EXCLUSIVE: Far Horizons soldFormer Garuda Orient Holidays product manager and travel veteran, Nick Deacock, has taken a leap into owning his own wholesaling business, purchasing South Australian-based, Far Horizons.
1- Labor tourism approach lacks ‘substance’: Baldwin
Shadow Tourism Minister Bob Baldwin has described the Labor Governments approach to tourism as laughable and lacking when it comes to disclosing information to the industry.
- Keep supporting Qantas: Joyce3
- Industrial action against Qantas hurts tourism
- Accor digs-up 100 new APAC hotels
- QF strikes could hit holiday season
Jet Airways Premiere Class from Australia to *IndiaPremiere Class fares to India start from $3410, commissionable at 7%. Travel between 26Sep11-20Oct11 and Sale until 20Oct11.
bellachara boutique hotelIts not often that you find a property that invokes such style, sophistication and elegance without appearing pretentious.
Empowered with James Tobin - More fare optionsThis month we look at how you can get more fare options and more efficiency in your workday.
Super Promo from Sydney to Buenos Aires
JAL Brings MARCOART to SendaiDelivering hope for recovery through art from New York to Sendai
Air China Launches Airport Self Check-in Available at Haneda Tokyo- Engineers strike, QF passengers delayed
SAS launches 21 new routes
Virgin Australia and Hawaiian Airlines Launch Codeshare on Flights to
Virgin Australia Increases Services to WA’s Pilbara Region
MV Rena Incident, New ZealandIn relation to the container vessel Renas accident, off the coast of New Zealand, MSC Group confirms that it is neither the owner of the involved vessel nor responsible for its management or the crew on board.
Classica Asia Special $1,979.008 night Singapore roundtrip package onboard Costa Classica. Departing 16 Mar 2012
- Renewed Russian offering for Viking
Experience a P&O Cruises’ Holiday From Home with New Online Videos
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.
Evolution of the internet: Watch Out Guide - Part 2Every hotel needs to know what they should do in order to be in the consumers A-list.
‘Groom service’ – a wedding service for men at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London
Centara Villas Phuket opens to guests following complete renovation
August Surge Completes Record Winter for Capital
Lift-off with Star Voyager Accor Hotels Package
Emirates: inspiring air travelIn a pokey little sandwich shop in downtown San Francisco, a young man who has never left California and has little interest in travel in fact is afraid to fly tells me he would fly anywhere with Emirates.
Dubai beyond the superlativesI have always loved the desert, says a lost traveller in Antoine de Saint Exuperys The Little Prince. One sits down on a desert sand dune, sees nothing, hears nothing. Yet through the silence something throbs, and gleams... and so of Dubai.
DubaiFrom the timeless tranquility of the desert to the lively bustle of the souk, Dubai offers a kaleidoscope of attractions for visitors. Step inside the Dubai OBrochure Experience Guide for top family recommendations, unique dining experiences and even a shopping tip or two.
Situation Update: Flooding in ThailandOver the past several weeks, seasonal rains that are heavier than usual have resulted in widespread flooding in Thailand.
World Cup Best Wishes
South Africa Tourism congratulates the Springboks for their performance at the World Cup
Pure unadulterated bliss – Canavas Oia!For those looking for the ultimate in luxury Santorini indulgence - book with Greece Med Travel.
Provence & Tuscany to Umbria Tour 2012Save $600 per couple if you book and deposit by 22 December 2011
Fantastic deals with Sun Island ToursBook your holiday to Greece. Pay in full before 31/10/11 and receive 2011 rates for 2012 services!
Journey across the Top of the World
BEYOND Travel has introduced a new expedition cruise Across the Top of the World from Anadyr in north eastern Russia, to its cruise options for 2012 and if you book and deposit by October 31 this year you will receive $1000 travel credit per couple to use on any Beyond Travel product.
Sydney Once More Voted The World’s Number One City
Sydney was voted the worlds number one city in the Conde Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards held last night in New York.
