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Govt support critical to Top End tourism
Wednesday, 2 May 2012Political initiatives and recently announced funding for tourism and major events in the Northern Territory Budget are key to the region’s success, according to tourism leaders.
TA says “G’day” to Cruise3Sixty
Wednesday, 2 May 2012Tourism Australia has exhibited at Cruise3Sixty for the first time this year with the aim to educate CLIA agents on Australia as a cruise destination.
Melbourne lines up Napoleon, Mesopotamia, Sonic
Wednesday, 2 May 2012Melbourne will be a buzz this year lining up Napoleon’s revolution, wonders from Mesopotamia, a spellbinding tale of a war horse and gaming greats for this year’s winter tourism entertainment.
Chatswood, where Sydney tourism is at
Wednesday, 2 May 2012Sydney suburb, Chatswood is hoping to turn tourism heads towards its district after launching its inaugural tourism campaign, ‘It all starts at Chatswood’.
Etihad buys Aer Lingus stake
Wednesday, 2 May 2012After months of speculation and reported talks with Ryanair, Etihad Airways has confirmed it has recently acquired a 2.987 percent stake in Aer Lingus.
Qantas jobs on the line
Tuesday, 1 May 2012The Australian flag carrier has confirmed it will axe up to 400 maintenance workers from one of its three Victorian and Brisbane bases.
Ships ahoy. Aussies cruising up 34 per cent
Tuesday, 1 May 2012The number of Australians taking a cruise holiday has reached a record 623,294 passengers for the 2011 season, an increase of 34 per cent from the previous year.
ATM sandstorms Dubai
Tuesday, 1 May 2012The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) opened its doors to buyers, exhibitors and media on Monday in the bustling Emirates hub of Dubai.
Giant investment to pay off for ACT tourism
Tuesday, 1 May 2012In an effort to boost Canberra’s accommodation industry the ACT government has committed to injecting A$26 million into hosting regular Giants matches in the capital over the next ten years.
IAG interested in JAL stake
Tuesday, 1 May 2012British Airways owner, International Airlines Group (IAG) could be looking to purchase a stake in Japan Airlines with the Group’s head saying it was something the company had “interest in”.
Wotif predicts solid growth
Tuesday, 1 May 2012While Jetset TravelWorld cautions of a challenging economic environment impacting its business, Wotif says it expects to see its profit after tax jump between nine to 13 percent for the FY12 compared to the prior year.
Egypt expects tourism will reach 2010 levels
Tuesday, 1 May 2012Tourism arrival numbers into Egypt in 2012 are expected to bounce back to pre-revolution levels of 14.5million according to the country’s tourism minister.
A380 is 100 percent safe: Qantas
Monday, 30 April 2012Qantas has reassured travellers that the A380 is still 100 percent safe to fly despite minor cracking in the aircraft’s wing rib brackets.
Adventure World relinquish ROH representation
Monday, 30 April 2012Adventure World has decided to relinquish their role as wholesale representative for Thai Airways, Royal Orchard Holidays programme in Australia.
Perth Airport expansion in the works
Monday, 30 April 2012Perth Airport has announced it has secured Broad Construction Services (WA) Pty Ltd to undertake the first stage of it’s A$300 million expansion works of the international terminal.
Pow Wow to boost California economy
Monday, 30 April 2012International visitor spending in California is expected to have increased as a result of Los Angeles hosting Pow Wow last week.
QLD’s global blogging boost
Monday, 30 April 2012Ten bloggers from around the globe will join Australia’s number one blogger, Darren Rowse for Tourism Queensland’s ‘Queensland Blogger Correspondents’ promotion.
Kids Welcome. guides families around Australia
Monday, 30 April 2012Child friendly travel company, ‘Kids Welcome’ has recently launched an extensive web directory packed with family fun activities and is about to launch Kids Welcome iphone and ipad apps.
Record numbers Visit Orlando: Pow Wow
Monday, 30 April 2012Touting the tag line “Orlando Makes Me Smile”, Visit Orlando president and CEO Gary Sain announced at Pow Wow last week that the city was 2011’s most visited destination in the U.S.
Miami home for MSC Divina: Cruise3Sixty
Monday, 30 April 2012MSC Cruises has affirmed their commitment to the North American market in an announcement at Cruise3Sixty this week that will see new build MSC Divina home ported in Miami from the end of November 2013 until May 2014.
JTG sees slow trading ahead
Friday, 27 April 2012Jetset Travelworld has warned that a challenging economic environment has impacted its business with the company seeing a slow down in consumer demand.
TA exposes Aus cruising across waters
Friday, 27 April 2012Tourism Australia has launched a new online training model to educate international travel agents on the benefits of cruising around Australia.
Aus tourism needs marketing: TTF
Friday, 27 April 2012A predicted 3.3 percent increase in international arrivals is no excuse to cut back on marketing efforts, according to Tourism and Transport Forum’s (TTF) head.
NYC visitors on the rise, spending big: Pow Wow
Friday, 27 April 2012A new visitation goal has been set for New York City following the announcement at Pow Wow that Mayor Bloomberg’s initial goal of 50 million visitors has been reached ahead of schedule.
