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Crazy Kiwis show QLD off to NZ
Friday, 27 April 2012Twelve Kiwis are taking Queensland to over 400,000 New Zealand radio listeners as they compete in a number of challenges as part of a Tourism Queensland-led Amazing Race-style competition.
QF compensation unlikely from Airbus
Friday, 27 April 2012Qantas and other airlines taking their A380 aircrafts out of service to repair cracks in wing components are likely to struggle to get compensation from Airbus, as they were repaired under warranty.
Domestic visitors vital to London Olympics
Friday, 27 April 2012Domestic travel to the London 2012 Olympic Games is crucial as international arrivals will only directly boost numbers by an extra 330,000, a recent study revealed.
DJ upgrades entertainment, airport lounges
Thursday, 26 April 2012Virgin Australia has now plugged in and loaded the first phase trials of its new in-flight entertainment with the new Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.
UK falling behind without Asia connectivity: IATA
Thursday, 26 April 2012Less frequent links into Asia than Europe is causing the UK to ‘fall behind’, according to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) head who said more connectivity into emerging markets was vital for the region’s continued success.
Obama, Bryson thank Pow Wow delegates
Thursday, 26 April 2012Secretary of Commerce John Bryson joined delegates at the MAUIVA and Brand USA sponsored lunch on day one of Pow Wow where the inaugural Brand USA campaign was unveiled.
Indigenous tourism on-site for agents
Thursday, 26 April 2012In a bid to boost more domestic trips to indigenous parts of Aus, Tourism Australia has launched a new trade website to update and inform agents, wholesaler and tour operators of the products and experiences behind Indigenous Tourism Champions.
73 million reasons to conserve Fiji’s shark tourism
Thursday, 26 April 2012Shark diving tourism contributed a giant FJD $73 million to Fiji’s economy in 2010, according to the Australian Institute of Marine Science and the University of Western Australia.
AAA Tourism and TXA partners for Auto Club
Thursday, 26 April 2012Travellers, including 7.1 million Australian Auto Club members, will now have access to a broader range of accommodation options after a partnership between AAA Tourism and Tourism Exchange Australia (TXA) kicked off today.
Green is hip, but is it happening
Thursday, 26 April 2012Hotel and travel groups stating they are environmentally friendly are confusing travellers who believe they have been misled, recent studies revealed.
Not so hospitable ANZAC day penalty rates
Tuesday, 24 April 2012This ANZAC Day will impact on Sydney’s hotel and accommodation industry, attracting penalty rates for the public holiday, according to TAA.
Tiger roars back to Cairns
Tuesday, 24 April 2012In response to customer demand Tiger Airways has announced the airline will resume its Melbourne to Cairns service tomorrow.
Carbon tax will do zero: expert
Tuesday, 24 April 2012While airlines pump up fares to deal with growing carbon taxes, an energy specialist says imposed fees will not help cut CO2 emissions and has called for the government to consider better alternatives.
Japan tourism bounce back
Tuesday, 24 April 2012Tourism arrival numbers into Japan for March have returned close to pre-disaster levels, the Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) revealed.
Brand USA promotes ‘land of dreams’
Tuesday, 24 April 2012The USA’s first-ever comprehensive marketing campaign was launched by Brand USA at International Pow Wow in Los Angeles this week.
NZ could lose out to Aus: CINZ
Tuesday, 24 April 2012New Zealand’s tourism industry has been urged to fast-track the development of a new international convention centre or it could lose out to trans-Tasman competitor, Australia.
West tourism needs to look East: IDeaS
Tuesday, 24 April 2012It’s time for the west to start looking to the East for inspiration and development opportunities, IDeaS Revenue Solutions president and founder Dr Ravi Mehrotra says.
Better customer protection needed: CHOICE
Tuesday, 24 April 2012Although the National Airline Customer Advocate Scheme (NACAS) will be implemented this year, people’s watchdog, CHOICE is calling for greater customer protection when flying.
TA takes Australia to China
Monday, 23 April 2012The next phase of Tourism Australia’s global advertising campaign will be unveiled in Australia’s key visitor market, China.
Joyce still keen on premium Singaporean airline
Monday, 23 April 2012Qantas boss Alan Joyce is still enthusiastic about establishing a premium airline in the Asian market, declaring Singapore as a possible base for operations.
Casino controversy continues
Monday, 23 April 2012Affluent Chinese tourists are a significant component for James Packer’s hopes to construct a second Sydney casino at Barangaroo.
QF boss says second Syd airport is vital
Monday, 23 April 2012Despite the resistance from Premier Barry O’Farrell, plans to build a second airport are vital for Sydney and should commence immediately, Qantas chief executive officer Alan Joyce said.
More travellers, more prepaid cards
Monday, 23 April 2012Outbound tourism in Australia, matched with the strength of the Aussie dollar has seen an increase in the popularity of travel cards.
NZ partners to conservation
Monday, 23 April 2012Air New Zealand Chief executive officer Rob Fyfe has confirmed a three year partnership between the airline and the Department of Conservation (DOC), an important expansion of the airline’s environment strategy.