New partnership enhances FastBooking hotels’ visibility among travel agents via recently launched Travelport hotel booking tool
FastBooking hotels are displayed and bookable via Travelport Rooms and More, a key part of Travelports ongoing drive to enhance its hospitality offering to travel agents worldwide.
Need a Coffee? New Iphone App comes to the Rescue
Six months ago, Sydney Café Culture, the first iPhone and iPad application covering Sydneys cafes, was launched.
All Blacks - It's a Sure Sign
Rugby World Cup visitors to New Zealands capital city Wellington are getting a taste of Hollywood when landing at the citys airport.
The Entire ITB Asia On Your Mobile Phone – Free of Charge
Visitors to this years ITB Asia can download a free guide to the show on their mobile phones. The ITB Asia Mobile Guide again offers the entire show at ones fingertips, including a list of exhibitors, a floor plan and information on press conferences and sightseeing in Singapore.
Tourism Industry Conference – Surviving & Thriving
South Australian tourism businesses will take a positive step towards being better informed in the face of challenging times by attending the upcoming state-wide tourism conference in November.
- Yardhouse opens in Sydney
Sydney-siders and visitors alike have a new bar, dining and entertainment choice after the Yardhouse Bar and Brasserie opened its doors in Haymarket this week.
Noosa Food And Wine Festival Goes Global
The Noosa Food & Wine Festival has a new name - The Noosa International Food & Wine Festival.
- JAL Maintains International Fare Fuel Surcharge for December 2011 to January 2012
Japan Airlines (JAL) will maintain current levels of fuel surcharge on all international passenger tickets issued between December 1, 2011 and January 31, 2012.
World First Low Carbon Fuel to Be Developed For Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic today announced the development of a world-first low carbon aviation fuel with just half the carbon footprint of the standard fossil fuel alternative.
Enjoy a true work-life balance with TravelManagers!If you are an experienced travel consultant who is passionate about travel, loves creating the ultimate customer experience, but looking for true work-life balance - we are interested in speaking to you!
A New Way of Doing Business
Mobile Travel Agents - is a Travelscene Corporate memberWhich is Australias largest group of premium independent travel management companies. Our association with American Express means Cardmembers can use Membership Rewards points to pay for any travel arrangements with MTA.
TMS Asia Pacific – Jobs available now.- Director of Sales
Escape Travel - Experienced Travel Sales Consultant - Sydney Metro
Cruiseabout - Cruising Specialists - AdelaideHome-Based Travel Consultants (Melbourne)
Baby Whale needs a name
Following the spectacular sighting of a white baby whale in the Whitsundays two weeks ago, a campaign has been launched to name the baby.
Keep Discovering New Zealand with Emirates Industry Rates – Auckland from $239* return plus taxes.
Fantastic value Fiji package.Stay 7 Pay 5 at Anchorage Beach Resort for $275* pp including accomm, breakfasts, return airport transfers, a free lobster dinner for 2, a free Beachcomber Island dayrtip including lunch, a free Lautoka scenic tour, local taxes @ 20%. Valid till 31 Mar 2012 with block out 21 Dec to 05 Jan. Valid all Interline members and their companions
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Garners Top Accolades In Conde Nast Traveler’s 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group achieved high marks in the 2011 Readers Choice Awards in the November issue of Condé Nast Traveler magazine, with 14 hotels capturing top placements in the reader survey.
ZUJI wins CANSTAR CANNEX Award for best medical travel insurance
Online travel agency ZUJI Australia (zuji.com.au) has edged out 41 other travel insurance brands to claim this year's CANSTAR CANNEX award for Best Medical Travel Insurance Product.
Chair ATEC - Western Australia
With over 20 years experience in the tourism and hospitality industry, Michelle Docherty has been appointed Chair of the Western Australia Branch of the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) .
Overseas Arrivals and Departures, Australia, August 2011Top 10 Source Markets and Top 10 Destinations
Cruise Recap – 14th October 2011Enjoy e-Travel Blackboards look at the top cruise related stories for the past week.
