrasil Palace

**2

SalvadorBahia do Sol

***3

Special W

K-deals!

DECEMBER 2013

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Hotel Promotions - Agents Only

Gateway offers you a special agent rate for the following hotels. Since these

offers are only valid for travel agents, not end-consumers, these can’t be

booked in Gateway 2 Travel.

If interested, send your personal details

and your travel dates to

[email protected].

The Three Corners Hotel BristolBudapest, Hungary

****4

Booking before 31 Jan. 2014

Check-in between 2 Jan. and 28 Feb. 2014

Single room with Breakfast: 32 EUR /night

Double room with Breakfast: 39 EUR /night 39 EUR

Springfield @ Sea Resort & SpaHua Hin, Thailand

****4


Check-in between 2 Jan. and 31 March 2014

Single/Double room with Breakfast: 82 EUR /night

(Free upgrade to Springfield Pool Room)82 EUR

Amari Orchid PattayaPattaya, Thailand

****4


Check-in between 2 Jan. and 31 March 2014

Single/Double room with Breakfast: 112 EUR /night

(Free upgrade to Deluxe Ocean View) 112 EUR

Special agent rate

Gateway Sales & MarketingOur different Sales teams are at your service for any

commercial questions you might have.

When you wish to have a demo session for your team or

for a new colleague, or you have questions regarding

certain features of the Gateway 2 Travel hotel engine,

don’t hesitate to ask them for an appointment.

They will give you tips & tricks to increase your revenues

and to make your hotel bookings easier & faster.

International

Nathalie Vanderstappen International

Sales Executive

My Motto We will cross the bridge when we get there.

My Xmas wish to you May your love be large and your bills small in

the year to come.@

sale

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Giles Gryseels International

Sales Executive

My MottoIf you are going through hell, keep going.

(Winston Churchill)

Belgium

Dirk De Kempeneer Sales

Executive

My MottoLife is so short, so do what makes you happy!

@sa

les.

be@

gate

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Tom Dieltiëns Account

Executive

My MottoI’d rather regret the things I’ve done than the

things that I haven’t.

Best WishesFrom our Sales

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DECEMBER 2013

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South Africa

Rob van Kesteren Sales

Manager

My MottoSuccess will not come to those who sit and wait.

How I spend my perfect weekend In the morning road biking along the beautiful

Atlantic coast or mountain biking through the Cape

wine lands. In the afternoon a family braai (BBQ) or

enjoying the beach.

@sa

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Marketing

Bart VanmaeleMarketing

Manager

My MottoBe yourself, no matter what they say.

(Sting)

“M” is for My PassionsMarketing is only one of my passions.

They also include Music, Multimedia & Many More. @ba

rtv@

gate

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.be

Gateway Sales & Marketing

X-mas Gadgets - Our suggestions for X-mas gifts

Samsung Galaxy Gear V7000

Call, text & take pictureseven when your

Samsung Galaxy is in

your pocket.

The Gear keeps you

updated at all time!

Monopod

“Selfie”is the new word of

2013.

Buy a monopod for

all those friends who

love posting selfies

on Facebook.

Hong Kong

Carrie Lo Sales

Manager

My MottoOnly if you try, you can taste your fruitful life. @

sale

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Margaret Chang Sales

Manager

My MottoThe only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.

Thailand

Rachapa Narkphong (Cherry) Senior Sales

Executive

My MottoFirst say to yourself what you would be,

and then do what you have to do.

@sa

les@

gate

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asia

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Saranphat Watthana- chalermchai (Ying) Sales

Executive

My MottoGo for Gold, go for Goal.

DECEMBER 2013

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Philips Energy Light

Avoid winterblueswith the EnergyLight.

Use it 15 minutes

a day to become

less tired and more

energetic.

iPad Mini

iPad Minieasily fits in your

hand.

The 7,9inch Retina-

display is as crisp as

a HD-tv. Comes with

5MP camera and

double microphone.

Amazing Hotels in the WorldAmong the 150,000 accommodations offered in Gateway 2 Travel, many

hotels are treasures that exceed the expectations of travellers. Whether

they excel in their design and architecture, or in their splendid service,

they each deserve to be high on your wish list.

For this Christmas magazine,

we’ve made a small selection of

special hotels for you.

www.gateway.be

Adaaran Prestige Vadoo Male, MaledivesYour hotel room can’t get any more exotic

than sitting on top of the crystal blue water

near a coral island in the Indian Ocean.

Swim between the tropical fish while scuba

diving or watch them pass underneath your

glass-bottomed bathroom. Each villa has a

Jacuzzi, a plunge pool and a 24-hour butler

service.

*****5EXOTIC

LUXURY

Silken Puerta AmericaMadrid, SpainThis eclectic design hotel invites visitors

to dream. 19 of the best architecture and

design studios were brought together,

including a winner of the Nobel Prize

for Architecture. Each floor proposes

a different room concept, playing with

different materials, colours and shapes to

create spaces that bring together the best

of design and architecture.

*****5

FUTURISTIC

Anantara Golden TriangleChiang Rai, ThailandOverlooking the hills of Myanmar and Laos,

this luxury resort gives you the possibility

to explore the jungle on the back of an

elephant.

