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Tour directors to ITMI: You raise me up
Thursday, 19 January 2012With 80 per cent of its last class having been referred by past International Tour Management Institute (ITMI) graduates, one could conclude there’s a lot of love for ITMI.
Queensland Shore gets a little Jersey
Thursday, 19 January 2012Snooki and the rest of the Jersey Shore gang could be partying in favour of Queensland tourism, with reports that the eight housemates want bring one of the final seasons of the hit ‘reality’ series to the Gold Coast shore.
Govts need to facilitate travel: UNWTO
Wednesday, 18 January 2012As tourism heads towards reaching the one billion milestone this year, UNWTO has asked the industry to stimulate further demand by “advancing travel facilitation”.
Concordia death tally rises, CPT on house arrest
Wednesday, 18 January 2012Five more bodies were retrieved from the half sunken Costa Concordia overnight, bringing the total death poll up to 11.
AA takeover could see American-less OneWorld
Wednesday, 18 January 2012The OneWorld global airline alliance could find itself without a representative U.S. carrier if a takeover bid by Delta Air Lines for beleaguered American Airlines (AA) were to eventuate and be successful.
AirAsia X flights key to Aus : Destination NSW
Wednesday, 18 January 2012Destination NSW has welcomed AirAsia X flights to Sydney with a two year marketing partnership in conjunction with Sydney Airport and Tourism Australia that is expected to bring around 55,000 more international visitors to the State every year.
Jetstar wins disability case
Wednesday, 18 January 2012The low-cost carrier has won a disability case against a 78-year-old woman who pursued the airline after refusing to let her board a flight between Adelaide and Brisbane because she was travelling with a wheelchair.
Tel Aviv tops NY for Best Gay City
Wednesday, 18 January 2012Israeli city, Tel Aviv has been voted the World’s Best Gay City of 2011, beating out New York for the top title.
Next stop Sydney: AirAsia X
Tuesday, 17 January 2012Expanding low-cost operations down under, AirAsia X has signed on to operate daily flights between Kuala Lumpur and Sydney.
Concordia may sail again
Tuesday, 17 January 2012Costa Concordia could sail the seven seas again one day, according to owners who are aiming to pump out the fuel and seal leaks.
Whitsunday Coast Airport’s $9 mil facelift complete
Tuesday, 17 January 2012Return travellers to the Whitsunday Coast Airport (in Proserpine) won’t recognise it now the $9 million upgrade has been completed.
Malaysia’s green and clean tourism campaign
Tuesday, 17 January 2012Malaysia’s latest ‘green tourism’ campaign 1 Malaysia Green, 1 Malaysia Clean (1MG1MC) was announced last year to instill a cleanliness mindset among Malaysians, especially at tourist spots.
Technology to remove check-in stress
Tuesday, 17 January 2012Waiting in airport queues could become a thing of the past, according to a report which found technology could eventually eradicate the need for travellers to check-in.
‘Staycation’ replaces vacation in Scotland
Tuesday, 17 January 2012Scotland has received an encouraging eight percent increase in domestic visitor arrivals during the first three quarters of last year recent figures have revealed.
Industry farewells S2i Communications head
Tuesday, 17 January 2012Media guru and S2i Communications chief executive, Wayne Tregaskis has passed away after a boating accident in Sydney late last week.
Costa Concordia tragedy leaves five dead
Monday, 16 January 2012Up to five people have been reported dead and another 15 said to be missing after Cost Cruises’ Costa Concordia was forced to abandon ship after the ship began to flood over the weekend.
Virgin launches Airbus A330 from Melbourne
Monday, 16 January 2012With sights set on capturing the Melbourne market, Virgin Australia has announced it will commence daily Airbus A330 services from Melbourne for the first time.
LAX to get billion dollar upgrade
Monday, 16 January 2012Considered to be the city’s biggest public works project, LAX airport is getting a major facelift to increase its capacity and create a more enjoyable experience for local and overseas travellers.
Hyatt opens first China resort
Monday, 16 January 2012Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened its doors to the first Park Hyatt branded Resort and Spa in China, the Park Hyatt Ningbo.
QF launches A380 Sydney to Hong Kong
Monday, 16 January 2012Qantas has launched its fourth A380 destination in the network to service Australia and Hong Kong with the inaugural flight between Sydney and Hong Kong return touching down in Sydney this morning.
Miranda Kerr signs up as New Qantas Ambassador
Monday, 16 January 2012Australian model Miranda Kerr has taken her high flying career to a new level, as Qantas Airways announces her as their new Qantas Ambassador.
Mixed responses to overweight airfare fee
Friday, 13 January 2012The Australian public has expressed mixed feelings over suggestions that airlines should charge heavier flyers higher airfares, with some saying it is only fair while others question how far some carriers will go to save a buck.
Air Asia X withdraws India and Europe routes
Friday, 13 January 2012In a move to focus on its core markets, Air Asia X has announced it will be withdrawing services to India, (Mumbai and Delhi) and Europe (Paris and London from its Kuala Lumpur hub.
QF seeks 180 seats to Philippines
Friday, 13 January 2012Qantas has submitted an application to the International Air Service Commission (IASC), seeking an allocation of up to 180 seats weekly to the Philippines.
