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Thursday, March 11, 2010
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EMTA holds packed out road show in Sydney

The Eastern Mediterranean Tourism Association (EMTA) held a packed out travel industry road show in Sydney on Wednesday night.

Travel Counsellors answer most asked question

In a new marketing push, Travel Counsellors has taken a different approach and is looking to answer its most asked question from new recruits by telling them to 'See the world through different eyes'.

China eyes high-speed rail links with Europe, India, Russia

Sydney Airport's Terminal 1 upgrade wins passenger support

California Dreaming: Boeing 787 begins test flights in Victorville

MSC Cruises christens its 11th ship

LAN Airlines moves back to normal sales processes

After suspending much of its sales last week, LAN Airlines has once again resumed selling seats on its service network-wide, and agents are being encouraged to once again send their clients to the region.

Win tickets to a runway show at the L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival

Etihad Airways, the global leader in inspired air travel is supporting and celebrating Australian fashion through a partnership with the 2010 L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival. 

WANT TO WIN A DREAM ESCAPE! - Click here to see the amazing prize

Air Pacific NAN Special Fares

Fly Air Pacific to Fiji from just $250 gross, plus all applicable taxes. Special child fare available $249 including taxes. Valid for departures until 07Dec10 and sales until 14May10. Visit our Hot Airfares page for further details…

THIRSTY THURSDAYS 25 MARCH!

Vietnam springs to life at TT, don't miss out on your chance to WIN a trip, enjoy FREE food & drinks!

Social Media emerges as a hot topic at ITB Berlin

Participants at the world's largest travel trade show, ITB Berlin have gathered to discuss how to use social media outlets to their advantage.

Luxury Tourism - Is there still such a thing today?

No one ever thought this market would be affected, but then it became clear in 2009 and everyone needed to change how they did business to ensure they would get through this crisis period.

Emirates reports new developments at ITB Berlin

Whale Sharks Have Arrived: Sal Salis Offers Exclusive Packages

The annual wait for the whale sharks' arrival on Ningaloo Reef is over, with the first sightings of two of the harmless behemoths in the waters off Ningaloo at the weekend.

Amtrak Rail Announces Wi-Fi Service on the Acela Express!

Giving the passengers what they've been asking for, Amtrak is launching wireless Internet service, or Wi-Fi, on all Acela Express trains and in most major stations along the Northeast Corridor on 1st March, 2010

Doha: An unassuming jewel of the Persian Gulf

Doha amazes with its glitzy new hotels, towering sand dunes, ancient rock carvings and distinctive architecture.

Indulge, unwind and escape - Ritz Carlton Doha

It's not often that you can tell your friends that the hotel you stayed at was situated on its own exclusive island resort.

Classica Taiwan $2,249.00

10 night Hong Kong return package onboard Costa Classica + FREE Land Tour. Departing 12 Jun 2010

Carlson Hotels Worldwide sells rooms direct through HotelsCombined.com

HotelsCombined.com, the world's leading hotel meta-search engine, announced today their partnership with Carlson Hotels Worldwide

Outrigger Launches Phuket Website for Holidaymakers

Outrigger Hotels and Resorts in Asia has launched a dedicated website for its two resorts in Phuket.

First guests arrive for visual art feast

Relax in Rarotonga - FREE Night offer extended!!

Chat Tours - Athens, Delphi & Meteora 6 Days/5 Nights

Discover the mysteries of the Monasteries!

Albatross Travel's Italian Grande - NEW departure date

Due to popular demand Albatross Travel have released a new tour departure for their 18 day 'The Italian Grande' tour—20 September 2010.

Save up to 10% on Croatia Tours and Packages

Get into Hot Water with Taipei Seasons!

4 Days 3 nights Taipei Shorter package include one night at 5 star hot spring resort from $260 per person

"ON YA BIKE!" Travel Indochina's Vietnam cycling trip featured on Getaway tonight

Travel Indochina, Australia's leading Asian travel specialist, will feature on 'Getaway', Australia's most watched TV travel program, on Channel 9 tonight, Thursday 11th March.

InterAsia's award winning China brochure has been updated for 2010/2011 with many new or revised small group tours and private journeys.

Cinderella ending to fairytale Broome safari

Canadians exempt from U.S. entry fee

The U.S. has exempted Canadians from having to pay a $10 fee upon arrival into America due to their "special relationship" with the country, officials said last week.

HKTB's 'Festive Hong Kong' team paddled away at Sydney's Dragon Boat Races

The Hong Kong Tourism Board's (HKTB) 'Festive Hong Kong' team (which included seven industry partners) participated in the City of Sydney's Chinese New Year Dragon Boat Races on Sunday, February 28. 

Competing in a price war without suffering long-term damage

Preferred Hotel Group's Brij Bhushan Chachra on critical issues in revenue management

Shanghai's closest international hotel to World Expo launches package

As an Official Hotel of World Expo 2010, the new Pullman Shanghai Skyway is offering a "Pullman Expo Experience" package

Record exhibitors at ITB Berlin 2010

The world's largest travel trade show International Tourism Bourse (ITB) Berlin this year has welcomed over 11,000 exhibitors making it the best turnout ever in its history - what a way to come out of the recession.

Centara Maldives gets 5-star ratings on TripAdvisor website

The first overseas property to be opened by Thailand's Centara Hotels & Resorts, the Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives, located at the South Ari Atoll in the Republic of Maldives, is attracting favourable reports from guests, according to TripAdvisor.com.

New Sabre State Manager for the Sunshine State

Sabre Pacific has created a State Manager position in Queensland, acknowledging the commercial significance of the state as an increasingly important market for the company. The inaugural manager's role has gone to Chris Wilks.

DriveAway Appoint New National Sales Manager AU/NZ

DriveAway Holidays have appointed Nathan Baber as the new National Sales Manager, heading up the Australian and New Zealand Sales Team.

Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa appoints new sales and marketing manager

Peter Nilsson promoted to MD Gulf of Thailand

South African Tourism welcomes back Marketing Manager