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Holiday with the stars ... find out where
Tuesday, 28 August 2012The Latedeals’ 2012 guide revealed Ibiza is still the number one hot-spot for star spotting on its list of the best places to holiday like a celebrity.
Travellers scammed on TripAdvisor’s FlipKey
Monday, 27 August 2012Travellers booking holidays online are being warned about a scam targeting TripAdvisor users through FlipKey.
Sihanoukville ... Cambodia’s next travel frontier
Monday, 27 August 2012Efforts of the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism are starting to pay off after years promoting the country’s beach destination of Sihanoukville as the next travel frontier in Cambodia.
Agents urged to provide more mobile service
Monday, 27 August 2012Travel agents are under client demand to offer more mobile-technology service to travellers on-the-go, according to new research.
ATEC to advise Chinese tour operators
Monday, 27 August 2012The establishment of a compliance taskforce under the Approved Destination Status (ADS) has placed the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) in a “unique position to advise and guide” Chinese tour operators, according to ATEC managing director Felicia Mariani.
Swiss tourism, competitive and conquering
Monday, 27 August 2012Switzerland has the most competitive travel and tourism sector in the world, according to results released in the 2011 Travel and Tourism Competitive Index (TTCI) by Market Research.
thl profits rise in turbulent times
Monday, 27 August 2012Tourism Holdings Limited (thl) has reported operating profits at levels last seen prior to the global financial crisis, according to the New Zealand Exchange (NZX).
Int’l pax pick up as Air NZ domestic dips
Monday, 27 August 2012Declining domestic travel across New Zealand continues to weigh down Air New Zealand’s passenger growth, with 3.1 percent less locals flying during July this year compared to the same month last year.
It's a plan. Future of the industry unveiled
Friday, 24 August 2012Australia’s travel industry needs regulation that is forward thinking and general, according to a new consultation draft that highlights future scenarios for the tourism sector.
NZ attracts travellers to the real Middle-earth
Friday, 24 August 2012Starring in the upcoming movie The Hobbit, New Zealand’s scenic landscape is the backdrop for the country’s latest 100% Pure New Zealand international campaign to inspire travellers to visit the reality that is Middle-earth.
Tobacco allowance needs delay: Aus airports
Friday, 24 August 2012Significant pressure on airport infrastructure and lack of awareness among travellers has prompted the Australian Airports Association (AAA) to urge the government to postpone its inbound tobacco allowance reduction until March 2013.
Swissotel Sydney renovations complete
Friday, 24 August 2012Swissotel Sydney’s much anticipated renovations of the Crossroads Bar, Jpb Restaurant, Executive Lounge and level 9 boardrooms are now complete, unveiled yesterday at a media lunch hosted by the hotel’s director of media relations, Asia-Pacific Susie Lim-Kannan.
Aussies discovering Samoa's jewel
Friday, 24 August 2012More Aussies are discovering Samoa’s hidden jewel, according to new figures, that found a 9.25 percent increase in Australian visitors landing in Samoa in 2011/12 compared to the same financial period last year.
Inland NSW Tourism changing direction
Friday, 24 August 2012After its first full year of operations Inland NSW Tourism has announced a directional shift following a strategic review, transforming from a regional tourism organisation to a destination management organisation.
SQ re-designing lounge experience
Friday, 24 August 2012Singapore Airlines (SQ) has announced plans to rejuvenate all its airports lounges over the next five years, beginning with Sydney Airport from mid-2013.
Shades of Grey prompts 'babymoon' travellers
Friday, 24 August 2012Queensland can expect a spike in expectant couples to the sunshine state, following the insurmountable success of the Fifty Shades of Grey book trilogy.
Qantas int'l a challenge as profits dive
Thursday, 23 August 2012The Australian flag carrier’s international network remains its “biggest challenge”, according to the airline’s head, after reporting a $244 million statutory loss after tax for the financial year 2011/12.
Cash-strapped Americans still prioritize travel
Thursday, 23 August 2012Increases in gas prices and a sluggish economy will not stop Americans from traveling over the upcoming Labor Day weekend, a recent survey has found.
Qantas makes ‘prudent’ changes to fleet
Thursday, 23 August 2012In a bid to turn international profits around, the Australian flag carrier has announced the cancellation of up to 35 Boeing 787-9 aircraft deliveries as part of a major fleet restructure that aims to reduce the airline’s expenditure.
Wotif riding a $58 million high
Thursday, 23 August 2012Online agent Wotif has announced a record-breaking full year result, lifting 14 percent to an all time high of $58 million.
Laos locks down on safe river tubing
Thursday, 23 August 2012Laos authorities have closed seven bars along the Xong River in Vang Vieng in an effort to lock down drug and alcohol fuelled dangerous water sports and promote the popular tubing spot as a safe ecotourism destination.
New IKEA hotels to have Scandinavian "feel"
Thursday, 23 August 2012Joining the likes of other non-traditional hotel industry brands Versace, ANA and Japan Airlines, furniture giant IKEA is planning to launch its own hotel chain.
Bagsnatches beware... Suresave smarts up travellers
Thursday, 23 August 2012The troubling travel trend of bag snatching is on the rise, so travel insurance provider Suresave has come up with a range of tips for agents to help their customers protect themselves.
Christchurch ... back from brink to be better than ever
Wednesday, 22 August 2012The quake affected city is rebuilding a re-imagined destination, focused on resilience, creativity and innovation to attract travellers back, as unveiled by Mayor Bob Parker in Sydney yesterday.
