News
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Bench Egypt brox
Wednesday | Nov 24 2010BENCH International says pax demand has led to a larger Egypt and Middle East program for 2011, with the just released brochure featuring a new Highlights of Egypt and an Explore Oman – Naturally itinerary, and more.
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AA Travelport fight
Wednesday | Nov 24 2010THE row between Travelport and American Airlines (TD Mon) looks to be escalating, Travelport GDS ceo Gordon Wilson slamming the additional AA agency segment charge which is likely to penalise passengers as well as agents.
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JAL/CX c’share OK
Wednesday | Nov 24 2010JAPAN Airlines has been granted approval by the US Department of Transportation to place Cathay Pacific Airways’ flight code on select routes between Hawaii and Japan, flagged by TD on 03 Nov.
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Beyond 2011 sale
Wednesday | Nov 24 2010BEYOND Travel is offering savings of between $500 and $1000 per couple on its Special Journey Tours for 2011, when booked and deposited by 31 Dec.
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Goldman staff lend a hand
Wednesday | Nov 24 2010The Goldman Travel Corporation in Sydney lent a hand yesterday to the Eddie Dixson Refuge Centre in Paddington, NSW as part of the agency’s inaugural Gold Community Day initiative (see here).
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Grand China IPO
Wednesday | Nov 24 2010THE parent company of China’s Hainan Airlines is planning an initial public offering in Hong Kong next year, in a move aimed at raising HKD$15 billion.
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Relais addition
Wednesday | Nov 24 2010THE Relais & Chateaux hotel collection has added the Relais Santa Croce in Florence to its member portfolio.
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Sabre Tripcase pro
Wednesday | Nov 24 2010SABRE Pacific showcased its TripCase Pro product, available through iTunes, at last weekend’s Travellers Choice conference.
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TM training manager
Wednesday | Nov 24 2010TRAVELMANAGERS has named Paul Felsch as national training manager, responsible for inducting new personal travel managers, developing and delivering training programs, and providing Amadeus and Tramada training.
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US int’l visitors up
Wednesday | Nov 24 2010THE US Department of Commerce has announced a 12% year on year increase on international visitor numbers to the United States during the first eight months of the year to 40.2 million people.