Headlines
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Auckland Airport CNS buy
Monday | Jan 11 2010NZ-LISTED Auckland International Airport has purchased a 24.55% stake in the operator of Cairns and Mackay Airports, saying the deal “opens up exciting new opportunities to strengthen and grow air services connections with Cairns as a stepping stone between New Zealand and the high-growth tourism markets of Asia.”
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C&K adds Scandinavia
Monday | Jan 11 2010COX & KINGS Australia has expanded its range to include Scandinavia with this morning’s announcement of the purchase of Bentours (TD breaking news).
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SYD best in 09 for Wotif
Friday | Jan 8 2010NEW South Wales and Sydney were the top tourism destinations for domestic holiday bookings processed in 2009 through online accom website Wotif.com, according to NSW state tourism Minister Jodi McKay.
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Skroo: LCCs won’t survive
Friday | Jan 8 2010FLIGHT Centre Limited boss Graham ‘Skroo’ Turner says lowcost carriers (LCCs) will not survive in the Australian market if they don’t enlist the additional support from travel agents.
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Indian MEL travel warning
Thursday | Jan 7 2010A WARNING for Indian students planning to study in Melbourne about racially-based violence, issued by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, is a blow to the tourism sector, according to the state’s tourism council.
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Mondial partners with nib
Thursday | Jan 7 2010TRAVEL insurance provider Mondial Assistance and private health insurer nib have announced a pact today, which they say will benefit members of the fund who are planning overseas travel.
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Webjet TTV nears 1/4 $1B
Wednesday | Jan 6 2010WEBJET said yesterday its seeing tentative signs of demand recovery as it reported a half year rise in total transaction values – gross value of flight, hotel and car hire bookings – of $248 million for the six months to 31 Dec, up 37% for the same time last year.
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Jetstar AirAsia form pact
Wednesday | Jan 6 2010QANTAS Group’s fledgling low cost airline Jetstar has just announced details of its strategic alliance with AirAsia, a partnership which was flagged in TD thirteen months ago (TD 24 Dec 2008).
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US tightens security grip
Tuesday | Jan 5 2010THE US Transportation Security Administration has implemented a new directive on airport security for US bound travellers, replacing its enhanced safety measures that were introduced late last month.
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VTIC calls for govt action
Tuesday | Jan 5 2010THE Victoria Tourism Industry Council says that the state’s tourism industry and economy will suffer if prompt action is taken to make Victorian streets safer.