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Jetset profits jump
Tuesday, 28 February 2012Jetset Travelworld has reported a profit before tax increase of up to 157 percent for the last six months of 2011 despite a strong Aussie dollar and the temporary grounding of Qantas.
TripAdvisor launches flight search in AUS
Tuesday, 28 February 2012TripAdvisor has today announced the launch of its flight search engine on its Australian website, providing travellers with the right tools to book a flight that suits their needs.
Hawaii kicks off 2012 setting records
Tuesday, 28 February 2012Hawaii tourism figures were off to a bumper start with visitor statistics indicating spending for the month of January reached US$1.345 billion, up 13.9 percent from the previous year.
Austin powers visits travel agents
Tuesday, 28 February 2012Austin Powers will be paying a visit to travel agents across Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide to hand deliver their invitation to a Gold Coast Product Roadshow.
Air NZ staff from China
Tuesday, 28 February 2012Air New Zealand has hired Chinese flight attendants to fill new Auckland based positions just one month prior the airline announced extensive job cuts of Kiwi staff.
CTM considers new acquisitions
Tuesday, 28 February 2012Meeting client demands for all rounded travel businesses, Corporate Travel Management (CTM) announced it has set aside up to $7 million for new acquisition and business growth.
Switzerland Tourism opens in Singapore
Tuesday, 28 February 2012Switzerland’s national tourist organisation, Switzerland Tourism is planning to open a regional office in Singapore from 01 June this year.
Aussies in limbo over AirAsia X flights
Monday, 27 February 2012Australians who have booked flights to Europe and India with AirAsia X may be unsure of their actual flight plans for months due to suspended routes.
Second casino will help tourism: NSW Premier
Monday, 27 February 2012Plans released by the Crown Casino group last week for a second Sydney casino at Barangaroo have received positive feedback from NSW Premier Barry O’Farrel who said it would have a positive effect on tourism and employment.
Emergency summit demanded to rescue WA tourism
Monday, 27 February 2012The WA Tourism Council has called for an industry summit to address the desperate need for additional state funding.
Jetstar set to capture Indian market
Monday, 27 February 2012In a move to capture the massive Indian tourism market Jetstar has entered a new ticketing co-operation agreement with one of India’s primary international carriers, Jet Airways.
Spain on top for Brits
Monday, 27 February 2012Spain remains at the top of the Easter holiday destination list for British tourists, according to data from Carhiremarket.com on car hire bookings.
Air India plans to service Australia
Monday, 27 February 2012Air India is targeting the large Indian market living in Australia with the likely launch of its Delhi-Melbourne flight at the end of this year, when the airline acquires new Boeing 787 aircraft.
Harry Potter orchestra selected to promote UK at Closing Ceremony
Monday, 27 February 2012As a key opportunity to promote the region to the world, Britain’s leading orchestras has been selected to record the core orchestral soundtrack for the 2012 Olympic Games closing ceremonies.
Aus to benefit from DJ restructure: TTF
Friday, 24 February 2012Virgin Australia’s international airlines restructure announced yesterday will “benefit Australia’s tourism sector”, according to the Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF).
Job cuts as Air NZ profits fall
Friday, 24 February 2012Air New Zealand has announced it will axe up to 441 roles before the end of 2012 to counter a 71 percent decline in normalized earnings before taxation for the final six months of 2011 compared to the same period the prior year.
Asia-Pacific fares rise
Friday, 24 February 2012Domestic fares within the Asia Pacific region shot up the highest compared to other regions during the fourth quarter last year with a four percent increase over the same period the prior year.
Increased aviation access, upgrades for Cairns
Friday, 24 February 2012Cairns Airport will see AUD$15 million spent on their international terminal with an additional AUD$3 million spent on upgrading parking facilities and walkways in and around the domestic terminal in 2012.
THL report improved profit and growth
Friday, 24 February 2012Tourism Holdings Limited (THL) released trade results for the second half of 2011, showcasing a turnaround in performance and a recommencement in dividend returns.
Tourism Ireland’s Titanic centenary event
Friday, 24 February 2012
Tourism Ireland’s Manager Australia & New Zealand, Orla Saul, welcomed trade and industry suppliers to a Titanic Centenary event in Sydney yesterday.
Air NZ plans first int’l flight to Sunshine Coast
Thursday, 23 February 2012Sunshine Coast Airport is preparing to launch its first ever international services with new Air New Zealand flights between Auckland and the region with connecting flights to the US.
Domestic fares jumped in 2011: AMEX
Thursday, 23 February 2012A strengthening economy and strong Aussie dollar may have contributed to the five percent increase in domestic fares across Australia last year compared to the prior year.
New DJ business structure, reports growth
Thursday, 23 February 2012In a bid to secure more foreign ownership, Virgin Australia has announced a new proposed business structure that will see its international airlines operate under an unlisted entity.
Sunshine Coast light up AIME with new MICE products
Thursday, 23 February 2012Business Events Sunshine Coast (BESC) boasted new meetings-driven developments, food tastings and other attractions at AIME in Melbourne this week.
