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US, Korea in landmark deal over reciprocal travel
Friday, 15 June 2012The United States and the Republic of Korea have announced a reciprocal agreement for the two nations’ respective trusted traveler programs – the U.S. Global Entry program and Korea Smart Entry Service.
AFTA urges industry to fight against PMC rise
Thursday, 14 June 2012In an effort to stop an increase on the passenger movement tax (PMC), AFTA along with several travel and tourism industry organisations are mounting a campaigning sending the message the increase is unwelcome.
There’s nothing like Australia takes ‘appy’ steps
Thursday, 14 June 2012Less than two weeks after taking the message There’s nothing like Australia into Shanghai, Tourism Australia has seen its new video campaign spread like wild-fire online with up to eight million views and downloads within the short period.
New Disney California Adventure Park geared to go
Thursday, 14 June 2012The ‘Happiest Place on Earth’ is about to get even happier as Disney California Adventure Park celebrates its grand reopening this week.
Avis Guide-s agents through Scholarship
Thursday, 14 June 2012Celebrating its sixteenth anniversary this year, Avis Australia opened registrations for this year’s Travel Agent Scholarship of Excellence yesterday with the introduction of a new 24-page agents guide.
Greece goes viral
Thursday, 14 June 2012In an effort to reverse the current climate impacting the country, the Greek National Tourism Organisation (G.N.T.O) has launched a framework of initiatives.
Program to get Aussie tourism China ready
Thursday, 14 June 2012Tourism businesses in Australia can now gear up for the Chinese market thanks to the announcement of the Strategic Tourism Investment Grant (STIG) set to fund ATEC to deliver a National China Ready program.
Las Vegas holds trade show crown
Thursday, 14 June 2012Local creativity on new and existing trade shows has helped Sin City maintain its lead as the number one travel show destination, according to Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s Cynthia Guerrero.
It's a tax on success: TTF snubs cruise fee
Wednesday, 13 June 2012The NSW government’s decision to add a new tax for cruise ship passengers visiting Sydney has been dubbed “a tax on success” and unfair to “one of the bright spots for the Australian tourism industry”.
Joyce spreads duties as new IATA chair
Wednesday, 13 June 2012Less than a month after announcing the division of leadership duties within Australia’s flag carrier, Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has taken on new responsibilities as the newly appointed chairman of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
APT 85 years strong, new strategic interests
Wednesday, 13 June 2012While celebrating its 85th anniversary, Australian Pacific Touring (APT) has announced the acquisition of shares in UK-based luxury cruise company, Noble Caledonia.
Hot Hot Hot. Hong Kong heats up for summer
Wednesday, 13 June 2012The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) together with Visa International will roll out a HK$27 million summer spectacular in an aim to attract 12 million visitors.
US wins gold... for travel to London Olympics
Wednesday, 13 June 2012The United States will be the single biggest source nation for traffic to next month’s London Olympics, accounting for more than twice as many visitors as any other market, a recent study based on global air reservations has found.
Fantasea Cruises withdraws from Whitsundays
Wednesday, 13 June 2012The ferry service company has announced its withdrawal from the Whitsundays, selling its operations in the region to Cruise Whitsundays.
Ditch the beanie, warm the toes? Grab your swimmers, QLD knows
Wednesday, 13 June 2012Tourism Queensland is urging Aussies down south to head north for the heat and beat the winter blues by trading beanies for bikinis and boardies.
There’s no place like home for Aussies
Tuesday, 12 June 2012More Australians are planning a winter holiday at home this year, according to new survey results that show Aussies are choosing Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast over other popular destinations including Thailand, Fiji and NZ.
Euro crisis ebbs economies: IATA
Tuesday, 12 June 2012The International Air Transportation Association (IATA) has predicted further deterioration and damage to economic growth in its revised industry outlook 2012.
Virgins team up for US code share
Tuesday, 12 June 2012The ‘Virgins’ have announced a new code share agreement that will expand Virgin Australia's network across the US.
Record month sees Hawaii visitor numbers surge
Tuesday, 12 June 2012Visitor numbers to Hawaii reached a record high in April, pushing year-to-date tourism arrivals to the state up nearly ten per cent.
ALK joins oneworld alliance
Tuesday, 12 June 2012SriLankan Airlines (ALK) will become a oneworld alliance member by late next year, with Cathay Pacific sponsoring and supporting the airline through its alliance implementation programme.
Keep your luggage, cruise instead: Cruiseabout
Tuesday, 12 June 2012More travellers are attracted to cruise holidays as a stress-free way to travel the world and hold onto their luggage, according to Cruiseabout.
Virgin, Melbourne T3 makeover
Friday, 8 June 2012In an effort to further enhance the domestic passengers travel experience, Virgin Australia together with Melbourne airport has commenced significant refurbishments to Terminal 3 (T3).
Quirkiness plays full house for Nevada tourism
Friday, 8 June 2012They say it’s the small things that count but for Nevada’s tourism industry it’s the EST bringing in the travellers including the quirkiest, loneliest and loveliest.
Destination NSW. New structure, new future
Friday, 8 June 2012Restructuring of Destination NSW will hopefully reduce duplication, improve efficiency, foster innovation and reduce reliance on external agencies, according to chief executive Sandra Chipchase.
