Job cuts as QF consolidates operationsUp to 535 Qantas employees will face termination, following the consolidation of Qantas’ heavy maintenance facilities.
‘They’ll be back’: Philippine Tourism Secretary on Chinese tourist pulloutNews that Chinese travel agencies are suspending tours to the Philippines mid territorial disputes over Scarborough Shoal has not ruffled the feathers of Philippine Department of Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, Jr, who maintains the move will “not have a major impact” on the country’s tourism.
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Aus grounding claws at Tiger profits
Ferguson’s tourism budget a fantasy: Baldwin
UU suspends Sydney services
WA budget benefits bantam businesses
PAL improves services for Aus passengers2
TG toys with idea of budget carrier

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Accor announces the opening of its 500th hotel in Asia-Pacific
The opening of Pullman Gurgaon Central Park represents a double milestone: the debut of the Pullman brand in India and the establishment of Accor’s 500th hotel in Asia-Pacific
United Airlines Employees Mentor Students at Houston-area Public Schools Career Day
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DJ introduces competition to Mt IsaIntroducing airline competition for the first time in 11 years, Virgin Australia has announced new Monday to Friday flights between Mount Isa and Brisbane.
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Costa Concordia salvage plans announcedTitan-Micoperi have announced their plans to recover the Costa Concordia wreck off the island of Giglio, with work slated to commence this week.
CLIA President christens AMACertoChristine Duffy joined Vilshofen Mayor, Georg Krenn, local dignitaries and river cruise executives to christen AmaWaterways’ newest ship AmaCerto on the Danube in Germany last week.
Costa Cruises to More Than Double Capacity in Asia in 2013
Encouraged by the positive response to its Asia cruises, Costa Cruises, the largest Italian travel group and Europe’s no.1 cruise company, plans to position a second cruise ship in the region in May 2013.
Paris: Pur' DelightEating Well At Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme
Mahalo for the memories HawaiiAwaking to the most auspicious sight of a rainbow ending in the Aulani Resort lagoon is a memory I will savour forever.

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Quality Hotel Mermaid Waters is located within the heart of Queensland's Gold Coast and is ideal for both business and leisure travellers.

The Gold Coast reaches adventurous new heights with the opening of Skypoint climb
SkyPoint Climb, Australia’s highest external building walk, is the newest adventure experience on the Gold Coast taking climbers on a guided journey reaching 270 metres into the sky atop the iconic Q1 resort building.

Endless summer satisfied on the Gold CoastThe sun is just peaking over the horizon.
Winter escape deals deliver big savings to Tahiti
Japan seasonal escapes - 8 days
Fun in the Fiji Sun with Qantas Holidays!Qantas Holidays, in conjunction with Air Pacific and Jetset Travelworld Network recently hosted 15 lucky consultants from around the country to experience the amazing sights of Fiji
Fantastic added values at the Pearl resorts!A FREE Tahitian black pearl + a FREE bottle of Tahitian coral wine!
All Western Australia Tours Gurantteed
Evergreen Tours Western Australia tours are ALL guaranteed to depart in 2012.
APT gets more personal in Canada-Alaska
Tempo Holidays launches Bulk Buy and Save program
A Travel Bloggers Dream - Online Hotel Site Gives Away Free Ipads
A new online hotel booking site, hotels2go, has entered the lucrative Australian market with a highly successful marketing ploy – a free Apple Ipad 2 with every holiday booked.
APPEA Conference Gives Expected $10 Million Boost to SA Economy
The Adelaide Convention Centre hosted one of the biggest conferences in its 25 year history this week (May 13-16) with 3000 delegates from across the world attending the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) Conference.
Conference Organisers Race into Accor’s Melbourne Hotels
The second annual ‘Accor Great Race’ around Melbourne’s CBD saw 10 teams sprint and busk their way around the city to visit landmarks and six Accor hotels over two days, facing a series of challenges along the way.
Sun worshippers will flock to Peru’s annual Inti Raymi festival
While the winter takes hold the sun is being worshipped in Peru. Every June, Cusco's five hundred year old Sacsayhuamán fortress hosts the Inti Raymi festival which re-enacts and celebrates ancient Inca traditions.
ATEC wins Grant to Support Energy Efficient Tourism Business
ATEC is pleased to have received Federal Government funding to assist Australia’s tourism industry to ameliorate some of the burden of transitioning to a low carbon economy.
Hotel Greif Bolzano
Stylish Accommodation Where Austrian Efficiency Meets Italian Gelato
Hall of Fame inductees honoured: Cruise3SixtyThe ‘father of cruising’, Maurice Zarmati, joined travel agents Sherrie and Charlie Funk and innovators Brad and Van Anderson in being inducted into the CLIA 2012 Cruise Industry Hall of Fame earlier this month in Fort Lauderdale.
Star Alliance travel agent blitz
Staff from some of Star Alliance’s 25 member airlines visited travel agents across Australia this week to celebrate the Alliance’s 15th Anniversary.
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Mobile Travel Agents - Can Sell Tickets to SpaceWe are selected by Sir Richard Branson as an Accredited Space Agent for his Virgin Galactic project. Yes indeed… Space Tourism is a reality right now!
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Experience & Passion for Hospitality Secures Directors Role of Sales and Marketing for Iconic Cairns Property
The General Manager of All Seasons Cairns Colonial Club, Peter Blackburn is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Rice as the property’s new Director of Sales and Marketing.
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Congratulations for House of Travel on winning Amadeus Award
Amadeus, a leading transaction processor and provider of advanced technology solutions for the global travel and tourism industry, recently awarded the House of Travel (HoT) IT Team with an Amadeus Excellence in Partnership Award.
Six Senses Zighy Bay Sweeps All 3 Shortlisted Categories at the Middle East Hotel Awards & Stand alone winner Middle East Spa Awards ‘Best Sustainable Initiative’
Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman received three new accolades from the Middle East Hotel Awards and renewed a fourth from the Middle East Spa Awards.
Holidaymakers long for beds, pets over familyGone are the days when family placed first, with Australian and New Zealand travellers missing their beds, pets and coffee more than their loved ones, according to a new poll.

It’s more fun in the PhilippinesParking, climbing stairs and even the daily commute are more fun in the Philippines according to this tongue-in-cheek take on the Philippine Department of Tourism’s new campaign.

Jaime Deitsch Cruise Director – Carnival LibertyThe fun-loving and energetic Jaime Deitsch took some time out of her non-stop schedule aboard Carnival Liberty to chat to e-Travel Blackboard about what it’s like to be a roving Cruise Director.

Jason Dyktynski, DriveAway Holidays Area Sales Manager (WA / NT)In the travel industry for over ten years, DriveAway Holiday’s Jason Dyktynski loves the rewarding nature of his job. Read on to find out his top travel tips.


































































