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Qantas back to Coast brings competitive fares
Tuesday, 14 August 2012Flights to the Gold Coast just became more competitive as Qantas resumes its three times daily services between the Gold Coast and Sydney from late October.
Passenger Choice Awards finalists revealed
Tuesday, 14 August 2012Following the completion of a yearlong survey, finalists for the Passenger Choice Awards have been announced in categories ranging from best in-flight entertainment to best ground experience.
Backlash on sexist airline policy
Tuesday, 14 August 2012Virgin Australia will review its policy barring men from sitting beside unaccompanied minors prompted by backlash after a man was asked to swap seats after being sat beside two unaccompanied boys.
Google acquiring Frommer’s guides
Tuesday, 14 August 2012Google is set to purchase the rights to the Frommer’s brand of travel guides and books.
G Adventures launch Looptail Blog
Tuesday, 14 August 2012Small-group travel tour operator G Adventures has officially launched its new blog website, The Looptail, allowing visitors the opportunity to share their travel experiences.
NSW gov’t release Visitor Economy Taskforce report
Monday, 13 August 2012The New South Wales Government has made public the final report of the Visitor Economy Taskforce (VET), comprising strategic recommendations and action plans to realise the primary goal of doubling overnight expenditure by 2020.
TCF outcomes report sound position
Monday, 13 August 2012The Travel Compensation Fund (TCF) has reported a sound financial position with an increase in participation, a drop in guarantee value and fewer involuntary closures.
TripAdvisor 75 million reviews, release TripIndex
Monday, 13 August 2012TripAdvisor has tallied 75 million reviews and opinions worldwide since its inception in 2000, now spanning 30 countries and 21 languages.
Boeing leads Airbus in 2012 orders
Monday, 13 August 2012Boeing is beating out Airbus when it comes to orders received for 2012, with 700 aircraft receipts awaiting delivery.
Bad behaviour in Bali is killing Aussies
Monday, 13 August 2012The popular holiday destination of Bali claims on average one Australian life every nine days and hundreds more seeking consular help while in the island paradise.
Domestic fare increase sustains demand
Friday, 10 August 2012Driven by strength of resources sector, demand for domestic travel in Australia remains strong with a five percent increase in fares for the second quarter of 2012.
Philippines ‘Grace’ Sydney with fantastic flavours
Friday, 10 August 2012
The Philippines Department of Tourism, Philippine Airlines and San Miguel hosted an opening night dinner for special guests at The Grace Hotel to celebrate the ‘Flavours of the Philippines’ food festival.
QF savings, new checks, free from union
Friday, 10 August 2012Qantas is hoping to source $300 million per year in the wake of major job cuts across all areas of its extensive business portfolio.
Ernesto returns to Tropical Storm status
Friday, 10 August 2012Ernesto may have been downgraded to a Tropical Storm, but is believed to be gaining hurricane strength again over open water in the Gulf of Mexico before making landfall within the next 24 hours in Coatzacoalcos, Mexico.
Airlines buddying up could see price hikes
Friday, 10 August 2012Travellers may have to pay more for airfares to New Zealand and Europe if the proposed Qantas and Emirates partnership is approved, according to industry experts.
PR reinforce strong visitor numbers
Friday, 10 August 2012Philippine Airlines has released new fares across its Asian network in support of growing visitor arrivals to the Philippines this year.
Aussie snowfields hit the pocket
Friday, 10 August 2012Australian ski fields risk driving travellers to winter wonderlands overseas as the price of lift tickets are ranked the most expensive in the world.
Philippines rebooking fees waived
Thursday, 9 August 2012Regional airlines in South East Asia, operating within the Philippines are allowing customers to rebook flights without cancellation fees or other penalties.
Tourism Australia’s new ATE format
Thursday, 9 August 2012Tourism Australia together with Destination NSW today announced a change in format for next year’s Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE), due to be held in Sydney in April 2013.
100 years in prison for Aus travel agent’s murderers
Thursday, 9 August 2012The two Thai men, who killed a 60-year old Australian travel agent from Western Australia, were sentenced to life imprisonment this week.
Profit of $13.6 million for Webjet
Thursday, 9 August 2012Online travel agency Webjet experienced “substantial profit acceleration” with a net profit after tax of $13.6 million for the financial year to 30 June 2012 according to managing director John Guscic.
Amadeus gets comfy with new Delta agreement
Thursday, 9 August 2012Delta Air Lines and Amadeus have expanded their existing relationship by announcing that the airline will sell its Economy Comfort seats through Amadeus’ GDS.
Games boosting London tourism, retail sectors
Thursday, 9 August 2012Lord Mayor of London Boris Johnson has welcomed figures showing a rise in visitor numbers to busy tourism and shopping areas in the city.
Asia searching for Australia, tourism campaign working
Wednesday, 8 August 2012Skyscanner research has revealed significant increases in flight searches from Asia to Australia, indicating Australia’s new tourism campaign is garnering positive results.
