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		    <title>Kiwis fly non-stop to Bali</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128092/kiwis-fly-non-stop-to-bali</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Air New Zealand has just launched its new twice weekly service between Auckland and Denpasar offering Kiwis a non- stop service to the popular destination.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		    <title>TripAdvisor advised over non-genuine reviews</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128083/tripadvisor-advised-over-non-genuine-reviews</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[TripAdvisor has had a shake up after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) told the travel website it could not claim that all of its reviews are genuine and written be real travellers.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		    <title>Cebu Pacific plans international expansion</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128085/cebu-pacific-plans-international-expansion</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[The Philippine flag carrier Cebu Pacific has released plans to update its fleet and launch services outside of Asia, including Australia, the Middle East, part of Europe and the US.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128085/cebu-pacific-plans-international-expansion</guid>
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		    <title>Fuel pumps-up Qantas surcharges</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128086/fuel-pumps-up-qantas-surcharges</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Qantas has announced a surcharge increase on domestic and international fares, citing the rise to the cost of fuel and carbon pricing.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		    <title>Cost management reins in 2012: CWT</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128088/cost-management-reins-in-2012-cwt</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Driving air and ground transportation savings has hiked up as one of the most important priorities for travel managers this year, with many hoping to optimise their spending.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128088/cost-management-reins-in-2012-cwt</guid>
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		    <title>Excite Holidays excited by 171 per cent growth</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128090/excite-holidays-excited-by-171-per-cent-growth</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Travel agents have started the first month of 2012 with a &quot;bang&quot; according to agent only online wholesaler Excite Holidays, who reported an increase of 171 per cent in new sales compared to the same period last year.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		    <title>Top Car Rental Destinations</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128069/top-car-rental-destinations</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Great Car Rental Deals for 2012!]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128069/top-car-rental-destinations</guid>
		    <category>Car Hire News</category>
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		    <title>The perfect escape - Amorgos!</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128075/the-perfect-escape-amorgos</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Discover an island of pure bliss without the tourists.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128075/the-perfect-escape-amorgos</guid>
		    <category>Wholesaler News</category>
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		    <title>Sea Princess Asian cruising for less than $100pp per day including port charges and taxes</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128070/sea-princess-asian-cruising-for-less-than-100pp-per-day-including-port-charges-and-taxes</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[21 nights from $1999 - Valid all members plus family and friends]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128070/sea-princess-asian-cruising-for-less-than-100pp-per-day-including-port-charges-and-taxes</guid>
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		    <title>MSC cruises forecasts further growth in 2012</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128082/msc-cruises-forecasts-further-growth-in-2012</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[THE number of inquiries and bookings for cruises aboard MSC Cruises&apos; international fleet continue to grow at a &quot;healthy&quot; rate as the family-owned cruise line prepares to launch its 12th vessel – the luxurious MSC Divina - in France in late May this year.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		    <category>Cruise News</category>
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		    <title>Leisurely Italy with 2, 3, 4 and even 5 night stays</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128062/leisurely-italy-with-2-3-4-and-even-5-night-stays</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Smaller groups, genuinely inclusive with more time for sightseeing!]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128062/leisurely-italy-with-2-3-4-and-even-5-night-stays</guid>
		    <category>Wholesaler News</category>
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		    <title>Hong Kong Airlines introduces their new premium Club Series, launching daily services from Hong Kong to London Gatwick from 7Mar12</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/127923/hong-kong-airlines-introduces-their-new-premium-club-series-launching-daily-services-from-hong-kong-to-london-gatwick-from-7mar12</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Experience a new world of sophisticated flying, on brand new A330-200s in an all premium Club Class or Club Classic cabin.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		    <title>Fly direct from Australia to Mauritius and beyond to Africa and Europe</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128073/fly-direct-from-australia-to-mauritius-and-beyond-to-africa-and-europe</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Air Mauritius is the quickest and most convenient way to travel to Mauritius and flies to some 25 destinations across the globe]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		    <category>Airline News</category>
