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Strong AUD impacts holiday spending
Tuesday, 31 July 2012The strong Australian dollar has Aussies spending it up overseas while inbound tourists to the country are spending less.
Route 66 gets its tourism kicks care of Disney
Tuesday, 31 July 2012An unabashed love of the iconic Route 66 has the folk at Walt Disney Imagineering hoping Cars Land inspires travel along The Mother Road.
Tiger Australia continues to weigh on parent
Tuesday, 31 July 2012Despite trimming its operational loss in the first quarter, Tiger Airways warned it would take some time to turn a profit as a result of increased competition from other airlines.
Travelport puts GDS in the palm of your hand
Tuesday, 31 July 2012Travelport agents can now service their clients on the go, with Travelport introducing a new Mobile Agent app, connecting agencies to gain full access to the Galileo platform from a mobile device.
New home for Air New Zealand in LAX
Tuesday, 31 July 2012The Air New Zealand travel experience will be improved early next year when the airline relocates to the new Tom Bradley International Terminal.
Former Qantas executive to replace Jetset head
Tuesday, 31 July 2012Jetset Travelworld has announced former Group Executive at Qantas Airways, Rob Gurney will step into the role of chief executive for the Group following the impending retirement of current head, Peter Lacaze.
New resort to keep NT tourism afloat
Tuesday, 31 July 2012A new $40 million beachside resort that opened in Darwin last week is expected to bring “thousands of new tourists” into the city, according to local tourism leaders.
Gillard least desired travel buddy: survey
Tuesday, 31 July 2012A recent survey revealed that Julia Gillard is the least person young people would choose as their travel companion when globe trotting.
HIV-related travel bans nonsensical, discriminatory, says UN
Thursday, 26 July 2012Travel restrictions imposed on people living with HIV are based on fear, not science and should be rescinded immediately, delegates at this year’s International AIDS Conference have said.
Policy ignorant to NT tourism needs
Thursday, 26 July 2012Local Government Minister, Malarndirri McCarthy has slammed the Country Liberal Party’s (CLP) latest alleged policy on tourism for the Northern Territory describing it as only a name change with no actual change in functions.
Scoot is “unashamedly” no frills
Thursday, 26 July 2012Scoot chief executive Campbell Wilson outlined the elements that spawned the creation of Singapore’s newest low-cost carrier budget airline at the Australia Pacific Aviation Outlook summit in Sydney.
Tunisia’s tourism turnaround
Thursday, 26 July 2012After a turbulent 2011, Tunisia’s tourism revenues for the first quarter of 2012 have jumped by 36 percent, compared to the same period last year.
US airlines losing ground to overseas rivals
Thursday, 26 July 2012A perusal of this year’s winners’ lists at the World Airline Awards reveals a distinct lack of US carriers.
ACCC approves EY, EK aviation alliances
Thursday, 26 July 2012The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) approved an affiliation agreement between Emirates and Flydubai and a commercial alliance between Etihad and Air Berlin.
No regrets when traveling with pets: AAA
Thursday, 26 July 2012As the number of people who consider bringing their pets along on vacations rises, so too do the concerns of those travelers.
e-Travel Blackboard is moving
Thursday, 26 July 2012e-Travel Blackboard is pleased to announce it is moving office between Friday 27 July and Monday 30 July.
AirAsia X scratching the surface in Aus market
Wednesday, 25 July 2012According to AirAsia X chief executive Azran Osman Rani “travel and aviation in Australia seems very resilient” but pointed out that success in this market requires a significant commitment.
Vietnam attracts the high-end traveller
Wednesday, 25 July 2012Vietnam and Cambodia are fast emerging as luxury travel destinations, says Luxury Travel founder Mr Pham Ha.
Brisbane Airport, growing with the community
Wednesday, 25 July 2012Brisbane Airport chief executive and managing director Julieanne Alroe highlighted the importance of earning “social license to grow” from the local and state community, addressing delegates at the Aviation Outlook summit in Sydney.
SQ adds extra services to Perth
Wednesday, 25 July 2012A part of Northern Winter operational adjustments, Singapore Airlines has announced it will add a fourth daily service into Perth to meet market demand.
Royal Caribbean tour bus crash
Wednesday, 25 July 2012A tour bus carrying 36 passengers from Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas crashed last Thursday en route to the ship-sponsored Loterie Farm Treetop Adventure shore excursion in St. Martin.
NSW scores record events
Wednesday, 25 July 2012New South Wales has experienced one of its most successful periods in its events hosting history, according to the Minister for Tourism and Major Events George Souris, with up to 103 business events secured in FY2011/12.
Aussies taking the domestic road less travelled
Wednesday, 25 July 2012Aussies are rediscovering Australia in a ‘road trip’ style of discovery, with new figures showing caravanning and camping trips are on the rise.
VA pins success to staff, focuses on profitability
Tuesday, 24 July 2012Staff support is key to Virgin Australia’s success, according to the airline's chief operating officer Sean Donohue, who said the company was focused on employee maintenance and engagement as well as profitability over market share.
