Quarantine walk-out delays int'l arrivalsInternational arrivals into Australia today may have found themselves held up in long queues at the airport as quarantine staff walked off the job early this morning.
2- Crowne Plaza CHC to come down
Up to 160 Crowne Plaza Christchurch employees have been left uncertain of their future after owners announced it would demolish the property.
- Second Sydney airport necessary: TICNSW
- Argentina, Chile unite to bring Aussies closer1
- Aussies paying more for airfares
- Agents save time on graphical view: Sabre
- Operators showcase Destination NSW to India
- Canberra lands Chilean miners’ capsule
Air Austral GM Fares to Indian OceanEconomy Class fares start from $667*, commissionable by 9%. Travel 01Feb-15Nov11 and sale until further notice.
Polly & Waz from ‘The Block’Natalie caught up with Polly & Waz from Nine Networks The Block this week to get the low down on their favourite destinations and what they honestly thought about the move to Melbourne for the series.
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Embark on a Voyage of DiscoveryWith a limitless license to experience the world, passengers on board Discovery will be privy to a voyage like no other.
Hahn Air's Service Desk extends its opening hoursTravel agents worldwide can now reach Hahn Airs Service Desk 15 hours a day due to an extension of its opening hours.
- Cathay staff scandal postpones ad campaign
Cathay Pacific has been forced to hold off launching the second half of its major international campaign after sexually explicit photos of its staff in the cockpit hit the net.
Panama Palm Trees & Grizzly Bears $6,279.0033 night Norwegian Pearl Pan American package with a FREE Las Vegas stopover. Departs 11 Sep 2012
MSC Cruises Follows in the Wake of VikingsHistorically rich St Petersburg, Estonias Tallinn, Amsterdam and its interesting network of canals, and Copenhagen with its royal links to Australia are among a host of fascinating ports on MSC Cruises ever-expanding Northern Europe program.
Ramada Hotel & Suites Bangkok offers Travel Industry rate at THB 2,300 net per room per night.Daily buffet breakfast for 2 persons included. Rate is commissionable 8% to bona fide travel agents.
- Worldhotels takes Sydney on world tour
Worldhotels held an exclusive event last night at The Tea Room QVB in Sydney where agents, tourism boards and airlines enjoyed a cocktail reception while learning about a few of their hotels.
Bellagio Unveils Newly Redesigned Guest Rooms
Indulgent new packages at The Sebel Mandurah
La Residence Hue joins the MGallery Collection of unique hotels
The St. Regis Tianjin Set to Debut in October
Lufthansa German Airlines is the number one
The number one European airline in Asia-Pacific offering the most flights between Asia-Pacific and Europe. With over 85 years of flying experience, they have received numerous awards from all over the world to recognise their achievements.
Swissotel, Berlin - GermanyThe Swissotel Berlin is located on Augsburger Strasse 44. This is honestly one of the best locations in Berlin as you are only a 5 minute walk from the major train station Zoologischer Garten which will take you all around the city and all around the Country.
Berlin, GermanyBerlin, one of Europe's fastest growing metropolises, is definitely a city to watch. With countless new buildings and with so many yet to be completed, it is little wonder travellers are flocking to its streets.
- Alabama’s Gulf Shores tourism makeover
Gulf Shores city officials have decided to invest US$200,000 on a plan to redesign the city and draw more travel and tourism traffic to the areas beaches.
Sigatoka River Safari Help Build Mavua Village Kindergarten
Sigatoka River Safari showed helping the villages they work with still remains a number one priority for the company even five years after it first began, with the recent opening of Mavua Kindergarten, in the village of Mavua, Fiji.
1NYC & Company Encourages Visitors to Book Their Year-End NYC Travel Now as Busiest Travel Season of the Year Approaches
The Israel Trade Commission honours Greece and Mediterranean Travel Centre.Destination specialists recognised for their contribution to tourism between Israel and Australia over the past two years.
Experience the Dawn Service in Gallipoli, 2012 with Sun Island ToursMany tours available to experience the Dawn Service in Gallipoli, Turkey during ANZAC Day 2012.
Do you have clients planning on commemorating ANZAC Day on the Western Front?Recommend Albatross Tours with 11 years commemorative touring experience, hotels in premium locations and the very best commentary for a more fulfilling ANZAC experience.
- Commemorate ANZAC Day on the Western Front
Be in the heart of the Somme for the ANZAC Day commemorations with the expert commentary of an Australian War Historian on a 10 day tour with Albatross Tours.
