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Eurail Pass changes will benefit travellers: Rail Europe
Thursday, 27 September 2012Removing France from the Eurail Select Pass will benefit travellers and their wallets, according to Rail Europe Australiasia manager Richard Leonard.
Fifty Shades, Hunger Games most left behind items: study
Thursday, 27 September 2012Fantasy and fictitious trilogies including Hunger Games and Fifty Shades, topped the Travelodge 2012 Books Left Behind Index.
Asia tourism is still the answer for Aus: ATEC
Wednesday, 26 September 2012Identifying Asia as a key market, "it is imperative that Australia puts the necessary emphasis and focus on the tourism industry", as part of the nation’s economic growth strategy, according to Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) managing director Felicia Mariani.
Planeterra unveils Int'l Voluntourism Guidelines
Wednesday, 26 September 2012Streamlining standards in the sector, G Adventures' non-profit organisation, Planeterra Foundation has launched the first ever International Voluntourism Guidelines.
Singaporean developer backs out: Gold Coast Cruise Terminal
Wednesday, 26 September 2012Singaporean company Sembawang has withdrawn their bid to develop the controversial Gold Coast cruise terminal following an announcement indicating that the development would not incorporate a casino.
Wu wows with new tours
Wednesday, 26 September 2012Wendy Wu Tours has officially released its new season brochures for 2013/2014, with tours and holidays encompassing China, Vietnam, India and the all new Wendy’s Collection.
NT staff against Alice Springs relocation: Vowles
Wednesday, 26 September 2012Northern Territory’s tourism industry is allegedly not onboard with plans to move Tourism NT out of Darwin and Alice Springs, with research showing 92 percent are not keen on moving.
Port of Cairns upgrades move ahead
Wednesday, 26 September 2012The Cairns Shipping Development Project has now been declared a significant project by Queensland’s Coordinator-General with the Trinity Inlet proposal now subject to a rigorous environmental assessment.
Time for tourism to get Tweeting
Wednesday, 26 September 2012Social media is more than just a means of sharing with family and friends but a vital tool that can help tourism businesses communicate with the public during times of devastation, according to a public affairs specialist.
VA battles QF, EK authorisation
Tuesday, 25 September 2012Virgin Australia said granting Qantas and Emirates interim authorisation for an alliance would allow the airlines to “step beyond the line” and become anti-competitive.
Don’t fast-track tourism promotion post-disaster: Hunter
Tuesday, 25 September 2012Promoting tourism post-devastation should only be considered once the gravity of the situation has been rationalised, Christchurch and Canterbury chief executive Tim Hunter has advised.
Peru popular with Aussies
Tuesday, 25 September 2012Peru has recorded the highest number of Australian travellers for the period January to June, with an increase of 23 percent year-on-year compared to 2011.
Youth, the key for tourism growth: WYSTC
Tuesday, 25 September 2012Tourism leaders from across the globe have banded together in a bid to motivate more governments and businesses to utilise the potential of youth to boost tourism and global development.
VA to share Indonesia, NZ capacity
Tuesday, 25 September 2012Virgin Australia (VA) has applied for codesharing agreements on both its Indonesian and New Zealand routes.
China a challenge for Cairns operators
Tuesday, 25 September 2012Australian tourism leaders are urging Cairns-based operators to market their products towards Chinese visitors and offer the kind of services and experiences “these visitors are looking for”.
Syd Airport pax peaks
Tuesday, 25 September 2012Sydney Airport reported that passenger traffic has reached a new monthly high in August, rising 5.7 percent compared to the same period last year.
Boeing caters for comms connections
Tuesday, 25 September 2012Boeing 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 2012Australia'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 2012Okinawa'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 2012New 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 2012Travellers 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 2012Driving 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 2012Rob Gurney has been elected to the position of vice chairman of Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA).
Dealing with flight delays
Monday, 24 September 2012Airports 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.
