New site gets two thumbs up from industrye-Travel Blackboard launched its next generation Australian trade website with a brand new look this week, giving readers travel news your way, and is already reaping benefits from industry feedback.
- JTG/Stella merger unlikely to affect operations say agents
Travel agents from Jetset Travelworld Group claim the probable JTG/Stella merger will have little impact on their ground operations, though some would like more information as the proceedings continue.
- Singapore Airlines joins Tourism WA to boost visitors
- OTAs left searching if Google acquires ITA
- Whales outweigh gas plant in dollar benefit
- Intrepid/APT to develop safari camp in WA
Continental Airlines 'Early Bird Ski Nett Fares' to JapanSpecial fares from Australia to Japan start from $700*, valid for departures 13Jan11-31Mar11 and sales until 30Sep10.
TravelportGetting their message across via social media
Excite Holidays: September Agent IncentivesNew agency sign up. Give us 5, we give you $100.
Indochina Explorer $4,149.00 booked through Cruise Agents23 night Sydney to Singapore package onboard Oriana. Departs 4 Nov 2010
Suzhou's First Regal Hotel to open in 2013Regal Hotels International Limited (Regal Hotels Group) is pleased to announce the signing of a hotel project with Suzhou Sicheng Real Estate Company Limited (Sicheng Group) to open a four-star business hotel in Suzhou, the Regal Fanhua Centre Hotel.
- Accor to expand, credits industry's 'confirmed recovery'
With its first-half operating profits higher than expectations, Accor plans to increase its hospitality global footprint, set to open over 200 hotels in 2010.
Peppers announces new retreat in Byron Hinterland
Sheraton set to open eight more hotels in China before year's end
Aloft Hotels Makes Landmark Debut in Europe
Club Intercontinental now open in Fiji
Special Economy class published excursion fares Perth to Denpasar/Jakarta
Delta Revitalizing Boeing 747-400 Fleet with New InteriorsNew full-flat beds in BusinessElite, Economy class seats with personal video on-demand among customer benefits
- Northwest fixes price of US$38m for price-fixing
Northwest Airlines’ plea agreement over price-fixing in the air-cargo market was approved by a federal judge late last week, requiring the airline to pay a US$38 million fine.
- Hurricane blows out Continental Airlines fees
SWISS serves up Mediterranean specialities from the Lausanne Palace & Spa
Disneyland: The ultimate shape-shifter and lover of dreams
Mickey Mouse. Donald Duck. Goofy.
Toronto - CANADA
Toronto is a multicultural cosmopolitan and home to one of the most culturally diverse groups of people in the world.
MGM Grand Las Vegas
Despite its Hollywood origins, MGM Grand is a name synonymous with Las Vegas.
Dear Daisy, 2010 is passing by at lightning speed; does time go by faster as we get older?
DD this week gives readers a chance to WIN a great prize; could also double up as a Father's Day gift!!
Visit Dublin App Launched!
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- Recruiter says boomers are top job candidates
At last someone recognises that 'oldies' have value!
Australia's oldest holiday park celebrates 75 years of memories
The owners of Australia's oldest caravan park known-to-date, family owned and operated Easts Beach Holiday Park, are toasting 75 years in 2010.
Nurture mind, body and spirit in magical Norfolk Island: Inaugural holistic living festival
Norfolk Island is set to host its first Holistic Living Festival from the 14th to 19th of November 2010 covering everything from the metaphysical to physical.
Booking The Philippines is easy / Call The Philippine SpecialistsGreat Specials to Cebu, Specialist Holidays will make booking The Philippines easy with expert advise from consultants who visit the islands regularly
NEW & EXCLUSIVE - 7 day History & Culture TourLoire Valley / Normandy / Brittany with French Travel Connection
Save up to 15% with Kumuka's "Don't Delay Deal"Book and pay in full for your tour by 15 September 2010 and SAVE 15% on: Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe, North America, South America and The Middle East. SAVE 5% on Africa Lodge Safari's and Family Adventures. DON'T WAIT - BOOK NOW!
Intrepid Connections launches first brochure
Intrepid Connections has launched its first Australia and New Zealand brochure since APT and Intrepid Travel formed a joint venture earlier this year.
- Find Kumuka on facebook, our new agent page is out now
Keep in touch with our Customer Care Travel Team and Business Development Team by adding us on Facebook! Keep up with news, specials, incentives and more. Learn about our new tours and updates first. Share idea's and make suggestions. Read blogs, watch videos, enter competitions and find out about destinations and product training.
