News
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Premier US debut
Wednesday | Oct 13 2010BEST Western has opened its first Premier branded property in the US, with another 19 hotels sharing the same standard level to come online during 2011.
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15% off Egypt trip
Wednesday | Oct 13 2010TEMPO Holidays is offering 15% off its 13-day Total Egypt itinerary for bookings deposited by 31 Oct, for travel until 30 Sep 2011.
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Viva! Sabah deals
Wednesday | Oct 13 2010VIVA! Holidays has released four night packages to Sabah ex Perth priced from $755ppts, taking advantage of Malaysia Airlines new direct service (TD 15 Sep) – see qantasholidays.com.au/agents.
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Cruise autocancel
Wednesday | Oct 13 2010PRINCESS Cruises and Cunard Lines new autocancel function which is planned to roll out in the US from 01 Dec when a booking isn’t paid in full on time (TD Fri), will not apply locally.
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Euro carriers unite to limit EK growth
Wednesday | Oct 13 2010AIR France-KLM Group has teamed up with other European carriers to try block Emirates and other Gulf carriers from European hubs due to a “competitive imbalance between the Gulf and Europe.”
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UA expands Miles
Wednesday | Oct 13 2010UNITED Airlines has broadened its Mileage Plus frequent flyer scheme to now enable members to accrue points when shopping at retailers including Sears, Staples and Sally Beauty.
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ZQN record nights
Wednesday | Oct 13 2010QUEENSTOWN has recorded an 11.4% year-on-year rise in int’l guest nights for the month of Aug, to 182,135 – the best ever result for the period, according to Destination Queenstown.
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New FJ US fares
Wednesday | Oct 13 2010AIR Pacific is offering airfares from Australia to Honolulu and Los Angeles priced from $1,174 and $949 ex SYD and BNE respectively, when purchased by 31 Jan 2011.
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Legendale package
Wednesday | Oct 13 2010LEGENDALE Hotel Beijing has released a package for business travellers which includes Deluxe accommodation, brekkie, free internet access, VIP check-in, and more, priced from RMB 1600 (AU$245) per room.
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NT Falls closures
Wednesday | Oct 13 2010KAKADU National Park has advised that all access to Twin and Jim Jim Falls has been closed due to water level increases.