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Taiwan tempting 7 mil visitors
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
Tourists visiting Taiwan this year is estimated to reach seven million, exceeding last year’s figure of 6.08 million international visitors.
Travelport secures long term QF agreement
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
Global travel industry business services provider, Travelport has signed a long term agreement with Qantas effective immediately.
Infrastructure key to growth: Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
Singapore's Marina Bay Cruise Centre has welcomed a panel of top cruise line executives on the opening day of the second annual Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific conference.
EK adds A380 daily DXB to SIN
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
Emirates is boosting its Dubai to Singapore service by introducing a permanent Airbus A380 service on the route as the first and only carrier to do so, starting 1 December.
More flights boost TAS visitors
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
Tasmania will have more opportunities to boost visitor numbers with the announcement of increased airline services that will see an additional 400,000 seats to and from the state, bringing lower more competitive airfares.
Euros, excellence to transform AF products
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
The French airline has announced it will spend "several hundred million euros" on repositioning its products and services to encompass three values; excellence, attention to detail and choice.
Bathroom with a view... inside
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
The Standard Hotel in New York City afforded the public a clear view of patrons occupying toilets on the hotel’s eighteenth floor earlier this week.
JQ jumps up and down over Toyota trademark
Tuesday, 18 September 2012
Low cost carrier Jetstar (JQ) has filed a notice of opposition against Toyota's request to trademark its signature 'Oh, What a Feeling!' "jump".
Online travel agent sales surge
Tuesday, 18 September 2012
Online travel agent sales are surging and if the increase of 55 percent in the past two years continues, online travel agents will have the edge in market share within five years, according to new research.
Canada wins a world of love
Tuesday, 18 September 2012
The votes are in and Canada has been named the most recommended country to visit for the second year running, according to a study of public perception by the Reputation Institute.
SilverNeedle's NEXT move down under
Tuesday, 18 September 2012
Following its acquisition of Brisbane's Chifley hotel, SilverNeedle Hospitality has announced the property would undergo refurbishment and be rebranded as the world’s first NEXT Hotel.
QF, VA add flights for footy fanatics
Tuesday, 18 September 2012
Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia will provide AFL fans additional frequencies between Adelaide and Melbourne to assist in travel to the AFL Preliminary Final this weekend.
Brisbane domestic decongested
Tuesday, 18 September 2012
Brisbane Airport's new domestic terminal public pick-up area will aid in reducing congestion, according to Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) chief executive John Lee.
Book early, save big: AAA
Tuesday, 18 September 2012
As spring brings a busy season for the accommodation industry, travellers are being warned to book early to take advantage of better deals and privileges.
QF, SAA codeshare proposed
Monday, 17 September 2012
Australia's regulatory body has put forth a new codeshare allocation that may see Qantas and South African Airways codeshare on seven services per week between Australia and South Africa.
There's nothing like Australia for oldies
Monday, 17 September 2012
The next phase of Tourism Australia's (TA) 'There's Nothing Like Australia,' campaign is planned to target mature travellers.
CLMV considers single visas
Monday, 17 September 2012
In a bid to reach new goals, tourism leaders from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) said they are considering minimising the issuance of visas to a single tourist visa to visit the four countries.
TC members share in 100 percent profits
Monday, 17 September 2012
Travellers Choice members will receive a share of $727,553 as the group announced it will distribute 100 percent of its 2011/12 pre-tax operating profits to its national network of member shareholders.
1bn tourists make 2012 a not so lonely planet
Monday, 17 September 2012
It is likely there will be a billion tourists who travelled internationally this year, surpassing last year's figure of 982 million international tourists, according to recent figures.
MH beats the bird with boosted commission
Monday, 17 September 2012
Ahead of the European ‘earlybird’ season, Malaysia Airlines (MH) is offering Australian travel agents 10 percent commission on all tickets issued this coming month.
Top tips for a tip top camping trip
Monday, 17 September 2012
Before setting off on your next camping holiday, holidaymakers can use some handy hints to ensure a problem free trip.
Aussies pot of gold for Ireland Tourism
Friday, 14 September 2012
Ireland has experienced a 5.7 percent increase in Australian visitors for the year, making it the strongest growing market in the country.
Auckland responds to cruise boom
Friday, 14 September 2012
The NZD$14.6 million redevelopment of Shed 10 on Queen’s Wharf, Auckland will commence next week in response to the cruise boom New Zealand has seen in recent years.
JL launches new Sky Project
Friday, 14 September 2012
Looking to refresh the onboard experience, Japan Airlines has launched the Sky Project, a new initiative that will see the carrier revamp its in-flight products and services.
