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Hotels.com launches global brand in Aust
Wednesday, 14 March 2012Leading online hotel booking website Hotels.com has announced a move down under with the launch of its new, globally unified brand in Australia.
Indonesians lured to religious-friendly GC
Wednesday, 14 March 2012The Gold Coast, is aiming to take a piece of the new Indonesian boom market which last year reported an increase of 17 per cent in visitors.
Asia-Pacific passenger traffic positive
Wednesday, 14 March 2012The Asia-Pacific region has recorded a 9.2 per cent growth year on year in passenger traffic so far for 2012 according to the latest ACI traffic flash report.
Oil leaks drip wider for A380
Wednesday, 14 March 2012A wider pattern of oil leaks in Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines reported by airlines was a factor in oil leak incidents suffered by the Qantas aircraft, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) found.
More Australians to holiday in 2012
Tuesday, 13 March 2012The percentage of Australians intending to travel has increased this year compared to last year, according to a new study.
Air Asia X-es CHC services, a blow to NZ tourism
Tuesday, 13 March 2012The Malaysian carrier’s decision to axe services into Christchurch yesterday has been described as a “blow” to South Island tourism by New Zealand’s travel leaders.
Amadeus Offers cuts consultant workload by half
Tuesday, 13 March 2012Amadeus Offers has been described as a 'first of a kind solution' that will save travel consultants time in the management of pre-booking activities, quote handling, proposing alternatives and making and cancelling provisional bookings.
“Japan. Thank You” campaign
Tuesday, 13 March 2012Marking the one year anniversary of the Japan Earthquake, Japan Tourism Agency and Japan National Tourism Org have launched a campaign called “Japan. Thank You”
COMO Hotels hold the key to a healthier you
Tuesday, 13 March 2012Health, activity and relaxation are a guarantee with Como Hotels and Resorts, according to the company’s general manager.
Skywest boosted by Charter services
Tuesday, 13 March 2012Australian and South East Asia regional airline, Skywest has announced an increase in Charter Services in February 2012 by 67.49 per cent to 340 compared to the 203 services in February last year.
Virgin Atlantic looks to Aus and US instead of UK
Tuesday, 13 March 2012Virgin Atlantic is looking to expand its services to Australia and the US instead of the UK, according to the airline's creator Sir Richard Branson who said that Virgin has effectively grounded to a halt in Britain.
FLT plans vigorous defence against the ACCC
Monday, 12 March 2012Flight Centre (FLT) has sworn to “vigorously defend” itself after Australian regulators launched proceedings against the company for allegedly entering into price fixing arrangements.
Australians love Europe with Busabout
Monday, 12 March 2012Linking some of the best cities and destinations in Europe, Busabout focuses on the Australian independent traveller by ensuring their time, money and experienced goes further.
Japan: anniversary of disaster
Monday, 12 March 2012Sunday marked the one year anniversary of the tragic earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan, which claimed 19,000 lives and devastated entire cities and communities.
Aussies hitting the slopes overseas
Monday, 12 March 2012Aussies are choosing to take on the snow season overseas, according to new research that found 49 percent of Australians who went skiing in December last year chose an international destination.
Marriott Hotel turns over a new leaf
Monday, 12 March 2012Melbourne luxury hotel the Marriott has turned over a new leaf with the completion of its AU$12 million renovation which took one year to complete.
Regional tourism to prosper as result of Olympics
Monday, 12 March 2012The 2012 London Olympic Games will provide the backdrop for a boost in regional tourism throughout the United Kingdom.
MAS and Qantas partnership off
Friday, 9 March 2012Qantas has announced that plans to form a partnership with Malaysia Airlines to establish a new premium airline will not continue due to parties not being able to agree on commercial conditions.
International tourism spending up
Friday, 9 March 2012Despite the strong Aussie dollar and continuing global economic woes, international visitor spending increased by 2.5 percent last year according to Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF).
Tasmania targets to tempt Chinese market
Friday, 9 March 2012Tasmania Tourism is placing focus on Chinese visitors by tailoring their accommodation offerings to travellers from China.
Woman travellers on the rise
Friday, 9 March 2012Findings from a recent study found that woman travellers are opting for adventure holidays and cultural experiences over spa treatments and resort holidays.
MEETINGS NZ newbies receive welcome pod
Friday, 9 March 2012New exhibitors making their way to the annual event will receive for the first time a ‘pod’ to help expose their boost and business.
IHG promises EVEN more for healthy-minded guests
Friday, 9 March 2012Hoping to fill what it considers to be a gap in affordable, wellness accommodation in the United States, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced the launch of EVEN Hotels.
Aussie travellers tight with sticky fingers
Friday, 9 March 2012Australian travellers are not the most travelled, budget conscious, can’t switch off when travelling and one in five have sticky fingers, according to a recent LivingSocial survey that included 400 Australians and 5,200 additional respondents in the US, Canada, Ireland and UK.
