Announcements
Name change to better reflect tourism’s value
Thursday, 1 March 2012A name change for the Inbound Tour Operators Council (ITOC) aims to remind tourism operators they’re part of New Zealand’s number one export industry.
SAA announces code share agreement with Air China
Thursday, 1 March 2012South African Airways (SAA) has announced a code share agreement with Air China that will complement SAA’s newly inaugurated non-stop service between Johannesburg and Beijing.
Rendezvous Hotel Christchurch opening postponed
Wednesday, 29 February 2012The Rendezvous Hotel Christchurch will not be opening tomorrow as planned.
Organiser announces Melbourne’s event showcase to be postponed for 2012
Wednesday, 29 February 2012Exhibition and Trade Fairs (ETF) have announced today that their special events tradeshow, Melbourne’s Event Showcase will be postponed in 2012 to take time to reconsider the format of the show.
Contiki Launches Interactive Online Game ‘This Way To Amazing’
Thursday, 16 February 2012Track down Contiki travellers in Europe for a chance to win a trip
South African Airways (SAA) announces significant schedule and route enhancements to African network
Tuesday, 14 February 2012South African Airways (SAA) has announced significant schedule and route enhancements to its African network, including: added frequencies to several destinations, new or upgraded aircraft on certain routes, and product developments that will further enhance the flight experience for SAA’s valued customers.
Nominations in the 2012 AFTA National Travel Industry Awards opened at 9.00am today.
Monday, 6 February 2012Three great reasons to participate in the AFTA NTIA:
Air Seychelles Announces Flights To Abu Dhabi
Monday, 6 February 2012Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of the Seychelles, today announced details of its new direct flights from Mahé to Abu Dhabi.
Air Vanuatu moves to daily from Sydney
Monday, 6 February 2012Air Vanuatu will move to daily service from Sydney to Port Vila and return, effective 26th June 2012, in time for the school winter break.
TMS gearing up for positive 2012 as employer confidence surges
Monday, 30 January 2012
TMS Asia-Pacific General Manager Australia/New Zealand, Sally Matheson has advised cautious employers looking to ‘hedge’ their staffing requirements in 2012 that now would be a very good time to be recruiting.
Accor launches location-based app for loyalty club
Friday, 27 January 2012The first location-based application to reward a hotel group’s loyalty program members
Etihad Airways launches a world innovation - Etihad guest miles to become a global currency
Friday, 27 January 2012Etihad Guest, Etihad Airways’ award winning loyalty program, is offering its members an innovative new way to convert their Etihad Guest Miles into cash to spend anywhere, anytime.
Discover the World Marketing Creates Global Sales Division
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Discover the World Marketing has created a global sales division to respond to strong growth and diversification of its client portfolio.
Volunteer divers needed to survey Great Barrier Reef coral and help assess climate change impacts
Tuesday, 17 January 2012One of the Great Barrier Reefs most spectacular and diverse marine habitats, the fringing reef surrounding Orpheus Island, is at risk from rising sea temperatures.
Allianz Global Assistance appointed new travel insurance partner for The Jetset Travelworld Network
Tuesday, 17 January 2012Allianz Global Assistance, Australia’s leading travel insurance provider is proud to announce its appointment as the new travel insurance partner for one of Australia’s largest travel networks—The Jetset Travelworld Network, commencing 1 February 2012.
Air Canada & Sun Peaks Resort “Sneak- A- Peak VIP Agent Familiarisation Trip” winners.
Monday, 16 January 2012
Last November, Air Canada, the only airline to operate a daily and nonstop service between Sydney and Vancouver along with its partner Sun Peaks Resort, Canada’s Alpine Village, launched an agent incentive to win a place on the “Sneak a Peak VIP FAMIL” winter ski trip for 2012.
Travel Industry ‘Oscars’ recognise world’s best
Friday, 13 January 2012
The capital of Qatar hosted a glittering Grand Final Gala Ceremony for the 2011 World Travel Awards on 11 January 2012, recognising the most successful travel and tourism brands in a night branded as the Oscars of the travel industry.
Roomkey.com, innovative new hotel search engine, launched by venture founded by six of the world’s leading hotel companies
Friday, 13 January 2012Comprehensive Website for Hotel Searching Offers Consumers Greater Flexibility, Accuracy and Assurance in their Booking Decisions
Mid Year Sale – Save up to 50% in Asia and Mauritius
Friday, 13 January 2012Club Med: more exclusive, more inclusive
ONYX Hospitality Group appoints PR agency GTI Tourism
Monday, 9 January 2012ONYX Hospitality Group has appointed GTI Tourism as its Australian PR agency following a competitive pitch.
Fire Along Dunreath Drive At Perth Airport
Thursday, 5 January 2012UPDATE: Passengers and meeters and greeters are advised that access to Perth Airport is currently being impacted by the fire along Dunreath Drive and Tonkin Highway.
New Year, new names for Centara
Wednesday, 4 January 2012
After the end of a 25 year partnership with Accor, owner of Sofitel and Novotel brands, three of Thailand’s well known hotels will change their names in 2012.
New Yosemite National Park Brochure
Wednesday, 4 January 2012Do you know how many hours it takes to drive to Yosemite National Park from San Francisco?
e-Travel Blackboard breaks for silly season
Thursday, 22 December 2011
e-Travel Blackboard will break over the holiday period from 24 December 2011 returning in the new year on 03 January 2012
