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The world’s fastest fire up London
Monday, 6 August 2012After wrapping up in the pool with the swimming over the weekend it was time for those athletes on the track and field to bring their A-game, and they did not disappoint.
Aussie business travellers don’t mix leisure: ACCOR
Friday, 3 August 2012Australians are conscientious when travelling for business, least inclined to mix business with pleasure in the Asia Pacific region, according to a recent survey by Accor.
Accomm industry welcome planned Barangaroo property
Friday, 3 August 2012James Packer and Crown Limited’s plans to construct a 350-room hotel complex at Barangaroo on Sydney Harbour is “exactly the kind of targeted iconic accommodation facility this city needs”, according to Tourism Accommodation Australia (NSW) director Carol Giuseppi.
IATA: Demand for air transport slowing
Friday, 3 August 2012Keeping in line with weak business and consumer confidence, aviation transport demand for June showed a continued downturn in growth, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Air price hike offsets dip in business travel
Friday, 3 August 2012A decline in business trips during the second quarter of 2012 was counterweighed by an increase in air price tickets, according to new figures that found a five percent year-on-year growth in air ticket prices in China and the US.
Phuket’s popularity set to skyrocket
Friday, 3 August 2012The Thai island of Phuket posted record-high sales figures in the first half of 2012 and is expected to become Asia’s “premier resort destination,” according to Jones Lang LaSalle Hotel’s managing director, Mike Batchelor.
Emirates fly Dubai to Thai, again
Friday, 3 August 2012Emirates had announced it will now fly to a second destination in Thailand; the popular seaside resort town of Phuket, commencing services in December of this year.
Water wrap up, tennis superstars and 7 quid a beer?
Friday, 3 August 2012Water was the theme of the day for day five of the 2012 London Olympic Games with competitors diving into the water or cutting through it with or without a boat.
QF partnership with EK is close
Thursday, 2 August 2012In an effort to revive its unprofitable international operations, Australian carrier Qantas announced last week it is seeking a partnership with Emirates, a codeshare agreement which may be reached within six months, according to the UAE airline.
Uganda travel safe despite Ebola outbreak: WHO
Thursday, 2 August 2012The World Health Organization (WHO) has not recommended that any travel or trade restrictions be applied to Uganda following an outbreak of the Ebola virus in the western part of the country.
Melbournites say ‘Aloha’ as Jetstar reinstates Honolulu
Thursday, 2 August 2012Melbourne Airport chief executive Chris Woodruff has welcomed plans to re-launch Jetstar’s direct flights between Melbourne and Honolulu, claiming it would offer Aussies “more choice” for international travel.
New campaign invites the world to meet in Brazil
Thursday, 2 August 2012With the eyes of the world firmly focused on the Olympic Games, future host Brazil has launched its new tourism marketing campaign in London.
Malaysia Airlines daily departures for Adelaide
Thursday, 2 August 2012Malaysia Airlines has announced it will fly daily, non-stop flights between Adelaide and Kuala Lumpur from 31 October 2012.
APAC draws in more tourists: PATA
Thursday, 2 August 2012International arrivals into Asia Pacific destinations collectively increased by four percent in April 2012 compared to previous year, according to the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).
Perth’s ‘Crowning’ touch to boost tourism
Thursday, 2 August 2012Crown Limited’s new project; the six-star, 500-room luxury hotel, Crown Towers Perth is set to significantly impact tourism in Western Australia, according to the local industry.
JFK most influential hub … for spreading disease
Thursday, 2 August 2012A study by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has identified New York’s Kennedy Airport as the most influential US hub in the spread of infectious disease.
Qantas culls more Victorian jobs
Wednesday, 1 August 2012Qantas is set to retract a further 164 jobs from Tullamarine, with the closure of one of its engineering facilities.
Malaysia targets the rich to boost numbers
Wednesday, 1 August 2012As part of its strategic international marketing plan, Tourism Malaysia plans on boosting visitor numbers to Malaysia by targeting wealthy travellers from key cities.
Proposals aplenty for Gold Coast Cruise Terminal
Wednesday, 1 August 2012The Gold Coast cruise terminal debate has fired up again with several new proposals on the table for consideration by the Gold Coast City Council.
Great Keppel Isle eco-resort to boost TQ
Wednesday, 1 August 2012Queensland’s tourism industry is pegging on the approval of a planned $600 million eco-resort at Great Keppel Island to not only attract new travelers but create hundreds of new jobs.
Tiger’s extra aircraft creates more jobs
Wednesday, 1 August 2012Tiger Airways continues to grow its Australian services with the addition of a new route between Sydney and Brisbane as well as basing a second aircraft at Sydney Airport and recruiting extra staff.
Hilton’s new ‘MICE TO MILLIONS’ campaign
Wednesday, 1 August 2012Hilton Worldwide has announced the launch of a new Meetings Incentives Conferences Events (MICE) campaign, ‘FROM MICE TO MILLIONS’, encouraging Asia Pacific event bookers to organise meetings with the hotel Group.
Sol del Paraguay Airlines cancels all services
Wednesday, 1 August 2012South American airline, Sol del Paraguay has announced the cancellation of all scheduled services and operations as of 1 August 2012.
Travellers prefer in-flight fun to work
Wednesday, 1 August 2012Passengers would rather engage in leisure activities than work while on a plane, according to GO Airport Express.