2011 “Taiwan Festival Season” with China Airlines2011 Taiwan Festival Season with China Airlines: 5 Days Taipei Package fr. 1375 per person all inclusive with return airfares, 3 nights 4 star CBD accommodation and 2 Days Sun Moon Lake Tour plus FREE ADD-ON fares to 14 Asia cities include Hong Kong and Bangkok
Get Machu More out of Peru with $200 off New i-to-i PROJECT
Insight Vacations releases exclusive Floriade and Chelsea Flower Show tour
Centara launches interactive website
Centara Hotels & Resorts has launched a new corporate website designed to intensify its on-line presence and marketing operations.
- Malaysia’s MICE industry booming
Malaysias lucrative MICE sector is thriving with international business tourism visitors up by 132 per cent since 2003 and economic value of the sector estimated at RM17.6billion for 2010.
Centre Opens Its Virtual Doors in Industry First
In an Australian industry first, the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has launched a new service which will provide delegates with the chance to attend an event - virtually.
Don’t miss 2011 Avis Scholarship deadline
Travel agents who want to compete for this years Avis Scholarship of Excellence have just one weekend left to finish their submissions because all applications must be in by close of business on Monday 22 August.
Business Partnership Manager VICWe are currently looking for a Melbourne based Business Partnership Manager to grow and support our network of personal travel managers within Victoria.
A New Way of Doing Business
Mobile Travel Agents - Choose your own CRSLose no momentum retraining. You can choose from Galileo, Amadeus or Sabre. There are scalable B2B corporate booking tools linked to each also.
The Africa Safari Co, leading wholesale Africa Experts have 2 positions availableFull Time Reservation Consultant and Melbourne based BDM
- Sun Island Tours - Sales and Marketing Manager (Sydney)
- Sun Island Tours - Reservations Consultant - Sydney
Looking for a Full Time Reservation Consultant to join their young and dynamic team.
Destination Queenstown Roadshow comes to Sydney
Destination Queenstown along with 25 key operators are visiting Sydney Monday 22nd August to promote the destination. Function is being held at Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf, 26-32 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont, Sydney from 5.30pm. RSVP to Ben Chapman -
An open invite to Q Station’s Community and Wedding Open Day 10th and 11th September 2011
Q Station, one of Australia's most compelling and unique heritage retreats is again opening its gates to locals and visitors to Manly for its bi-annual Community Open Day from 10-11th September 2011.
Emirates Industry Rates to New Zealand, sales to 28Nov11– from $239* return plus taxes, taxes approx $120*-$140* pp.
China Eastern Industry Special to China. Valid for departures to 31 March 2012From $449/Economy & $2749/Business Return plus taxes. Sale ends 31 Mar 12. Over 90 Chinese cities available. Many industry categories plus eligible family members able to travel without employee
Kick off with Relais & Chateaux at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand
New Zealand is playing host to the sporting spectacle of the year, the 2011 Rugby World Cup, and Relais & Châteaux invites you to experience the event via its six exceptional hotels and lodges
- MySOS code protects travelling Brits
Peace of mind and travel safety is now the press of a button away, as the Skyguard Group unveils its new international personal alarm.
South Coast Winners Announced!
The South Coast NSW Tourism Awards Gala Dinner was held on Wednesday 17th August at the Novotel Wollongong Northbeach, where 44 finalists eagerly awaited the announcement of the winners for 2011.
Accor welcomes new Communications Executive
Accor is delighted to announce the appointment of Ginni Ryan as Public Relations and Communications Executive as she joins the Sydney office this week.
WIN a ticket to adventure
Spirit of Tasmania has launched a Ticket to Adventure Competition to inspire travellers to explore Tasmania and be in the draw to win some great prizes.
- Sydney tourist wins NZ lotto
A Sydney tourist won his holiday money back and then some during a return skiing holiday in Queenstown.
- Pod cars driving Heathrow
It could represent the future of airport transportation; it may just be a publicity stunt; either way, the new futuristic pod cars connecting parking lots at Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport look smart.
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Cruise Recap – 19 August 2011This week saw two new ports enter the market with construction commencing on the Banana Coast development in Honduras and Carnival Corporation confirming the funding of Maimon Bay in the Dominican Republic.
Part 45 (Day 3): Luxury Mekong River Cruise – The LoverThis whole set apparently explained why the vessel, Le Marguerite has all the French-inspired interiors to reference the French occupation in Vietnam and the elegant boat in which Duras returned to France.
