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Lonely Planet to showcase There’s Nothing Like Australia
Friday, 17 February 2012Tourism Australia and Lonely Planet have teamed up to launch a new marketing plan highlighting attractions available ‘only in Australia’ to an international audience.
Agents still vital for int’l bookings
Friday, 17 February 2012Travellers are returning to the more traditional form of booking an international trip with up to 55 percent of Australians using an agent to book overseas holidays last year.
TIME to earn a Scholarship
Friday, 17 February 2012Opening up opportunities for people in the industry, TIME has announced the launch of the TIME Scholarship to help dedicated travel folk with a limited budget enter the Mentee program.
More people say I Do in Queensland
Friday, 17 February 2012Despite the strong Aussie dollar, the wedding business is thriving in Australia’s North, with many overseas couples choosing to have their wedding in North Queensland.
Job, route cuts: changes to QF operations
Thursday, 16 February 2012In response to a $215 million loss in profits before tax, Qantas has announced operational changes that will see up to 500 job losses and withdrawal from unprofitable routes.
Rare quake strikes Hong Kong
Thursday, 16 February 2012A rare earthquake struck in Hong Kong causing panic amongst concerned locals and travellers.
Have concerns, will travel: Travelocity
Thursday, 16 February 2012U.S. tourism can look forward to a greater number of people hitting the road this year, after a Travelocity survey revealed that a majority of consumers intended on traveling more in 2012.
Mexican coast catching new eyes: Rabinor
Thursday, 16 February 2012Its white sand and pristine waters have long been a major draw card for travelers from across North America. But increasingly, according to Journey Mexico president Zachary Rabinor, it seems that Europeans and visitors from emerging markets are donning the bathers and making their way to Mexican beaches.
Tourism Australia, Flight Centre partner to promote Australia
Thursday, 16 February 2012In a new campaign, designed to entice visitors from the United Kingdom, industry mainstay Flight Centre and Tourism Australia have joined promotional forces.
Britons bound for Vietnam
Thursday, 16 February 2012The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has announced that for the first time in seven years the UK has become one of the country’s top ten visitor generating markets.
Non-stop Sydney to London in the works
Thursday, 16 February 2012Aircraft manufacturer, Boeing is reportedly working on a long-range replacement to its Boeing 777-200LR that could see the new aircraft fly Sydney to London direct.
Qantas must adapt or die says airline CEO
Wednesday, 15 February 2012Australia’s largest carrier is suffering amidst mounting costs and unprofitability on international routes.
Flight Centre sued over harassment accusations
Wednesday, 15 February 2012Travel industry mainstay Flight Centre faces charges of denying former assistant store manager, Richard Barnes, his rights under the Fair Work Act.
Crew stunned to find stun gun on board
Wednesday, 15 February 2012Virgin Airlines cabin crew were shocked to discover a ‘stun gun’ whilst conducting final checks of the aircraft prior to take off from Melbourne’s Tullamarine airport.
Casino Group reports record profit
Wednesday, 15 February 2012SkyCity Entertainment Group, who own or has interests in five casinos in New Zealand and two in Australia, has reported a net profit of NZ$78.8 million for the six month period to December 2011 compared to the previous year.
Tourism Australia increases profile
Wednesday, 15 February 2012Tourism Australia is looking to engage a full service Market Representation agency in Jakarta, Indonesia to strengthen the outbound market to Australia.
Air NZ targets Aussie Sceptics
Wednesday, 15 February 2012Using skepticism in its favour, Air New Zealand has launched a new campaign that focuses on transforming the opinion of four Aussie who say they would never travel to New Zealand.
Air Mauritius: testing times call for new business model
Wednesday, 15 February 2012Since posting final quarter losses compared to the rising profits of the previous year, Air Mauritius have decided to adopt a new commercial strategy to assist future growth.
Agents ‘flash mobbed’ at Visit USA
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Last night’s Visit USA expo kicked off in style, with up to 40 exhibitors showcasing the best of the country and their flash mob skills, as delegates from the US broke out into a surprising random flash mob, entertaining the crowds of agents.
Mega trade incentive with Dubai
Tuesday, 14 February 2012Dubai Tourism, Arabian Adventures and Emirates have launched a new Mega Familiarisation incentive. offering agents and consultants the opportunity to win one of 280 trips to Dubai.
New Campaign to attract visitors to WA
Tuesday, 14 February 2012Since suffering a decline in bookings from the November bushfires, WA has embarked on an advertising campaign to attract visitors to holiday in the regions Margret River wine region.
Indian Pacific reduces services due to competing markets
Tuesday, 14 February 2012After celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2010, the once popular Australian train has had to cut services early this year.
Virgin Australia revs it up with V8 Supercars
Tuesday, 14 February 2012Virgin Australia announced today it will become the official domestic airline of the V8 Supercars in a partnership that will see the airline transport V8 Supercar staff, a majority of the teams and offer fans great savings on flights and holiday packages to events.
QF applies for unlimited capacity to Japan
Tuesday, 14 February 2012Qantas has requested unlimited capacity between Australia and points in Japan other than Narita and Haneda Airport for its subsidiary, Jetstar Airways.
