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BESydney’s new strategy to trap MICE
Thursday, 24 May 2012Business Events Sydney (BESydney) has unveiled a new strategies and corporate restructure that will see the company target NSW MICE opportunities.
AirAsia defies industry trends: Fernandes
Thursday, 24 May 2012The low-cost carrier’s chief executive, Tony Fernandes said AirAsia continues to defy industry trends after recording a four percent growth in net operating profit during the first quarter this year compared to the same period last year.
Cheap rooms as Olympics approach: Hotels.com
Thursday, 24 May 2012Australian visitors to London’s Olympic Games will get value for money stays, with average room rates decreasing dramatically in recent months.
Accor seals Mirvac purchase, expands Pullman brand
Wednesday, 23 May 2012The hotel Group has added up to 43 new properties to its portfolio after completing its purchase of the Mirvac Group in Australia and New Zealand.
Young Aussies replacing Eiffel Tower with Hollywood Hills
Wednesday, 23 May 2012In line with Wotif findings unveiled on e-Travel Blackboard last week, a new Topdeck survey found America and Canada are creeping into the lead spot of most desired travel destinations among young Aussies.
Cambodia's tourism eyes 'vast potential' in China
Wednesday, 23 May 2012Cambodia's tourism leaders say they have shifted their focus to China, a country that holds "vast potential" to build the local travel industry.
HK plans 15 year Aus establishment celebrations
Wednesday, 23 May 2012The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office and its affiliates are preparing for big celebrations down under as it marks the 15 year anniversary since establishing the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
NT tourism's fetching funding
Wednesday, 23 May 2012Fourteen tourism-related businesses in Australia’s Northern Territory have received a financial boost as a result of the 2012 Tourism Enhancement Fund.
China MICE to surpass US: GBTA
Wednesday, 23 May 2012China is forecasted to overtake the US in business travel over the coming three years, according to The Global Business Travel Association’s (GBTA) first Business Travel Index (BTI).
Buchanan steps down as Qantas splits business
Tuesday, 22 May 2012As part of the next phase of its five year transformation plan, the Qantas Group has announced it will divide its Qantas International and Domestic businesses as well as adjust its executive team to manage the “two distinct businesses”.
Travel opportunities lay in China: Travelport
Tuesday, 22 May 2012China is expected to become the number one destination worldwide, according to new Travelport research.
Travellers research online, book with agents
Tuesday, 22 May 2012Australians may be using the internet to research holidays but a majority still purchase their trips through retail travel agents, according to recent studies.
That’s in the Bahamas, right?: Philippine tourism to boost poor awareness
Tuesday, 22 May 2012An aggressive global campaign promoting fun and Filipino hospitality is set to tackle poor awareness of the Philippines’ offerings, the country’s Tourism Secretary said in Los Angeles.
Australians caravanning cross-country
Tuesday, 22 May 2012Australians, young and old, are taking to the road and venturing off the beaten track, discovering more of their own country via a caravan, according to Caravanning Queensland.
Job cuts as QF consolidates operations
Monday, 21 May 2012Up to 535 Qantas employees will face termination, following the consolidation of Qantas’ heavy maintenance facilities.
‘They’ll be back’: Philippine Tourism Secretary on Chinese tourist pullout
Monday, 21 May 2012News that Chinese travel agencies are suspending tours to the Philippines mid territorial disputes over Scarborough Shoal has not ruffled the feathers of Philippine Department of Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, Jr, who maintains the move will “not have a major impact” on the country’s tourism.
Aus grounding claws at Tiger profits
Monday, 21 May 2012Tiger Airways says last year’s fleet grounding down under and high fuel prices have affected its operations, with the airline posting a net loss of up to $104 million for the financial year ending March 2012.
Ferguson’s tourism budget a fantasy: Baldwin
Monday, 21 May 2012The tourism industry is far from impressed with Federal Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson’s post budget “fact sheet”, according to Shadow Tourism Minister Bob Baldwin.
UU suspends Sydney services
Monday, 21 May 2012Air Austral has announced it will suspend flights in Sydney, as part of a winter schedule restructure.
WA budget benefits bantam businesses
Monday, 21 May 2012The accommodation industry has welcomed the proposed Western Australian state budget, citing positive prospects for small businesses.
PAL improves services for Aus passengers
Monday, 21 May 2012Philippine Airlines (PR) will employ Boeing 777-300ER aircraft for all Australian flights from 30 June, enhancing in-flight quality and comfort.
TG toys with idea of budget carrier
Monday, 21 May 2012After a strong first quarter, Thai Airways may look at setting up a new budget carrier to tap into the no-frills sector, announced by Thai Airways president Piyasvasti Amranand last week.
Aussies, not your general travellers: Adams & Butler
Friday, 18 May 2012Australian travellers searching for their next holiday package are looking for something out of the box and niche, according to Adams & Butler owner, who described Aussies as “not your general travellers”.
Unused Aus vacations, an opportunity for Thailand
Friday, 18 May 2012This year is the year for Thailand to draw in more Aussie travellers, according to the Consul General of Thailand Biravij Suwanpredhes, who said the growing number of unused Australian vacation time presented ‘major’ tourism opportunities.
