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Tourism NT relocates to Red Centre
Monday, 10 September 2012
Tourism Northern Territory will move its base operations from Darwin to Alice Springs in an effort to “increase the dwindling tourist numbers seen over the last decade”, according to Minister for Tourism Matt Conlan.
Luxury tourism has evolved: Luxperience
Monday, 10 September 2012
The meaning of luxury has taken on new meaning in travel industry, according to Luxperience chief executive Rosemarie Sama, who said the sector had evolved to include more than just luxury.
QF adopt EK chauffeur service
Monday, 10 September 2012
Qantas’ (QF) new partnership with Emirates (EK) will allow business and first-class passengers travelling with either airline to enjoy free chauffeur-driven transport to and from the airport.
Qld: Indonesians rewarded with incentive travel
Monday, 10 September 2012
Tourism Queensland will provide Indonesian automotive manufacturer, ADR Group, with $1 million worth of Queensland incentive experiences as part of the bureau’s worldwide marketing campaign, the Million Dollar Memo.
Emirates ranked top by Wotif
Monday, 10 September 2012
Australians booked Emirates more than any other international airline last financial year, according to the Wotif Group.
Argentina uses rugby to promote country
Monday, 10 September 2012
Argentina is using the Rugby Championship games between Argentina’s national team Los Pumas and Australia's national team the Wallabies to attract travellers by putting Argentina on show with a series of promotional activities in Australia over the next two weeks.
QF, EK deal has massive potential for Aus: industry
Friday, 7 September 2012
The new Qantas and Emirates extensive aviation partnership announced yesterday will see "greater opportunities" for Australia's inbound markets, according to tourism leaders.
Definitely Dubai ... Definitely desirable
Friday, 7 September 2012
Aiming to build overnight stays from the Australian market, Dubai's tourism leaders are stressing that Dubai is more than just a stop-over destination and more affordable than expected.
Tourism investment is in the right place: ATEC
Friday, 7 September 2012
Current investment in international tourism is "in the right place", according to Australian tourism leaders after reporting "strong figures" in China, Singapore and Malaysia arrivals.
SQ takes www.tothesky
Friday, 7 September 2012
Aiming to 'meet and exceed' customer demands, Singapore Airlines (SQ) has announced the roll-out of an In-Flight Connectivity program that will bring internet and mobile services to travellers in the air.
Canberra's ceaseless centenary celebrations
Friday, 7 September 2012
Australian Capital Tourism and Centenary of Canberra revealed the summer-autumn schedule of events commemorating the 100 year history of the nation's capital, led by the Centenary’s creative director Robyn Archer AO.
Garuda's profits soar
Friday, 7 September 2012
Indonesian carrier, Garuda Indonesia has more than doubled its revenue for the first half of the year, experiencing a 131 percent increase in operating profit compared to the same period 2011.
Chiang Mai's conference centre attracts MICE market
Friday, 7 September 2012
Chiang Mai's new Empress Conference Centre is attracting the MICE market to the area with its modern audiovisual equipment suitable to weddings, exhibitions, meetings and events of all sizes and needs.
Mobile users are last minute bookers
Friday, 7 September 2012
Almost 70 percent of Americans booking hotel rooms on mobile devices are seeking accommodation within a 24-hour period, according to results released in Expedia’s latest survey.
A royal dump as QF moves to the Eagle Route
Thursday, 6 September 2012
After weeks of speculation, Qantas has announced the termination of its 17 year joint business agreement with British Airways in favour of a new extensive aviation partnership with UAE carrier, Emirates.
Yosemite National Park still safe, say officials
Thursday, 6 September 2012
Visitors are being assured that despite confirmed cases of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome in six park lodgers, Yosemite National Park is still safe to visit.
Strong dollar slows spending: TTF
Thursday, 6 September 2012
The Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) has attributed the slowdown in tourist spending habits to the current strength of the Australian dollar and a lack of industry investment.
Wotif, Destination NSW campaign family friendly
Thursday, 6 September 2012
Families need not fear that the holidays are near now that Destination NSW and Wotif.com have launched a campaign for family friendly NSW Getaways over the school holidays and coming months.
Africa to prioritise aviation: IATA
Thursday, 6 September 2012
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on industry and government leaders in Africa to work together in making aviation a priority.
Ad shows Sunny coast close, but worlds away
Thursday, 6 September 2012
The Sunshine coast is aiming to attract more visitors with its new campaign launching this week, ‘So Close, But a World Away’, designed to educate potential visitors about what the region has to offer.
Check-in married, depart divorced
Thursday, 6 September 2012
A new service being offered by Dutch hotels is giving a whole new meaning to taking a break from it all.
Qantas domestic dividends dive
Wednesday, 5 September 2012
Despite increased capacity in the domestic market, Qantas Group’s domestic operations revenue dropped in July 2012 against the same period last year.
TA hoping to ‘bowl over’ Indian agents
Wednesday, 5 September 2012
Former Australian cricketer Brett Lee has joined Tourism Australia’s ‘Friends of Australia’ program, in an effort to help capture the growing Indian tourism market.
LH passengers warned of weekend strikes
Wednesday, 5 September 2012
Travellers flying on Lufthansa (LH) this weekend better brace for more delays and cancellations as the airline’s flight attendants continue with strike action until 7 September.
