News
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Dollar cracks ton
Monday | Oct 18 2010THE Aussie dollar briefly moved above US$1 on Fri night for the first time since it floated in 1983, before sliding to about US99c.
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BI to MEL from Mar
Monday | Oct 18 2010ROYAL Brunei Airlines (BI) will launch services between Bandar Seri Begawan and Melbourne from 29 Mar using Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, Melbourne Airport ceo Chris Woodruff confirmed today.
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SIA incentive
Monday | Oct 18 2010SINGAPORE Airlines and Consolidated Travel have launched an agent incentive offering vouchers for every 100% SQ ticket issued via Consolidated between Fri 22 Oct and 15 Nov, with a prize for the top performing agency of two business class return tickets to Europe.
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Virgin Blue moving to BSP
Monday | Oct 18 2010VIRGIN Blue is looking to switch its payment platform over to the International Air Transport Association’s Billing Settlement Plan (BSP), with Australian Travel Management Companies to benefit from the process first.
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TD Breaking News – QF signs codeshare with Kenya Airways
Monday | Oct 18 2010Qantas adds new Africa services via KQ codeshare
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Peregrine/Gecko’s md awards
Friday | Oct 15 2010PEREGRINE and Gecko’s Adventures recently held its annual staff awards with the main award of the evening, The Managing Director’s Award being presented to Sara Reeves, from Africa Destination Manager.
The winners were determined by the highest number of staff votes, and the Top Sales winners are pictured here. -
4 Alaska Princesses
Friday | Oct 15 2010PRINCESS Cruises will add a fourth vessel to its Alaska cruise season in 2012, prompted in part by the reduced cruise passenger head tax that passed legislation earlier this year.
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Shinners TM win
Friday | Oct 15 2010TRAVELMARVEL has announced Sharon Shinners from National Warrnambool Travel as the first winner of its eight week agent incentive.
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Accor’s 100th China
Friday | Oct 15 2010ACCOR will next month reach a historic milestone when it opens it’s 100th hotel in Greater China – the Pullman Oceanview Sanya Bay Resort & Spa
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Ancillary rev. rise
Friday | Oct 15 2010AIRLINE Ancillary Revenue is expected to increase to €18.4 b (A$25.9b) worldwide by the end of this year according to Amadeus’ Guide to Ancillary Revenue 2010.