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Qantas moves to piece & weight system
Tuesday, 3 April 2012In a move Qantas claims will simplify its policy, the airline next month will be changing from a weight system to a piece and weight system for its international checked baggage.
Accommodation bounces back post-GFC
Tuesday, 3 April 2012Despite the global financial crisis continuing to haunt the sector, the Australian accommodation industry is rebounding with growth in both average room-rate and revenue per available room (RevPAR).
IASC grants JAL, JQ code share
Tuesday, 3 April 2012Japan Airlines and Qantas’ low cost subsidiary, Jetstar have received regulatory approval to code share on services between Australia and Japan.
Qantas fuel surcharges skyrocket
Monday, 2 April 2012Qantas international surcharges and domestic fares will once again increase due to high global fuel prices.
Fiji: First flooding, now set to suffer cyclone
Monday, 2 April 2012The Pacific islands of Fiji have been issued with a tropical cyclone alert by Fiji's Meteorological Service.
Aussies jetting off spontaneously, unprepared: TNS
Monday, 2 April 2012Australian travellers and jetting off on holidays less prepared and more spontaneously, according to a new study.
Kokoda keeps on inspiring Aussies, 70 years on
Monday, 2 April 2012Over 3,000 trekkers are expected to embark on the Kokoda trek this year as the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority promotes the 70th Anniversary of the Kokoda Campaign with commemorative treks being run by many of the tour operators along the track.
Perth Airport transforms to handle growth
Monday, 2 April 2012With passenger numbers into Perth Airport doubling over the last seven years, the new domestic terminal set to open early 2013 will provide travellers a modern, spacious travel experience.
Australian hospitality wary of online, e-commerce
Monday, 2 April 2012Even though technology and the internet play a vital role in today’s tourism industry, Australian businesses are reluctant to develop online strategies and formats.
Garden Island cruise ship access vital: Carnival
Friday, 30 March 2012Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA) says there is an urgent need for “immediate action” for Sydney to provide commercial cruise ship berthing in Sydney Harbour.
AR heats up QF competition to South America
Friday, 30 March 2012Days after Qantas launched its inaugural flight from Sydney to Santiago, Aerolíneas Argentinas has announced new non-stop direct flights between Sydney and Buenos Aires.
Hoteliers take control of your page:TripAdvisor
Friday, 30 March 2012Engaging with customers and receiving maximum bookings could be as simple as taking claim of your TripAdvisor page, according to the company’s global vice president of sales Julio Bruno Castellanos.
Tourism Aus unite for aviation capacity
Friday, 30 March 2012In an effort to attract new international aviation capacity Tourism Australia has taken the lead to promote with ‘one voice’ at Asia’s aviation route development forum in China next month.
MCEC expansion keeps Melb competitive: TAA
Friday, 30 March 2012Expanding the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) would not only benefit tourism but keep Melbourne competitive in the MICE market, according to Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA).
DJ, SIA begin international codeshare
Friday, 30 March 2012In a move to expand its network, Virgin Australia begins international codeshare flights with Singapore Airlines starting with flights to Singapore, China and South Africa.
Calgary expecting to feature among UFC winners
Friday, 30 March 2012Among the winners of the first Ultimate Fighting Championship event to be held in Calgary, Canada will be the city’s tourism industry, say UFC promoters and local authorities.
Baby boomers seek adventure travel
Friday, 30 March 2012A recent survey has revealed that baby boomers are spending more on luxury travel experiences than they did a decade ago.
Air Pacific seeks to gain control from QF
Thursday, 29 March 2012In a sudden move, Fiji's military government changed airline ownership rules yesterday, in a bid to reduce Qantas' power over the country's national airline.
Aussie agents selling the right product: Hurtigruten
Thursday, 29 March 2012Australian agents are doing a great job at selling products to the right customers, according to Hurtigruten’s sales and marketing director, who found satisfaction amongst Aussie travellers at an all time high.
TripAdvisor review system remains under a cloud
Thursday, 29 March 2012The screening processes of TripAdvisor remain firmly under the spotlight as the travel review website faces renewed allegations of manipulation of reviews and ratings by hoteliers.
Emirates waves Hello Tomorrow brand
Thursday, 29 March 2012Promoting its worldwide connections, Emirates has released plans to launch a new global brand platform themed, ‘Hello Tomorrow’.
Sabre focuses on customer satisfaction
Thursday, 29 March 2012Servicing over 380 companies worldwide, including airports and airlines, Sabre Airline Solutions (SAS) are targeting ways to improve customer gratification.
Air NZ steers focus into China
Thursday, 29 March 2012As part of plans to tap into the growing travel market, Air New Zealand has released plans to operate daily flights between China and New Zealand.
Cairns and Tropical North a hit for Aussies
Thursday, 29 March 2012Despite the recent increase in Aussies heading overseas for their holidays, a study has found a large number of Australians are choosing to holiday in Cairns and Tropical North Queensland.
