Headline News

Qantas welcomes Jetstar Pacific changes and pays $7.5 million

The Qantas Group has boosted its 27% share in Vietnam-based low-cost carrier Jetstar Pacific to 30% “in-line with long-term commitments”, paying AUD7.5 million as part of the deal. … Continue Reading

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Tourism group weighs into Cairns cruise ship dredge debate
Mallya Determined To Keep Kingfisher Flying
T-QUAL tick extends to airlines, hotels, restaurants
Win 5 nights including breakfast for two at Sunbean Hotel Pattaya!!!

Accolades

Tourism Fiji scoops prestigious award at AIME 2012

Fiji has beaten off strong opposition from a field of international competition to take out top honours at the 2012 Australia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings EXPO (AIME) where the Tourism Fiji stand has received the ‘Best Stand Over 36m²’ award. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Accolades
Oman Air Tops the List at Travelplus Airline Amenity Bag Awards 2011
DFW Awarded Top Industry Accolade
AIME 2012 award winners announced at Nightcap Networking

Aviation

United Airlines To Introduce Daily New York-Istanbul Service

United Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL), today announced plans to launch daily, nonstop flights between its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport, and Istanbul, effective July 1, 2012, subject to … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Aviation
AirAsia Reduces Baggage Fees
Delta Offers Wi-Fi Service on all Delta Shuttle Flights
Vueling announces more Easter flights from Cardiff to Barcelona
New partnership arrangement to strengthen and grow Jetstar Pacific

Airport

Budapest Airport hosts Gala Awards

Budapest Airport entertained airline operators, travel agencies, hotel partners and other travel trade associates at its annual gala dinner and awards night at VAM Design Center in Budapest last Thursday, 16th February. … Continue Reading

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Operating indicators for January 2012

Appointments

Attraction

Red And White Fleet Features The Perfect “Playground” For Spring Break

While Red And White Fleet features San Francisco’s original bay tour, the family-owned bay cruise operator is an ideal setting for families looking for enrichment and entertainment activities during Spring Break.  … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Attraction
Celebrate Oscar Season with an Affordable Getaway to Glitzy Hollywood
Dreamworld Confirmed As Home Of Big Brother 2012

Competition

Win 5 nights including breakfast for two at Sunbean Hotel Pattaya!!!

Location 

A shining light in the Centre of Pattaya Just over an hour journey from Bangkok, You’ll receive a warm welcome at the Sunbeam Hotel … Continue Reading

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Corporate

Tourism Quality Accreditation Grows

In a significant expansion of the T-QUAL Accreditation Program, large tourism organisations such as hotel chains, airlines and restaurant franchises will be able to become accredited and display the T-QUAL Tick. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Corporate
PwC Releases Flyer-Focused, Values-Based “Customer Experience” Roadmap to Help U.S. Airlines Drive Revenue Growth and Customer Satisfaction

Cruise

Paul Gauguin Cruises Announces 2013 Sailing Schedule

Paul Gauguin Cruises (www.pgcruises.com), operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, is excited to announce the 2013 sailing schedule. Guests aboard The Gauguin will have the chance … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Cruise
Hurtigruten’s Best Selling Shore Excursion: Excursion to the North Cape
Life Resorts Plots Ha Long Bay’s First Customisable Itineraries
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Launches New Canaries, North Africa and Cape Verde Fly-Cruise Programme
Norwegian Cruise Line And Sixthman Create Strategic Relationship

Destination

Jiuzhai Valley: Bringing Together People From All Over The World

Four years on and the devastating effects of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake on the local tourism industry seem to have passed. Jiuzhai Valley National Park is arguably China’s most beautiful natural site and the country’s premier national park. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Destination
5 Ways to Unleash the Inner ‘Thrill Seeker’ in Delta County, Colo., this Summer
It’s ON! Newcastle and Hunter Hosts Month of Major Events
Seventh Annual Spring of Culture Festival in Bahrain Draws International Artists
After 22 Years — Taste of Orange County Is Back

Environmental

Ecuador’s Leading Hospitality Company Creates Red Mangrove Tortuga Reserve, First Tortoise Reserve in the Galapagos

Ecuador’s leading hospitality company for active adventure, Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges http://www.redmangrove.com/, is creating Red Mangrove Tortuga Reserve, the first such reserve in the Galapagos. … Continue Reading

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Waste Management Education for Elementary School Students

Feature's

$10 Shiraz To Impress With At The Table

ALTHOUGH its just $10 a bottle, Deakin Estate’s 2010 Shiraz is a wine you can easily put on the table with a meal to impress – things like oven-baked rack of lamb, or a hearty beef and Guinness pie come quickly to mind.  … Continue Reading

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Golf Tourism

Giltedge Golf and Sport launches iPad application for SA Golf Travel

A dedicated golf travel iPad application for South Africa – the first of its kind for the country – has been launched by Giltedge Golf&Sport, a division of luxury travel group, Giltedge Travel. … Continue Reading

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Hospitality

Bangladesh Services Limited and IHG Announce the InterContinental Dhaka

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, and Bangladesh Services Limited (BSL) today announce the signing of a 30-year management agreement for the InterContinental Dhaka. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Hospitality
Soneva Fushi Welcomes ‘Hunter Gatherer’ Chef, Thomas Rode Andersen
Holiday Inn Resort Comes to Hilton Head Island
News From Crown Melbourne – Australia’s Leading Integrated Resort
Aviator Hotel Prepares for a Marathon Olympics

Hot Deals

Up to 75% off one-way airfares on Tiger Airways!

