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Aussies keen for Kenya
Friday, 31 August 2012
Numbers of Aussie travellers seeking a once in a lifetime African safari experience in Kenya are increasing, with a 10.4 percent growth in Australian visitor numbers for the first half of 2012.
ibis award chic student designs
Friday, 31 August 2012
Hotel operator Accor, in conjunction with celebrated Australian designer Charlie Brown, revealed the winners of the ibis Hotels ‘Style Our Threads’ uniform design competition.
Skiers ditch woollies for winter willies and weenie bikinis
Friday, 31 August 2012
While most travellers prefer to rug up for a snow holiday there are the crazy few that prefer to ditch the winter woollies for a winter willy, and nude up on the slopes.
TA re-invents 'Great Southern Land' video
Thursday, 30 August 2012
Tourism Australia (TA) has collaborated with ICEHOUSE singer Iva Davies to create a new online video for the popular Aussie anthem, ‘Great Southern Land’, originally written in 1981.
NZ to double down for 2013 profits
Thursday, 30 August 2012
After reporting a 12 percent drop to a net profit after tax of $71 million for the financial year 2012, Air New Zealand is looking to the future to double its earnings for 2013.
New era for Silversea
Thursday, 30 August 2012
Silversea has released two new brochures for their 2013 voyages, signalling a new era for the family-owned cruise line.
Bali beckons baby boomers
Thursday, 30 August 2012
Typically known as a party destination for the younger tourists, Bali is attracting baby boomers in increasingly large numbers, according to a recent report.
AR first South American SkyTeam member
Thursday, 30 August 2012
Aerolíneas Argentinas (AR) has become the first South American carrier to join the SkyTeam Global Alliance, following an ongoing rationalisation and rejuvenation by the Argentinean government after regaining control of the airline in 2008.
Aspiring to be the best TMC alternative: CTM
Thursday, 30 August 2012
Corporate Travel Management (CTM) says it is ready to move into the next phase of its five-year plan after reporting a 40 percent increase in total revenue for the 2011/12 financial year compared to the previous corresponding period.
Travel remains strong into Turkey
Thursday, 30 August 2012
Tourism has a promising future in Turkey, according to a new report, despite a slight decline in arrivals during the first four months of 2012.
Shoes stay off as footwear scanners fail airport tests
Thursday, 30 August 2012
Hobbling barefoot through airport security will remain the reality of American air travel for the foreseeable future, four different scanning devices failing to meet the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) standards.
Travellers scam not in-house: FlipKey
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Following recent scam attempts on travellers, FlipKey chief operating officer Jeremiah Gall has declared the company employs a strict verification process that assures all homes on FlipKey are represented by real and trustworthy owners.
Melb Airport’s master plan to boost tourism
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
A draft master plan for the future development of Melbourne Airport will be released next year; with planned infrastructure upgrades, access improvements and terminal additions set to foster tourism in Victoria.
Isaac becomes hurricane, New Orleans hit
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Tropical Storm Isaac has gained Category 1 hurricane strength as it continued on its path to New Orleans, bringing with it torrential rain and winds and turning the party city into a ghost town.
EY, MU codeshare a win-win
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Etihad Airways has teamed up with Chinese carrier, China Eastern, on a new “win-win” codeshare agreement on flights between the UAE and China.
TN, AA codeshare opens US to Tahiti
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Tahiti’s national airline Air Tahiti Nui (TN) has entered a codeshare agreement with American Airlines (AA) starting 10 September and opening the airline’s network to more than 15 cities throughout the US.
Ukraine Int Airlines PNR passport requirements
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Ukraine International Airlines now requires traveller’s passport information to be included in all bookings involving travel to Berlin, Frankfurt, Barcelona, Madrid, Milan and London.
Are we there yet? Aus kids most restless travellers
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Australian children become disinterested and bored after just 23 minutes of driving, according to new research commissioned by in-car product supplier TomTom.
Game On. Virgin to launch next phase of changes
Tuesday, 28 August 2012
More than a year after announcing it would drop the Blue in its title for a new airline direction, Virgin Australia says its ‘Game On’ as it prepares to launch the next phase of its Game Change Program.
JTL $5.5 mil profit a challenge
Tuesday, 28 August 2012
Release of Jetset Travelworld Limited’s results reflect a challenging year despite a $5.5 million after tax profit for the year to 30 June.
TS Isaac to reach hurricane status: more cruises diverted
Tuesday, 28 August 2012
Tropical Storm Isaac is gaining strength as it heads for the Gulf of Mexico and New Orleans, with the National Hurricane Centre expecting the storm to reach hurricane strength within the next 24 hours.
Corporate, a Game Changer for Virgin
Tuesday, 28 August 2012
Virgin Australia’s Game Change Program has helped reposition the airline as a “genuine competitor” in a challenging environment, according to the carrier’s head, after reporting a $90.6 million jump in statutory profit after tax for the financial year 2011/12 compared to the same period last year.
Profits topple targets: FLT
Tuesday, 28 August 2012
For the first time ever, Flight Centre (FLT) has recorded a net profit after tax of over $200 million and comfortably exceeded its annual targets, marginally above upgraded guidance levels.
AI to Aus, Dreamliners destined for direct duties
Tuesday, 28 August 2012
Air India plan to place three new Boeing Dreamliners on a direct service between India and Australia this year.
