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DJ, NZ tap Perth, Auckland business capacity
Wednesday, 9 May 2012Appealing to business and MICE travellers, Virgin Australia and its alliance partner Air New Zealand have introduced for the first time lie-flat business bedding and premium economy on flights between Auckland and Perth.
UK’s industrial cities take centre stage
Wednesday, 9 May 2012While London retains its position as the top international destination in the UK, a recent study has shown that cities like Edinburgh, Liverpool and Bristol are fast gaining popularity.
Employers failing to care for travelling workers
Tuesday, 8 May 2012Australasian employers are failing to protect their staff, with only 37 percent of companies assessing risk before sending staff overseas, a recent study found.
DJ adds domestic flights
Tuesday, 8 May 2012Virgin Australia has announced it will increase the number of services running between Brisbane and Gladstone in order to keep up with growing demand.
Fuel hurts tourism growth: IATA
Tuesday, 8 May 2012The rising cost of fuel continues to ‘hurt’ tourism, according to the International Air Transport Association chief executive Tony Tyler, who stressed oil now accounts for up to 34 percent of average operating costs.
Sydney suits China perfectly
Tuesday, 8 May 2012Reinforcing itself as Australia’s business destination, Sydney has successfully secured one of the largest business events from China, The Perfect China Leadership Seminar 2013.
China key for NZ: TRENZ
Tuesday, 8 May 2012TRENZ has returned to the Southern Lakes region of Queenstown in 2012, with a focus on the emerging Asian market of China, highlighting its future importance to New Zealand tourism.
QLD domestic at capacity
Tuesday, 8 May 2012Queensland airports have experienced a weekly domestic seat capacity at over 280,000 seats in May 2012, with 75 per cent of this total travelling in and out of Brisbane, Gold Coast and Cairns.
Concerns new GC series will turn kiwis off
Tuesday, 8 May 2012New Kiwi TV show titled GC which is based on US reality TV show Jersey Shore has Gold Coast tourism officials concerned the booze fuelled characters could damage the region's tourism.
Sydney Airport gets e-Smarter
Monday, 7 May 2012The gateway into New South Wales’ capital city says more SmartGate infrastructure announced by the federal government will improve the processing and facilitation of inbound passengers.
Cruising biz better than ever: Cruise3Sixty
Monday, 7 May 2012The heads of cruising companies across the industry shared their views on the resurgence of cruising post Concordia in a General Session at Cruise3Sixty in Fort Lauderdale last month.
Travelport moves into the future
Monday, 7 May 2012Travelport is showcasing the latest travel trends and how to future proof your business, by taking a national industry road show around Australia and introducing the newly launched Travelport Universal Desktop.
Body scans at Brisbane Airport by Sep
Monday, 7 May 2012Starting in late September, passengers travelling from Brisbane International Airport will have to submit to a compulsory full body scan before boarding the plane.
Scenic Tours boast river cruising enhancements
Monday, 7 May 2012Scenic tours has announced a bumper Europe River Cruising program for 2013, full of enhancements, new France River Cruising program and the launch of the seventh Scenic ‘Space-Ship’, Scenic Jewel.
Australian Fashion Week Hong Kong style
Monday, 7 May 2012The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) together with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) last week showcased the city’s fashion at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Sydney.
QF cuts expenditure, adds domestic capacity
Friday, 4 May 2012Qantas has announced it will cut its capital expenditure by up to $400 million in 2012/13, in addition to the $500 million announced in February, through deferred fleet expansion plans and modernizing operational practices.
Business travel pricey in Australia
Friday, 4 May 2012The strength of the Aussie dollar coupled with a robust business environment has placed Australia amongst one of the most expensive for business travel a recent report has found.
Hunger Games feeding film, literary tourism
Friday, 4 May 2012Film and literary tourism are not novel ideas, but a new tour giving fans the chance to follow in the footsteps of Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and other stars of 'The Hunger Games' has put a fresh spin on the long tradition of film and book-based sightseeing.
Gold Coast welcomes tourism Boost
Friday, 4 May 2012The Queensland tourism industry has received a massive boost as Gold Coast Airport reports a rise in passenger arrivals, the first year on year gain since the chain of natural disasters that hit last year.
Taxicab confessions driving Mexico tourism
Friday, 4 May 2012Mexico Tourism Board chief marketing officer Gerardo Llanes has deemed the Mexico Taxicab Project a resounding success, with the campaign not only spurring tourism growth to the country but also “challenging misconceptions” about travel to Mexico.
On your bike. Malaysia’s potential tourism
Friday, 4 May 2012Malaysian Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen has challenged the idea and potential of bicycle tourism in the country.
TA’s ‘new team’ fantastic for tourism: industry
Thursday, 3 May 2012Tourism Australia’s new partnership with the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism as well as the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) could create “fantastic” opportunities for Australian tourism, according to industry leaders.
Australian working holidays still enticing youths
Thursday, 3 May 2012Young travellers seeking a working holiday experience in Australia increased by three percent in 2011, according to figures released by Destination NSW.
Déjà vu as tycoon behind Titanic II says it won’t sink
Thursday, 3 May 2012An Australian billionaire, who declared this week his intentions to build a high-tech replica of the Titanic, has vowed to construct a vessel that “won’t sink”.
