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Thailand takes a more focused marketing approach: TTM
Friday, 8 June 2012Thailand tourism is re-focusing its marketing strategy to attract niche market visitors through the new campaign, ‘Customise Your Experience’, according to Tourism Authority Thailand (TAT).
More snowy offers in Aus resorts: Snowscene
Friday, 8 June 2012There’s more than meets the eye at Australian snow resorts, according to Snowscene manager Emily Warbrick, with products and offerings agents and travellers aren’t always aware of.
Social media to draw in younger travellers
Friday, 8 June 2012The effective use of social media is imperative in crisis management today, according to UNWTO coordinator of the risk and crisis management programme Dirk Glaesser.
Pursue China or expand Aus’ tourism options
Thursday, 7 June 2012While some praise Tourism Australia’s $250 million global campaign launch in China earlier this week others have taken a skeptical stance, wondering when Australia will spread its budget across other markets.
Aussies take a Side Trip to Oman
Thursday, 7 June 2012Taking a trip to Oman doesn’t necessarily mean completely changing your travel plans, it’s just taking a Side Trip, according Tourism Oman Australia and New Zealand manager Mona Tannous.
Tourism challenges for Thailand: TTM+ Forum
Thursday, 7 June 2012Challenges and solutions to the difficulties currently imposed on tourism in Thailand were discussed and debated at the Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) forum.
Oman drives bookings back to agents
Thursday, 7 June 2012Oman Tourism has reinforced its commitment to the industry, utilising its new consumer campaign to drive potential travellers to book with agents across the country.
SAA utilises ‘strong’ Aus, NZ ties: announces extra Perth flights
Thursday, 7 June 2012Defying industry trends with airlines cutting services to conserve cash, South African Airlines has announced additional flights to Perth, a gesture that signifies the “strength of its ties with the Australian and New Zealand markets".
Full steam ahead to develop tourism in Jordan
Thursday, 7 June 2012From education, recruitment, training and product development, Jordan is going full steam ahead with new plans to better appeal and cater to more markets around the world, especially in emerging markets including China, India and South America.
The Hobbit premier: an expected tourism boost
Thursday, 7 June 2012Wellington is expected to get an influx of fantasy fans flocking to its shore after it was selected to host the world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
Australian tourism facing triple tax burden
Wednesday, 6 June 2012With Australia’s growing dependency on emerging markets such as China, Australia should not be introducing new fees on travel, Tourism & Transport Forum chief executive John Lee said.
Queensland Rail Travel tracks agents for greatest growth
Wednesday, 6 June 2012Travel agents and industry support are key to achieving Queensland Rail Travel’s growth targets, according to the company’s general manager Max Kruse, who says their expertise drive and excite travellers to book.
Etihad buys more of Virgin
Wednesday, 6 June 2012Less than a day after announced its 3.96 percent acquisition of Virgin Australia, Etihad has upped its stake in the company to 4.99 percent.
KLM brings Europe closer to Aus
Wednesday, 6 June 2012Creating “more opportunities” for Australian business and leisure travellers, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced increased flight connections to Amsterdam via Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
QF, TN link Papeete to Brisbane, Melbourne
Wednesday, 6 June 2012The Australian flag carrier and Air Tahiti Nui have announced an expansion to their agreement that will include further deployment of code sharing flights.
Adopt new methods to stimulate new markets
Wednesday, 6 June 2012Addressing the shift in travel markets over the last decade, a panel of travel experts at the 2012 International Conference on ‘Seizing Tourism Market Opportunities in Times of Rapid Change’ shed some light on how best the industry should move forward to keep travel sustainable.
Maldives sets sights on Malaysia
Wednesday, 6 June 2012With the number of Malaysian tourists visiting the Maldives growing each year the country’s tourism body is working to lure 10,000 Malaysian visitors annually by 2014.
Scoot-itude lands in Sydney
Tuesday, 5 June 2012Sydneysiders had the chance to catch a glimpse of Singapore’s new low-cost carrier this morning as it veered into Sydney Airport to complete its inaugural flight.
QF warns of losses
Tuesday, 5 June 2012Despite domestic customer satisfaction sitting at an all time high, the Australian flag carrier, Qantas has downgraded its profit earnings for the 2011/12 financial year, expecting a $450 million loss in earnings before interest and tax.
Aus appeal lands short term visitors
Tuesday, 5 June 2012Australia has welcomed 5.7 percent more short term visitor arrivals during April this year compared to the same month last year, according to new Australia Bureau of Statistics results.
Etihad acquires a piece of Virgin
Tuesday, 5 June 2012Etihad Airways has confirmed that it has acquired a 3.96 percent stake in Virgin Australia Holdings, with its stake being built up through several purchases on the open market.
Wage rise would make things tougher: AAA
Tuesday, 5 June 2012The Accommodation Association of Australia has opposed the Government’s decision to increase the industry’s minimum wage rates, claiming it would make business “even tougher”.
Alligator Airways suspension continues
Tuesday, 5 June 2012Since its grounding last month due to safety concerns, Alligator Airways remains under suspension by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
TA tells China, There’s nothing Like Australia
Monday, 4 June 2012Moving forward with plans to tap into the Asian Century, Tourism Australia launched the next phase of its ‘There’s nothing like Australia’ campaign in China.