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		    <title>Azamara Club Cruises Industry Rates, valid For All Industry Members, various departure dates, please call us on 02 9250 9400 for details – from $1,274* per person</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128093/azamara-club-cruises-industry-rates-valid-for-all-industry-members-various-departure-dates-please-call-us-on-02-9250-9400-for-details-from-1274-per-person</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		    <title>An Overwater Bungalow package in Bora Bora for under $3,500pp?</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128076/an-overwater-bungalow-package-in-bora-bora-for-under-3500pp</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Yes, it's true! Click here for details...]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128076/an-overwater-bungalow-package-in-bora-bora-for-under-3500pp</guid>
		    <category>Wholesaler News</category>
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		    <title>Al's Group attends ITB 2012</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/127543/als-group-attends-itb-2012</link>
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		    <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/127543/als-group-attends-itb-2012</guid>
		    <category>Hospitality News</category>
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		    <title>Thinking about your career in 2012?</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/127315/thinking-about-your-career-in-2012</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/127315/thinking-about-your-career-in-2012</guid>
		    <category>Employment</category>
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		    <title>The year MICE coexisted with tech</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128081/the-year-mice-coexisted-with-tech</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[2011 will always be the year that the meetings and events industries commenced a peaceful and coexisting relationship with technology, according to new findings.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128081/the-year-mice-coexisted-with-tech</guid>
		    <category>MICE News</category>
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		    <title>South Africa targets Indian visitors</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128053/south-africa-targets-indian-visitors</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[South Africa is experiencing a continued growth in the number of tourists from India, aiming for 100,000 visitors by 2014 according to SA Times.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128053/south-africa-targets-indian-visitors</guid>
		    <category>Destination News</category>
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		    <title>QF flight grounded by stinky nappy</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128051/qf-flight-grounded-by-stinky-nappy</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[A Qantas aircraft flying from Darwin to Brisbane was forced to make a landing at Mt Isa late last week after a strange smell wafted through the cabin.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128051/qf-flight-grounded-by-stinky-nappy</guid>
		    <category>Weird News Travels Fast</category>
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		    <title>No more hotel TV remotes with launch of new app</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128054/no-more-hotel-tv-remotes-with-launch-of-new-app</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[With television remotes arguably found to be the most germ-ridden thing in a hotel room, a new app that turns smartphones into remote controls is set to change the way people travel.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128054/no-more-hotel-tv-remotes-with-launch-of-new-app</guid>
		    <category>Weird News Travels Fast</category>
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		    <title>Mantra Group reports record result</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128078/mantra-group-reports-record-result</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[The year of the Dragon is already showing signs of success for Queensland&apos;s accommodation operator Mantra Group with reports of 218 percent increase in booking to Cairns.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128078/mantra-group-reports-record-result</guid>
		    <category>Hospitality News</category>
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		    <title>Flight Review – Emirates Flight EK418 DXB-SYD</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128064/flight-review-emirates-flight-ek418-dxb-syd</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Wednesday, 1 February 2012]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128064/flight-review-emirates-flight-ek418-dxb-syd</guid>
		    <category>Flight Review</category>
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		    <title>Flight Review – Emirates Flight EK126 VIE-DXB</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128061/flight-review-emirates-flight-ek126-vie-dxb</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Tuesday, 31 January 2012]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128061/flight-review-emirates-flight-ek126-vie-dxb</guid>
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		    <title>Business travellers warned about security risk destinations</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128079/business-travellers-warned-about-security-risk-destinations</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Business travellers have been given a heads up with security experts revealing the most unstable destinations and likely threats for 2012.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128079/business-travellers-warned-about-security-risk-destinations</guid>
