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Friday, 30 July 2010
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JTG shareholders told to vote yes to merger

Jetset Travelworld Group (JTG) directors advised JTG shareholders that the proposed merger of JTG and Stella was in the company's best interests, revealed an Explanatory Memorandum posted yesterday afternoon.

Qantas to spend millions to refresh product

In a veiled challenge to Virgin Blue, Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce announced the airline's plans to invest in a massive upgrade of "all components of the travelling experience", reported the Australian.

Airline passenger traffic rallies with economy: ICAO

Shanghai Airlines to leave Star Alliance

Strategic, Qantas battle for Indonesian capacity

US does it too: EU appeals WTO Airbus ruling

Educated wholesalers key to Africa success: &Beyond

Air Austral Indian Ocean Fares

Fares from Sydney to Reunion and Mauritius start from just $651* gross, commissionable at 9%. Fares are valid for travel from 01Feb-15Nov and sales until further notice. Fares are also available to Seychelles, Madagascar, Mayotte and South Africa. See Hot Airfares or your GDS for further information…

Last chance to register for World of Accor and be in the draw towin a new Peugeot

Over 1100 travel industry delegates have registered for World of Accor at the Sofitel Wentworth Sydney on Thursday 5 August (3pm - 7pm) - but industry professionals still have time to register and be in the running for a brand new Peugeot 207 XR (valued at $25,000).

Finnair: even more choice on the fast way to Europe

The beautifully designed Via Lounge offers the perfect choices for relaxing or doing business, including free WiFi connection. Right next door, the Via Spa has available a menu of spa and wellness treatments, to soothe passengers into or out of Europe.

A Dutch treat - Amsterdam

A little bit naughty and a little bit nice, welcome to Amsterdam.One of the most flamboyant, liberal and free-thinking cities in Europe, Amsterdam is a city full of character and imagination.

Are you e-Travel Blackboard's Face of Travel?

Here's your moment to shine and be in the running to win some great prizes. New questions for July! Click to get started

QE Sydney to Southampton $16,159.00 booked through Cruise Agents

Up to USD 1500.00 onboard credit per cabin! 60 night package with Queen Elizabeth. Departs 29 Feb 2012

27-night package featuring Hawaiian Islands, Canada's Coast Mountains & Alaska's Inside Passage

The Romance of Sailing - idyllic honeymoon cruises with Sea Cloud

Sea Cloud Cruises offers exceptional honeymoon packages aboard their captivating luxury windjammer Sea Cloud II, with a host of complimentary inclusions for newlyweds.

A Royal wedding with the London Sightseeing Pass

This summer, join Henry VIII to take part in a Royal Tudor wedding at Hampton Court Palace with the London Sightseeing Pass.

Impiana Hotels, Resorts and Spa unveiled its 1st Luxury Private Villas collection

Impiana Hotels, Resorts and Spa is pleased to announce the official opening of Impiana Private Villas, Kata Noi, Phuket.

Palazzo Versace begins exciting new relationship with the world's largest global electronic distribution system with exclusive offer just for travel agents

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Palazzo Versace hotel in Queensland, Australia has forged a new strategic alliance with Sabre Hospitality Solutions encompassing their Global Distribution System (GDS) and SynXis technology.

South American Pass

You can visit the best places in South America and Argentina with your air pass.

Adjustment of KLM long-haul booking procedure when connecting on flights between France and the Netherlands

The booking procedure of KLM itineraries which include long-haul flights and also a sector between France and the Netherlands only will be adjusted effective immediately.

Visit Argentina Pass

The Aerolineas Argentinas and Austral air pass is a new excuse to travel all over Argentina: Salta, Mendoza, Iguazu, Bariloche, El Calafate, Ushuaia or any of our 33 domestic destinations.

Spanair expands International Marketing with Discover the World Marketing

Discover the World Marketing has been instrumental in helping Spanair expand its international sales and marketing with new representation in Belgium, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands and United Kingdom.

Special Economy Class Published Excursion Fares Perth to Denpasar/Jakarta

Star Alliance member carriers co-locate at Delhi airport's new terminal 3

ANZAC Day on the Somme 2011 - 5 days only $1,329 per person twin share!

Albatross Travel's 5 day ANZAC Day on the Somme tour ideally suits travellers with restraints on time. This tried and tested programme is led by an experienced Battlefield tour manager and focuses specifically on the Commemoratives sites of the Somme battlefields.

Taipei International Flora EXPO Package Tour departing 06NOV2010 (EXPO Period: 06NOV2010-25APR2011)

Package price $1980* return airfares, 5 star accommodation, tours, most meals, special gift and much more... FREE BONUS: airfare to another Asia city...

**Save on Santorini and Mykonos Accommodation with Sun Island Tours**

With these great savings, there is no better time than now to escape the cold and head for the Greek Islands of Santorini and Mykonos.

Value Tours ski and snow Northern Hemisphere: New brochure, fresh deals, hot destinations

Cook your way around the world with STA Travel

Become acquainted with Europe

Book clients in to enjoy eight nights for the price of five overlooking the Andaman Sea

Luxury Travel Vietnam blog is recommended by TripBase Review

Israel continues to be a popular destination for Australians in 2010.

Acording to the Israel Ministry of Tourism statistics released today, the number of Australians travelling to Israel has increased by 45% during the first half of 2010.

Visionary solution from Sabre Pacific

Melbourne-based FarSight Travel has signed with Sabre Pacific in an arrangement that allows legally blind travel agents to access the GDS and continue to follow their dreams in the travel industry.

American launches new iPhone application

American has released the first version of its iPhone application.

OETG selects San Francisco for Select Group 2011 conference

Orient Express Travel Group's "Going for Gold" annual conference for its Select agency group will be held next year (June 9-14) in San Francisco.

Thirsty Thursdays Breakaway Bonanza

Over 100 industry friends gathered at the City Hotel, despite the rain, cold and numerous other events to usher in a new era for Thirsty Thursdays.

Fever Pitch

Recently The Africa Safari Co hosted a select group of agents on an educational to watch the Soccer World Cup In South Africa.

Travelscene American Express Picture and Caption. Barossa Valley and Adelaide

Samui Island Marathon

Samui is a beautiful island, one of Thailand's leading tourist destinations that attracts a large number of Thai and foreign visitors each year.

PATA announces 2010 Grand and Gold Award winners

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2010 PATA Gold Awards, sponsored by the Macau Government Tourist Office.