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IATA, ICAO call for African aviation safety plan
Tuesday, 24 July 2012The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) have outlined the need to implement the Africa Strategic Improvement Action Plan to address safety concerns.
South Korea’s travel industry on the rise
Tuesday, 24 July 2012Investment strategies, growth potential, targeted markets and government initiatives have helped to grow South Korea’s travel industry in 2012.
Record passenger growth for Sydney Airport
Tuesday, 24 July 2012Sydney Airport has announced record figures for international and domestic passenger traffic for June 2012, with international numbers up 10.4 percent year on year.
Dreamliner issues an ANA nightmare
Tuesday, 24 July 2012Less than a year after welcoming the first Boeing 787 into its fleet, All Nippon Aireays (ANA) has revealed that up to five of its Dreamliner jets are under repair after locating an engine defect.
Webjet expands with int’l franchise
Tuesday, 24 July 2012The online booking engine has signed its first ever international franchise agreement with South African company, BidTravel, to establish its business in the African region.
ACTE partners to retain top talent
Tuesday, 24 July 2012The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) has partnered with CREATETALENT to provide young students a professional insight into the corporate travel industry.
Smokers hit hard by new limit
Tuesday, 24 July 2012Commencing 1 September, as part of this year’s Federal budget, duty free limits on Tobacco are being reduced from 250 cigarettes to 50 or 50 grams of cigars or tobacco products.
US bests NZ as most desired Aus destination
Monday, 23 July 2012A strong Aussie dollar and more direct services between the two destinations, the US has topped New Zealand as the most preferred overseas holiday destination for Australian travellers.
Industry's best awarded at NTIA Awards 2012
Monday, 23 July 2012It was all glitz and glam at the Westin in Sydney over the weekend, as the travel industry gathered to celebrate this year’s National Travel Industry Awards.
Virgin partnership with Etihad prospers
Monday, 23 July 2012Virgin Australia has released a statement confirming it has bested Qantas in on-time performance for the Financial Year 2012, while its current alignment with Etihad is proving to be extremely successful.
Visitors to the UK on the rise
Monday, 23 July 2012Recent statistics reveal that while overseas visitor numbers into the UK are showing signs of growth visits abroad by UK residents are down.
MU flights into Cairns ‘much needed’ for tourism: TA
Monday, 23 July 2012China Eastern’s plans to launch new direct services into Cairns could boost ‘much needed’ tourism into the region, according to Tourism Australia’s head, as well as offer Australia further benefit from the fast growing market, China.
QF unveils new ad, extends SAA codeshare
Friday, 20 July 2012South African Airways (SAA) has been granted an extension of its codeshare agreement with Australian carrier, Qantas until the end of March next year.
Business as usual. TCF tells agents to operate as normal
Friday, 20 July 2012Travel agents have been urged to continue reporting to the Travel Compensation Fund (TCF) as usual after the consumer protection Group received a string of calls enquiring about the future of the company’s operations.
EY boss dubs QF ‘un-Australian’, increases VA stake
Friday, 20 July 2012Etihad Airways chief executive James Hogan has labelled Qantas’ attack on the Abu-Dhabi based carrier as “disappointing” and “not representative of the market or the country or the people”.
Curfew-free operations boost Melb’s int’l arrivals
Friday, 20 July 2012Melbourne Airport’s curfew-free operations and scheduling flexibility has contributed to “uninterrupted connection to the global economy”, according to the airport’s head after welcoming an eight percent jump in visitor arrivals this year over the prior financial year.
SIA adds second A380 to Melbourne
Friday, 20 July 2012Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced an increased presence in the Australian market with the introduction of a second daily A380 service flying between Singapore and Melbourne.
Fitness facilities fit for a Royal Princess
Friday, 20 July 2012Just in time for the London Olympics, Princess Cruises has unveiled the state-of-the-art fitness facilities that will feature aboard their 3,600-passenger Royal Princess launching in June 2013.
Needles in food prompt security alert at Delta
Friday, 20 July 2012Delta Air Lines has ramped up security around the production of its meals after sewing needles were found in six sandwiches on four flights from Amsterdam to the US.
Wikimedia considering TripAdvisor competitor
Thursday, 19 July 2012The folk behind Wikipedia are said to be pondering the creation of a Wikipedia-inspired travel guide, likely to compete with TripAdvisor and guidebook publishers.
Wholesalers provide agents with Kumuka alternatives
Thursday, 19 July 2012Tour companies across Australia have stepped up their support for travel agents, offering alternative options for those scrambling to adjust client bookings with the now in administration tour company, Kumuka.
QF launches in-flight QStreaming
Thursday, 19 July 2012Qantas (QF) will launch its new in-flight entertainment system, streaming content direct to iPads in every Business and Economy class seat across its B767 fleet.
Sabre, making agents masters of their destiny
Thursday, 19 July 2012The company’s new products and initiatives will keep Sabre “market relevant”, according to chief executive Gai Tyrrell, who said its ongoing investment to local development means it will continue to produce supplies designed specifically for the Australian market.
GNTB targets youth, unveils Aus agency
Thursday, 19 July 2012The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) has announced a new social media strategy targeting young travellers while supporting its 2013 theme: ‘Germany for young people – vibrant, fashionable, innovative.’