		    <category>MICE News</category>
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		    <title>Brisbane rings in 2012 with Thirsty Thursdays</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128091/brisbane-rings-in-2012-with-thirsty-thursdays</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Cloudland&apos;s Crystal Palais was the place to be last night for Brisbane&apos;s travel industry as they celebrated the first Thirsty Thursdays of 2012.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128091/brisbane-rings-in-2012-with-thirsty-thursdays</guid>
		    <category>Photo Gallery</category>
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		    <title>An ITMI Yosemite</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/127752/an-itmi-yosemite</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[How to shut up three coachloads of International Tour Management Institute (ITMI) certified tour directors: take them somewhere as stunning as Yosemite. Because some places speak for themselves.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/127752/an-itmi-yosemite</guid>
		    <category>On Location</category>
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		    <title>ZUJI StarZ Play Cupid to Bring You Romantic Holiday Specials and More</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128049/zuji-starz-play-cupid-to-bring-you-romantic-holiday-specials-and-more</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Let us help kindle your flames of love this Valentine&apos;s Day!]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128049/zuji-starz-play-cupid-to-bring-you-romantic-holiday-specials-and-more</guid>
		    <category>Hospitality News</category>
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		    <title>Come and Join us</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/127638/come-and-join-us</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Travel Counsellors is the world&apos;s leading travel home-working company, with a network of over 1200 Travel Counsellors across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Canada, South Africa and Australia.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/127638/come-and-join-us</guid>
		    <category>Employment</category>
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		    <title>2012 Visit USA Expos Invitation</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/127468/2012-visit-usa-expos-invitation</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Visit USA is a major interactive Roadshow held in Australia for travel professionals.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/127468/2012-visit-usa-expos-invitation</guid>
		    <category>Invitations</category>
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		    <title>Mobile Travel Agents - is a Travelscene Corporate member</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/123137/mobile-travel-agents-is-a-travelscene-corporate-member</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Which is Australia&apos;s largest group of premium independent travel management companies. Our association with American Express means Cardmembers can use Membership Rewards™ points to pay for any travel arrangements with MTA.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/123137/mobile-travel-agents-is-a-travelscene-corporate-member</guid>
		    <category>Employment</category>
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		    <title>Burma Top 10 for Peregrine Managing Director</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128048/burma-top-10-for-peregrine-managing-director</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Echoing the sentiments of CNN and New York Times, Glenyce Johnson, Peregrine Managing Director has also named Burma as a must-see destination in 2012.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128048/burma-top-10-for-peregrine-managing-director</guid>
		    <category>Wholesaler News</category>
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		    <title>Tourism Coordinator – Longreach QLD</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/127950/tourism-coordinator-longreach-qld</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Bring your passion for the tourism industry to a career with a progressive regional council.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/127950/tourism-coordinator-longreach-qld</guid>
		    <category>Employment</category>
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		    <title>TMS Asia Pacific – Jobs available now</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/127960/tms-asia-pacific-jobs-available-now</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/127960/tms-asia-pacific-jobs-available-now</guid>
		    <category>Employment</category>
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		    <title>Full Time Retail Travel Consultant – Travelworld Carindale in Brisbane</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/127823/full-time-retail-travel-consultant-travelworld-carindale-in-brisbane</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Be part of this award winning team and click here now]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Wed, 1 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/127823/full-time-retail-travel-consultant-travelworld-carindale-in-brisbane</guid>
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		    <title>Experienced Travel Consultants – Escape Travel - Brisbane &amp; Surrounds</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128040/experienced-travel-consultants-escape-travel-brisbane-amp-surrounds</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		    <title>Experienced Travel Consultant – Escape Travel - Melbourne</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128034/experienced-travel-consultant-escape-travel-melbourne</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128034/experienced-travel-consultant-escape-travel-melbourne</guid>
