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Boeing caters for comms connections
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
Boeing will offer features such as live television, the ability to make mobile phone calls and the use of the internet on 787 Dreamliners and 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft as soon as 2013.
Domestic tourism back in business
Monday, 24 September 2012
Australia's domestic tourism industry has experienced a revitalisation with visitor nights and expenditure rapidly increasing, according to business information analysts at IBISWorld.
Okinawa plans to be the safest Japanese destination
Monday, 24 September 2012
Okinawa's local government has made a commitment to become one of the "safest resort destinations in Japan", with new initiatives designed to reduce devastation caused by possible future natural disasters.
Melb Airport augments China access
Monday, 24 September 2012
New direct flights to Melbourne Airport will make travel to Australia "easier and quicker" for Chinese visitors, according to Tourism & Transport Forum chief executive John Lee.
France hops off Eurail Select Pass
Monday, 24 September 2012
Travellers will need to purchase separate rail passes into France from next year after it was announced the country would no longer be included in the company’s Eurail Select Pass.
I Spy more domestic travellers: Tourism Qld
Monday, 24 September 2012
Driving more travellers into the Sunshine state and onto the online booking platform, Tourism Queensland has launched a new campaign urging travellers to play ‘I Spy’ on up to 550 holiday deals available on Wotif.com.
AFTA vice chairman appointed
Monday, 24 September 2012
Rob Gurney has been elected to the position of vice chairman of Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA).
Dealing with flight delays
Monday, 24 September 2012
Airports and airlines "providing timely, accurate, and consistent data across all customer-facing technologies" will be the most successful in garnering return business, according to FlightView chief executive Mike Benjamin.
Aus accommodation under review
Friday, 21 September 2012
The Accommodation Association of Australia has recommended business practice changes for Australia’s accommodation operators as part of the Modern Award Review.
Vanuatu attracts more Aussies
Friday, 21 September 2012
Aussies can’t get enough of the island paradise Vanuatu, with visitor numbers up by 17.5 percent to 30,900 for January to July 2012 compared to the same period last year.
Sydney says yes to youth
Friday, 21 September 2012
Minister for Tourism and Major Events George Souris said the NSW Government “will be interested in exploring the opportunities for growth and education” after he announced Sydney will host the World Youth Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) next year.
New lifeboat loading policy for cruise ships
Friday, 21 September 2012
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and European Cruise Council (ECC) oceangoing member lines will implement an additional safety procedure regarding the loading of lifeboats as part of crew training, effective immediately.
Schoolies: young, wild and alcohol-free
Friday, 21 September 2012
Unleashed Travel has announced the release of alcohol-free Schoolies packages to Vanuatu for 2013, after conducting a research survey surrounding school leavers travel priorities.
Palazzo Versace sells for a cool $68.5 mil
Friday, 21 September 2012
The world’s first fashion branded hotel, Palazzo Versace at the Gold Coast has sold for $68.5 million to an unnamed private investor.
No love parade for tourists in Berlin
Friday, 21 September 2012
Locals in Berlin are less than impressed with the growing number of tourists visiting the city, so much so they have begun to hang signs in the streets telling “hipsters” to go home.
Most hated holiday rip offs
Thursday, 20 September 2012
Finding a cheap flight and a bargain on accommodation can save you money, but travellers pet hate is added unwanted holiday expenses, according to Skyscanner.
PR amplify Aussie operations
Thursday, 20 September 2012
Philippine Airlines will expand its presence in Australia with extra services and direct routes.
Nicaragua, safest for Central America tourists
Thursday, 20 September 2012
The Latin American country has been dubbed the safest travel destination in Central America, recording the lowest homicides in the region last year.
Gay Globe offers agents slice of the pink dollar
Thursday, 20 September 2012
Gay Globe has launched in Australia as the nation's only gay wholesaler, closing a "gap in the travel industry", according to founder Reece Farmilo.
Top cruise execs head down under
Thursday, 20 September 2012
Tourism Australia have partnered with Cruise Down Under and Qantas to host a group of senior cruise executives from the U.K. and U.S. in a continued effort to increase Australia’s share of the lucrative international cruise market.
Passenger prosperity: Melb Airport
Thursday, 20 September 2012
Melbourne Airport continues to exhibit "solid international growth" with increased passenger numbers during August, according to Melbourne Airport chief executive Chris Woodruff.
HNA launches ex-Pacific Sun out of China
Thursday, 20 September 2012
Pacific Sun has been renamed Henna by new owners HNA Tourism who plan to have her service their home market of China when she relaunches in 2013.
Back seats, belts, brace … surviving a plane crash
Thursday, 20 September 2012
You may have paid the price to travel first class but that doesn't mean you have bought a safer seat than those in economy class, according to a new study on how to survive a plane crash.
Jetstar adds NZ capacity
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
Qantas' low-cost subsidiary, Jetstar has announced the introduction of a ninth aircraft to its New Zealand fleet to help service an additional 36 weekly return flights to the country's three largest cities.
