News
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SACF appoints chair
Wednesday | Mar 9 2011THE Sydney Airport Community Forum has named Peter Fitzgerald as its new chair following the resignation of Barry Cotter.
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Rydges WLG opening
Wednesday | Mar 9 2011RYDGES Hotels & Resorts will expand its New Zealand portfolio from tomorrow with the opening of Rydges Wellington, formerly the Holiday Inn Wellington.
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Costa drops Mid East
Wednesday | Mar 9 2011COSTA Cruises is cancelling all its ports of call in Tunisia and Alexandria (Egypt) for the rest of the year, as well as dropping stops in Israel, USA Today reports.
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Tourism WA YouTube
Wednesday | Mar 9 2011WESTERN Australia Tourism Minister Kim Hames has launched a Tourism WA YouTube channel which will be used to share the state’s extraordinary destinations and experiences.
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Manchester goes off
Wednesday | Mar 9 2011THERE looks to be very strong demand for seats to the UK city of Manchester, with both Emirates and Etihad announcing significant capacity increases.
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Contiki Time Out brox
Wednesday | Mar 9 2011CONTIKI says an unprecedented response to its Time Out program has lead the tour operator to produce a standalone brochure for the product “making it easier to sell this unique touring style.”
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Iberia orders 16 A330s
Wednesday | Mar 9 2011SPANISH carrier Iberia will take delivery of new Airbus A330-300s from 2012 after International Airlines Group signed a deal with Airbus for eight firm orders and eight options.
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Tibet closed again
Wednesday | Mar 9 2011CHINESE authorities have closed Tibet to foreign tourists this month, with an AFP report saying the move comes ahead of the third anniversary of violent anti-government riots in Lhasa.
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AW delves into Luxury Adventures
Wednesday | Mar 9 2011ADVENTURE World yesterday launched an all new Luxury Adventures product range aimed at the discerning traveller.
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RCI lifts tip prices
Wednesday | Mar 9 2011ROYAL Caribbean International is suggesting US guests increase the amount of tips they pay daily to be US$11.65, up from US$9.75, effective 01 Jul.