News
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Sydney welcomes the world
Thursday | Oct 7 2010The eyes of the travel industry are firmly directed towards Sydney this week, with the hosting of the 71st Skål International World Congress (see here).
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QF baggage revamp
Thursday | Oct 7 2010QANTAS will introduce new piece and weight restrictions to its Australian domestic services for bookings made from 01 Dec and travel from 01 Jun 2011.
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New Creative chief
Thursday | Oct 7 2010PAUL McGrath was yesterday named as the new managing director of Creative Holidays (TD breaking news), and will move across from his current role at Trafalgar Tours effective 15 Nov.
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Major changes for QFFF
Thursday | Oct 7 2010QANTAS has today unveiled a major revamp of its frequent flyer scheme, including a range of upgraded benefits for silver, gold and platinum members.
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DJ res all OK
Thursday | Oct 7 2010VIRGIN Blue’s reservations system was successfully reverted to its primary operating system yesterday as part of the “planned disruption” which saw online, kiosk and mobile phone check-in and bookings unavailable.
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JTG holdings confirmed
Thursday | Oct 7 2010THE new ceo of Jetset Travelworld, Peter Lacaze, has been confirmed as the holder of 11.6 million shares in the company, in an “initial director’s interest” update released to the stock exchange yesterday.
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Borneo bargain
Thursday | Oct 7 2010SEVEN Skies Luxury Adventure Travel is offering a special on Borneo bookings made by 30 Nov, to include a session at the Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Chi Spa.
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Agent of the future
Thursday | Oct 7 2010TRAVELPORT says it’s already received a record number of entries for its 2010 Agent of the Future program, with nominations closing at the end of the month.
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Etihad bonus points
Thursday | Oct 7 2010ETIHAD Airways’ frequent flyers are being offered the opportunity to earn triple points when flying Diamond First Class and double points on Pearl Business Class, between 06 Oct and 15 Nov.