Choice Hotels Australasia Adopts Enhanced Property Management Technology
Choice Hotels Australasia is to utilise the latest in accommodation website and telephony technology with Choice Hotels International's innovative web-based proprietary property management system throughout its New Zealand and Australian properties from next year.
Voyager Travel Corporation Announces Itinerary Integration with TripIt™
Webjet Introduces Flight Bookings to Australian iPhone and iPod Touch Users
Hassles of travelling with cash
Thanks to Visa, travellers no longer need to burden themselves with the risk of carrying cash. Click here to tell us about the holiday hassles travelling with cash has brought you, to win a $100 Visa Prepaid card.
Spreading the “word”…..DriveAway Holidays continues to assist with development and training of “future” industry leaders on a national and international level and has committed to further support for 2011.
Agents Rush to Become Captains of P&O Academy
Almost 200 travel agents are now P&O Academy Captains following the release of seven new training modules earlier this month.
TMS points staff-strapped employers towards Baby BoomersWith a renewed ‘war for talent’ continuing to dog the hospitality and travel industry landscape, TMS Asia-Pacific has pointed employers towards what represents one of the best available sources of candidates for years to come – the Baby Boomers.
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Travel Counsellors are coming to TASMANIA- Take a closer look at your future.....
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EMTA To Host Inaugural Eastern Mediterranean Consumer Expos "The EMTA Travel Bazaars"
At its recent Annual General Meeting the Eastern Mediterranean Tourism Association decided to run a series of consumer travel expos to more effectively inform the 800,000 Australian who travel to the region annually.. The organisation of these events is well advanced.
TATS have great industry deals on P&O Cruises.. huge number of cruises to choose from....Don’t miss out book your cabin today!
BA London Special! Short Sale - Get in quick! From $ 1079* return + taxes
7 night Fiji package at 4 star Lalati resort from $1199* - includes return flts,all ground and boat transfers, all meals at Latati, air taxes, all Fiji VAT and HTT taxes, booking fees.
Air Austral Industry rates to Reunion Island and Mauritius just $469* return + taxes
Victoria to host biotechnology and aquaculture events
World experts on aquaculture and plant biotechnology will converge on Victoria after the securing of two major international conferences in Melbourne.
New Golf Fun: Night & Day - No Experience Necessary!
Golf Activities for Conferences Launch at Château Élan at The Vintage
Luxury Travel Group Keen To Find Out Luxury Tour Operator and Travel Agents at WTM 2010
Central Coast has Conferencing covered from A-Z
Fragments exhibition in aid of 'Cambodia Self Help Demining' comes to Hôtel de la PaixEmotive body of sculpture addresses South East Asia's tragic legacy of landmines
Spring into exercise safely
With spring here and the warmer weather approaching, motivation to exercise for summer is at its peak. However, this exercise may lead to injury if a gradual approach is not taken, warns Sports Medicine Australia.
Bangkok Airways holds 1st Samui Island Marathon Princess Cup 2010With the total prize worth over 3 million baht - the highest record in Thai marathon’s history
- The Lido Group couldn't mask their thanks
Guests at The Lido Group’s annual reservations party were given the opportunity to dress up in masquerade.
Be at the Helm of Australia's most famous Tuesday
This year Helm Bar & Bistro is hosting a cocktail style extravaganza for the race that stops a nation – the Melbourne Cup.
HotelsCombined.com.au wins Website of the Year at the 2010 TRAVELtech Web AwardsHotelsCombined.com.au has been awarded Website of the Year at the 2010 TRAVELtech Web Awards, held in Sydney on Tuesday.
Choice Anoints Top Performers for 2010
Hotels from Brisbane, Parkes, Newcastle, Mackay and Adelaide were the big winners in Choice Hotels Australasia’s annual Franchisee of the Year awards at a stylish dinner on Queensland’s Gold Coast last night.
Industry Gold Award for The Hotel Windsor
Virtuoso® & VIRTUOSO LIFE magazine reveal recipients of the 2010 "Best of the Best" hotel awards
Capture an iconic moment to win a stay in a Langham Hotel
Langham Hotels International Launches New Travel Photography Competition
The 2010 Sydney Latin American Film Festival is here!
Movidas Journeys are proud sponsors of the festival and are serving up a special treat on Sunday 5th September - 'Gourmet Cinema', a delicious two-part event that will give the audience a taste of Peru.
- Tiger Not A Toy
Customs officials discovered a two-month old tiger cub in a passenger’s check-in luggage at Bangkok Airport on Friday, August 20.
Win Tickets to see Australia's own POWDERFINGER
The Macau Government Tourist Office is providing seven lucky readers and their friends a chance to enjoy the show in the exclusive suite. Click Here Now.