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		    <title>Corporate Groups - Experienced Travel Manager  - Flight Centre, NSW</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128038/corporate-groups-experienced-travel-manager-flight-centre-nsw</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128038/corporate-groups-experienced-travel-manager-flight-centre-nsw</guid>
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		    <title>New approach to the daily deals market with launch of the &apos;Great Stayz Get-together&apos;</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128047/new-approach-to-the-daily-deals-market-with-launch-of-the-aposgreat-stayz-get-togetherapos</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Stayz.com.au announced it will be the first Australian holiday rental site to trial a daily deals product with the launch of their &apos;Great Stayz Get-together&apos; campaign.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128047/new-approach-to-the-daily-deals-market-with-launch-of-the-aposgreat-stayz-get-togetherapos</guid>
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		    <title>Grand Canyon Skywalk at Grand Canyon West voted the &quot;Best New Bridge&quot; by Travel + Leisure Magazine</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128045/grand-canyon-skywalk-at-grand-canyon-west-voted-the-quotbest-new-bridgequot-by-travel-leisure-magazine</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[One of the most recognizable and popular travel magazines, Travel + Leisure, has crowned the Grand Canyon Skywalk as the &quot;best new bridge.&quot;]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		    <title>Cruise Council Announces 2011 Finalists</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128044/cruise-council-announces-2011-finalists</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[The International Cruise Council Australasia has announced the finalists for its prestigious 2011 Cruise Industry Awards.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128044/cruise-council-announces-2011-finalists</guid>
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		    <title>Orpheus - The new tropical jewel on Australia&apos;s doorstep</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128043/orpheus-the-new-tropical-jewel-on-australiaaposs-doorstep</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[After undergoing a recent upgrade, Orpheus, set in the heart of the world&apos;s natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef, is reopening its doors on 3 March 2012 to offer guests the ultimate in tropical island escapism.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128043/orpheus-the-new-tropical-jewel-on-australiaaposs-doorstep</guid>
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		    <title>Discover the art of human touch.. at ISIKA Spa</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128042/discover-the-art-of-human-touch-at-isika-spa</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Opening at Burswood Entertainment Complex February 8 2012!]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128042/discover-the-art-of-human-touch-at-isika-spa</guid>
		    <category>Hospitality News</category>
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		    <title>Cathay Pacific upgrading to a new reservations system on 11/12 February</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128041/cathay-pacific-upgrading-to-a-new-reservations-system-on-1112-february</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Web site, online check-in, ticket purchases to be unavailable for a portion of that weekend]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128041/cathay-pacific-upgrading-to-a-new-reservations-system-on-1112-february</guid>
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		    <title>Science, Medicine and Lifestyle Dominate Sydney Events Calendar</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128089/science-medicine-and-lifestyle-dominate-sydney-events-calendar</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Large-scale international science and medical conferences will share the stage with an increasing number of high-profile lifestyle expos in another big year for Australia&apos;s busiest events venue.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128089/science-medicine-and-lifestyle-dominate-sydney-events-calendar</guid>
		    <category>MICE News</category>
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		    <title>Amadeus signs four-year agreement with global online player Travix for content distribution and IT services worldwide</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128087/amadeus-signs-four-year-agreement-with-global-online-player-travix-for-content-distribution-and-it-services-worldwide</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, announces it has signed a four-year agreement with Travix, the largest Dutch online travel company and daughter company of BCD Holdings NV, to provide content distribution services and IT solutions worldwide.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		    <title>Orion sharpens the focus on Vietnam</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128084/orion-sharpens-the-focus-on-vietnam</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Learn from the experts. Award winning wildlife photographer, author and filmmaker, Sue Flood, joins international photographer Nick Rains as a guest presenter onboard Orion II during a 9 night Vietnam Explorer photographic voyage.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128084/orion-sharpens-the-focus-on-vietnam</guid>
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		    <title>OPEN YOUR MIND - 'Bad PowerPoint Banned'</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128080/open-your-mind-bad-powerpoint-banned</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[MEA 2012 Becomes First Major Conference in the World to Ban Bad PowerPoint]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128080/open-your-mind-bad-powerpoint-banned</guid>
