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ACCC, Air Asia court proceedings commence
Wednesday, 25 January 2012The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has commenced legal proceeding against Air Asia for allegedly failing to disclose full airfare prices on flights between Australia and international destinations.
WA hotels mining for tourists
Wednesday, 25 January 2012Accommodation properties in Western Australia’s mining communities are finding their rooms close to full while tourist towns are struggling to attract guests.
Aussies oi, oi, oi for Australia Day getaways
Wednesday, 25 January 2012Although most workers are expected to return to work on Friday, it seems as though some Australians are planning an Australia Day getaway with bookings for the period increasing 232 percent compared to the same public holiday last year.
Roaring Dragon ushers in a New Year at Shangri-La Sydney
Wednesday, 25 January 2012After completion of their $20 million refurbishment, the Shangri-La Hotel Sydney is expecting an even better year after ending 2011 on a positive note.
Pay agreement puts QF, engineers dispute to bed
Tuesday, 24 January 2012Fair Work Australia has reached a pay decision on behalf of Qantas and its engineer’s union after the two parties were forced into arbitration hearings to cease ongoing strikes.
China Southern’s three year Sydney Festival sponsorship
Tuesday, 24 January 2012China Southern Airlines has signed on as the sponsor for the Sydney Festival for the next three years and believes Australia is on the cusp of a travel boom that will see one million Chinese visiting Australia by 2020.
Audits looming for Qld accommodation operators
Tuesday, 24 January 2012Queensland’s accommodation industry is preparing to undergo complete operational inspection after Fair Work Ombudsman announced an audit campaign within the state.
Fiji increases departure tax
Tuesday, 24 January 2012Travellers returning from a vacation in Fiji may find themselves paying more than expected to leave the region after the Fijian Government released plans to increase its departure tax by up to FJ$50.
North Qld welcomes Chinese NY tourism
Tuesday, 24 January 2012Cairns along with its tropical north Queensland neighbours are expecting to welcome up to 20,000 Chinese tourists this week who will be visiting the region to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
Surfs up, Virgin signs on for Life Saving
Tuesday, 24 January 2012Travellers flying Virgin Australia will soon be able to surf their in-flight entertainment system for water safety advice after the carrier teamed up with Surf Life Saving Australia to promote beach safety awareness to international and domestic visitors.
US to be top tourist destination in the world: Obama
Monday, 23 January 2012In an effort to boost US tourism and employment, President Barack Obama has ordered the streamlining on visa processing for visitors but could this affect Australia’s inbound tourism?
Carnival leads company safety review following Costa tragedy
Monday, 23 January 2012Late last week Costa Cruise’s parent company Carnival Corporation & plc confirmed that it would undergo a complete safety audit and review of all its cruise lines to counteract any future incidents.
Virgin’s business class good for Atlantic
Monday, 23 January 2012Upper Class passengers travelling with Virgin Atlantic from domestic cities will experience full service offerings with the roll out of Virgin Australia’s new business class.
More cracks found in Airbus A380
Monday, 23 January 2012Just two weeks after tiny cracks were first reported in the wings of the double-decker aircraft, Airbus has reported that it has discovered more cracks in the wings of two A380 superjumbo aircraft.
JQ to increase Melbourne flights
Monday, 23 January 2012Qantas’ low-cost subsidiary, Jetstar is expected to put a spark in airline rivalry with reports that the carrier plans to unleash 48,000 extra seats per month out of Melbourne.
Personalisation, social media key for 2012 travel
Friday, 20 January 2012Personalisation and technology will play a large role in influencing travel this year, according to industry leaders.
Int’l visitors flock to Melbourne Airport
Friday, 20 January 2012Attracting visitors from around the globe, Melbourne Airport welcomed 11 percent more international travellers last year compared to the same period 2010.
Concordia passengers will be taken care of: Carnival
Friday, 20 January 2012Passengers on board the Costa Concordia can expect to be compensated for the ordeal they faced earlier this week when the ship began to sink after coming in contact with rocks off the coast of Isola del Giglio, Italy.
A320neo lands Airbus record
Friday, 20 January 2012Airbus has created and booked a record number of aircraft in 2011 with up to 534 commercial aircraft delivered and 1,419 net orders.
JQ receives boarding violation fine
Friday, 20 January 2012A Christchurch court is said to have handed Jetstar Airways a $6,500 fine after a Melbourne check-in clerk changed a passenger’s nationality, allowing the person to enter New Zealand without a visa.
Qantas explosion caused by defective pipe
Friday, 20 January 2012The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released a report which reveals that a defective pipe triggered a series of events that resulted in the mid air explosion on a Qantas jet in 2010.
Competition heats up, DJ launches Business Class
Thursday, 19 January 2012Australian flag carrier, Qantas is up for some new competition after Virgin Australia launched business class on most of its domestic routes yesterday.
Taxes, airport security will hurt travel: Sabre
Thursday, 19 January 2012Government imposed regulations and emissions taxes are among the top issues that will hurt air travel over 2012, according to a recent industry research.
Cruising still safe: ICCA
Thursday, 19 January 2012The travel industry and cruisers around Australia can rest assured that cruising is still one of the safest means of travel, according to the International Cruise Council Australasia (ICCA).