Options at the all-inclusive Ananatara vary

from jungle trekkings to spa treatments,

from Thai cooking classes to yoga sessions.

*****5JUNGLE

LUXURY

Tip: find these hotels easilyTo easily find these hotels, fill in a part of the hotel name in the ‘Text Search’ filter in the Result screen,

or select hotels with a certain number of stars in the ‘Ratings’ filter.

DECEMBER 2013

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Hotel GeneralPrague, Czech Republic

*****5 With its 20 uniquely designed rooms,

Hotel General ranks high among the small

Boutique hotels in Europe. The rooms are

decorated with elements from the world

military history.

Ideally located between the Vltava River and

the Andel business district, it caters to both

tourists and businesspeople.

SMALL

BOUTIQUE

JW Marriott MarquisDubai, UAE

*****5Many mistake the famous Burj Al Arab for

the tallest hotel in the world, but it’s in fact

beaten by the JW Marriott Marquis, also in

Dubai.

The 355m high twin-tower skyscraper

features 1,608 hotel rooms, 14 food &

beverage outlets, rooftop bars, a business

centre, conference halls, retail outlets, and

a 3,700m² spa & health club.

TALLEST

HOTEL

YotelNew York City, USA

***3 Experience the best of Manhattan at an

affordable price. Yotel hired the best aircraft

cabin designers and mixed it with a touch of

Japanese influence to build small, smartly

designed hotel rooms.

Not just the rooms are minimalistic: there’s

no reception, you check into your cabin

automatically through the yobot.

CONCEPT

DESIGN

Gateway Payments & InvoicingGateway is your single point of payment. Our Payments & Invoicing Team takes

care of all the payments to the hotel vendors, so you don’t have to worry about this.

Contact us if you have any questions regarding your invoices or credit notes.

MON - FRI 09:00 – 17:00 CET +32 (0) 11 45 82 82 @ [email protected]

Opening hours - Payments & Invoicing

Johan Strauven Finance Director

Even my spare time is

dedicated to finance: I’m

the Treasurer of our local

Harmony, where I also

play the clarinet.

Ahlam Hajbat Finance Department

I like to experiment in the

kitchen. My kids love it,

and so do my colleagues!

Kathleen Jans Finance Department

Don’t let others define

you, you are what you feel.

I’m almost 40 and I feel

alive & kicking!

Kelly Breesch Finance Department

I love running & cycling.

So far I ran 3 marathons:

the body achieves what

the mind believes! On my

wish list: NYC Marathon

& 2 Oceans Marathon.

Kim Dielkens Finance Department

Enjoy the little things in

life. Like a walk with my

dog, nothing relaxes me

more.

Philippe Degryse Finance Department

I always take life with a

grain of salt, plus a slice

of lemon and a shot of

tequila

Best Wishesfor the new year

Payments & Invoicing

www.gateway.be

Tim Smeulders - Test Engineer

The eye for detail and perfection

he needs to have in his job, he

also reflects in his works of art by

creating realistic looking portraits

out of clay.

These portraits only consist out of the most

important part of the head, namely the

face, the eyes, the mouth. Only the face is

constructed.

This specific element approaches the

classical busts in a new way.

The “masks” display, not only realism

and recognition, but also expression and

emotion.

Did you know...

... that Tim, one of our Test Engineers, is also a great sculpting artist?

In his spare time, he creates realistic looking portraits out of clay.

Check out some of his work at: www.timsmeulders.be

DECEMBER 2013


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Hong Kong

Destination in the Spotlight

Hong Kong remains a popular holiday destination. Whether your customer wishes to visit the temples

and cultural heritage sites, hike a beautiful mountain trail or go shopping in the city, Hong Kong offers

something for everyone.

If you are looking for a hotel in Hong Kong for your customer, Gateway 2 Travel offers you the largest selection.

Upcoming events

Dec. 2013: Winterfest

Jan. 2014: Chinese New Year

March 2014: Flower Show

June 2014: Dragon Boat Carnival

Sept. 2014: Mid-Autumn Festival

Don’t miss these highlights

Wong Tai Sin Temple: where Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism meet

Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade: the Clock Tower, the Avenue of Stars, Victoria Harbour

The Peak: spectacular skyscrapers and cityscapes

Ladies Market and Temple Street Night Market

For the kids: Ocean Park and Disneyland

Our offer: +900 hotels

Spotligh

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HONG KONG

www.gateway.be

Regal KowloonHong Kong

****4

PandaHong Kong

****4

Our offer: +900 hotels

Our selection of top-ranked hotels in Hong Kong

Harbour Plaza MetropolisHong Kong

****4

B P InternationalHong Kong

***3

The LanghamHong Kong

*****5

Marco PoloHong Kong

*****5

DECEMBER 2013

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Greetings from all over the world

ZaligKerstfeest!

Joyeux

Noël!

Geseënde Kersfees

en ‘n voorspoedige

Nuwejaar

FroheWeihnachten!

Gateway wishes you

happy holidays and a

wonderful 2014.

Wishing you...

聖誕快樂

สุขสันต์วันคริสต์ม

าส

Buon Natale e

felice anno nuovo

Feliz Navidad y feliz año nuevo

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