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		    <title>Journey Through Ancient Greece</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128077/journey-through-ancient-greece</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Clients can visit the birthplace of modern Western civilisation on Cox &amp; Kings&apos; new Journey Through Ancient Greece.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128077/journey-through-ancient-greece</guid>
		    <category>Wholesaler News</category>
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		    <title>Madagascar Adventures</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128074/madagascar-adventures</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[ADVENTURE operator Explore Worldwide has a range of tours to Madagascar, home of the Golden Orb spider, various species of lemur, rainforests and nature reserves.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128074/madagascar-adventures</guid>
		    <category>Wholesaler News</category>
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		    <title>Princess Cruises Calls for Passenger Photos with a &apos;1000 Memories at Sea&apos; Competition</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128071/princess-cruises-calls-for-passenger-photos-with-a-apos1000-memories-at-seaapos-competition</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Princess Cruises is looking for 1000 passenger-submitted cruise holiday photos to showcase permanently onboard its new Royal Princess when the ship launches in autumn 2013.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128071/princess-cruises-calls-for-passenger-photos-with-a-apos1000-memories-at-seaapos-competition</guid>
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		    <title>Toga Hospitality CEO dons her apron for the inaugural CEO CookOff</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128068/toga-hospitality-ceo-dons-her-apron-for-the-inaugural-ceo-cookoff</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Rachel Argaman joins corporate elite and famous chefs feeding Sydney&apos;s people in need.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128068/toga-hospitality-ceo-dons-her-apron-for-the-inaugural-ceo-cookoff</guid>
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		    <title>PhoCusWright@ITB Berlin: Preeminent Travel Technology Conference to Host Key European Travel Leaders</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128066/phocuswrightitb-berlin-preeminent-travel-technology-conference-to-host-key-european-travel-leaders</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[7 March 2012 event includes interviews with the CEOs of Booking.com and ODIGEO]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128066/phocuswrightitb-berlin-preeminent-travel-technology-conference-to-host-key-european-travel-leaders</guid>
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		    <title>Patriotism Alive and Well in Australia</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128065/patriotism-alive-and-well-in-australia</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Australians remain highly patriotic and proud of their diversity, according to results from retail travel network Travelworld&apos;s &apos;I Love Australia&apos; Facebook competition.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128065/patriotism-alive-and-well-in-australia</guid>
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		    <title>Markets celebrate Canberra's multicultural community on International Day</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128063/markets-celebrate-canberras-multicultural-community-on-international-day</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Join Canberra&apos;s award-winning Old Bus Depot Markets as it celebrates the capital&apos;s rich and diverse multicultural community at International Day, to be held on Sunday 18 March.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128063/markets-celebrate-canberras-multicultural-community-on-international-day</guid>
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		    <title>Celebration of Chocolate on Hayman</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128060/celebration-of-chocolate-on-hayman</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Hayman will be on everyone&apos;s lips in April 2012 as the acclaimed private island destination in the Great Barrier Reef celebrates the world of chocolate with fun-filled Easter events and an appearance by the Easter Bunny.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128060/celebration-of-chocolate-on-hayman</guid>
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		    <title>Retrace historical steps in Alaska and Canada with Adventure World</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128059/retrace-historical-steps-in-alaska-and-canada-with-adventure-world</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Book before 31 March 2012 and save $150 per person on an eleven night Alaskan and Canadian journey with Adventure World, including rail travel on the Rocky Mountaineer and an Inside Passage Cruise; priced from just $3252 per person.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128059/retrace-historical-steps-in-alaska-and-canada-with-adventure-world</guid>
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		    <title>Spicers Peak Lodge launches new luxury spa</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128058/spicers-peak-lodge-launches-new-luxury-spa</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Indulge in world class beauty and relaxation treatments with mountains and the sounds of nature as a backdrop at the new Spa Anise at Spicers Peak Lodge.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128058/spicers-peak-lodge-launches-new-luxury-spa</guid>
