News
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SLH numbers rise
Monday | Jun 28 2010SMALL Luxury Hotels of the World has reported strong growth in the first half of this year, with a 16% rise in reservations, a 14% increase in revenue and 30 hotels added since Sep last year.
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Gucci vs Gucci
Monday | Jun 28 2010THE Gucci Group has filed a law suit against the daughter of the late fashion mogul Paolo Gucci, after she revealed plans to open a chain of hotels under her name – Elisabetta Gucci.
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Alaska tax cut 25%
Monday | Jun 28 2010THE Alaskan government signed legislation on Thu which will see the US state’s US$46 per head cruise tax drop by 25% to $34.50, as flagged by TD (TD 22 Mar).
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SkyTeam look at PG
Monday | Jun 28 2010THE SkyTeam airline alliance has its eye on a carrier closer to Australian shores, with Bangkok Airways firming as a possible contender to join the group.
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New for Trafalgar?
Monday | Jun 28 2010TRAFALGAR Tours will look to expand its touring program to a new destination this year, says managing director Paul McGrath.
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Blackwater change
Monday | Jun 28 2010QANTASLINK has advised it will cease operations to Blackwater in Queensland due to the closure of the airport on Sun 15 Aug.
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Four Seasons boss
Monday | Jun 28 2010FOUR Seasons Hotels has appointed Kathleen Taylor as its president and ceo, effective 01 Aug, taking over from company founder Isadore Sharp.
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EK A380 to Delhi
Monday | Jun 28 2010EMIRATES will operate a one-off Airbus A380 superjumbo service on flights EK516/517 between Dubai and Delhi on 15 Jul, the first time an A380 jet will have flown to the Indian airport.
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Express campaign
Monday | Jun 28 2010ORIENT Express Travel Group’s buying group 1ndependence will begin a new marketing promo to its agents under the slogan, ‘Express Ticketing helps you take control of your consolidation’.
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Socceroos needed this Force
Monday | Jun 28 2010While Australia is out of the Soccer World Cup in South Africa the Travelforce team was still undefeated in Sydney’s FIFA Fan Fest Corporate Cup on the floating pitch at Darling Harbour. See http://www.flickr.com/photos/traveldailyau/4741515205/