Other News
Nationwide detox on Quickbeds.com
Tuesday, 31 January 2012Hungover, bloated and stressed from the festive season, Aussie’s are flocking to health retreats in droves as they pledge to go booze-free and commit to healthier lifestyles for the New Year.
Labour agreement to assist tourism operators
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Aiming to reduce the industry's shortage of skilled workers, the Australian Government has announced the conception of a new proposed template labour agreement.
Athena charity function
Tuesday, 24 January 2012Classic International Cruises’ Australian-based liner, Athena, hosted a special charity function on Friday January 20 in Fremantle, WA, for the charity, Wheels for Hope, which provides the disabled with specially tailored on-road vehicles they need to be mobile.
The Westin Bali Begins the New Year on a Caring Note
Friday, 20 January 2012To celebrate the beginning of the New Year on a caring note, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali’s Sales & Marketing Department took time recently to visit the Destawan Orphanage in Singaraja.
I’m A Backpacker...Get Me In Here!
Wednesday, 18 January 2012Got the post-Celebrity blues? Wondering what to do now Dougie, Mark, Fatima and the gang have all gone home?
Ex-Bomber Jason Johnson to Lead Sportsnet to Gallipoli this Anzac Day
Wednesday, 18 January 2012Former AFL Essendon Bombers star Jason Johnson has jumped at the opportunity to again be a special guest escort to Gallipoli this April to commemorate ANZAC Day.
Australian and US OutDoor Destination Organisations form International Partnership
Tuesday, 17 January 2012PathFinder OutDoor Destinations, based in Melbourne, Australia and Best Parks in America, based in McLean, Virginia, United States have established an international partnership, commencing January, 2012 for the purpose of creating an international network whose aim is to promote the growth of quality OutDoor Destination properties and experiences in Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Canada.
The UK's new purpose built customs clearance facility now open at Stop24 Folkestone Services, Junction 1 M20
Tuesday, 17 January 2012A brand new customs clearance facility site and lorry park has launched at Stop24 Folkestone Services.
Australian Traveler Looking For Travel Mate to Compete For the World's Greatest Travellers Trophy
Tuesday, 17 January 2012Wanted: An Australian that wants to win the trophy as "The World's Greatest Travelers." Reward: Fame, glory, a free trip around the world, and bragging rights!
Aussies see travel pics as prompt to pack and go
Monday, 16 January 2012Expedia shows how to take travel-inspiring photos
WeMetOnAPlane to re-connect lost in-flight love
Friday, 13 January 2012
Found love or really connected with a person in-flight but then lost each other at baggage pick-up? Well have no fear, wemetonaplane.com is here.
High-end experiences win 2012 traveller
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
Globetrotting getaways are more than just about luxury and relaxation this year with high-end activities, local experiences and customisation key to attracting the 2012 traveller.
Quake strikes Indonesia
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
Travellers and residents in Indonesia were on tsunami watch earlier this morning after a 7.3 magnitude quake struck 420 kilometres off the coast of Aceh province.
Destination Wairarapa Receive Messages of Support
Monday, 9 January 2012Destination Wairarapa has received messages of support from its tourism partners following the tragic ballooning accident in Carterton yesterday.
Angel born on board China Eastern
Friday, 6 January 2012
Young female crew members employed with China Eastern Airlines were given the opportunity to revise their childbirth training after a woman gave birth to a baby girl on a recent flight.
Kids driving you nuts?
Thursday, 22 December 2011Looking for ideas to keep the kids occupied?
IATA Disappointed with EU Court Decision on ETS
Thursday, 22 December 2011Geneva - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed disappointment at today’s decision by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) which upheld European Union (EU) plans to include international aviation in the EU emissions trading scheme (ETS) from 2012.
Qantas and Ozharvest Unite For Inaugural CEO Cookoff
Wednesday, 21 December 2011Some of the country’s most famous chefs will join forces with Australia’s corporate elite next year in a world first charity event to feed Sydney’s homeless and disadvantaged.
Chifley Wollongong Choo Choo Train delivers happiness this Christmas!
Monday, 19 December 2011Chifley Wollongong’s Executive Chef Peter Washbourne together with Ian Craig (Maintenance Manger) have been busy hand crafting the Christmas Ginger Bread Train of all Christmas trains.
200 Koalas for Japanese Kindy
Monday, 12 December 2011The Wildlife Habitat and local residents have donated 200 soft toy koalas to a Tsunami affected kindergarten in northern Japan.
Oaks Hotels & Resorts Give the Gift of Charity this Christmas Season
Thursday, 8 December 2011As Christmas fast approaches, what better time to clean out the closet, dig deep and give the gift of compassion this season.
Famous undies and sweaty singlet up for grabs in the “Kids @ Christmas” charity online auction
Tuesday, 6 December 2011A signed pair of Dan Carter’s Jockey underwear and the sweaty singlet studded with Swarovski crystals Richard Simmons wore in Air New Zealand’s safety video are amongst more than 100 items up for grabs in Air New Zealand’s annual Kids @ Christmas charity auction at www.sella.co.nz.
1 in 3 women admit to becoming a ‘stress-head’ prior to a holiday
Monday, 5 December 2011lastminute.com.au report reveals what women really think about travel
Aussies take work on vacation
Friday, 2 December 2011
Although Aussies plan trips to “get away from it all”, up to 53 percent are unable to put away their computers and are constantly checking their work emails on vacation.



















