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		    <title>Trip Advisor rates Oaks M on Palmer, Townsville in Australia&apos;s Top 25 Trendiest Hotels</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128057/trip-advisor-rates-oaks-m-on-palmer-townsville-in-australiaaposs-top-25-trendiest-hotels</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[The results are in and Oaks popular M on Palmer in Townsville has been awarded for the third consecutive year in Trip Advisors most popular awards poll – winning a place as one of Australia&apos;s top 25 Trendiest Hotels.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		    <title>New Upgrades and Amenities at Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort &amp; Casino</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128056/new-upgrades-and-amenities-at-sonesta-great-bay-beach-resort-amp-casino</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort &amp; Casino rang in the New Year with a $1 million total resort upgrade, ensuring a stellar 2011/2012 winter season.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128056/new-upgrades-and-amenities-at-sonesta-great-bay-beach-resort-amp-casino</guid>
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		    <title>Virgin Australia launches &apos;Breakations&apos; to Hamilton Island</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128055/virgin-australia-launches-aposbreakationsapos-to-hamilton-island</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Blue Holidays, the holiday program of Virgin Australia, has launched 'Breakations&apos; to Hamilton Island, the new short vacation, where a much needed break becomes a mini holiday.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128055/virgin-australia-launches-aposbreakationsapos-to-hamilton-island</guid>
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		    <title>Hilton Worldwide Properties in Asia Pacific Voted Among World&apos;s Top Hotel Brands at TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Awards 2012</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128052/hilton-worldwide-properties-in-asia-pacific-voted-among-worldaposs-top-hotel-brands-at-tripadvisor-travelers-choice-awards-2012</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Hilton Worldwide properties across Asia Pacific have swept 21 titles at the recent TripAdvisor Traveler&apos;s Choice Awards 2012.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		    <title>InterContinental Adelaide Appoints Director of Marketing</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128050/intercontinental-adelaide-appoints-director-of-marketing</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[InterContinental Adelaide welcomes Rupert Diss to the role of Director of Marketing.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128050/intercontinental-adelaide-appoints-director-of-marketing</guid>
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		    <title>Tourism Fiji weather update no. 3a</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/128067/tourism-fiji-weather-update-no-3a</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Nadi, Fiji – 1600 hours, 02 February 2012]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		    <title>Phuket continues to attract holidayers</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/81113/phuket-continues-to-attract-holidayers</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Known as 'the Pearl of the South', Phuket is reclaiming its position as Thailand's key destination for honeymooners and families alike.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		    <title>Justin Quek</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/127621/justin-quek</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[After years of travelling and testing the finest dishes from around the globe, Singaporean Celebrity Chef Justin Quek returned home last year to help design the menu and template of Sky on 57 in Marina Bay Sands.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/127621/justin-quek</guid>
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		    <title>Hollywood Heights Hotel</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/124810/hollywood-heights-hotel</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[An affordable dash of Hollywood is only a stone&apos;s throw from the city&apos;s major attractions at the Hollywood Heights Hotel.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		    <title>Burma Unveiled</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/127927/burma-unveiled</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Glenyce Johnson, Managing Director of Peregrine Adventures, has just returned from 12 days on the Burma Unveiled trip and now counts Burma among her top ten Countries to visit.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		    <title>Bubba Gump no shrimp in entertainment.. Santa Monica</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/124811/bubba-gump-no-shrimp-in-entertainment-santa-monica</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[&apos;How can I be having so much fun in a themed restaurant?&apos;]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		    <title>A new era begins with the iconic return of Le Meridien Koh Samui Resort &amp; Spa</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/126109/a-new-era-begins-with-the-iconic-return-of-le-meridien-koh-samui-resort-amp-spa</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Discover the new Le Meridien Koh Samui Resort &amp; Spa featuring an intimate selection of 77 refined suites and villas,]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		    <title>A Californian Adventure indeed!</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/124817/a-californian-adventure-indeed</link>
		    <description><![CDATA[Let me commence this story by stating that the Disney Californian Adventure is in no way a lesser of the two theme parks in the Disneyland resort.]]></description>
		    <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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