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QLD tourism flood relief
Wednesday | Jan 5 2011UNPRECEDENTED rainfall levels and rising flood waters in parts of ‘The Sunshine State’ has seen the state’s tourism organisation move to allay concerns of its effect on tourism to the rest of Queensland.
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EETB adds culinary trips
Tuesday | Jan 4 2011EASTERN Europe Travel/Russian Travel Centre has today announced the release of a brand new culinary tour programs complete with dedicated brochures.
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Ponant strands Aussies
Tuesday | Jan 4 2011LUXURY travel firm Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) has been forced to cancel its season ending charter of Compagnie du Ponant’s flagship vessel to Antarctica, due to sail today, impacting on the holiday plans of around 30 Australians.
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TA steps up social media
Friday | Dec 31 2010TOURISM Australia (TA) aims to ramp up its social media services as part of a global media marketing contract the organisation has put out for tender late this month.
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IATA: air growth steadies
Friday | Dec 31 2010INTERNATIONAL air traffic growth rates are returning to pre-recession levels, according to stats released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
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Bali accom moratorium
Thursday | Dec 30 2010INDONESIAN officials are urging the Bali administration to suspend new hotel developments after a recent study identified that the island has sufficient hotel room supplies to last until 2015.
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TG fares YQ tax inclusive
Thursday | Dec 30 2010THAI Airways International has today announced it will allow agents to earn commission on the YQ fuel surcharge on its Published Carrier Fares, from next week.
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Expedia hides AA flights
Wednesday | Dec 29 2010ONLINE travel firm Expedia.com has thrown its support behind a rival web-based agent, as a result of American Airlines’ decision to pull its fares and flight schedules from Orbitz websites (TD Thu).
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BA ’11 ticketing changes
Wednesday | Dec 29 2010QANTAS says it’s working with GDS’ to rectify auto-quotes which include British Airways’ flights on non-e-ticket eligible itineraries, as
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Tassie trade site launch
Friday | Dec 24 2010TOURISM Tasmania yesterday launched its new travel trade resources website, which has been developed to provide agents “with the information needed to convert client interest into valuable bookings.”