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Egypt plots path beyond Pyramids as tourism trebles
Friday, 18 May 2012With visitor numbers to Egypt returning to the pre-revolution levels of 2010, when the country welcomed a record 360,000 US tourists, it is little wonder Egyptian Tourist Authority’s (ETA) New York tourism attaché Mohamed Hegazy feels “very optimistic” for 2012.
Aussies heading to Tahiti
Friday, 18 May 2012The number of Australian travellers preferring to visit Tahiti has almost doubled this year, with the region experiencing a 43.5 percent jump in Aussie arrivals in February this year.
Partnership enhances FJ inflight experience
Friday, 18 May 2012Air Pacific announced three strategic partnerships to enhance travellers in flight entertainment experience as the national airline continues with its revitalisation strategy.
Visitors into Melbourne Airport on the rise
Friday, 18 May 2012Recent statistics reveal international visitors into Melbourne Airport for April 2012 grew by 2.2 percent compared to last April, with a significant growth from the China region.
Business travellers cut culinary costs
Friday, 18 May 2012Although spending for business travellers has increased in 2011, ‘forking out’ money for meals and food has declined.
Cashed up Aussies gear up for US travel
Thursday, 17 May 2012Destinations beware: more than 90 per cent of Aussies plan to spend any extra windfall from recent interest rate cuts on vacations, a survey found.
DJ adds business services to the Sunshine Coast
Thursday, 17 May 2012Ramping up airline competition, Virgin Australia has announced it will introduce business class services on flights between Melbourne and Sydney to the Sunshine Coast.
Aus tax a punishment to NZ: TTF
Thursday, 17 May 2012A departure tax increase for Kiwi travellers has been rejected by the Australian tourism industry and described as ‘unfair’ to our biggest travel market.
ICCA keeps agents in cruising loop: ICCA
Thursday, 17 May 2012Hoping to increase agent knowledge and “boost cruise sales skills”, the International Cruise Council Australasia (ICCA) has announced two new cruise training modules for consultants across Aus and New Zealand.
SIA axes Abu Dhabi, Athens services
Thursday, 17 May 2012Singapore Airlines has announced it is pulling its three times weekly flights to Abu Dhabi and twice weekly Athens services after experiencing weak performances on both routes.
Productivity key for agents: Travelport
Thursday, 17 May 2012Key cost drivers and measuring productivity are important to survival within an ever-changing industry, according to Travelport Roadshow keynote speaker Tony Hopwood.
Qld eyes set on China
Thursday, 17 May 2012Catering to the state’s second largest market, Tourism Queensland (TQ) has launched a new industry road show, updating operators on the likes and dislikes of the Chinese traveller.
G Adventures demand drives North America departures
Thursday, 17 May 2012Less than six months after launching into the US, G Adventures has announced it will add extra departures on its North American tours after experiencing “overwhelming success” on the program.
FJ claims QF proposal is ‘cute’
Wednesday, 16 May 2012The Fijian Government remains keen to acquire Qantas' 46 percent stake in Air Pacific, as Fiji tourism minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum confirmed, but only at the "right price".
NZ contests Aus departure tax
Wednesday, 16 May 2012New Zealand’s Tourism Industry Association (TIA) has lobbied together, urging the country’s political leaders to fight against the increase in Australia’s departure tax.
Virgin allows mobile calls in the sky
Wednesday, 16 May 2012Responding to customer demand, Virgin Atlantic now permits passengers on its new Airbus A330 jet London to New York route, to make mobile phone calls in the sky.
Castaway Island Fiji launches agents site
Wednesday, 16 May 2012Travel agents worldwide will now be able to access Castaway Island in Fiji booking information online with the launch of a new agent site detailing the island's information, images and availability.
‘Time for Taiwan’ to tempt Japan
Wednesday, 16 May 2012In an effort to entice the Japanese to travel to Taiwan for their food, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau will launch a “Time for Taiwan” promotion showcasing Taiwanese cuisine in Tokyo.
SIA flight staff serve longer
Wednesday, 16 May 2012Flight attendants employed with Singapore Airlines (SIA) now have the option to stay in their position well into their 50s after the airline announced it had added an extra three years to their careers.
Air Pacific turns back time, name: Fiji Airways
Tuesday, 15 May 2012Fiji's national carrier, Air Pacific says it will continue to revitalise the airline with a strategic plan that includes rebranding the airline to its 1958 name, Fiji Airways.
JAL wary of uncertain future
Tuesday, 15 May 2012Increased fuel costs, a weaker economy and rising oil prices has Japan’s flag carrier concerned about its future financial direction.
Melb ranked number one business city
Tuesday, 15 May 2012Melbourne has been ranked the number one city in Australia for International conventions and number nine in Asia Pacific, Minister for Tourism and Major Events Louise Asher announced.
Strong and steady. Japan traffic rebounds
Tuesday, 15 May 2012Japan’s tourism industry is picking up pace after last year’s natural disasters, with the region recording the second highest passenger movement growth in the Asia-Pacific region during March this year.
MAS streamlines cabin baggage allowance
Tuesday, 15 May 2012Effective today, Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has streamlined its cabin baggage rules for all its domestic and international flights in preparation for its entry into the ‘oneworld’ alliance.
