Media Release
Webjet To Be F2 Network's Flights Partner
2nd July 2003
SYDNEY, Australia – June 30, 2003 – Webjet today announced that it has entered into a marketing arrangement with the f2 Network to be the sole flights partner for the smh.com.au and theage.com.au travel websites beginning 01 July 03.
Commenting, Webjet Business Development manager Dean Maidment said that "this is a fantastic opportunity that enables us to integrate one of Australia's leading travel services with the exciting travel content of two of the leading news web sites in Australia. We have had a excellent commercial relationship with f2 Network for the past year and this new opportunity takes that to the next level. The distribution strength of the f2 network combined with our online travel skills and technology will see will provide our customers with a complete travel experience that will be the best of it's kind in Australia"
"It is good to see Webjet reaping returns and continuing to invest in a strong online strategy - despite the volatility in the Travel industry." said Lee Stephens, Commercial Director of the f2 Network. "f2's news sites - smh.com.au and theage.com.au - attract almost 4 million people monthly and research shows they are twice as likely to travel in general, compared with the average Australian."
About WebJet
Webjet is a pure online retailer specialising in the sale of travel services over the internet via www.webjet.com.au and www.bookabed.com.au . Webjet is a licensed Travel Agent (no: 32282) and a member of the Travel Compensation Fund, operating and complying with the obligations set out in the Travel Agents Act 1986. Webjet is a public company listed on the Australian stock exchange (ASX code: WEB).
f2 Network
Fairfax's f2 Network is Australia's leading publisher of online news, finance and classifieds. One in every four adult Australians uses one or more of the f2 Network's sites and services every month. Trusted online brands, such as smh.com.au, theage.com.au, afr.com, brw.com.au, drive.com.au, domain.com.au and mycareer.com.au attract an audience that is second to none in both the AB demographic and Active Internet User psychographic. For further information contact:
Claire Mula
Marketing Manager
f2 Network Webjet
Ph: 02 8596 4506
Dean Maidment
Business Development Manager
Phone: (03) 9820 9214