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Australia a nation of happy campers
Wednesday, 11 April 2012Recent statistics from Tourism Australia reveals more Australian families are relishing on camping holidays with campers spending A$5.4 billion per year on caravan and camping holidays.
Olympics no ‘bonanza’ for Virgin Atlantic
Wednesday, 11 April 2012Virgin Atlantic is not expecting a huge increase in travel demand as a result of the London Olympics, with the airlines chief commercial officer Julie Southern saying demand will be “net neutral”.
Tourism e-kit vital for travel industry
Tuesday, 10 April 2012The online booking world is expected to increase in the next ten years with Online Travel Agents (OTAs) becoming the fastest growing distribution channel according to PhoCusWright.
DJ invests in Skywest business
Tuesday, 10 April 2012Less than three months after forming a corporate alliance, Virgin Australia has announced it will invest up to AU$8 million convertible debt instrument in Skywest Airlines.
Syd, Perth need more rooms: TTF
Tuesday, 10 April 2012More rooms are needed to handle growing demand in Sydney and Perth, according to industry leaders after new data found occupancy levels in both cities sitting above 85 percent.
Jetstar Japan in line for early takeoff
Tuesday, 10 April 2012The new Japan based low-cost carrier is on track to start flying five months ahead of schedule, according to the airline’s chief executive after receiving its Air Operators’ Certificate late last week.
Brits plan Olympic getaway
Tuesday, 10 April 2012While the major sporting event will draw in thousands of tourists in the UK this year, locals are planning to rent out their home and jet-off to the Mediterranean.
Aussies looking to take-off
Tuesday, 10 April 2012Travel intentions are high amongst Australian travellers with up to 72 percent of Aussies intending to travel over the next 12 months, according to new findings.
Virgin chasing Kangaroos tail for business
Thursday, 5 April 2012Having just launched business class in January 2012, Virgin Australia is gaining business traveller’s favour with 54 per cent of travellers considering the airline for their next business trip.
Building relationships with agents is vital
Thursday, 5 April 2012Housing strong relationships with travel agents is vital to achieving success in both the physical and digital market space, according to Club Med.
UK Easter with a chance of long delays
Thursday, 5 April 2012Families planning a holiday to Britain this Easter could be facing travel delays to and from local airports with staff shortages expected to cause “gridlock”.
Travel chaos storms Tokyo region
Thursday, 5 April 2012Travel in Tokyo was thrown into chaos yesterday as Japan’s worst storm in over 50 years smashed into Tokyo region, grounding flights and halting a number of train services.
New code standardises holiday rental market
Thursday, 5 April 2012Promoting self regulation in holiday rental management, industry operators have compiled a new industry code of conduct that will meet the needs of local communities, property owners and guests.
Roomorama unveils Lofty merger
Thursday, 5 April 2012Sealing its spot in the rental market sector, Roomorama has announced its merger with short-term rental site Lofty.com to make the united company one of the “largest online short-term rental providers worldwide”.
QLD ‘brag factor’ destination for Indians
Thursday, 5 April 2012Tourism Queensland is targeting the increasing number of DINKS (double income no kids) holidaying on the Coast with the hope they will brag to their family and friends back home.
Fiji says “business as usual”
Wednesday, 4 April 2012After severe flooding, cyclone warnings and gale force winds, the Fiji Hotel & Tourism Association says most major resorts are fully operational and ready to welcome guests this Easter weekend.
Aus top family destination for New Zealanders
Wednesday, 4 April 2012Despite the strong Aussie dollar, Queensland is still leading as the number one destination in the House of Travel’s annual top ten destinations for travelling with children for 2012.
Qantas repair the most expensive in history
Wednesday, 4 April 2012Qantas Airbus A380 which was damaged when its engine exploded shortly after take-off from Singapore on 04 November 2010 has been repaired at a cost of AU$150 million.
Los Angeles ready to host Pow Wow 2012
Wednesday, 4 April 2012Los Angeles is set to host U.S. Travel Association’s International Pow Wow convention from 21-25 April, highlighting a range of the city’s hotels, award winning restaurants and cultural attractions in L.A.
QLD banks on Easter break to boost tourism
Wednesday, 4 April 2012Tourism operators on the Gold Coast are hopeful the extension of the school holidays in Queensland will see larger visitor arrivals to the Sunshine Coast.
New frequent flyer division for Virgin
Wednesday, 4 April 2012Virgin Australia has created a new subsidiary for its Velocity Frequent Flyer program.
X marks the spot for NSW and AirAsia
Tuesday, 3 April 2012New AirAsia X flights between Sydney and Kuala Lumpur are expected boost tourism into NSW, according to Minister for Tourism George Souris.
Fiji flight updates
Tuesday, 3 April 2012Flooding and strong winds continue to impact travel to and from Fiji with Smart Traveller maintaining ‘reconsider your need to travel’ advice for the region’s Western Division of Viti Levu, including Nadi and the Coral Coast.
UK APD unfair for tourism: TTF/TIA
Tuesday, 3 April 2012The UK Air Passenger Duty tax (APD) is an ‘unfair’ penalty on tourism, according New Zealand and Australia tourism leaders, who expects the new charge to accelerate declining British visitors heading down under.
