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Bali to consider boozing ban

Indonesia’s popular tourist island could face an alcohol ban next year.

ACMA: beware ‘bill shock’ when travelling

ACMA warn travellers to be wary when using a tablet or smartphone overseas.

Maya in Mexico: end of the world or giant hoax?

Mexico has profited from the Mayan calendar’s expiration.

Keeping warm in the Icehotel

Christening? Wedding? Sense of adventure? Spend the night at the Icehotel in Sweden.

Airline distribution diversifying

Channel-based, transparent, value-creating commerce is the way of the future.

Glebe Island Expo tenderer revealed

Sydney Harbour Expo @Glebe Island will build and remove the interim facility.

eTB health survey underway

e-Travel Blackboard is currently hosting a consultant health survey.

eTB closing for Christmas

e-Travel Blackboard will close for the holidays.

Aviation News
UIA expands codeshare partnership with AeroSvit Airlines

Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) is pleased to announce the continuation of its ongoing partnership with AeroSvit Airlines.

Finnair to be the first airline to connect Xian with Europe

Asiana Airlines launches service to Yangon, Myanmar

Competition
Virginia @ PBT Travel is a winner!

A sunset shot from aboard Seabourn Odyssey’s 2010 world cruise has won Virginia our jam packed Cruise Guide hamper!

Industry News
Approval of Qantas Emirates partnership strengthens Australia’s global profile

Coalition welcomes ACCC approval of Qantas-Emirates partnership

Employment
MTA - Mobile Travel Agents – are Virtuoso members

Sell once in a lifetime experiences. MTA Virtuoso affiliated travel advisors access exclusive, best value travel offers that clients can’t get on their own.

Start afresh with a bright new start

Step outside this spring and give yourself the flexibility of working when & where you want. TravelManagers - Australia’s leading mobile consulting network offers you a smarter way to work.

Fulfilling making you feel happy and satisfied

Flight Review
Lufthansa Flight 418 Frankfurt to Washington-Dulles

Hospitality News
Accommodation industry urges Australians to take a break

Celebrate the countdown to the New Year in affordable style with Oaks Hotels & Resorts

Wholesaler News
Take the family to Egypt with Greece Med Travel

The perfect way for the kids to learn while having fun.

Trek, cruise, rail or overland: see the world your way

Airport News
T2 extension open in time for Christmas!

Cruise News
Louis Cruises signs global agreement with Discover the World Marketing

Louis Cruises has signed a global commercial agreement with Discover the World Marketing, appointing them as an agent for the purpose of promoting the absolute Hellenistic experience of Louis Cruises throughout Discover’s global sales force effective this month.

Carnival Corp reports full year earnings

It may have been the most challenging year in company history, but Carnival Corp & plc have reported higher than expected earnings for 2012.

Carnival Corp donates USD$2 million to Sandy

The world’s largest cruise company has pledged USD$2 million to the Hurricane Sandy relief effort.

Norwegian Cruise line named “world’s leading large ship cruise line” by World Travel Awards

New dates for Titanic II global launch and events

Viking River Cruises announces Myanmar (Burma) itinerary for 2014

Interline Deals
Worldwide fares for less all year round on China Southern- Hurry! Sales to 28 Dec 12. Europe from $849* pp return plus taxes.

New special Industry Emirates fares from Australia to Dubai. Click here to grab a great deal!

Tourist Bureau News
Local Sydney resident wins trip of a lifetime

Local Sydney resident, Sophie Penhallow recently returned from South Africa after winning the ultimate ten day trip worth $25,000 with her best friend Anna Faigen, thanks to South African Tourism and Time Out Sydney Magazine.

Destination News
Singaporeans settle for second

Singapore voted Bangkok ahead of itself as the world’s best party city.

China, Nepal seek closer tourism ties

MoU to increase travel between the two destinations.

Bond Movie sets Skyflall on abandoned Japanese island

Japanese island flaunts its connection to Bond.

Holiday pics spread the word about Sunny Coast

TCF Updates
TCF Business As Usual Pending Implementation Of Travel Industry Transition Plan

Hot Airfares
Beirut (BEY); Amman (AMM) or Cairo (CAI) with Royal Jordanian at AUD824* gross plus taxes.

Road and Rail News
Merry Christmas from DriveAway!

And a VERY BIG thank you…

What's On
The Adventure Travel Film Festival 15-17 February 2013, Bright, Victoria

Photo Gallery
Holidays in paradise with Melbourne Travel Agent

Yesterday’s Most Read
  1. Cicada Lodge Launches New Marketing Initiatives
  2. Industry backs second Sydney airport
  3. Bali to consider boozing ban
  4. TCF Business As Usual Pending Implementation Of Travel Industry Transition Plan
  5. Jamberoo’s new attractions Funnel visitors

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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