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Top Stories
Garuda considers flying back to the NT

Garuda Airlines examines the NT for possible resumption of commercial flights.

Cover-More responds to SureSave

Cover-More has expressed disappointment at accusations made against the insurance company.

Japan: air capacity is major tourism challenge

It's the chicken and egg scenario, says JNTO.

No limit for SkyCity, Adelaide Casino

SkyCity will redevelop Adelaide Casino, investing AU$300 million.

Expedia excels with a consumer-comes-first attitude

Expedia connects with APAC consumers.

Air Asia fined by regulators

Air Asia fined for failing to properly display airfare pricing.

Singapore Airlines reworks schedule, increases Aus services

Increased services to Australia, Asia and Europe during Northern Summer 2013.

Jamberoo’s new attractions Funnel visitors

Longest and biggest water ride adds Jamberoo ‘action’.

Agency News
In the Spirit of Christmas, Travelrite International Skit Goes Viral.

Aviation News
AA, LATAM connect with codeshares

American Airlines boosts relationship with LATAM Airlines, adds new services.

Air Pacific focused on getting back to business as usual

Employment
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Hospitality News
Sheraton, Westin returns to Philippines

Starwood to open two new properties in the Philippines.

Mantra Group reveals Top Summer Travel Trends

The Leading Hotels of the World announces new members in Europe, Asia/Pacific and the US

Wholesaler News
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from French Travel Connection & Tahiti Travel Connection!

Best wishes from all our team, our opening hours over the holidays period and our early birds ending soon!

Book London Theatre, Plays & Shows – Instant Confirmation & e-Tickets

Prebook London theatre, plays & shows for your clients’ bookings through Handpicked Holidays’ London ticket portal. Instant confirmation & e-tickets.

Living La Vida Loca With Adventure World

Airport News
Use of self-service by Abu Dhabi airport passengers doubles

Sites proposed for metro light rail direct connection to Los Angeles international airport terminals

Cruise News
Guests and crew members welcomed with traditional music and folkloric dancing

Interline Deals
NEW! Immediate Confirmation on the Silversea itineraries – Fully inclusive luxury cruising. Vista Suite from $1,750* per person

Need a well earned break? Vanuatu, Iririki Island, from $83 p.p.p.n. We have you sorted!

Mobile Consultant News
TravelManagers Welcome Invites to South America

TravelManagers’ personal travel managers, invited by Chimu Adventures and Aerolineas Argentinas, took up almost half the spots on a recent famil for Australian travel agents to South America.

Tourist Bureau News
Start 2013 by ticking off your ultimate bucket list

Destination News
MICHELIN releases 2013 Hong Kong Macau Guide

Loyalty Programme
Etihad Airways Acquires Majority Stake In airberlin Topbonus Frequent Flyer Program

TCF Updates
TCF UPDATE

Attractions & Theme Park News
Newcastle’s Stockton Named Friendliest Beach in NSW

Otway Fly offers a great day trip with Fairground Fun for Kids

Hot Airfares
LAN Airlines

Special New Release Economy “Y” class fares to South America. Ex SYD to SCL/BUE/SAO/LIM Gross AUD770 Exc taxes and fuel Surcharge, for departures from 01Mar13 to 31Aug13 (Blackout restrictions apply), for Sale & Ticketing to 23Dec12, other special fares available to all other LAN Destinations.

MICE News
Territory women given opportunity to attend first National Rural Women’s Conference

The Territory Government will support two Territory women to attend the inaugural National Rural Women’s Conference in Canberra on 18-20 February 2013.

Luxury travel markets converge at ILTM Asia 2013

Almost 500 buyers from 20 countries across the Asia Pacific to be selected for invitation to attend this exclusive event.

Gdansk Convention Bureau - leader of Innovation!

Gdansk Tourism Organisation, Gdansk Convention Bureau received title of Regional Leader of Innovation and Development.

Technology News
Art Series Hotels Go Mobile

CTM Puts the World in Your Pocket!

Awards
oneworld wins two more 'best airline alliance' awards

Worldhotels’ One World Hotel Petaling Jaya Voted World’s Best International Convention Hotel

Photo Gallery
Intrepid's Life of Pi event

Intrepid Travel's My Adventure Store in Wellington recently had a visit from Hollywood with the upcoming film 'Life of Pi's' screenwriter, David Magee in town.

Weird News Travels Fast
Drunk diverts Qantas.

Sydney to Japan flight diverted after onboard disturbance.

Charity News
Will Genia Kokoda Track Foundation’s new Ambassador

The Kokoda Track Foundation (KTF) yesterday announced Will Genia as their new Ambassador.

Naankuse Foundation and Eukanuba partnership

Yesterday’s Most Read
  1. TITPWG formed to develop TCF alternative
  2. Sydney Opera House & YouTube announce live streaming partnership
  3. Outrigger Unscathed By Tropical Cyclone Evan
  4. It’s time to learn Japan: JNTO
  5. Hitler house to luxury apartments

Read all of today’s news at etravelblackboard.com

How-to Hero

How to... travel the Silly Season stress-free

Tis the season to travel with loved ones. Find out how to do it so that your Christmas vacation doesn’t end in tears or a criminal record.

Agents Support

Review 2012: Get Perspective

Get some perspective on 2012; it’s the key for a productive start 2013. Here’s some tips.

Featured GDS

Empowered with James Tobin - Abacus Mobile

Bring the mobile world into your business success with Abacus Mobile.

On Location

Playa Tortuga Hotel & Beach Resort – Bocas del Toro

The Playa Tortuga Hotel and Beach Resort hugs the coastline of Isla Colon in Panama’s Bocas del Toro province like a snug-fitting shell, apt given its literal translation is “Turtle Beach”.

Flight Review

Delta Air Lines DL392 Panama City to Atlanta Economy

e-Travel Blackboard hops a Delta Air Lines jet in Panama City, Panama, for a flight home – that is, to Delta HQ in Atlanta.

Photo Gallery

History 101: Panama City

Perhaps it’s ironic that the oldest European settlement on the Pacific coast of the Americas went on to spawn the most modern and cosmopolitan metropolis in Central America, Panama City. But perhaps it isn’t.

Featured Hotel

Quality Hotel Powerhouse Armidale

Quality Hotel Powerhouse Armidale, is one of the region’s most luxurious and comfortable hotels, that can cater for all individual needs and budgets.

Mr eTraveller

Cityview Geneva: Grand Hotel Kempinski

In a city where five-star hotels are revered with the same respect as Mother Teresa, it takes an extraordinary property to stand out from the crowd.

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