While Coles and Woolies are under the pump, ALDI is going on holiday
In what is being dubbed an Australian first for supermarkets, ALDI is launching a new travel range.
While supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths continue to deal with legal proceedings brought forward by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), ALDI has launched a new online portal where shoppers can browse “ALDI escapes, cruises and tour deals” through a new partnership with Ignite Travel Group.
“We are excited to be taking off in a new direction to make planning and booking a holiday a more enjoyable experience for Australians and in our signature, Good Different way with ALDI Holidays. This service, in partnership with Ignite Travel, will unlock incredible value and help all types of travelers create truly unforgettable experiences,” ALDI Australia group director, Rodney Balech, said.
“With ALDI Holidays we’re bringing our Special Buys to the skies, offering savvy travelers premium holiday options. From budget-friendly bliss to extravagant escapes, there are different levels of luxury for every keen explorer.”
Starting from Wednesday, ALDI shoppers can look at purchasing a number of deals, including a five-night stay in the Whitsundays, seven nights in Vanuatu, Fiji and or Thailand.
Tour options also include ten nights in South Africa and Sri Lanka, while Royal Caribbean Cruise bookings through the Pacific Islands can also be made.
Ignite Travel Group CEO, Ryan Thomas, said the launch comes at a time when Australia’s travel industry is seeing record numbers for international cruise holidays and small group touring.
“ALDI Holiday customers can expect incredible savings with these exclusively curated holiday packages including flights, local experiences and more, covering some of the most popular destinations around the world, that can conveniently be booked online or via the dedicated ALDI Holidays Sales Centre,” Thomas said.
“Whilst the collaboration also aligns to our goal to support and grow our supplier channels to deliver an unparalleled distribution network for our partners where everyone wins. We’re excited about the future of our partnership with ALDI.”
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Neil Griffiths is the Managing Editor of Mumbrella. He joined the company in October 2023.
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Yeah, but can you imagine how quickly the check-in staff will scan people in?
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Aldi Holidays? Can you manage the queue at the checkin?
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Pity I won’t be travelling.i don’t shop at ALDI at all.
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Great idea i always shop at aldi first because i feel that i can trust my favourite brand and will now persue the travel oppertunities
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Peruse
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Why does coles make it so hard to
Look for people
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Apart from Giant supermarkets, lots of smaller outlets don’t have prices on their shelves or products. We have to pick up items and take it to the cashier to confirm prices. Individual items should have price tags always. ACCC should check every shops for price tags and goods on specials. Even gas stations selling consumer goods at triple the price. There should be price control so that consumers can benefit from what they choose to buy.
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I don’t know what all the fuss is about. I have been shopping at my local Woolworths store for over 50 years and, in all that time, I have only once discovered a discrepancy between the price on the shelf and that at the checkout. The prices always correspond with those advertised in the media. One of the biggest problems is not the company but the customers! Either through malice, dishonesty, carelessness or just stupidity, they take items off the shelves and replace them in a different position causing all sorts of issues for the staff and other customers.
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