In its latest promotion, Tiger Airways announced that it will offer up to 75% off one-way fares to 15 popular destinations across Asia. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Hot Deals
Distinctly Luxurious in Australia’s Top End
SilkAir launches exceptional fares from Darwin

Hotel Deals

MICE

Chifley Hotels, a MICE Experience at an Affordable Price!

The Chifley Hotels – part of SilverNeedle Hospitality – offer a quality MICE experience at an affordable price. With prime locations in Australia and New Zealand including Victoria (Dandenong and Geelong); South Australia (Adelaide); New South Wales (Eastern Creek, Penrith, Wollongong and Newcastle); Queensland (Brisbane and Cairns); Northern Territory (Alice Springs) and in New Zealand (Auckland). … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: MICE
Great Hotels of the World reports over 50% increase in MICE enquiries for 2011
Centara Grand Krabi a spectacular setting for incentives and corporate events
Brand New Rendezvous Grand Hotel Singapore – A Grand Venue for MICE
Grand Restoration to Transform Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne into a MICE Mecca

Mobile travel consulting

Travel Counsellors confirms it will re-imburse it’s customers booked with Air Australia

Travel Counsellors has today confirmed that it will re-imburse its customers that did not have relevant travel insurance the original cost of the flight ticket they had booked through them with Air Australia that may otherwise be left out of pocket as a result of the collapse of the airline.  … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Mobile travel consulting

On Location

$200 Million Spend for Tropical North Queensland

The Cairns and Great Barrier Reef region has an exciting year ahead in 2012 and well beyond, with a wide range of new developments and refurbishments either underway or well into the planning stages.  … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: On Location
Active Network Powers Professional Events Industry with Expanded Footprint in Asia-Pacific
Award Winners Announced at Nightcap Networking
One of a kind convention and exhibition centre launched at AIME
The Star on the Countdown for New Events Centre

Photo Gallery

The Annual General meeting of Skal International Bangkok

Mr. Alex Willats, General Manager of Dusit Thani, Bangkok, congratulates the newly-elected President of Skal International Bangkok Mr. Dale Lawrence. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Photo Gallery
BFS Cargo Organized a Charity “the Second Annual BFS Cargo Awards Gala Dinner”

Ski

Over 18 metres at Niseko March package

Whilst this northern part of Japan is renowned for quality snow the amount (and how early it came) has surpassed the expectations of most snow enthusiasts. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Ski
Mountain Lodge at Telluride Marks Colorado’s Best Snow With 40% Off Lodging

Social Media

Hugely Popular Orbitz 50 Faves Facebook Game Is Ready for Take-Off

Travel fans are being given another chance to win 50 fabulous vacations at destinations around the world with the latest version of Orbitz.com’s Facebook sweepstakes Orbitz 50 Faves(1), a fun and free Facebook game. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Social Media
New Dominican Republic Ad Campaign Goes Social
Travelodge Sleep Report Shows Bedtime Social Networking Causes Sleep Deprivation Epidemic Across Britain
TripAdvisor Business Survey Reveals U.S. Hotels Optimistic on 2012 Economy

Technology

The Future of Educational Travel Is Here: Time Traveler Tours’ Award-Winning StoryApp iTinerary

Put the past in the palm of your hand – time-travel on your iPhone or iPod touch with the murderers, gravediggers and celebrity photographers of Time Traveler Tours. Dedicated to youth – and the young at heart – these groundbreaking tours combine the traditional power of storytelling with the latest in mobile technology to bring history and culture to life. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Technology
Travelport brings high-speed Italian rail to travel agents
Abacus-Connected Agents Leverage Competitive Advantage With Enhanced Abacus Powersuite
Finnair rolls out Amadeus Ancillary Services in Scandinavia, Finland and Benelux

Tour Operator

Luxury Travel Group Ltd to Promote Exotic Laos Encounter

Laos remains relatively exotic, unexplored and is possibly the most overlooked destination in Asia, despite its rich culture, history and diverse ecosystem. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Tour Operator
Wilderness River Adventures Announces Special Interest Grand Canyon Rafting Trips

Tourist Boards

2012~2013 – It’s Time for Taiwan!

Taiwan is a beautiful island, a land of diverse scenery with towering mountains and dramatic coastlines. Apart from its wondrous natural assets, Taiwan is also characterized by a fascinating mix of traditional and modern culture and the coexistence of different ethnic groups. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Tourist Boards
Dubai Tourism posts impressive 2011 results
Kangaroo Island Shines In Bold New Tourism Campaign
Swap Eggs for Something a Little More
Bangor Maine Tourism CVB joins ICTP as a new destination

Training

Alison Price on Air marks training of 50th Flight Attendant.

Alison Price on Air, the exclusive in-flight catering service, has this month completed the training of its 50th Flight Attendant as part of its on-going educational programme aimed at improving catering services in the skies.  … Continue Reading

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Wholesaler

Trafalgar extends fantastic airfare + land USA deal

Due to popular demand, in partnership with Virgin Australia, Trafalgar (www.trafalgar.com/aus) has extended its red hot Virgin Australia air and land deals to the USA, allowing agents and clients to take advantage of the specials until 29 February, 2012. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Wholesaler
Thrilling Dubai stopover
Looking For Powder This Winter?
New Horizons Holidays launch 2012 Malaysia program


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